Trial of Qualification

The big blue tent with Magaravia’s royal flag fluttering from its pole was right in front of Ezra, but the flaming ring separated him from his goal.

Most D-level Gunners would have no difficulty surmounting this little obstacle since they could activate their Magic Flight skill to fly over the flaming ring. Ezra however, was yet to unlock this crucial skill since he had only recently reached D-level.

Without the ability to fly over the hurdle, the next option was to use teleportation scrolls. However, Ezra had used his last teleportation scroll to sneak out of Verdant Gardens.

“You seem troubled, my dear Lord,” Marlin taunted. “Perhaps you can try asking that blood mage to assist you. He seems to be quite good at utilizing portals and he also has a knack of getting you out of sticky situations.”

“I do not need any help. I can do this on my own,” Ezra said, clenching his fist and narrowing his eyes on the tent. Even though the flames looked menacing, he was not prepared to back down.

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