(Hanzo had barely stepped into the White Flame Guild’s training hall when the eyes of seasoned warriors locked onto him. Some sneered, others whispered. An E-rank in their midst? Laughable. Most knights were born as C-rank or higher, with natural gifts that put them leagues ahead of ordinary humans. But an E-rank? That was unheard of.)

Knight Trainee 1: "What’s this, a lost villager?"

Knight Trainee 2: "No way they let him in. Did he bribe someone?"

(Hanzo ignores them. He had trained his entire life without proper recognition. Today would be no different.)

Garrick: (arms crossed) "Alright, rookie. Let’s see what you’ve got. Spar with Elena."

Elena: (smirks, cracking her knuckles) "Hope you can take a punch."

(The match begins. Elena lunges forward, fists glowing with flame. Hanzo dodges, barely avoiding her strikes. The room watches in anticipation. Then, she lands a hit—directly on his chest. A normal trainee would’ve been sent flying. Hanzo barely budges.)

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Elena: (eyes widening) "What the hell…?"

(Hanzo smirks.)

Hanzo: "You’re strong. But I’m built different."

(Scene shifts to the grand hall of the White Flame Guild, where three major guilds—White Flame, Obsidian Fang, and Azure Tempest—have gathered. Each guild master sits on a throne-like chair, their captains standing behind them.)

Cain Ardent, Guild Master of White Flame, an S-rank Mage, sits with a calm yet intense presence.

Darius Voss, Guild Master of Obsidian Fang, an S-rank Warrior clad in jagged black armor, smirks. "An E-rank? This is a joke, right?"

Sylvaine Raine, Guild Master of Azure Tempest, an S-rank Elementalist with icy blue hair, flicks her wrist dismissively. "If he fails, don’t waste our time again."

Garrick: "Hanzo, this is your final trial. If you pass, you’ll officially be one of us."

Hanzo: (gritting his teeth) "Then I’ll just have to win."

(Hanzo is thrown into a battle arena. His opponent—a monstrous, flame-wielding beast summoned by the guild masters. The battle erupts, flames clashing against raw physical power. Hanzo dodges a searing blast, leaping forward with a crushing punch. The crowd watches in awe as the battle intensifies, each strike shaking the arena.)