The trials and sacrifices in Shadow Valley lasted for four days, taking a toll on not only the fresh and junior initiates, but also intermediate initiates like Sein.2

Fortunately, after these four grueling days, a full-fledged black mage appeared and assured them that the upcoming exploration would be significantly less perilous.0

Without this glimmer of hope, one could only imagine the breaking point of enduring further torment.0

During these four days, a peculiar incident occurred.0

On the third night, a junior initiate named Cindy, who had somehow discovered the location of Sein’s tent, sought refuge there.3

As the fourth day came to a close, approximately thirty to forty out of a little over...0