The Volden Invitation

Did I pass your test? Elara asked, her smile vanishing in an instant.

Her gaze was icy. Though her voice stayed polite, the chill in her expression gave off an intimidating vibe.

Everyone stood there, stunned into silence.

Except for Julian, the others kept glancing between Elara and Bernard, completely lost.

'Test? What test?' everyone mumbled in their minds.

Bernard nodded slightly. "Paul told m