(Rodova Military Academy – Notice Board Area, Evening)
A loud murmur filled the air as students pushed and jostled around the large holographic display projecting the newly released rankings.
Everywhere, there were mixed reactions—some filled with elation, others with frustration or disappointment.
"I made it into the Elite Class!" One student cheered, pumping his fist. "Man, I was so sure I'd end up in the Regular Class! But I did not. Haha, guess I'm an Elite afterall–"
"Ugh, I barely missed it," another groaned, shaking his head. "My combat evaluation score wasn't high enough."
"Two Monarch talents in the same batch? That's unheard of—" A hushed voice carried through the crowd, drawing attention to the rankings at the very top.
"Leo Skyshard? Who the hell is that?" A student muttered in confusion, reading the name that had claimed first place. "I've never heard of him before."