After walking for some time Eric and Alina made their way through the throng of people.
There were many hopeful applicants young nobles and royals all dreaming of getting into the Academy.
They were surrounded by their entourages their servants and guards. Eric and Alina finally reached the imposing main gate of the United Academy.
It was a huge and impressive entrance.
Numerous individuals clearly Academy staff members were stationed outside the gate.
They were methodically guiding each prospective student through the initial processing the first steps of admission.
These staff members were not full-fledged Professors the highest teachers.
Eric knew from his prior readings about the Academy that there was a distinct hierarchical structure a clear ranking system within its faculty. Professors held the highest teaching rank.
