Hot steam rose thickly in the air.0

Yoon-Hee let out a sigh as she soaked in the bathtub.0

The midterm exams were just around the corner, starting on Monday, which was only two days away. She felt confident in the written subjects and the mana manipulation techniques for Infusion, Release, and Transmutation, but one practical test worried her—water combat.0

The fields inside the Fissures could vary widely, and some were even set in the ocean. Because of this, the Academy had recently placed an emphasis on water combat skills, adding a new category to the midterms.0

“What should I do…” Yoon-Hee muttered, fretting over her impending problem.0

She was a terrible swimmer—a really terrible swimmer. Let alone swimming swimming, she even struggled to hold her breath underwater.0

For Hunters, practical experience was valued more than theory, so failing the underwater combat test would likely cost her the scholarship.0

Thinking that she might as well practice here, Yoon-Hee sank deeper, submerging her head beneath the water. She decided to hold her breath for just...0