The air was still charged from the last test when another name was called.
A slender figure stepped forward—petite yet graceful. Her black hair was tied in a traditional Chinese knot, eyes almond-shaped and alert, and her gait bore the softness of silk and the quiet dignity of nobility.
She was Xia Mulan, a daughter of the ancient Xia Dynasty and though only eighteen, there was something timeless in her aura.
She reached the orb without a sound.
The moment her hand touched it, a strange chill swept the room. Black mist curled from the base of the orb. Shadows danced along the floor. Then came the low hum of vibrating sound, accompanied by a rush of cool air swirling around her robes.
A triple resonance.
Dark Violet, Whispering Gray, and Sky White.
Xia Mulan
[Planet: Earth]
[Magical Aptitude: S]
[Magical Affinity: Darkness, Sound, Wind]
[Physique Power: 40]
[Magic Power: 65]
Magus Santra blinked in surprise, her lips parting with rare intrigue.
"She is affiliated with Darkness… it seems Earth will not stop surprising us."
Xia Mulan gave a small, polite bow, and walked gracefully to stand near Thor. One by one, a group was forming.
Next came two more initiates.
The first, from the planet Astra, was a lanky boy with a tired look. He stepped forward and nervously touched the orb. Twin colors appeared—Azure Blue and Pale Green.
Rynas Velto
[Planet: Astra]
[Magical Aptitude: B]
[Magical Affinity: Water, Plant]
[Physique Power: 34]
[Magic Power: 39]
Then came a girl from Galax, wearing shimmering robes with stardust embroidery. Her result was underwhelming—Sun Yellow and Copper Gray.
Tialla Crell
[Planet: Galax]
[Magical Aptitude: B]
[Magical Affinity: Lightning, Metal]
[Physique Power: 36]
[Magic Power: 42]
The hall remained largely quiet—none matched the growing power circle of Earthborns.
Then, she arrived.
With the grace of a Nile goddess, a tall, stunning girl in golden royal robes stepped forward. Her eyes gleamed with intelligence and poise. Every step was measured, noble, proud.
She was Cleopatra Amun, princess of Egypt.
She touched the orb.
At once, the room was filled with a cool rush of wind, soothing waves of watery light, and a gentle hum. Sky White, Aqua Blue, and Whispering Gray flowed together around her.
Cleopatra Amun
[Planet: Earth]
[Magical Aptitude: S]
[Magical Affinity: Water, Wind, Sound]
[Physique Power: 42]
[Magic Power: 64]
There was no need for words—her aura spoke volumes. She walked confidently to join her fellow Earthborns.
Then came another shock.
A radiant girl in white and emerald, with flowing golden-blonde hair and crystal blue eyes, walked toward the orb. Gasps rippled across the hall.
She was Elizabeth Pendragon, a Briton princess whose beauty could still storms.
Even Xander found himself stunned. She's… unreal.
The moment her hand touched the orb, an overwhelming radiance exploded—Green, Blue, and White, twining like a dance of purity and grace. Then their eyes met. Locked. For seconds that felt like eternity.
She smiled.
Elizabeth Pendragon
[Planet: Earth]
[Magical Aptitude: SS]
[Magical Affinity: Plant, Water, Wind]
[Physique Power: 44]
[Magic Power: 77]
Gasps rang out again.
Magus Santra nodded, impressed. "An SS-rank… what a talented beauty."
Whispers broke into murmurs.
"How can someone from a lower realm look like that?" muttered one noble.
Then Godas Khaedros, bold as ever, called out, "If she were my lover, I'd make her a Khaedros."
Laughter followed from his corner.
But Elizabeth tilted her head, amusement flickering in her eyes.
"I'd rather marry a goat than an arrogant fool," she replied.
The entire room exploded into laughter.
Godas's eyes darkened. Behind him, his fellow Khaedros nobles growled in unison. "You Earthborns need to be taught how to behave," one of them snarled.
It was finally the turn of the infamous noble himself—Godas Khaedros.
He strode to the orb with unmatched confidence, cape trailing, chin high.
The moment he touched it, the orb flared in brilliant colors—Molten Red, Forged Gray, and Earth Brown. Heat, strength, and raw power emanated from the surface.
Godas Khaedros
[Planet: Khaedros]
[Magical Aptitude: S]
[Magical Affinity: Fire, Metal, Earth]
[Physique Power: 73]
[Magic Power: 75]
Godas showed no surprise. He expected greatness.
"Just like the orb back home," he muttered arrogantly, strolling back to his seat.
Names continued, but none sparked any great stir.
Then—finally—his name was called.
Xander.
He stood, stiff at first, then drew in a breath and straightened his shoulders.
The hall hushed as he walked toward the orb.
He raised his hand and touched it.
At once, the orb lit up in a way no one had seen before. A deep vibration coursed through the chamber. Magic pulsed from its core—ancient, wild, and unknown.
It was unlike anything that had come before.
Students gasped. A few stepped back.
Magus Santra narrowed her eyes.
Something was happening.
The room held its breath.