As they digested the cost of the errors they had made, Layla and the others heard a sudden impact a few feet away from them.
Four figures descended from the sky, their descent releasing a small dust cloud that blinded everyone. Just then, a male voice echoed throughout the island, with a sinister laughter and delight.
"All players are gathered? Good... Welcome to our playground, Teachers, Sentinels, and if I may say... Future Sentinels."
None of teachers and Layla hesitated. In the blink of an eye, they vanished from their initial positions which was a few feet away from the students to now standing in front of them.
They were each standing upright, but their muscles were tensed, ready to counter any sudden movements at any time.
"Lian..." Layla called her name, glancing back at t
