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The vaulted doors of the Grand Hall swung open, and the students filed in, a hushed anticipation filling the space. On the far wall, twenty glowing nameplates hovered, each awaiting its new occupant.

Adonis took his place near the back, heart steady but mind racing.

Instructor Leena climbed onto the dais once more. "Attention, first-years. Your Illusion Trial results are now posted. Approach the display in order of entry, and find your ranking and class assignment."

A ripple of excitement—nervous energy—swept through the crowd. One by one, students stepped forward, their names appearing on the luminous plaques. A green border indicated Bloom, silver for Bud, and gray for Weed.

Adonis watched as familiar faces celebrated or sighed. A girl he'd sparred with, the water-mage, found "Bud" and nodded solemnly. A boisterous fire-wielder was marked "Weed" and slumped.

At last, it was his turn.

He stepped forward, pushing the weight of expectation aside. The nameplate flickered, then settled:

Adonis DrakeClass: BloomRank: 1stScore: Highest Recorded

Mia SilveriaClass: BloomRank: 2nd

Ai HolmesClass: BloomRank: 3rd

Alex RageClass: BloomRank: 4th

Tyrant HaulClass: BloomRank: 5th

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A stunned silence. Then, spontaneous applause erupted across the hall—some genuine, some envious.

"Adonis Drake?" 

"Never heard before"

"Is he from some secretive family"

"He couldn't be commoner right?"

Whispers spread, Adonis used his dad's surname Drake instead of his mom's Greyrat noble house of viscount in Vistoria kingdom because he didn't want to drag attention of those of royal family to his parents.

Envy and Jealously from him could led to problems and people having dark intensions towards his family, so even though he is a Nobel he decided to use his identity as commoner. 

Instructor Leena's eyes widened in surprise and pleasure. The headmistress, standing at the rear, offered a rare, approving smile.

Vale, leaning against the wall, gave a thumbs-up.

Adonis let the moment wash over him.

He bowed to the platform, then turned and walked back to his place. Every step felt lighter—and heavier, all at once: pride tempered by responsibility.

But inside he was fuming with anger, "That dammed old man downgraded my talent far too much, I thought i could barely able to enter to 10" he thought of Evan Cloud, but shook his head and sighed.

After the ceremony, the headmistress's assistant approached him.

"Adonis Drake, please report to Headmistress office. Immediately."

He nodded, curiosity stirring. Outside, the courtyard's mana density pulsed gently, he walked towards the headmistress office, Evan Cloud previously told him that headmistress was his friend, he wonder whether he told her everything about him.

Moments later, he stood before Headmistress —a dignified woman in robes patterned with constellations. surprisingly she didn't appear much older instead she resemble a mature woman in her 30s.

"Congratulations, Adonis Drake," she said, voice calm but resonant. "Your performance was… unprecedented for a first-year."

He bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Headmistress."

She regarded him thoughtfully. "Evan already told me about you, I just wanted to see for myself someone who is highly praised by him, but now seeing the results I think he too stingy with his praises."

Adonis's pulse quickened. "I'm honored by headmistress generous praise."

Headmistress smiled appreciating his politeness. "You don't need to be courteous since Evan recommended you, its my responsibility to look after you. Now go to your dorm for rest of paperwork, the classes will be starting from tomorrow, make sure to let me know if there's any problem."

Though headmistress said it casually Adonis know how big the privilege is, the headmistress is said to be a king class mage, elite of that, being able to just meet her is very difficult, even some teachers not have privilege to speak to her.

Adonis thanked old man Evan in his heart though previously he was fuming in anger because of him, bit since how he gained favor from headmistress, he can now make sure study in the academy more freely.