Return to the Academy
Emery passed through the academy's teleportation portal and casually flew toward the massive mountain where Hall 120 was located on a lower slope. As he approached, he noticed familiar acolytes running up the mountain, each struggling under the burden of a huge weight on their backs. Intrigued, Emery decided to quietly observe them.
It was their physical training day under the supervision of Magus Ashaka.
Emery shows a glint of happiness, noticing that the acolytes were carrying much heavier weights than the last time he had seen them. The sweat pouring down their faces and the strain evident in their movements indicated the increased difficulty of their regimen. Some of the senior acolytes had additional weights strapped to their arms and feet, making their training even more intense.
He recognized the significance of this training.