The demonstration chamber had been built like a theater. Tiered balconies surrounded a circular floor enclosed by black glass. Masked patrons watched from private boxes while market attendants adjusted alchemical equipment below. No names appeared. Even the candidate's guild and academy history were hidden.
[Beastslayer Candidate Lv. 56]
[Guild Affiliation: Sealed]
[Just Die Affiliation: None]
The market claimed he had no Just Die affiliation. Rias recorded the label exactly as displayed and attached a note that they had not independently verified it. Even with that caution, the demonstration mattered: Beastslayer sponsorship was being offered without any visible Just Die identity.
A young man stood inside the circle wearing plain combat armor. He looked neither proud nor eager. His attention remained on the silver-furred lynx restrained across from him by four black chains.
[Silvermane Lynx (Bonded Beast) Lv. 51]
