After the test, students gathered in groups, comparing results.
Xiao Li was about to leave when a calm voice stopped him.
"You're Xiao Li, right?"
He turned.
A girl stood there.
Black hair tied neatly, clear eyes, simple uniform. She looked calm—but sharp.
"Yes," Xiao Li replied.
"I'm Lin Yue," she said. "You were very calm during the test."
Xiao Li raised an eyebrow. "Is that strange?"
She smiled slightly. "Most people pretend to be brave. You didn't."
Before he could reply, someone interrupted.
"Lin Yue! The Silver Dawn Guild wants to talk!"
She nodded and turned back to Xiao Li.
"Be careful," she said softly. "Some people hide too well."
Then she walked away.
Xiao Li watched her leave.
Interesting.
The system flashed.
[Potential Ally Detected.]