Chapter 600: Faking It

The next stretch of time passed in a blur. After securing their flags, the group hurried back. On the return route, none of the earlier trouble appeared again. The way stayed clear, and they made it through without a hitch. "There's still a quarter of an hour left until the assessment ends," someone said, voice brimming with anticipation. "Let's see who ends up with those twelve slots." Everyone craned their necks toward the foot of the mountain, waiting for the final twelve to emerge. With no...