Raj tightened the strap of his gloves and stepped onto the private path leading to Sector 7. His bag felt heavier than usual, but it wasn't the gear inside—it was the weight of the day ahead.A man in a Ghostline uniform handed him a sealed envelope without saying a word. Raj opened it quickly.
Candidate RC-042: You are selected for Ghostline's Elite Gear & Performance Trial. Private observers will judge technique, mental resilience, and emotional impact. Good luck.
No big announcement. No second chances.
Raj folded the letter neatly and walked on.
The campus changed as he crossed into Sector 7. It wasn't a regular practice area anymore. Here, everything was sharp. Clean lanes. Silent observation decks hidden behind tinted glass. No casual chatter. No second tries.
Raj's mind sharpened the same way. No distractions. Only movement.
The system popped out softly.
[System Notice: Trial Performance Tracker Activated]
Behavior. Gear. Emotional Field Impact.
