In years past, when registration numbers were low, there had even been times when fewer than twenty candidates passed.
This year, due to the high number of applicants, the number of those who passed had also increased proportionally. To many, this signaled a higher chance of success, and so everyone wore a smile.
But soon, their smiles vanished.
Because the red announcement list was posted.
The list consisted of exactly four sheets, with fifty-two names on each.
In truth, however, there was no need to look at the last two sheets. Barring a miracle, the students listed on them would surely fail the final stage.
Thus, most of the curious onlookers focused their gazes on the first two lists.
But their looking was in vain, as the list didn't display names at all, but rather seat numbers.
Why use seat numbers instead of names? To prevent vile individuals from plotting targeted assassinations.
