"The Selection is a yearly event for choosing the best of your apprentices"

A message had come in from the capital for an increase in every nation's quota. So, one hundred and fifty of them were seated in front of a small stage. The middle-aged trainer stood there explaining the points to take note of... Elder Friesian sat to the side watching quietly.

The rest who had not been chosen would be trained in the city with the army. Every other city in the nation of Sur would also have participants chosen to attend The Selection.

Aiden was present and he sat at the back, out of sight. Even so, he could hear everything the trainer said, loud and clear.

"The threshold is set at the third-order apprentice rank so the competition will be somewhat fair. Note that breaking through during the test is very common"

This was information that most of them knew. They were impatient because of this and the trainer could feel it.

"The first test is the same as every year. You have to earn the qualificat