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"Bring the rings!"

The herald on the side shouted.

Three beautiful ladies had long been prepared. They brought up three silver plates in their white dresses.

In the middle of the plates were three small, pitch-black rings. A simple pattern resembling the Nine-Headed Hydra was carved on each of the rings.

The emblem of Blackfire Palace was instantly displayed on the court. This allowed the crowd to gauge Garen's value towards the three people.

The three masters took the rings and placed them on different fingers on their respective hands.

The servants then brought the three of them down, and next was the group that was just selected. They went up to receive the rings. This time, they were black-red rings to signify a lower level than the pure black rings.

This not only signified the difference in benefits and status, but also represented the different levels of teachings that would be bestowed upon them.