Eleanor raised a hand, silencing the chatter instantly. "This program is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience. Each of you will be paired with a mentor—a professional hunter that the academy had made a contract with."
Julia's hand shot up, her curiosity outweighing her usual hesitation with authority. "Wait, we're getting mentors? Like one-on-one training?"
"Precisely," Eleanor confirmed, nodding toward her. "Your mentors will be tasked with guiding you through practical exercises, sharing their expertise, and providing insights you won't find in textbooks. They will push you to grow, challenge your assumptions, and help you navigate the complexities of what it means to be a hunter."
The whispers resumed this time with an air of cautious excitement.
