Chapter 52- An Exchange
After some time, Sol reached the three hundredth step and left the illusion. He immediately released a breath after he exited.
"Awoo?"
Little Zeel was heard from inside his robes.
"No worries, Little Zeel, I’m fine."
In truth, Sol would have been in a horrible shape if he didn’t have that conversation with his Master before climbing the staircase. He wanted to take revenge no matter what, and as soon as he got the strength to do so.
But after his Master’s words, Sol decided to give himself a period to grieve and come to terms with his father’s death. Right now, it felt like he was perpetually stuck at the stage of hate, hating everything and everyone. His Master was the one who made him see that was no way to live.
Sol didn’t pause his steps and he continued to climb the staircase.
The old supervisor down below couldn’t help but nod his head in approval when he saw how Sol went through the illusions this time.
"He didn’t look away but faced them head-on. He and a few others will probably be chosen as disciples. And it looks like the Academy is trying to reduce the number of Forgotten Geniuses in the other Sects, so even those who haven’t past the three hundredth step would be able to enter."
The old supervisor sighed before his figure began to fade away.
"No matter, I have long removed myself from any decision-making in the Academy, it has nothing to do with me. But... if only Teacher was here."