Chapter 105

Part 11. Reversal of Seasons

The Central Library of the University of Del Casa was packed with examinees. They looked around nervously as they took their seats for the annual exam. The university professors, government officials, and nobles who volunteered as proctors stood in their designated places, scanning the room. To be exact, all the proctors' eyes were following the only woman seated with the Rank 1 examinees and the handsome young man near her. The woman focused solely on her exam, seemingly unbothered by such stares. The young man, however, kept up a constant stream of sighs and frowns.

Peirotte snorted at the whispers he heard around him. They discussed everything from the emperor's approval of the duke's marriage to the mysterious reason why the future duchess was applying for the Rank 1 exam.

'She's Sir Kieran Bale's sister, which means the genius runs in her veins as well. Perhaps we may have our first perfect score in our midst.'