Everyone stood frozen, eyes wide with disbelief.
How…? Why didn't the orb show my limit?
A voice broke the silence.
"Teacher, maybe the orb is broken. Can we change it?"
Even the teachers exchanged uncertain glances. They nodded and brought out a new orb.
Once again, they called my name.
I stepped forward. The whispers behind me didn't matter. My heart beat steady. I reached out and touched the orb again.
Just like before, the orb glowed brightly—all elements lit up. But this time… the level displayed was different.
Level: 41 / ---
Gasps echoed through the room. The teachers' expressions twisted in confusion. The students couldn't understand it.
But I noticed something. My level… it had increased.
And as I glanced around, I saw her. The princess.
She was the only one who noticed too—her eyes locked with mine, a flicker of recognition passing between us.
Then the head teacher raised his voice.
"All exams are now over. Everyone, come tomorrow to see your results."
Afterwards, one of the teachers approached the Queen to tell her everything.
She listened silently…
And then she smiled.