The ceremony was held at the majestic Douqing Pavilion, a monstrous building housing a dueling arena about a football field in size. The arena today served as the Iron Cage of Fighting Beasts, surrounded by enchantments against summoned creatures.
By 3:00 PM, the Douqing Pavilion was full to the brim. The atmosphere was charged as thousands of new students awaited the start of the ceremony.
Professor Xavier walked up to the podium, and silence was achieved instantaneously. His voice was deep and smooth, cutting through the roar of the arena.
"Before I commence, I should clarify one thing," he stated.
"If one simply wishes to make a respectable living, earn good money, and live a comfortable life as a magician, then I must tell you that you are in the wrong place."
Nobody breathed from the audience.
