Adrian moved slowly around the classroom, his sharp eyes scanning every row. The air was thick with tension — the scratching of quills, the sound of shifting chairs, the soft sighs of nervous students. He made sure no one even thought about cheating.
Hidden within the room were several small artifacts he had placed earlier. The moment someone tried to channel mana, the devices would alert him instantly.
The students were strictly forbidden from bringing anything besides their quills and answer sheets. Anyone who thought they could outsmart the system would soon learn otherwise.
*BZZZZZ!*
"Ah!" A startled cry broke the silence.
"Stand up. Seat three," Adrian said calmly, not even raising his voice.
Two other professors quickly approached the student and began checking his belongings. Within moments, they found a pen-shaped artifact — a cleverly disguised tool that could store sheets.
