章 42: Rankings

The academy grounds were abuzz with murmurs as the final matches concluded. The air was thick with tension, excitement, and the quiet hum of satisfaction from those who had passed. The last trial had tested their abilities and endurance, and now, the elite students stood apart, their names etched into the academy's history for their performances.

Elder Valen's voice echoed through the clearing, commanding attention from every student present. His gaze swept over the exhausted but victorious crowd, pausing briefly on the strongest contenders, including Asher Magnus, Freya Enrose, and Darren Dagon.

"You all have passed the trials," he began, his tone steady and authoritative. "But it is not just you. There were three other locations where additional trials were held under the supervision of my fellow elders. Together, these locations have produced the 160 students who will now be enrolled in this academy."