The trial had begun. Jaric and Elron had entered the Tomb of Tulak Hord from separate entrances in hopes to claim an ancient lightsaber that would earn the victor a place as Darth Jahl's apprentice. Jaric used his warblade to cut through anything that got in his way. From K'lor'slugs to tomb looters, Jaric cut down all that stood in his path. But one was on his mind. He kept his eye for Elron, who could strike at a given moment. Soon Jaric came upon the force field Darth Jahl had spoken about. He could see his prize from the other side. He slashed at the force field to no avail. He then unleashed a torrent of Force Lightning on the force field, causing it to temporarily dissipate. He then unleashed a more powerful torrent of Force Lightning to overload it. The overload caused a concussive blast to knock Jaric off his feet. He quickly got up and ran to the lightsaber. Before he could claim it, Elron came out of the shadows and tackled him to the ground.

Elron: This ends now! You will die here as failure!

Jaric kicked Elron off and got up.

Jaric: Over my dead body!

Elron: That can be arranged trash!

Jaric: I've been looking forward to this for a long time Elron!

Jaric then readied his warblade. The two foes locked eyes on each other with immense hatred. Jaric and Elron charged towards one another and locked blades. Elron used his immense strength to overpower Jaric. He quickly countered Elron's powerful strikes with quick movements to dodge each attack. Elron then used Force Push to slam Jaric to a wall. As Elron lunged at Jaric, he unleashed a torrent of Force Lightning to gain the upper hand on Elron. He then lifted Elron with the Force and slammed him to the ground. Elron crawled in attempt to grab his warblade, but Jaric kicked the warblade away and kicked Elron in the face. He aimed his warblade at downed Elron.

Elron: What are you waiting for? If you want to kill me, then go ahead and do it! I will not give you the satisfaction of me begging for my life!

Jaric: Then know this Elron! I shall become Darth Jahl's apprentice and you will die here a worthless failure!" Jaric raised his blade at Elron. Jaric could see his opponent's pride being shattered in his eyes.

Elron Damn you.... As Elron muttered his last words, Jaric slashed his warblade on Elron's chest, killing him. Jaric took the moment to relish in his victory as he looked down on Elron's corpse. He then slowly walked to the lightsaber and claimed it. Activating the lightsaber, the crimson blade almost mesmerized the acolyte. The tomb soon begin to rumble as ancient battle droids began to activate. They fired their blasters, but Jaric deflected the blasts back at them. He then proceeded to slice the remaining droids to pieces. Jaric left the tomb with his prize in his hand. Back in the Overseer's office, Darth Jahl and Overseer Tremel eagerly awaited the victor. Jaric entered the room to find them pleased.

Tremel: Acolyte! You have returned! It seems your instincts were right Lord Jahl.

Darth Jahl: I never doubted it for a minute! Do you have the blade acolyte?

Jaric then activated the ancient lightsaber and saw the pleased looks on the two Sith.

Darth Jahl: Such a beautiful blade! You have done well! With extreme adversary, you have proved yourself worthy of being my apprentice!

Jaric: I am honored my lord!

As Jaric replied, he knelt before the Dark Lord.

Darth Jahl: From this day on, you are no longer an acolyte of the Sith academy. For you are now a Sith Apprentice! Rise!

Jaric: I am ready to serve master!

Overseer Tremel placed his hand on the newly appointed Sith Apprentice.

Tremel: The Dark Side favors you this day. Remember all that have learned here! They will serve you well!

Jaric: I shall never forget Overseer. The Dark Side will forever be my ally!

Darth Jahl: Come apprentice, we have much work to do!

Jaric turned to his new master.

Jaric: Yes my master.

They both left for Darth Jahl's Sith warship to start Jaric's new life as a Sith apprentice.