noveltune Chapter 176 Eryx Part 5
Chapter 176 Eryx Part 5
Asher
"Step forward when it's your turn," the facilitator called out. "Touch the pillar to measure your power. To qualify for the tournament, you need to light up at least eight out of the sixteen stars. Anything less, and you're out."
Lucia's gaze flickered over to Asher as they moved into position.
Without a word, he turned to her, lowering his voice. "How many stars did you light up last time?"
Lucia hesitated, but the mask hid the uncertainty in her expression.
"Seven," she answered with a slight frown. "It was the best I have ever hit, but now… I think I can hit nine, maybe ten."
Asher raised an eyebrow. "Ten, huh? "
If someone of her caliber was only that confident, it spoke volumes about the kind of strength it took to reach the full sixteen stars.
While he was thinking about the test, a sudden gasp echoed through the crowd.
He turned to see what the commotion was about.