"The maze before you will be the stage to assess the results of what you've learned over the past year! At the same time, it is an excellent opportunity for you to prove you have what it takes to stay in the Academic State before the real trial!"
"Back in the day, it was through this trial that I claimed the championship and was noticed at first glance by the esteemed Professor Arist Thorne from the crowd..."
Merk absentmindedly raised a hand to Professor Arist, as the respected man had recently taken an interest in his reputation, but this was an easy compliment for Merk to make.
A wave of excited whispers spread across the snow field, and excited expressions covered the faces that brimmed with enthusiasm.
This included even Lassitina.
Although she had no interest in staying at the Academic State to study magic, just the thought that Prince Colin was watching her caused a blush to rise on her cheeks.
If it were that prince, staying in the Mage Tower wouldn't be unacceptable.
