Chapter 307: The Entrance Exam 3

Looking at the elegant youth, Nox was wondering why he had decided to stop right in front of them, of all places.He was not the only one confused; even the other examinees were also confused. They briefly wondered if the youth was an acquaintance or if he was in a relationship with the girl. All eyes were now fixed in Cromwell's direction, waiting for what would unfold.

As for Nox, he didn't outright do anything. He was not stupid enough to kill someone just because they looked at his sister. Perhaps Nyx knew him as well; after all, she had been here.

"Sorry for intruding on your personal space," Theo said in a soft, almost feminine voice as he looked at Nyx and praised in a genuine tone: "I know you might not know me, but I witnessed your fight against Ainsworth, and I couldn't help but be impressed by your skills. You were remarkable, truly."

"What is he on about?"

"It seems they are meeting each other for the first time as well, but what fight is he talking about?"

Because it had been over five years since the fight with Ainsworth, most people had already forgotten about it. In the past years, Nyx had also grown more mature and refined, shedding her childish look. Enjoy new stories from mvl

Hearing Theo's words, Nyx raised an eyebrow, slightly taken aback by the praise but didn't let it show on her face. She said coolly with a neutral expression, "Thank you."

Nox didn't say anything else, and an awkward silence fell. Seeing this, Theo smiled faintly and introduced himself. "By the way, I'm Theo Fanum. I look forward to meeting you in the exam. I hope you've improved a lot since last time."

Then, after a graceful bow and a nod to Nox and Serena, acknowledging their presence, the elegant, armored youth walked away. Nox's gaze lingered on Theo's back for a while; he found this boy very interesting.

He wasn't rude like the typical young masters who believed everyone was beneath them. But Nox didn't think too much about it, as it could all be a facade to get into Nyx's good books. He didn't find this idea far-fetched.

Though he didn't dwell on it, the same couldn't be said for a certain green-haired boy who was quietly observing everything from a relatively far distance.

"She's become even more beautiful," the green-haired youth clenched his fists as he stared daggers at Theo's back as he made his way toward the academy gate.

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Inside the Academy, in the staff room, a group of figures was watching the thousand-plus students on a magical screen. Seated at the center of this group was none other than Bridgett.

The stunning purple-haired woman gently moved her hair behind her ear, a faint and sensual smile curling up on her delicate, cupid-shaped lips. Her eyes gleamed with a mixture of anticipation and excitement for what was about to unfold.

In the other seats sat the powerful instructors of the academy. They were all Awakened individuals, dressed in a mix of armor and light robes, with their weapons by their sides despite being on Royal Island—the safest place in the entire Vermilion kingdom.

But this was not out of paranoia. For the Awakened, carrying their weapons at all times was simply a way of life.

Among the familiar faces, there were one or two that Nox and Nyx would have recognized if they were present: Brawn Collins of the Silent Whispers and Boris Fanum of the Adventure Guild.

Both men had not been invited but decided to watch the examination, curious to see how the next generation performed and if there were outstanding talents to keep their eyes on.

Unfortunately, the other various guilds in the Capital didn't have a good relationship with the Academy. So even if they wanted to observe, they couldn't.

"Miss Bridgett, who would you say are the most promising examinees likely to come out first?" Boris asked curiously as he leaned back in his seat.

Bridgett tilted her head, her piercing gaze flickering briefly over the crowd of examinees before settling on Boris. Her lips curled into a faint, knowing smile as she straightened her posture.

It was common knowledge that some of these examinees had been personally scouted by Bridgett. If anyone had an accurate estimate of their strength and potential, it was her.

"If it was before, I would have said it was Theo, Kali, or Ainsworth." She paused and glanced at the screen again, and by coincidence, it showed a handsome boy entering the academy premises accompanied by two beautiful ladies. She said, "But not anymore." Sёarᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"What do you mean?" one of the academy instructors pointed out. "If I remember correctly, Theo is level 55 and is just 18. Not only that, but last time I checked, he's your personal disciple. If anyone should clinch first place, it should be him."

Everyone present nodded in agreement. Even Boris Fanum had a slightly confused expression on his face. He believed his son was the strongest person here. This was because Bridgett owed him a favor, and in return, he had made her train Theo from a young age.

Theo was without a doubt a special class student!

"Not even Kali?" Boris mumbled in a low voice. Kali was just 18 as well but was already under the Duskwood Guild, which belonged to Lady Seraphina Duskwood—one of the Big Four in the Vermilion Kingdom.

For him to be recruited by a top 5 powerhouse meant only one thing: he was immensely talented! These two were the favorites for this tournament. If anyone should take first and second place, it should be these two.

Yet… yet Bridgett, the most knowledgeable person regarding the examinees, had ruled these two out.

"Then who?" Boris and Brawn's voices overlapped as they simultaneously asked at once.

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Meanwhile, Nox, Serena, and Nyx finally accessed the Academy premises as well. They were currently standing in one of the numerous lines to register basic information on a parchment before the exams started.

Because of the presence of guards, the examinees were much more silent—a silence that Nox appreciated. But just as it was about to reach his turn, his eyes flashed as he saw someone from the corner.

"What a pleasant surprise." Nox smiled. He didn't think he would come across this person again in the Academy's entrance exam, of all places.

It seemed even the said person had noticed his presence and had frozen as if they'd seen a ghost.

This person was none other than a crystal-blue-eyed girl with sky-blue hair, which was purposely styled into two buns, seemingly hiding something.