[Samael Ashwood's POV]
Lily chuckled softly at my response, though her eyes glinted with something more than amusement—determination. She, like the rest of us, knew that the Academy's selection wasn't just about strength. It was a test of wits, endurance, and cunning. And we had to be ready for anything.
I smiled with amusement in my eyes, Because I already knew all the trials from reading this novel in the past life. Main Character—Ethan actually performed quite mediocre, just the typical harem protagonist.
If not for Liliana the Main Heroine of the novel, who sired Ethan thus making him a dhampir. He would have struggled significantly in the trials. But now, knowing that the playing field was entirely different due to my presence and the changes I had made, I felt a unique mix of anticipation and confidence.
