Chapter 34: Examination

Three days later, Elias wore a hoodie and a long jeans. His shoulder was carrying his bag. His hand was holding a book. He was doing his final revision in front of the examination hall.

He had been busy with his revision. Though he knew that knowledge well, he still did his revision to remember all the details. After reading the final chapter of the books, Elias put it into his bag. 

Elias was glancing around. His gaze fell on the other candidates. There were 5 others candidate waiting outside the examination hall, gathering around a confident man. All of the were older than Elias, probably year one PHD student. 

The confident man had a black hair and sharp eyes. His eyes was shining with a gleam of knowledge. Everything about the man was about his ego and pride of being smart.

At that moment, one of the 5 candidate said.

"Sam, this time for sure you will be the number one. You were the smartest among us."

The confident man, Sam smiled.

"Eh, you guys see the boy. Is he here for the examination also?"

"hmmm, even a nobody dare to register for such a big examination." Sam's companions said, frowning. This examination was the only chance to enter the research team and work with Professor William. It was a rare opportunity. Every year, only few candidate pass the examination.

Sam looked at Elias and remained silent, as though analyzing Elias.

Elias grinned and looked at them. A grin stretched across his face, portraying his confidence. 

*panggg

Next moment, the door of the examination hall opened. They all took a deep breath. The examination that would determine who get to enter the research team was going to start.

Hannah walked out from the hall and announced.

"Examination is going to start in 15 minutes. Candidate, please be ready at your seat. The examination would last for 2 hours."

All the candidate walked in the hall, looking for their own seat. Elias found his seat at the last row. After settling down at his own seat, Elias closed his eyes. He was resting and waiting for the examination to start. He seemed to be confident with the examination. It wasn't like he was acting confident.

Seeing everyone was ready, Hannah began to explain the examination rules. Though everyone knew about the rules, she still explained it because it was her duty as the examiner.

5 minutes later, the examination started.

Elias started to answer the question in a steady pace, never rushing to answer the question. He realized that the question was a master level difficulties. It suited him, because he read all the master level books in the past few days. Combining his experience and the revision, he was able to answer the question.

90 minutes late, Elias answered all the question. He raised his head and glanced around. The other 5 candidate were still answering the question. The confident man looked calm. Some of them looked stress. Some of them was sweating. 

Knowing that he still need to wait for 30 minutes, Elias signed. Then, he started to write second solution on some of the question. He managed to write the second answer for 3 of the question.

Then, the time was up. Elias scanned through his paper one last time, making sure that there were no silly mistake. His eyes were scanning the paper like lightning and his mind was calculating fast. Maybe he was careful when he answer the question, he didn't find any silly mistake on his answer.

After submitting his paper, Elias was sitting quietly on his seat, observing the examination hall. This time the Sam's companion was not so relax, he looked nervous for the exam. They were checking answer with Sam. 

Then, Hannah announced that they could leave the examination hall. 

Elias left the examination hall as he heard the announcement, carrying his bag.

....

Elias was heading toward the Imperial Magic University. Though University restricted them to going out, the bridge that connecting both University was still opened. Student could go to the other University by walking for 10 minutes.

He was going to meet Ava. Ava also reached her University few days ago. She asked Elias to have dinner together because she wanted to return the book that she borrowed from him. At the same time, she was curious about Elias. Inside the book, there were many notes that Elias wrote down. They were some insight about magic that she couldn't find anywhere else.

At such a close distance between two University, Elias reached the Imperial Magic University in 15 minutes. With his memories, Elias managed to find the hostel. He texted Ava.

"Reached."

Inside her hostel, Ava was ready for the dinner. She was wearing a white dresses. She bid goodbye to her housemate and went out from her hostel.

Going down the staircase, Ava saw a figure standing under the trees.

A handsome face, a gentle smile.

A black hoodie, a waving hand.