Wales knew that even if the principal were present, the decision would be the same.
Despite the Alliance's pretense of fairness, that still depended on the stature of those involved.
If your status was high enough, not only could you gain entry into the academy, but even important positions within the Alliance could be yours for the taking.
Clearly, Quin Chan's status as a council member afforded him such influence.
Even the female mentor who had been reading looked up, her gaze landing on Ying Chan, indicating the extensive influence the Chan family wielded.
With the Chan family name behind her, Ying Chan's enrollment process was exceptionally smooth, leading to her direct assignment to the first class.
After sorting everything out and securing her dormitory, Howard began showing Ying Chan around the academy.