I've Lost

"H-how is that possible?!"

The entire hall burst into an uproar as everyone looked on with incredulity at the elated Amy, as well as the stack of untouched paper on the table.

During this short span of time, Amy hadn't touched her quill even once, and when she finally did pick it up, it was only so she could write down her answer. That was simply incredible to everyone.

Some of the scholars present had researched calculating two-digit multiplication problems using the decimal system. However, they wouldn't be able to solve such a question in half an hour, let alone half a minute.

Fitch was scribbling furiously on the sheet of paper before him when his quill suddenly faltered. He turned back to look at the beaming Amy with a hint of surprise on his face.

Luna's eyes widened as she stared at Amy with disbelief in her eyes. Not only had Amy actually solved the question, she had done so in what felt like the blink of an eye.