''Mason White''
Mason knew he was late for class but he thought he could get away from it. He couldn't have been more wrong however, as it wasn't his usual teacher that exclaimed his name.
''Do you think you can do whatever in this academy just because you are slightly stronger than the rest in here?'' The mysterious teacher asked him.
Mason didn't know what to say since he just overslept, it also didn't look like class had started yet.
'Why is this guy sweatin' it? Doesn't he know it's pretty tiring to be in a dungeon for over a week? Shouldn't they give us at least a day of free time?' Mason already disliked the man.
''I'm sorry sir, it seems my alarm didn't go off in the morning. And my roommate is also ice cold to me sometimes so she didn't wake me up either'' He said with a wry smile.
The teacher didn't buy it and kept staring at him with a nasty look on his face as Mason got in a seat that was left.
''Ahem, ahem'' Teacher John tried to get everybody's attention with a few fake coughs.
''As you all know we will be announcing the results of the Dungeon expedition today, I want everybody to come outside with me since we will be doing it with the entire year together. Try not to embarrass me too much, please!'' Mason's teacher begged the class.
The entire class started making their way outside to a big field, the same one where they had their admission exams.
The field that used to have cages with wild beasts was now empty, apart from a big podium with the headmaster standing with a microphone.
''Welcome everyone, seat yourselves on the ground and wait for the rest to arrive so we can get this over with quickly.'' The headmaster said.
Mason didn't know why but he always felt like something was staring through his soul whenever he got close within the area of the headmaster.
'That's probably just his aura, I don't know exactly how strong the headmaster is but he must be way above what he actually tells people.'
As the large group of children waited for the entire first grade to arrive, Mason made his way to Remi, since he didn't really have any other friends.
As Remi was already talking to other girls, he kind of awkwardly waited near them and made sure his friend saw him so she would talk to him instead.
All he got was eye-contact and a grin while she kept talking with her other friends she had made.
'Damn her, she got my hint so why would she not come with me instead. Well, guess I'm going to be by myself for a bit.' Mason got slightly annoyed by Remi's grin.
''Attention!'' There was a loud yell as everyone went stiffened up.
''We will now commence with the ceremony.'' Headmaster said.
''As we all know, you guys have been working hard for the past week and went on your first Dungeon expedition. We will be grading you guys as well as rewarding everyone based off their ranks. Remember this for the future: In this academy, the harder you work, the better you develop!'' The headmaster started with a speech that Mason found very boring.
'Just get to the point already old man, where's my rewards? Where's my number 1?' He was getting impatient since he had been looking forward to this day for quite a while now.
The day people would know the name Mason White was today and he wanted to make sure they never forgot his name.
''Since I am a busy man and I have more to do than play with you children we'll keep it short, I will only say the top 3. They are the only ones who get special rewards anyways so it should be fine this way,'' The old man said.
Everybody on the field went dead quiet as the old man got his preparations for the event.
''I will start by announcing who came in third place''
''Ending third in this year's Dungeon expedition is: Allan Silvanon, Juan Habdum, and Paul Von Tantus!
Everybody started clapping loudly as the group of three walked up on stage with sour looks on their faces.
''What? How did we get only third? I am almost sure we were one of the only ones in the middle parts of the cave! And we went beyond that!!'' Allan started sulking
He had never experienced much losses, he was always the best at everything he did no matter what it was.
'Heh, look at that stuck up kid, he was born talented and rich. It's no wonder he has a shitty personality.' Mason thought to himself.
Just as Mason started thinking to himself, the headmaster started announcing the reward they would get.
The headmaster announced: ''You guys will be rewarded by us letting you finish your studying on the intermediate spell. We will let you master it no matter if it takes a year or five of them!''
The entire crowd erupted.
''How is that fair! They will be far ahead of us when they finish the spell, usually a talented student would only get to finish three of them in their entire stay at the academy. They're already getting it now!''
Mason agreed fully with the headmaster's generosity.
''I risked my life in the Dungeon while fighting huge monsters, I mean, they couldn't do much harm to me but it's the thought that counts!''
''Silence!'' The headmaster let out another yell.
''The group that came in second: ''Harry Duscan, Fatima Gerosa and Yura Espen!!''
Everybody looked with a shocked face...
''Who the fuck are they???''
Mason recognized one of them however. The boy named Harry was the same one who showed him to his dorm!
'So he hid his strength, huh? He's an interesting guy' Mason thought as the people around him looked at him weirdly.
'Why is this kid smiling so weirdly? They asked themselves.
After the crowd quieted down the headmaster started speaking again.
''The reward for this unexpected second place is the same as the third place, including a lesser grade Mana Sensitivity potion!'' The headmaster announced.
Just as Mason was about to ask himself if that was even good, the crowd erupted once again.
''A Mana Sensitivity potion?! Those things are so expensive, it must've cost the school a fortune to get three of them!''
Mason picked his nose while looking bored.
'Isn't it just a lesser grade though? That's the lowest of the low, might just be under sea level.'
Mason didn't know that it was one of the only potions in the world that could boost someone's potential, as the consumer would be more sensitive to any mana particles forever!
''On to the first place of this event!''
''Instead of competing with three people, they competed with two! What an impressive feat.''
''The winners of this year's Dungeon Expedition are: Mason White and Remi Nightfall!''