There was a heavy sense of frustration hanging over all the warriors. Why couldn't they just use their Qi? Why couldn't they rely on the techniques they had trained so hard to master? So far, they had only demonstrated a single move each, and even then, it was tough to come up with techniques fueled by Qi that could convincingly pass as magic.
It was becoming painfully clear, they weren't going to be able to just wing it once they entered the academy. Raze's goal wasn't just for them to pass. He wanted every one of them to be selected for the prestigious Magic Exchange.
And if they wanted that, they couldn't afford to get caught slipping. They needed to use their minds more in battle. Sadly, that didn't seem to be one of their strongest skills.
