Even after Yuri Catrea's jaw-dropping performance, the exam continued. The target was replaced with a new one, and the students took turns casting their spells. By this time, about seventy percent of the examinees had finished, and Rest's turn was fast approaching.
"Next, Selerick Blute."
"Yes," came a voice from behind Rest, followed by a sharp shove to his back.
"Ugh..."
"Out of my way, commoner! Make room!"
The one who pushed Rest was a well-dressed boy. Given the name he had announced, he was likely a noble, or so it seemed.
"I'm from the Blute family, a branch of the noble line! Don't block my path!"
(Wait, so he's a commoner too?) Rest thought.
In some ancient noble families, branch lines existed. These branch families often carried the same surname but lacked the titles or land of the main family, making them legally commoners.
