Hell Week (6)

Slowly, the other students arrived at the area where the individual exams were held.

June also finished her exams and joined the group, dropping into her seat with an exaggerated sigh.

"Finally," she muttered, rubbing her temples. "If I had to write one more word, I swear I was going to start summoning fireballs out of frustration."

Alia chuckled but didn't comment, instead glancing toward the students still arriving. She was still waiting for two more people to show up before she could take her last exam.

As the conversation continued, Mei turned to Alia, her expression curious.

"By the way, Alia," she began, "I forgot to ask—how did you not come in second or third during the team exams?"

Since Alia was always first in everything she did, it surprised Mei that she hadn't placed at the top.

Of course, this was a team event, and Arlon was involved, which meant first place was impossible for anyone else.