### Chapter: 257
Lahern Academy Entrance Exam Round 3.
Once again, numerous talented individuals gathered for the exam, just like in the first and second rounds.
At one of the exam venues, the Unnamed Department Arena, the entrance exam commenced yet again.
The first trial was the same as before: measuring levels through the Aurora Stones.
A merciless exam that eliminated anyone who didn’t meet the requirements of aura.
Last year, the Aurora Stones had cracked or broken only twice during this test.
One instance was with Mary Diana, and the other... was with Kraush.
Kraush Balheim had become one of the brightest stars at Lahern Academy over time.
Because of that, the students couldn’t help but remember the legend of Kraush shattering the Aurora Stones during his entrance exam.
“Kraush Balheim broke the Aurora Stone!”“I’ll break it too! I absolutely will!”
Thus, the students were all focused on shattering the Aurora Stones, imagining that moment where they would create a new legend in Lahern Academy.
And as the first test began, countless kids faced the bitter reality.
Even though hundreds of students participated, the Aurora Stones didn’t just crack; they didn’t even get a scratch!
“Wow, it seems everyone thinks the Aurora Stones break easily.”
Reflecting on the disappointed expressions of the kids, Professor Wright, responsible for this Unnamed Department exam, chuckled lightly.
“It must be the influence of Kraush, who defeated Senior Kairan!”
Just then, the arrow of attention shifted to Kairan, who stood nearby, arms crossed in silence.
Kairan, the Pirate Empress, who ruled the seas in her prime, glanced back at the new assistant professor, Wright.
Wright was a freshly recruited associate professor with decent skills but had a penchant for being annoying to others.
“Yes, it’s probably due to Kraush’s influence.”“Indeed, with his reputation being so grand, if any associate professors were defeated in this entrance exam, there would surely be chaos.”
Regardless, Wright waved dismissively as if to say not to worry.“Don’t worry, I’ll be in charge of the special class selection test this time. I’ll make sure to show the students what reality is.”
Wright flashed a cocky grin, prompting Kairan to slowly return a smile.
“Let me say one thing.”“What’s that?”“You shouldn’t underestimate the students like that.”
As soon as Wright showed confusion, Kairan lifted her chin.
Following Kairan’s gaze, Wright turned his head, and suddenly a dazzling flash erupted outside the tent.
The Aurora Stone exploded in a brilliant radiance.
Boom!
Soon after, a sound of something cracking echoed.
While Wright froze in place, Kairan wore a gentle smile.
“Everyone gathered here is a genius, you know.”
Out from the tent stepped a girl with soft golden hair.
It was Dalia Junon.
Her name was linked to the famed sword clan of the Empire, the granddaughter of Emperor Dalfion Junon.
A faint hint of disappointment lingered on her face.“Hmmm, I guess I fell a little short.”
She had hoped to shatter the Aurora Stone, but it only got a crack.
Despite this, she raised her chin, knowing all the students were in awe of her presence.
She was the first among this year’s applicants to leave a mark on the Aurora Stones.
At that moment, a cracking sound echoed once more.
Dalia turned her head slowly, revealing another girl walking forward.
With white hair flowing in the breeze and a lovely face, it was Bianca Hardenhartz.
She too had succeeded in cracking the Aurora Stone, joining Dalia as the second person to leave a mark.
Upon meeting Bianca’s gaze, Dalia lifted her smile.
“Not too shabby.”“I’ve trained for this.”
Bianca nonchalantly replied while moving forward.
Meanwhile, Kairan placed her hand gently on the stiff Wright’s shoulder.
“Let’s hope the students don’t have to suffer defeat like I did.”
Having to prepare for a potential defeat would be a real headache.
—
“Your fiancée is quite impressive.”
While Bianca was busy taking the first test, Kraush turned his head upon hearing a voice from his side.
It was Astria, arms crossed beneath her chest.
“Yeah.”
She casually showed her wrist while raising an eyebrow.“I hope it’s the same color.”
The moment their colors matched, she would surely be there to snatch the bracelet away.
Dalia had declared this unmistakably.
“Me too.”
Upon hearing Dalia’s words, Bianca replied flatly before entering the teleportation portal calmly.
The moment her vision shifted, Bianca slowly lifted her head.
Trickle—
The first sound she heard was the gentle flow of water.
Simultaneously, the enchanting forest environment reflected around her.
It looked peaceful, but she sensed someone lurking nearby.
It had to be other students.
Bianca glanced at her wrist.
Then, her eyes landed on the bracelet that had been placed there.
The bracelet was yellow.The color she needed to acquire to pass the test was yellow.
Ding!
Just then, fireworks burst into the sky, signaling the start of the exam.
Bianca looked up, watching the fireworks illuminate the sky, and then she began to stroll through the forest.
Her walk was leisurely, without an ounce of haste.
Even though it was her first time in this forest, there was no sign of bewilderment on her expression.
Before her, a group of candidates emerged slowly.
They were fellow applicants expected to fight over the bracelets.However, instead, they stood blocking Bianca’s path, even though they possessed the same color bracelets.
Moreover, the color of Bianca’s bracelet differed from theirs.
“Why are you blocking me with a different color bracelet?”
Bianca questioned as they moved toward her, drawing their weapons.
“There’s no rule that says we can’t attack just because our bracelet colors are different.”
That was true.
Yet, Bianca couldn’t help but wonder why they were attacking her despite the color difference.
“It’s better to eliminate the strongest competitor right away.”
The Lahern Academy exam consists of four trials.Originally three, but now there’s an additional test for the candidates entering the special class.
This was the nature of the third exam.
In last year’s and the year before’s tests, the third trial often revolved around one-on-one combat.Thus, they intended to increase the chances of a combat-centered test by gathering strength in groups and taking down strong candidates ahead of time.
Bianca quickly realized she was surrounded.An impressive number of applicants were in on this scheme.
“I see.”
Understanding their intent, Bianca nodded slightly.“Still, it’s not good to disrupt me since you don’t have a yellow bracelet.”
“Go where?”“Where do you think you’re going!?”
Suddenly, the group of applicants charged toward Bianca in unison.
However, they didn’t get far before they had to halt.
They found themselves completely immobilized.
“Ugh!?”“W-What is this?”“M-My body!”“It’s so cold!”
When did they get frozen solid?
As confusion filled their eyes, they suddenly became aware of a dark shadow above them.
Slowly lifting their heads, they discovered a dragon, enormous enough to dominate the entire forest, coiled majestically above them.
It was Bianca’s creation, the ice dragon, Krima.
As Bianca teleported in, her ice dragon had already encased the entire forest.
The invisible cold released by the dragon clung to the clothing and skin of all the candidates.The moment they moved, the cold had bound them all in place.
The applicants stared at Bianca with dumbfounded expressions.
The aura radiating from the ice dragon, Krima, was on a whole new level.
At this point, it felt almost an embarrassment to claim to be her fellow applicants.
Overwhelming.
That was the word that truly resonated with Bianca as she walked forward gracefully.
Bianca Hardenhartz.This was the moment where she, the Ice Princess, would rise to write another legend as part of the third batch.