Monica who was also standing in the long line just like all the other students patiently waiting her turn turned her gaze towards Eric when his name was called out by the professor.
Her expression was neutral. It betrayed no particular interest or surprise. She just looked at him for a moment then looked away.
Eric felt a wave of nervousness wash over him when he heard his name. He stepped out of the line as the professor had asked.
The eyes of all the nearby Academy staff members and especially the female professor who had called his name immediately focused on him. They all stared. A single thought was likely running through all their minds at that moment.
This is the boy.
This is the one to whom the Emperor himself granted direct entry into the Academy without him having to take any examination.
The weight of that imperial decree that special order from the Emperor and the unspoken expectations it carried was palpable.
