Revenant's Slaughter: The Reaper System

Practical Test 1

The written exam cleared, a tremor of nervousness ran through Atticus as Professor Lin announced the next stage – the practical demonstration. This was it, the real test of his burgeoning control and nascent talent for illusion. He watched as the instructors rearranged the chamber, conjuring a series of simple wooden tables and stools. On each table lay a collection of small, seemingly mundane objects - a chipped ceramic cup, a worn leather pouch, and a single, unlit candle.

Taking a deep breath, Atticus settled himself at a table near the front of the room. He cast a cursory glance at the objects, his mind already swirling with possibilities. Professor Lin's earlier words echoed in his head – "control, precision, and purity" – these were the keys to manipulating the flow of mana with enough finesse to weave convincing illusions.

He closed his eyes, picturing the chipped cup. He visualized it becoming whole again, the crack along its side seamlessly mending. This was a basic illusion,