Instructor Gary stood stiffly before a communications panel, the faces of two stern-looking officials from Valen City displayed on the screen.
"Report," the first official, a man with sharp eyes and grey temples, commanded.
"Training concluded ahead of schedule, sir," Gary stated, his voice clipped and formal. "Results were definitive after the four primary tests. One trainee significantly outperformed all others across every category."
"Ahead of schedule?" the second official, a woman with a severe haircut, raised an eyebrow. "Because one trainee dominated? Explain."
"Yes, ma’am. Kyle Anders, D-rank, Necrus Tiger Guild. He set new records in Endurance and Speed. His Strength and Instinct scores far surpassed the benchmarks for his rank, rivaling B-rank averages. Continuing the trainin
