It was night when he returned to himself, and the only illumination in the room came from the flameless lanterns on the walls and the stars in the dark sky.

He sat staring at the roof while he regrouped and recovered.

A smile spread across his face.

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Today was another bright day in Asteria.

There were busy merchants on the roads, carriages and wagons moving about and the children playing on the streets.

In the center of this kingdom was the royal palace, which was also the largest structure in the entire kingdom. In the northern direction to this mighty castle was the second largest building of the kingdom.

The Central Academy.

The Central Academy was the place where the best of the talents were born and nurtured.

Currently the entrance examination of the Central Academy was taking place.