As the board illuminated with colors representing the magic grades, Lyrian's na blazed in vibrant red, shining like a beacon of extraordinary potential. Gasps of disbelief rippled through the gathering of students and adults, each face mirroring the shock of witnessing an exceptional display.
Even the ones who had mocked Lyrian monts ago were left stunned, their own scores paling in comparison. He t their surprised expressions with a mischievous grin, relishing the sweet taste of victory.
Whispers of awe and admiration swept through the crowd as Lyrian's feat spread like wildfire. There was no doubt that his na was going to be perceived as a threat moving on.
Just then, three other nas shot up to the second, third, and fourth place on the leaderboard, their nas nearly as vibrant as Lyrian's.
The leaderboard read:
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ραΠdαsΝοvel.cοm 1. LYRIAN THEAGELD: RED
2. SILVUS YALTAN: RED
3. GLIS SILANDRA: RED
4. ENDRA YUUIN: RED
5. LEO---
'Glis Silandra?' Lyrian suddenly thought to himself as he looked at the board, shocked at what he was seeing.
'Isn't that the annoying girl from the adventurer's guild?'
Noticing bright red lights similar to his in the sides of his vision, he stood up and looked around.
There were 6 different red crystals that he saw, all with a different shade of brightness.
The red crystal that shone the brightest, apart from Lyrian's of course, was Silvus', as stated by the leader board.
Looking for that bright crystal, Lyrian found the holder of that potential quite close to him.
He wore so of the finest clothing amongst all those present, his eyes showing no emotion as he simply stared at the leaderboard nonchalantly.
Lyrian noted his appearance and then switched his gaze to the third brightest crystal, and shockingly, the holder of that crystal was staring back directly at him.
From afar, Glis Silandra's eyes t with Lyrian's with the gaze of a hawk. From her expression, she already looked angry.
'How could soone like him possess such potential?' Glis pondered resentfully, her gaze lingering on Lyrian. 'I was supposed to be second, right behind Silvus... Who is he?'
After identifying the other prominent nas on the leaderboard, Lyrian settled back into his seat, a wave of excitent coursing through him.
He couldn't help but break into a montary smile.
As the potential evaluations concluded, approximately 300 kids, lacking potentials beyond the green realm, were escorted back to the ships with gloom weighing heavily on their faces.
They were to return ho, disappointnt shadowing their spirits.
On the other hand, for the remaining candidates, laughter and joy filled the air. This segnt of the entrance exam had been dreaded by many, making their successful passage a cause for celebration.
Once the commotion subsided, the top ten students with the highest potentials were summoned to the stage, one by one. Eight nas were called, and then Julius announced, "And surprisingly, our long-favored contender for the first-place spot has been relegated to second place! Nevertheless, it is an impressive achievent for the heir of the esteed supre royal family. Let's give a warm welco to Silvus Yaltan!"
Silvus's na reverberated through the crowd, prompting him to ascend the stage, his expression unchanged and indifferent. Though Julius's words tried to fra Silvus's accomplishnt in a positive light, many present knew that congratulating a mber of the supre royal family for anything less than first place was a subtle insult.
The teachers and representatives from other schools held their breath, uncertain of what might unfold. Such a situation had never occurred before.
Whenever a mber of the Yaltan family, the esteed rulers of the Yaltas Kingdom, participated in the magic potential realm tests, they consistently claid the top spot. But this ti, the outco had taken an unexpected turn.
A hush fell over the crowd as Silvus ascended the stage, positioning himself at the far right, symbolizing his superior standing compared to everyone else.
No one could anticipate Silvus's reaction, nor the response of the Yaltan family to this unprecedented turn of events.
"And finally, the winner of this test, placing first, is an unfamiliar na! Please welco Lyrian Theageld!" Julius declared.
The majority had never encountered Lyrian's na until it erged at the pinnacle of the leaderboard. Unaware of his background, no one dared to question his capabilities.
Lyrian confidently stepped onto the stage, positioning himself on the right side of Silvus, officially signifying his superior status and placing the mber of the Yaltan family in an unexpected position of inferiority.
At this mont, the entire crowd fell into a deafening silence, unsure of what awaited them.
The crowd remained in a state of uncertainty, the silence stretching on until Julius broke the tension. "Alright, everyone, listen up!" he called out, commanding their attention. "Sotis things don't go as planned, but that doesn't an it's an upset! Let's continue this ceremony as we would normally. No need to treat this any differently just because the supre family didn't co out on top." Julius directly addressed the elephant in the room, unafraid to confront the issue head-on.
Not many individuals would dare to broach such a controversial topic, let alone have the support to do so.
But Julius was a different breed. Not only did he hail from a prominent family in the kingdom, but his prodigious talent in magic had propelled him to beco the vice principal of Anaviotis before the age of 30--an achievent unheard of. Even the supre family didn't want to sour their relationship with him, allowing Julius the freedom to act as he saw fit.
With Julius's words, the tension dissipated, and the atmosphere returned to normal. Gifts were presented to the top winners, while the remaining seven contenders received Riftstones in decreasing incrents of 100, starting at 700.
In a concise explanation, Julius introduced Riftstones as the exclusive currency within the school premises. These unique stones served as the dium of exchange for all transactions within the campus, be it services, markets, or restaurants.
The purpose of implenting Riftstones was to foster a fair and equal environnt for all students. They could only be earned through achievents accomplished within the school, eliminating the need for external assistance.
This system created a level playing field where everyone had an equal opportunity to acquire Riftstones.
Upon completing their tenure at the school, students were rewarded with the chance to convert their accumulated Riftstones into real-life currency.
This ensured that the value of their efforts within the school translated into tangible benefits beyond the confines of the academy.
Essentially, Riftstones provided a seamless currency system within the school, promoting fairness and enabling students to reap the rewards of their accomplishnts both during their education and in their future endeavors.
Glis, who secured third place, received 800 Riftstones and a low-grade storage ring with a capacity of 10 by 10 feet. While storage rings were common in the kingdom, especially among royals, it initially didn't seem like an exciting reward.
However, Julius pointed out that all magic equipnt from the outside world wouldn't function within the academy's jurisdiction, including storage items.
Silvus, the second-place finisher, received 900 Riftstones, a low-grade storage ring, and Orlon's Bracelet--a magical item that increased magic damage by 6%.
Finally, Lyrian, the victor, was rewarded with 1000 Riftstones, a dium-grade storage ring capable of holding 20 by 20 feet, and Syan's Mana Ring--a magical item that provided a boost of 50 mana.
The distribution of these prizes marked the culmination of their achievents and set the stage for their future endeavors within the school.
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