FireWorks
Duke stood on the stage that was almost destroyed from the battle.
He looked at the ten candidates who stood below the stage in an order and said.
"You ten will be leaving the Southern star in week and be on your way to the Imperial capital. In a month and a half, the princess will be reaching eighteen years old and there would be a ceremony on that day which will be the final day of your competition in the empire.
Before that you would be facing the challenges which you should surpass prove yourself to be worthy to attend that ceremony.
One more thing, there is a clear significance of the rank you have attained and you will know when you arrive at the imperial capital.
In a week, make all the preparations and bid goodbye to all your relatives, you might not be stepping in southern star city for a while."