The written exams went by like a breeze. From the first exam on Monday to the final exam on Friday, time seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.
I felt like I got everything correct. At first, I thought about aiming for an average score, but because I knew that if I was single I would get hear earful from both Evelyn and Isabella.
As for Isabella, after the incident with her father, she came to me and said
"Don't you dare to tell anyone else about this or else?"
I just nodded to her, I don't want to lose my life after all.
But it was nice to see Isabella acting differently in front of her father, she usually just cold to everyone besides her small circle of friends.
It means that there is still hope, hope that she will not turn herself into a crazy mage who wants all the magic power for herself in the world.
And I also know how to stop her going crazy, I'm just waiting for the right moment to strike a deal with her.
What? Do you think I would do everything for free? Sorry, can't do that.
For my plans, I need money and when I say money it means very much money.
Anyway let's talk all about that letter, shall we? After all, today is the last and main exam of the unit test.
And what is the main exam? Well, Lillian will explain in a few minutes.
Currently, all of the first year in the Hunting Field of the Nova Academy, standing in a single line all the first-year students nervously stared at the professor before them.
After completing her statement Lillian smirked while looking at the students who were now wary of each other. Because after hearing the professor almost everyone vigilantly stepped away from the person near them.
Some students showed worried expressions after knowing they had to stay in the dungeon for one day because no one was prepared for this. Everyone thought they would have a one-on-one battle for the final exam.
"Enough now! Be prepared. I am teleporting you all inside the dungeon."
Finished with what she wanted to say, Professor Lillian lifted her right hand and the ground beneath the students shook slightly before teleporting them all inside the dungeon.
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The sudden transition plunged us into the heart of Goblin Dane, an (E-) Rank dungeon. The surroundings came into focus, revealing a dimly lit cavern with jagged walls that seemed to close in on us. The air felt damp and chilly, an unsettling contrast to the vibrant atmosphere of Nova Academy.
Goblin Dane, despite its low rank, emanated an aura of foreboding. The cavern sprawled with narrow passageways, their twists and turns hinting at the labyrinthine challenges awaiting us. My eyes, accustomed to the magical glow of Nova, struggled to pierce the darkness.
The ceiling dripped with moisture, creating sporadic echoes in the cavern as water droplets fell to the uneven ground. The floor beneath us was uneven, scattered with pebbles and small rocks, making every step precarious.
The distant sound of skittering echoed, marking the presence of the dungeon's inhabitants. As my eyes adjusted, the glistening eyes of goblins emerged from the shadows. They were small, hunched figures with grotesque features, their eyes glinting with an unsettling intelligence.
I could see the occasional glint of rusty weaponry in their hands as they observed us with a mixture of curiosity and hostility. The goblins moved silently, almost blending with the darkness, making it challenging to discern their exact numbers.
In the cavern's corners, eerie blue fungi clung to the walls, emitting a soft glow that barely illuminated the surroundings. The air carried the musty scent of damp earth, accentuating the sense of confinement within the dungeon's depths.
The atmosphere in Goblin Dane was tense, a stark contrast to the controlled environment of a classroom. I could feel the collective awareness of my fellow students, each of us on edge as we faced the unknown challenges lurking in the shadows.
Goblin Dane, with its ominous ambience and lurking threats, awaited exploration. As we stood on the threshold of this (E-) Rank dungeon, I braced myself for the trials that lay ahead.