Meanwhile, in a room within the academy's main building.
A group of people walked inside and sat at a round table—their attires suggested—that they were professors. Naturally, these professors are the judges from before, they had finished in testing the new candidates' abilities.
It took them a full day to finish the entire process, longer than usual.
Because of the sudden spike of people being attracted to their academy, they've been busy.
"That took such a long time to finish," Clara stretched—feeling a bit sore, from sitting all day. "It was because of those twins, they share their plan to apply to our academy in their socials—I guess it's good exposure for us"
Aeldric nodded in agreement, "Our academy score is dropping, this is certainly good for us"
Just then, Victor intervened with a firm tone, "But only a few are exceptional"
Despite the increase in number of candidates, the quality dropped compared to the previous.