Chapter 32: I'll Put in a Word for You

"You couldn't see it?" Seth Santee's answer only made Joy Zogg's smile deepen, and that, in turn, made Seth even more uneasy. "The Grand Examination Ceremony begins!" As Quincy Zehendner's voice rang out, Joy's gaze finally shifted toward the square. Seth let out a quiet breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. He even felt a flicker of gratitude toward Quincy. The examination was divided into three rounds. The first tested Heaven and Earth Energy Affinity, and that alone was enough to eliminate...