Chapter 26: Breakthrough
"Frank Hagan, Trader Class. Requesting rank evaluation."
Frank’s voice was calm as he handed over the digital form.
The receptionist barely looked up. "Solo submission?"
"F-Rank to E-Rank," he confirmed. "Cleared two dungeons. One solo. Logs attached."
She slid a data tab into her terminal, eyes flicking back and forth. "No guild affiliation. No bonded healer. No booster potions registered."
Frank gave a small smile. "That’s correct."
She looked up at him for a few seconds then back at her terminal.
"Noted." She pressed a button under the desk. "Evaluation room three. Physical and magical assessments first. Don’t bleed on the floor."
Frank raised an eyebrow. "I’ll do my best."
>Association Evaluation Hall – Room 3<
The room was empty save for a glowing platform in the center and two observers behind an enchanted glass wall. One wore standard robes; the other had the stiff shoulders of a combat examiner.