After nightfall, the entire island plunged into darkness, with only some glowing minerals and mushrooms providing negligible light.
Duke practiced the Meditation Technique while constantly keeping an eye on the movements above through the Shadow Insects.
Initially, everything was calm, but after about an hour, there was some commotion beside the lake.
Two obviously unfamiliar Wizard Apprentices coincidentally arrived at the lakeside, they cautiously glanced at each other but did not take action.
After taking some fresh water from the lake, they retreated on their own.
With no direct conflict of interest, they did not know the opponent's background and had no confidence in taking them down with a strike.
In such circumstances, taking action is unwise. Most Wizard Apprentices have relatively ordinary abilities, their goal being to survive this test and pass it.
Duke constantly monitored the situation here, noting the arrival and departure of the two.
