A few days later, Lynch's official entry into the Tower finally arrived.
Early in the morning, Lynch rose from his bed, donned the standard cloak of a Netta Apprentice, and pinned the apprentice badge to his chest before heading to the Shadow Tower.
At last, I'm here!
Standing beneath the Tower and gazing up at the ancient structure looming under the shadow, Lynch felt a myriad of emotions. The last time he was here was years ago. For an ordinary apprentice, stepping foot here was already a pinnacle dream realized.
"You can do this!"
Silently encouraging himself, Lynch ascended the aged stone steps, moving step by step toward the ancient rune-covered door.
Before the door stood the stone statue guards that still remained motionless as always. When Lynch approached, he could distinctly feel two majestic gazes falling upon him, though unlike last time, their stance did not seem as rigorously defensive.
