The Nameless Heir

So far, Kael had realized a few things.

First, people didn’t really like him.

Second, the professor seemed really interested in him.

She hadn’t taken her eyes off him since she asked him to introduce himself. Her smirk was visible now, and that made Kael a bit worried. He had wanted to avoid attention, but this? This was the opposite of what he wanted.

With a flick of her finger, golden light surged through the blackboard, forming words on its own.

The Olympus Academy Ranking Trial.

"A monster hunt. This test will determine your ranks for the year," she announced.

Everything erupted into panic and murmurs. No one had expected a test out of nowhere, especially one that would define their rank for the entire year.

Professor Callista let the tension settle before continuing her lecture—but it didn’t.

Then she shouted, "Silence."

The room shook. The pressure in the air grew heavier. For a moment, the entire class struggled to breathe.