Once is a mistake.
Twice is a coincidence.
And three times is inevitable.
When Gerhard took first place in the practical exam, some considered it to be the mistakes of others.
When he took first place in the midterm exam, they said it was because the exam changed to a written test due to an unexpected incident.
But the third time.
When he secured first place even in the final exam for "Combat, War, and Magic," no one could attribute it to luck anymore.
It was inevitable. They realized that Gerhard Goldenheim's skills were real and that he had been hiding his abilities all along.
[Gerhard Goldenheim and Luina Berchef claim victory even in "Combat, War, and Magic." Is top position within reach?]
"Hmm."
In a dense forest, an orange-haired elf sitting on a tree hummed while flipping through the newspaper.
With a light flick of her finger, spirits created a gentle breeze. The forest's essence caressed the branch of the World Tree softly.