Chapter 165: Academy Admission
A few more days passed in relative peace as everyone prepared to depart for their chosen academies. A strict notice had been publicly displayed, engraved onto tall stone slabs near the central plaza. Anyone ranked above 200 was free to choose any academy of their liking. The rest, if they wished to enroll, would have to meet the respective instructors and professors in their designated zones. Only after approval would their metal plates be officially registered for admission.
Large boards were set up across the grounds, listing the academies and their respective specializations, giving everyone a clear basis for decision-making. Yet what truly caught people's attention wasn't the specialties—it was the ranking. Seven academies stood at the forefront, ranked clearly from one to seven. As expected, nearly everyone set their sights on the top three, though reality quickly reminded them that desire alone wasn't enough.
