"This place really does look ancient."
Noah spoke quietly as he walked through the underground passage, leaning on Mary for support.
"Are you sure about this?" Mary asked, her voice filled with concern. "Shouldn't we check on the others first? Or at least try to find a way to contact the instructors?"
The two of them were currently exploring the hidden passage Mary had discovered earlier.
Since the examination was expected to last a long time and could require spending nights outdoors, Noah had prepared thoroughly before entering.
His storage ring contained various necessities such as a sleeping bag, cooking utensils, rope, a lighter, and other survival supplies.
One of those items was a torch.
Because Noah possessed only Ice Affinity, he could not create a reliable light source through magic. At the moment, Mary carried the torch in her free hand, its warm orange glow illuminating the darkness around them.
