My Supernatural Girlfriends Spoils Me Rotten

Chapter 176 - 176: Eryx Part 5

Asher

Silver patterns appeared along the edges, curling into simple but sharp designs that matched the sad expression on his mask.

He gave the cloak a slight tug to make sure it fit well.

"This should work," he nodded, sounding satisfied with the color.

Lucia's surprise showed in her wide eyes. She had not expected his robe to be an artifact, let alone do that.

"You didn't mention your robe could do that," she said, crossing her arms.

Asher glanced at her. "You never asked,"

Lucia didn't press further, though her curiosity lingered. She couldn't help but wonder what other tricks he was hiding.

When they stepped out of the coach, it immediately began to move again, its rune-powered wheels glowing faintly as it rolled away.

They continued walking toward the entrance, blending in with the crowd. No one seemed to find their masks strange; in fact, many others were wearing one with different patterns and design.

From their clothes, it was clear that everyone here came from different places, each with its own culture, which showed in their sense of style.

The line moved forward slowly, the soft murmur of voices filling the air as participants waited their turn.

Asher and Lucia stood side by side, the glass pillars ahead of them glowing faintly, each one holding sixteen small, star-shaped lights.

When they reached the registration window, the staff member, a tall woman gestured toward another line.

"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.