After setting the new record on the Gaunt Climb, Veyla casually wandered over to another section of the training lounge.
Her boots clicked with authority against the tiled floors. Her presence, like a coiled beast, drew attention everywhere she went.
Victor, Danny, Amara, and Derek, along with a growing crowd of curious students, followed her movements with interest.
"Guess she's not done flexing today," Danny muttered while still massaging his sore shoulder from the Crimson Gauntlet earlier.
Amara giggled softly, and Victor smirked.
The challenge Veyla approached was a peculiar one—a test not of agility or technique, but pure grip force.
The area was simple: a shimmering boundary surrounded by a transparent holographic screen.
Inside floated small, dark balls that looked somewhat wooden but radiated dense mana resistance.
Above the entrance, the rules hovered:
> Grip Crush Challenge:
Crush each incoming ball using only hand strength.
