Esme—POV
Today is the day the Imperial examiners will announce the results. I walked into the Imperial examination hall alongside the examiner carrying the envelope. The students had already gathered, anxiously waiting for the announcement.
"Every student gave their best effort," one examiner spoke from the podium, "but only the one who surpassed the previous record will graduate today. To become the Empress Esme Lady in waiting"
I sat on a chair set up on the stage with the other examiners, watching the tense faces of the crowd.
"The student who achieved a perfect score of 100 is Lendra Valemort."
Gasps echoed through the hall, followed by murmurs and whispers.
"Lendra Valemort, please come to the podium to collect your certificate," another examiner called. Through the crowd, Lendra walked gracefully to the stage. Many of the noble children glared at her with envy, believing she didn't deserve it.
