The 30-day group exam had concluded with an outcome that no one could have predicted.
Hall 33, a hall filled with lower-realm acolytes, had risen to the very top of the rankings, beating out not just any competition, but some that came from the most prestigious names in the Magus Alliance.
As the 'Starfire' cruise ship docked at the Magus Academy's hangar, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation. Hundreds of people gathered, eager to see the young acolytes who had achieved the impossible. Newsmakers buzzed among the crowd, their eyes alight with curiosity, while Academy staff, instructors, and Magus enforcers stood ready to greet the returning students.
But this wasn't just a welcoming committee—many were here for far more serious reasons.
