Opinions on Anvis's performance were mixed, but the few Third and Fourth Rank students felt a chill in their hearts. They had noticed the concealed movement of Anvis's right hand.
The moment he sensed something was wrong, he immediately prepared to cast a spell. This was the precious combat instinct only mages who had truly endured the crucible of blood and fire could learn.
"Everyone, how long do you think this new student will take to get out?"
The blue-haired girl asked curiously. She had entered Mystery and Ruins Academy only last year, and this was her first time witnessing such a scene. She could not help but find it quite novel.
"I think at least one Magic Hour!"
"Hard to say. I think it will take at least one and a half Magic Hours."
"I bet he'll take two Magic Hours!"
"Oh? Are you serious, dear Yani?"
"Of course. Look at him walking like some dumb, defenseless farmer. The other two new students are far more cautious than he is!"
"Care to make a bet? I bet he can walk out of Mirror Space within one Magic Hour. As for the stakes, how about a limited-edition Arcane Card issued by the Golden Dragon Merchant Guild this year?"
"You're on! Whoever backs out is a dog!"
Like pebbles tossed into water, the question sparked an eager discussion among the crowd, and the room was soon filled with cheerful energy.
Anvis was unaware of the discussion taking place atop the tower, but he knew that new student welcome ceremonies were usually broadcast live.
At the moment, he was walking through the High Tower's broad stone corridors.
This place had also undergone spatial expansion. A Glowstone was embedded in the walls at regular intervals, its faint pearly-white radiance illuminating Anvis's path.
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