Chapter 14: Aptitudes

Lili gulped and gathered all the courage she could muster. The eerie pitch-black door creaked open. She marched despite her shaky limbs. With every step, the pressure also grew. She gasped but continued to tramp forwards.

If this was the test from the magus, then she mustn't disappoint, both for her and the old headmistress's sake.

"Hoho? An exceptional mental strength," said an old wearing a long pitch-black robe. The skittering quill pen stopped as he watched the guest standing near the door. He had a well-combed beard, mirth flickered in those wizened unfathomable eyes.

"Not everyone could withstand my presence. And even though I'm holding it back, many still faint." The old man threw a curious stare, watching Lili in a scrutinizing light. "So you're the lass Anna has been hiding from me. Interesting. I never thought she'd hide nothing from me until today."

The young lady shuddered in response. Though the old magus had a lax tone, she sensed the irrita