Chapter 16: Ihan Instructor (2)
The Royal Academy, attended by young talents between the ages of 18 and 25.
More commonly known as Pendragon Academy, it was somewhat similar to a military academy. Social status didn’t matter; within its walls, everyone was simply a student or a cadet. Whatever someone had been outside didn’t matter.
...except for criminals, of course.
Because of these characteristics, the Academy attracted countless different types of people. Many students enrolled hoping to break through the limitations of their social status.
However, the entrance exam was extremely difficult, and even if someone succeeded in gaining admission, graduating was no easy feat. Besides fulfilling credit requirements, failing to achieve a passing score in certain specialized subjects or falling below the standards could easily lead to expulsion.
The average graduation rate was just 10%.
Out of a thousand students who entered, only a hundred would graduate—an exceptionally rare sight. However, graduating from the Academy meant opening doors to high-ranking positions in the kingdom, which is why even nobles rarely quit.
Despite how difficult it was, the new students weren’t intimidated; in fact, they were filled with confidence. They believed in themselves, with the firm conviction that they would definitely graduate.
And why wouldn’t they? These were individuals who had been recognized for their talent. Simply gaining admission meant they had been hailed as prodigies and geniuses since childhood.
So, they arrogantly dismissed the fear of being expelled.
...However, the confidence to become the best was sorely lacking.
That was because this semester, there were several geniuses who could only be described as legendary.