Arthur asked Ludwig, "What's happening?"
Just as Ludwig was about to explain, a loud, cold voice of a woman sounded in the hall that housed 5000 students, "Since all of you have arrived, we will now begin.". As she said this, a 1000 men dressed in all black silently entered the hall through the doors on the side. The men began distributing a small black box to everyone and silently left just as they had appeared.
Everyone opened the box and used the items as if it was the most obvious thing to do so Arthur had no option but to comply.
When he opened the box, he saw 3 items: a red pill, a blue pill, and something that looked like a smartwatch. The rest of the group had all taken the pills and worn the smartwatch so Arthur did the same.
The pills melted in his mouth like they were never there in the first place followed by a warm feeling which wasn't uncomfortable at all but rather relaxing and refreshing. Arthur could feel something flowing inside of him, circulating throughout his body but he just couldn't point out what it was.
He was just getting used to this feeling, the cold female voice spoke again, "Take the doors on the sides. Don't crowd the doors are don't make a single noise and return quietly after you've gotten your results.". As if it was heaven's decree, everyone obediently did what the voice said.
Luckily, the group got a door at the same time so no one had to wait.
Arthur entered the room. The men who had exited the hall through this door were nowhere to be seen. The room was white like a blank piece of paper. There was only a stern old man sitting on the other end of the white table which was placed in the middle of the room. The old man said in a calm but hoarse voice, "Sit down."
Arthur sat down slowly.
The old man took out a stone from under the table and perfectly placed it in the middle of the table and said, "Place your hand on the stone and release your mana."
Arthur was excited but still confused, "I don't know how-"
The old man interrupted, "Place your hand on the stone and concentrate on a single point on your hand."
Arthur didn't dare to object as he touched the stone and concentrated in the middle of his palm.
After three breaths of time, Arthur suddenly felt exhausted and extremely dizzy. The old man observed the stone and he couldn't believe his eyes. He was deeply shocked but his years of experience helped him regain his calm very soon. "What's your name?" the previously harsh voice sounded a bit gentler.
"Arthur Morgan" Arthur answered.
"You have three elements." said the old man and paused.
Arthur couldn't hide his joy and excitement as he smiled and asked, "Can I ask senior which ones they are?"
Hearing the respect and lack of arrogance, the old man replied.