As the rankings were finalized, the Student Council President stepped forward, his commanding voice echoing through the academy grounds.
"Attention, all first-year students! Based on your performance in the entrance test, the academy has determined your initial rankings, dormitory assignments, and class placements."
"The points you've earned during this test will serve as credit currency within the academy. You can use them to purchase resources, weapons, potions, and other essentials."
"Additionally, your rankings will determine your living accommodations:"
Rank 1 to 10: A-Rank Dormitory (Best facilities, highest privileges)
Rank 11 to 50: B-Rank Dormitory (High-quality accommodations)
Rank 51 to 100: C-Rank Dormitory (Standard lodging)
Rank 101 to 250: D-Rank Dormitory (Average facilities)
Rank 251 to 500: E-Rank Dormitory (Basic dorms, minimal resources)
"Students ranked 1 to 25 will be placed in the Elite Class, receiving direct guidance from top-tier instructors."
"The rest of the students will be assigned to other classes based on their ranks."
The atmosphere grew tense as students processed the information. Those in the Elite Class would have access to better training, elite mentors, and greater opportunities
"This ranking is not permanent!" the Student Council President continued.
"In six months, another ranking test will be conducted to reassess your positions. Additionally, there will be smaller tests in between to evaluate your progress."
"Your rankings and dormitory placements can change based on your growth. If you want to stay at the top, you'll have to prove yourself again and again."
"Now, let's move on to rewards for the top-ranking students."
Rank 1 – Samael Flameheart:
A-Rank Skill Book
10 A-Rank Mana Potions ( instantly recovers mana upto 60 %)
20 A-Rank Healing Potions
A special reward from the Dean
Rank 2 to 5 (Elarion, Axel, Allen, Felix):
10 Mana Crystals each
20 B-Rank Healing Potions
Rank 6 to 10 (Emily, Kevin, Alice, Ashton, and the 10th place student):
5 Mana Crystals each
10 B-Rank Healing Potions
Excitement buzzed among the students as the rewards were announced.
Samael stood tall, completely unfazed. Breaking the academy's record had been just the beginning.
Meanwhile, Ashton remained expressionless.
He had ranked in the Top 10 despite his supposed "Farming Mage" talent. But he knew that in this world, power and perception mattered more than ranks.