The Beginning

Bru was so intent on searching for Green that he jumped in fright. He ran a few steps before turning around.

"Green, it's you!" Bru had been about to curse, but the moment he saw Green, his face broke into a delighted smile.

Forgetting his fright, Bru hurried over to Green and began introducing the members of his team.

"Come on! Let me introduce my teammates!" Bru said excitedly.

"This big bald guy covered in runes is Sain, our team's shield. He has Earth Elemental Affinity, is a Second-Class Apprentice, and specializes in defensive Sorcery. This black-haired guy who looks so full of himself is Miter. He has Wind Elemental Affinity and is a Second-Class Apprentice. He mainly provides mobility and support attacks. This red-haired woman with the stunning figure is Aisha. She has Fire Element Affinity and is a First-Class Apprentice. She's our main attacker. As for me, I mainly provide control."

Kraywell pointed to each of them in turn as he introduced them to Green.

"Hello, Mr. Green!" The burly Sain took the initiative, greeting Green as soon as Bru finished.

"Bru has already told us about you. We're honored to have you join our team!" Sain looked rough, but he knew how to speak to people.

Following Sain's lead, Miter and Aisha greeted Green too, though neither was as eager as he was.

"All right, Bru. With the Academy imposing a penalty this time, how prepared are you?" Green asked.

At Green's question, the other three team members grew solemn as well. The Academy's sudden change had caught them off guard. Their previous plan certainly would not work.

They looked at Green, fully armed, with a trace of envy. Despite this being his first mission, he had come better prepared than they had. But it was too