Chapter 108: Entering the Hallowed Halls
After walking for some time Eric and Alina made their way through the throng of people.
There were many hopeful applicants young nobles and royals all dreaming of getting into the Academy.
They were surrounded by their entourages their servants and guards. Eric and Alina finally reached the imposing main gate of the United Academy.
It was a huge and impressive entrance.
Numerous individuals clearly Academy staff members were stationed outside the gate.
They were methodically guiding each prospective student through the initial processing the first steps of admission.
These staff members were not full-fledged Professors the highest teachers.
Eric knew from his prior readings about the Academy that there was a distinct hierarchical structure a clear ranking system within its faculty. Professors held the highest teaching rank.
Above them were the Headmasters of various departments who managed different sections of the Academy. And at the very apex of the academic ladder the top position stood the Principal.
Of course even above the Principal was the Emperor himself.
Though it was widely known that the Emperor rarely intervened directly in the day-to-day affairs of the Academy. He preferred to let its esteemed respected faculty manage its operations.