Chapter 19: The Selection Exam begins
"For years we've recycled the same tired tests, keeping the bar low to coddle you. But not anymore," Elysia said. "This year is going to be different. I must inform you for your own good that the exams would be brutal."
Everyone exchanged uneasy glances, muttering to themselves.
Elysia continued, her voice sharp. "As you all know, traditionally, only ten candidates gets accepted into our prestigious school after the selection exam. But that's about to change because this year, only three candidates would be accepted."
The Murmurs was louder this time. It was such an unexpected surprise that every began protesting.
"Three? But that's unfair!"
"We all worked hard. Why only three?"
"When was this decision passed?"
"This is madness. I will not accept it."
Elysia raised her hand. The noise gradually subsided.
"I wasn't finished," she said, coldly. "As I mentioned earlier, this year's selection would not be easy. There are three stages of the exam. Each stage would be more difficult and dangerous than the last. Some of you... will die."
Everyone reared their head back in shock. Did she just say die?