Finally, at almost nightfall, the whole selection process ended.
Thirty students with the best talents and good character were chosen. One common thing among them was their eagerness to prove themselves, which is understandable. Given that they were from commoner backgrounds, they were often eliminated in the earlier days due to their lack of proper training, unlike the noble children.
But this round today had given them the chance to shine again. The old man from the academy, seeing this, nodded. He mumbled to himself, "It seems I was right to increase the number of positions for the last day."
The results were good enough, as the examinees who were selected didn't lack talent; they just lacked proper training.
"If they are trained properly, they will surely win against even those noble kids," the old man said.
"I don't think so," remarked a young girl who came with him.
The old man turned to look at her and questioned, "Why do you think so?"
