"Hmm, a second-rank formation master at such a young age, that's impressive. Did you just pass the second-rank test?" The tester asked.
"Indeed."
"Aren't you overconfident? Do you think you can skip the second rank straight to the third?"
"I'm only as confident as I should be. I've learned in my clan enough to become a fourth-rank formation master, and that's my goal for today," Ken said, explaining he didn't set his eyes only on the third rank.
Of course, Ken could take all the tests up to the sixth rank, but it was too much. He did not require that much attention.
"Fourth rank? All right, go ahead and take the exam. There's a free cage over there."
The tester pointed at the far-left cage and beckoned Ken to enter it. With no hesitation, Ken followed his hand and walked inside the cage, letting the door close behind him. There were much fewer examinees for the third rank, not even enough to occupy all available cages.
