South City, inside a quiet café.
"Wow, a ninety-nine percent success rate. What a rarity~"
Lin Xiaoyue couldn't resist lifting the "ticket" in her hand for a closer look.
A faint golden glow clung to the card's surface, clearly visible even in the café's soft lighting.
As an awakened one of the Radiance Path, she could naturally sense the power contained within it.
It was only a pass, yet they'd used Radiance crystal as the material. It could verify one's identity, while still functioning as a regular ticket...
No wonder they called it a "VIP pass."
She'd heard that even the seats were specially arranged private compartments, and candidates from the same Base City would be grouped together.
It was a shame she lacked the talent and had no real reason to travel far. There was no way she'd get to broaden her horizons.
Shen Qiuyu, sitting across from her, couldn't help rubbing her forehead.
She was used to having such a lively person around, but Lin Xiaoyue was always coming out with odd remarks that were hard to respond to.
Their team's situation was similar to Team Five's, but they'd faced fewer Calamities, and with the Radiance Monument protecting them afterward, their injuries were relatively minor.
There were less than two weeks until departure. With this break, it seemed the time left would only feel tighter.
Shen Qiuyu's father was one of the stronger awakened ones in the city.
When he'd named her, he'd probably hoped she would inherit his talent.
He hadn't expected her to awaken the [Heavenly Fire] ability instead, one more like her mother's.
When Shen Qiuyu learned that this was what she'd awakened, she'd been undeniably thrilled.
That document had also stirred in her a desire to see the world beyond. She was especially curious