The atmosphere on the beginner's test grounds remained neutral after the nobles emerged victorious in the second-to-last round. All the students stood together, eagerly awaiting the announcement of their next test.
Letti emerged from the director's room, a piece of paper clutched in her right hand. Her expression appeared somewhat neutral, giving nothing away.
As she walked through the corridors toward the stage, her footsteps echoed in sync with the turmoil within her. She couldn't shake off the unease that gripped her, the nagging feeling that something was terribly amiss.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Letti began, her voice projecting with a mix of authority and trepidation, "as you are all aware, this year's beginner's tests have been nothing short of captivating. And now, in a surprising turn of events, Director Kale has chosen the final test for this year's beginners: the Kingdom's Night Run."