Led by another official, all 21 members of the Hebthej vanguard marched towards the Academy's Hall. They followed a different route — not the one students usually took to enter the esteemed amphitheater but a darker, quieter one where a red carpet was spread through the entire corridor.
Lancet walked with some bravery. A lot of things were presently churning in his mind, regardless, he did his best to set them aside and focus on the task ahead.
The [ Purifier's Duskguard ] Armor Set he had equipped was clearly of a greater quality compared to the armors of most of his teammates.
The base layer was shaped like a long-sleeved tunic, except it was crafted from gold core and reinforced leather. It stretched up his neck to a high collar and tightened into his body, showcasing his newly grown lean, muscular frame.
A heavy-duty leather harness forked an 'X' across his torso, and the shoulder pads had the crest of the Elders inscribed in the center: a three-headed goat.
