Meanwhile, Epherene was competing with the stones in the Hall. The atmosphere around them was one of silent concentration. Drent and Rose Rio, Kreto and Louina, and the red-haired Munchkin all held their breath and stared at Epherene.

Gulp-

Even just the sound of someone swallowing was deafening. Meanwhile, Epherene felt she had become a thin piece of ice. She was worried that she would break apart at any moment.

Epherene didnt feel good about this, but nothing would change by wasting her time with this nervousness. Epherene focused as sweat dripped down her face.

Whew

The name of this competition was Bouncing Stones. It was a game of bouncing stones on the study table. The intervention of magic or mana was impossible, so the person who advanced the farthest with only skill would take first place.

Hiyah!