"First of all," Mystica began, her voice carrying easily across the hall, "I imagine many of you are wondering why, despite being promoted, you are still seated according to your previous years. I can practically feel the questions hanging in the air." She lifted a brow with theatrical ease, drawing a few nervous shifts from the crowd. "The answer is quite simple. Yes, you are being promoted… but that promotion has not taken full effect just yet."
She let the suspense linger for a heartbeat, then continued with a smooth, almost soothing cadence. "In order for your promotions to be officially recognized, you will all undergo one full month of training. This training will exist solely to test your current abilities after the… generous six-month break you were given." Her eyes gleamed knowingly as she added, "Half a year at home tends to soften even the sharpest of students, so we must determine whether each of you truly deserves the promotion being offered."
