Tap, tap!
Ellen picked up a piece of chalk and tapped it lightly against the blackboard, the sharp sound causing the murmurs in the classroom to stop.
"Before we begin today's lesson," she said, turning to face the class, "this first class will be a power examination."
That single sentence caused the room to stir.
"A power exam?"
"Already?!"
"So sudden…"
Soft whispers spread among the girls, excitement and nervousness mixing together.
"Calm down. This examination is not meant to rank you or punish anyone." Ellen raised a hand, signaling for silence.
She wrote a few words on the board as she spoke.
[First Semester Comparison Test]
"This test is designed to compare how much you've improved since the first semester," Ellen explained. "It allows the academy to measure growth, control, and stability in your power."
One girl near the front raised her hand quickly. "Professor Ellen, will this affect our grades?"
