Affinity Ranks? (edited)

Lillian walked down the steps, garnering the gazes of those on either end. She stared at those who were down at the fact they couldn't get a higher evaluation and those who were quite proud of what they got.

Because of this, she couldn't help but think about what she might get. She eventually dashed away this thought once she reached the ponytail man.

Mirage stared at her with a calm smile before holding up the sphere towards her.

"Lillian Ker Arius... our number one."

A wry smile stretched across her face once she heard that.

"It was only but luck, sir."

Mirage shrugged.

"Please place your hand onto the Evaluation Sphere and we can begin."

Lillian nodded and did as he said. She placed her hand on the sphere and noticed how smooth it was—not a single noticeable imperfection on its surface.

She poured her mana into the sphere and waited, watching as it glowed faintly. She turned her gaze back to the teacher and asked: