[Bonus chapter for 200 golden tickets]
The qi swirled around the exam space that looked more like a purgatory of hell. The moment all pillars had an examinee, the atmosphere shifted. One would think they were about to go into battle instead of taking an herbology exam.
Soon, an image flickered to existence before everyone, each with their own. Ryu soon realized that his Spiritual Sense could no longer leave the radius of his pillar, nor could he sense other life forms. However, there was also something stopping him from observing the image itself. He could only tell, faintly, that it was of some sort of Common Grade herb.
"I'd like to welcome you all to this round of exams." The bright voice of what sounded like a youthful, yet mature woman entered their ears. "I won't bore you with the details like which round this is, but for those of you who are new, I will explain a few things before you all begin.