"Before we begin," Instructor Victoria suddenly said with a chilly smile, walking towards Kyle's desk. "I believe you all have this book with you— Introduction to Rune Making I."
Some nodded their heads while others stayed silent.
"Raise your hands if you do!"
Few hands sprung up from the seats, a lot fewer than those who had nodded before.
"Hmm. Only seven out of thirty are ready for this class, huh?"
"..."
Her question was met with silence, as no one dared to say something that would provoke her.
"Okay, I'll pardon you this once. Provided it doesn't repeat itself, will it?"
Everyone shaked their head to refute, some muttering out 'thank yous'.
"For those with the textbook, I need your rapt attention. As for the rest, make sure you take notes."
Victoria concluded and went to the board on the wall and drew something on it. It didn't take her five seconds before she was done.