Chapter 20 – Welco to S-Class
Alden stepped out of the Virtual Reality Capsule, his body still tingling from the aftereffects of the simulation. His heartbeat was steady now, but his muscles ached from the prolonged fight. He rolled his shoulders and cracked his neck as he took in his surroundings.
The grand auditorium was packed with students, each erging from their respective capsules. So were grinning, so were pale, and a few looked downright miserable.
He had made it.
His smartwatch vibrated on his wrist.
[Final Results Processing...]
A mont later, the academy's emblem flashed on the holographic screen above the stage, drawing everyone's attention. The Headmaster had arrived.
Alden glanced up, his gaze settling on the figure standing at the podium. Headmaster Alistair Von Reingarde.
The man's presence alone silenced the room. He had a towering fra, his silver hair neatly combed back, and piercing blue eyes that radiated authority. Even without seeing his status window, Alden knew—the man was at SS-Rank .
The Headmaster cleared his throat, his deep voice carrying through the auditorium.
"Congratulations. Each and every one of you has passed the entrance exam."
Murmurs spread through the crowd. So sighed in relief, others exchanged excited whispers.
"But," Alistair continued, his sharp gaze sweeping across the room, "passing does not an you are strong. It only ans you were deed worthy enough to train here. From this mont onward, your true journey begins."
A large screen behind him lit up, displaying the rankings.
Alden's eyes quickly scanned for his na.
Rank 37 – Alden Blackwood (S-Class)
A sharp exhale left his lips. He did it. He had aid for top 40—just enough to secure S-Class benefits, yet not high enough to attract unwanted attention.
Around him, voices buzzed with excitent and frustration.
"Damn, I barely made it to A-Class..."
"Wait, look at who's in the top 10!"
"No way, Alicia von Rosenheim ranked 12th?! I thought she'd be top 5!"
Alden's eyes flicked toward Alicia, who stood a few feet away, arms crossed as she studied the rankings with a neutral expression. She seed unfazed by her placent, but a small smirk played on her lips.
Another na caught his attention.
Rank 5 – Seraphina Everfrost.
Alden's gaze shifted to a girl with silver hair and piercing ice-blue eyes, standing silently near the edge of the crowd. She barely reacted to the rankings, her expression cool and unreadable.
"As expected, she's already that strong..."
Headmaster Alistair spoke again, commanding the room's attention.
"Your smartwatch will now receive your dormitory assignnts and additional academy information. You are dismissed for the day. Rest well—class es begins tomorrow."
A beep from Alden's wrist confird the ssage.
[New Notification: Dormitory Assignnt Received.]
As the students slowly dispersed, conversations filled the air.
"I heard S-Class has private dorms!"
"What kind of training do you think we'll get?"
"I just hope I don't get paired with soone annoying..."
Alden glanced at his smartwatch, then sighed.
"I survived the exam. Now cos the real challenge."
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