One month after entering the Imperial Academy.
The first trial began.
The academy gathered all new students in the central arena.
The Dean looked at everyone.
“The first trial is simple.”
“Show your potential.”
“The academy does not need people who only have talent.”
“It needs people who can survive.”
The trial was divided into groups.
Students from royal families participated.
The princes and princesses immediately attracted attention.
The First Prince displayed powerful sword techniques.
The Second Princess showed extraordinary magical control.
The Fifth Prince demonstrated excellent battlefield strategy.
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Among the noble families:
The descendants of Duke families showed their strength.
The Ravencrest successor used powerful shadow techniques.
The Ironheart heir demonstrated terrifying physical power.
The Frostvale descendants displayed ice magic.
House Ashbourne also attracted attention.
Evelyn’s performance shocked everyone.
Her Ice Phoenix Bloodline allowed her to control ice energy perfectly.
Even some instructors praised her.
However…
One person received almost no attention.
Andrew Ashbourne.
He participated in the academic section of the trial.
He answered questions about history, geography, and ancient civilizations.
His results were excellent.
“Theory only.”
“Not a real fighter.”
Andrew simply smiled.
That was exactly what he wanted.
At the end of the trial.
The academy announced the rankings.
Many geniuses gained recognition.
Several royal and noble heirs became famous.
Evelyn ranked among the top talents.
Andrew’s name appeared near the bottom.
Nobody cared.
But the Dean looked at his results carefully.
“This young man…”
“His understanding is unusual.”