Chapter 34 Internal Assessment Test — Two
Zane placed both hands gently on the Magical Orb.
A second later, mana surged from his core, rippling through his arms like a torrent. The orb began to hum, its surface glowing with a radiant brilliance. Then, the light intensified—sharpening, vibrating, humming at a pitch so high it made people’s ears ring.
Suddenly—
BOOM!
A dazzling flash exploded outward, blinding everyone momentarily.
Gasps echoed throughout the hall. When the light faded, eyes widened in shock.
The Magical Orb had shattered—completely annihilated. Shards of ethereal crystal lay scattered across the table, the core disintegrated into nothingness.
Zane stood there awkwardly, his hand still hovering in the air. He offered a sheepish smile.
"Ah... sorry, sir. I didn’t mean to do that."
One of the three selectors from House Drakon scratched the back of his head, trying to remain composed.
"I-It’s alright. Just an... accident."