Reborn as Demon Sorcerer

RADS 102. Sudden Shift

Sam was greeted by the chill breeze of the night as he emerged from the Gate of Elementalism. The streets outside were eerily quiet, devoid of any signs of life. There were no tower attendants or fellow challengers in sight, and even the city itself seemed to be in a deep slumber, its lights dimmed against the night.

Feeling the weight of exhaustion settling upon him, Sam's thoughts drifted to Lyra, wondering where she might be in this quiet hour. He hoped that Grandpa Thym and Grandma Shizy would be able to keep her safe in this city during his absence. Then the question of time weighed on his mind. The concept of time had blurred within the confines of the trials. How long had it been since he entered the tower?

Sam limped through the silent streets, and he noticed unusual figures lurking in the shadows. Some appeared disheveled and suspicious, resembling drug addicts, while others had contorted forms that seemed far from human.

He couldn't discern whether these figures were real or