In classroom 01, Professor Wester was waiting for all the students to arrive, since there were still 3 minutes left before the orientation class began. Since eligible subjects were taught in other classrooms, students were given 5 minutes so that they could reach their official classroom on time.
"What will the orientation be about?"
"That test is coming"
"yes it must be that island"
"I hope to get a passing grade"
The students who had already arrived in the classroom commented among themselves about the possible topic they would discuss in class.
Evans and Amelia had remained near the entrance, they were talking, until Professor Wester tapped his fingers on his desk twice, that was the signal that indicated that there was less than a minute left until class started.
-I think we should go to our places. -Amelia said to Evans.
Evans nodded, they separated, and each approached his own group.
-Lucky bastard. What a good time you have without us. -Karven said jokingly.
Evans sat down and shortly after answered:
-She's my fiancée, it would be strange if we didn't even talk.
-You're right. -Karven said, still smiling.
Lizet, for her part, just stared at the board, not wanting to interact with the group at the moment.
Cristal and Eriaz were talking about some forms of manifestation of natural phenomena and their relationship with mana. Eriaz, who didn't fit in before, had started to get along with Cristal.
Three taps with his fingers on the desk, the whole class understood, paid attention and remained silent.
Then Professor Wester began to explain the topic of the orientation class.
-As everyone knows, the practical classes have not yet informed you about the practical exam; This is because the grades they obtain will depend on a real test that shows how much they have learned. As I was able to hear them, apparently many already know that the test is carried out on the island of Anxiety. That is why everyone must learn the content of the guide that I am giving you.
A magic circle shone on all the students' desks and a few-page guide appeared that had the title "Island of Anxiety."
The professor explained to them:
-The Island of Anxiety is an island located near the island of Stariar Academy. The size of this island is practically equal to the territory of the Stariar Academy island, however, the territory of the island of anxiety is made up of a dense forest, irregular terrain and more, in addition the territory is divided with magical barriers into four zones according to the danger of the magical beasts that the academy had kept captive on the island.
The blackboard glowed and the zones of the island appeared.
"The zones of the island are:
Zone D: magical beasts of the first to second rank.
Zone C: Third to fourth rank beasts.
Zone B: Beasts of fourth to fifth rank.
Zone A: Restricted."
-Students, I want you to work in a maximum group of 8 students and a minimum of 5 students. You can work with students from class A and class B, if you need partners to complement your groups. This is a very important test; You should read the guide carefully, it contains all the information you will need to pass this test. -Professor Wester stopped, observed the students and then added: -You should not worry, you will only enter zone D, in first year we only want you to gain experience, we will not make you take unnecessary risks.
Some students sighed in relief, they were afraid of doing something dangerous, it was an obvious reaction for some, they were noble and rich. Who in that situation would want to take an unnecessary risk? Other students aspired to positions that were more bureaucratic than practical, such as running a magic school, working in a magic tower or in the court of their kingdoms. Although there were always exceptions, either due to circumstances or personality, as was the case of Karven and Asert who seemed interested in the test.
-Are we five? or will we recruit more students? -Crystal asked.
Karven looked thoughtful. Evans waited several seconds, but Karven seemed to have given up on his idea; Evans sighed and said:
-Hana, let's ask him to join our group; There is also Merzic. What do they say?
-I think it's good that Hana joins. Although I don't know Merzic. -Crystal said.
-He is a student from class B, which our friend defeated. -Karven expressed.
-oh! -Crystal exclaimed because she remembered the rumors.
-Despite having defeated him, I don't think he will be a burden for the group. -Evans indicated.
-If you chose 2, why not complete the group to the maximum. -Eriaz added, joining the conversation.
-Mmm, but who? do you have someone in mind? -Evans asked.
Eriaz looked at Cristal.
-Zelia, is a friend we made in the magic formulas class. She is a mage in the first circle, specializing in wind magic and magical perception.
-A guide? -Evans murmured.
-Yes, that is her goal, that's what she told us. -Crystal added.
-If everyone agrees. -Evans said and everyone nodded.
In the classroom the rest of the students seemed to have formed their own groups and those who seemed incomplete had friends in class A. Evans looked around, Princess Amelia's group was made up of 4 other graceful and elegant students among whom he recognized Lunia from the presentation she had given before, he continued observing and the saint Rose was surrounded by several students who wanted to work with her, in one corner was Asert and Esfil, although they were alone, they seemed to be talking calmly among themselves.
"Apparently this class already has a well-established social dynamic"
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Evans walked through the hallways towards the dormitory, the next day he would not have class, they were two days of rest, in which the students could have their time to train, study or rest; only S class students who requested early leave were allowed to leave the Academy during rest days.
"I think I should go visit Aria; I should check that she has done her homework and is studying steadily, so she will have a promising future at the Academy; I can also take advantage of that time to prepare the healing elixir."
Evans entered his room, checked that everything was fine, since he distrusted the attitude of the holy Rose who seemed to have not stopped watching him.
After meditating, training in his mind facing the imaginary warriors, Evans took a bath and then lay down to sleep...