novelzi Chapter 83: Florida Man Claims to Spot Multiple UFOs During School Field Trip He Illegally Joined While Searching for His Cheating Wife
Chapter 83: Florida Man Claims to Spot Multiple UFOs During School Field Trip He Illegally Joined While Searching for His Cheating Wife
North of Big Zoot City
A ten-acre stretch of paved land had been designated as the gathering place for those hoping to participate in the Royal Magi Academy's public examination. Over 10,000 families from all seven provinces had journeyed here, bringing their children who showed high aptitude in magic, each hoping to test their luck despite the slim chances of success.
In the crowd, groups of three to ten commoners stood together. Parents held their children's hands as they anxiously awaited the opening ceremony and the announcement of procedures. They kept a respectful distance from the northern area, where the more privileged attendees had gathered.
Noble families also sent their children, all under the age of 17, to participate even though many were already students at local magic academies. As members of established powerhouses, these children had already been trained in the basics, including breathing methods and elementary spells. Most of them were either first-circle or second-circle mages.
These noble families clustered together in the northern section, facing the north road that led to the majestic Royal Magi Academy. Each noble house had deployed over 100 bodyguards and their top mages to accompany their children, ensuring their safety and comfort.
Although they represented just 1% of the overall group, they occupied a full 30% of the available space, dominating the scene with their presence.
Jane, Valley, and the Cement Golem stood in the eastern section of the gathering ground, preparing for the long trip ahead. Their luggage was neatly piled beside the golem, ready for camping. In front of them, a hundred families of wealthy commoners were clustered together, guarding their children and protecting their belongings with vigilance.
Valley and the other candidates from the merchant group had spent weeks receiving guidance from the Storm Tower, residing in the tower's dormitory during their training. Jane and the Cement Golem had served Valley as her followers throughout this time.
According to the mages from Storm Tower, the examination would begin with a preliminary round designed to separate the candidates into three groups: those with a promising future, average trainees, and those deemed lacking in talent. The latter group would be disqualified immediately and sent home, while the top two groups would advance to the next round.
Valley was brimming with excitement. As a first-circle wind mage, she was confident that she could easily secure a spot in the second group. She planned to rely on her knowledge and her newly acquired ability—Eyes of Appraisal—to achieve a high score in the written exams.
Jane, meanwhile, glanced up at the sun, estimating the time. It was 7:50 AM, just ten minutes before the examinations were scheduled to begin. Her thoughts wandered to Felix, wondering if he was still lazing around in the energy room. She couldn't help but miss him.
As Jane daydreamed, a large flying carpet descended over the gathering site, landing in the northern section. Fifty instructors from the Royal Magi Academy stepped off the carpet, surveying the crowd with smiles.
Among them was Sean Smith. His eyes scanned the attendees until they settled on Jane.
Sean inhaled deeply, licking his lips as his thoughts turned dark. "It's unfortunate you're serving a candidate. Otherwise, I would have had you two weeks ago. Well, it doesn't matter. There will be a time when you'll have to stay behind while the candidates spend the night at the test ground. I'll make my move then."
His breath grew heavier as he grinned, anticipating what he hoped would be a wild night.
*RUMBLE*
More flying carpets arrived, this time at the noble gathering area. Prestigious families continued to arrive, adding their presence to the already tense atmosphere. Among them was Veetee, the same young noble who had provoked Felix two weeks ago. He led a formidable group of his own, flanked by a hundred two-star aura knights and a fifth-circle water mage.
The entourage exuded a fiery aura that intimidated the crowd.
Sean glanced at Veetee and clicked his tongue in annoyance at the flashy entrance. He ranted inwardly, "Damn Seth House and their lightning mages. Just because their ancestor figured the secret of lightning element, everyone in their family has grown cocky. I hope you die during the practical exam."
The other instructors and noble families glared at Veetee and his entourage, echoing Sean's disdain. Among all the noble houses in the empire, the Seth House was infamous for its overbearing nature, notorious for exploiting their ducal status and unique magic to intimidate both commoners and fellow nobles. Rumors circulated that they were plotting to overthrow the emperor and seize the throne.
However, most of the family had actively participated in the war against the Crimson Desert Tribes, which helped to dispel these conspiracy theories.
Veetee crossed his arms and stared at the instructors with a smirk. His eyes then swept across the field, taunting the competitors as he