Chapter 37 - A Mystery (1/2)

The seven of us arrived in the dining hall together and sat at our designated table. Even though the trial was now over, the atmosphere was similar to lunchtime. Some people were nervous, sweat dripping from the heads and even praying. While others were excited with anticipation.

The room had a more warm feeling this time. As nightfall had arrived the grand fireplace was lit at the centre stage giving off orange flames. The grand paintings on the wall showed more detail as showdown could now be seen.

The lights had suddenly been lit to an orange colour. Turning on one by one as the master knights came to the stage.

On the stage stood Wilfred, Delbert, and Barnardo. Next to the three, were the two other Master knights who also appeared at the test sights. The man dressed in black with a scarf covering his face and the female archer.

Each of the knights held a box in their hand containing the different coloured sashes inside. Wilfred then stood forward with the box in hand.

”We will now be announcing the results of today's assessments. When you here your name will you please come to the stage where you will receive a sash from one of the following master knights.

One by one students were called up to the stage and were given a sash from the boxes. The sash was a plain solid colour making then easy to differentiate from each other. As the students went on stage they bore mix emotions form the colours they received.

Some jumped up in joy shouting to the crowd as they received a white sash, while another boy was in tears at receiving a red sash. The sashes were handed out table by table. It finally came to our groups turn.

Ian and Slyvia had both received white sashes, which was expected based on their performance in the test. Dan had received a blue sash, looking a bit disappointed at the result. Martha was very pleased with her result receiving a green sash.

When Monk had gone up to the stage, he looked nervous. Walking slowly and stiffly to the stage. I could understand why, like me, Monk hadn't done well on any of the tests aside from one. Most likely he would receive a red sash.

When he got to the stage though surprisingly he had been given a black sash. Monk excitedly took the sash and bowed down quickly getting off stage.

The noise in the room grew as people were talking about what had just happened. Monk was the only person so far who had received a black sash.

When Gary's name was called, he walked up confidently to the stage. After all, most people would have said that Gary was the best performing student today. There wasn't a doubt in his or anyone else mind that he deserved a White sash.

Strangely enough, when he reached the stage Gary was also handed a black sash. Gary stared at the stash for a while, not taking it from the masters Knights hand. It seemed like he was in shock. A few seconds later he snapped out of it, took his sash and bowed down to the knight.

My name had finally been called, I went up to the stage and expected like everyone else to receive a red sash, but didn't mind because it was what I was also aiming for in the first place.