The number of noble apprentices present was nearly double that of the civilian apprentices. Thus, the noble apprentices were lined up in two groups, while the civilian apprentices were all gathered into one singular group. This was mainly because the noble apprentices did not wish to be grouped together with the civilian apprentices, and vice versa.
Theon observed his surroundings, as he took his place in the middle of the line behind Klein and Jasmine. At the same time, he also observed the elemental talent detection.
The apprentices at the front of the line put their hands on the crystals. Then, the crystals lit up according to their talents. The light rays contained various colors, as if the elements in the heavens and earth had been enlarged.
"Sebest, talent value 40..."
"Daniel, talent worth 12..."
"Aamir talent value 8..."
Theon had some doubts about the reported talent values...
"How is the elemental talent value determined exactly?" Theon asked Gordon.
