Kyle hadn't expected his first assessment to happen today.
He had only been invited for a counseling session.
Wasn't this supposed to be a simple conversation? A chance for two people to talk and help him discover where his interests truly lay?
Then why was he standing beside an arena, looking as though he were about to fight?
"A battle always reveals a person's true character," Russel said as he calmly unbuttoned his coat.
Kyle flinched.
Surely he wasn't expected to fight the bear-like man.
"Your assessment will determine which faculty suits you best, where you need the most guidance, and what path will shape you into a complete Nightwalker."
They stood inside a vast, empty dojo. Tiered seating rose along the sides, overlooking a massive arena at its center, spacious enough for several duels to unfold at once.
"You decided this on the spot, didn't you?" Veronica asked, folding her arms across her chest.
Russel smiled.
