Entrance Test (II)

Ayleen gaped at the screen in front of her. She couldn't believe what she was seeing.

-Name: Ayleen de Etienne.

-Test score: 85/100.

-Local rank: 042.

-Regional rank: 1,389.

She made it into the top 50 in the local rankings and top 1500 in the regional rankings. She was feeling good with herself at having a good score when she saw the top 10 on the regional rankings.

Lukas Kerr! He was the number 1 on the list! Just how insanely good was he? How could he get a perfect score on the theory test? If she didn't partake in the test she would be obliged to believe that the test was very easy. 

She suddenly felt like everything she did was a waste. She glanced at the list once more before clenching her fists tightly. She vowed to reach his level and overtake him.

The door opened and a middle aged woman entered the room. She was dressed in a white shirt and black skirt with leggings. She was wearing glasses on her eyes and her hair was tied into a bun. She was Mrs. Chandler, the examiner for Ayleen's class.

Mrs. Chandler coughed, and immediately the whole class fell silent. Mrs. Chandler nodded in satisfaction, as she was a huge fan of decorum, before speaking.

"Out of 1,000 students who took the first test, a total of 721 people failed to the reach the pass mark."

"Without further ado, we shall begin the 2nd test."

Before we start, I would like to tell you this; Aegis Imperial High School has no need for dregs. Only the talented and the best will merit entrance into this school. We don't care about your background; we don't care about your wealth."

"The only thing we care about is your result."

She paused, scanning the expression of everyone present before continuing.

"The second test is very simple. It is a measure of your talent. Please bring out the identity cards given to you when you awakened."

Everyone present did so, as they all carried their identity cards with them.

"Please place it on top of the tabs. They will automatically scan it and give you your result. If your result is below the C-rank you won't be admitted into our school."

"Please start. Like I said, it is a measure of talent. Good luck."

Ayleen placed her card on the tab and after scanning it her result came out.

-Name: Ayleen de Etienne

-Result: A-rank.

-Verdict: Passed.

Ayleen smiled. She had passed the second test. Soon, she would be a student of Aegis Imperial High school. She had her doubts before the test began, but seeing her result confirmed her doubts.

The 2nd test was mainly scanning the result they got when they awakened. With that in mind, the only real hurdle was the first test.

Luckily for her she was from one of the 3 ducal families in the empire. The noble families were very keen on education, making it easier for her to do well in the test.

She frowned as she thought of the boy who was not a noble, but was able to get perfect scores in the test.

After 10 minutes the 2nd test was completed.

This time around only few people failed to reach the C-rank bar as the people who remained were the elites among elites.

"That would be all for the test. Congratulations to everyone who passed the tests. Welcome to Aegis Imperial High School. Please come back tomorrow to this same venue at 9 am. Then you shall begin the registration process. Good day."

After giving her speech Mrs. Chandler turned and left the room, leaving the teenagers present to rejoice.

As soon as she left, almost everyone in the room stood up and exclaimed at the top of their voices.

Some immediately brought out their phones and started calling their parents. The previously quiet room was now so rowdy that anyone could barely hear each other.

Ayleen made her way out of the room before bringing out her phone. She swiped through the contact list, found the name she was looking for before making a phone call. On the 3rd ring the person on the other line picked up.

"Hello! Ayleen! How was your test?" Bella exclaimed.

"It was okay. I passed the tests. What about you?"

"It was okay too. I also passed! Where are you now? Let's meet up."

"Room 39."

"Okay, I'll be there soon." Bella said before hanging up the call.

A few minutes after the call Ayleen saw Bella walking over happily, her blonde hair swaying as she did.

"Ayleen!" She exclaimed before throwing herself into Ayleen's arms. Ayleen smiled as she hugged Bella. After separating Bella was the first to speak up.

"So where are we going after this?"

"Home."

Bella clicked her tongue at her response while shaking her head before replying.

"No. We can't go home. For one it's too far. Remember we have to be back here at 9 am. Two we just passed the tests! Let's get loose today! Let's party!"

"No. We cannot party, or we might not wake up in time for the registration. Besides we're just 14. Don't you think we're too young to be partying?"

"We aren't. Come on Ay, don't be a party pooper. We can meet our seniors at the party, meet new friends and have some fun!" Bella whined.

"No."

"Yes."

"No."

"Yes."

"No."

"Oh come on!"

"I really can't party today Bella. How about you attend the party without me?"

"But it'll be no fun without you."

"I'm really sorry Bell, but I can't agree with you on this one."

Bella pouted, but when she saw that Ayleen wasn't budging she sighed before saying.

"Alright. Let's go home."

Ayleen felt her heart tugging at her but she didn't give in. She turned her gaze away from Bella before she changed her mind. Bella saw this and snickered but didn't say anything. Ayleen coughed before saying.

"You're right Bell. We shouldn't go home. It's too far, considering the fact that we have to be at the hall by 9 am tomorrow. How about we go find a hotel and lodge there for the time being? After taking a rest we can go sightseeing around the school. What do you think?"

"That's a good idea."

Ayleen sighed in relief before making her way out of the building with Bella. They exited the building and asked around for the nearest hotel nearby.

After getting the directions they made their way to a neat and pleasant hotel.

The name Rendezvous was written in cursive on a signboard which glowed with neon lights. They made their way past the neat garden, the swimming pools and the bar before reaching the reception hall.

A young man around the age of 20 was sitting behind the counter scrolling through his phone.

"Lukas Kerr. 100/100. Wow. How long has it been since someone got perfect score on the entrance test. Man the kids these days are something else."

Ayleen frowned when she heard the name Lukas from his mouth.

"Excuse me."

The young man removed his gaze from his phone and saw two pretty girls looking at him with a weird expression on their faces.

"Oh heyy. Welcome to Rendezvous hotels. Are you here to book a room?"

Ayleen ignored his question and asked hers in return.

"How do you know the name Lukas Kerr?"

"Oh. Here. He's on the Daily Imperial news." The man said as he turned his phone for Ayleen to see.

'Trending: Top 10 regional rankers from today's entrance test. Minds blown as student gets perfect score in theory.'

Ayleen gasped in shock at the sight before her. Bella was the first to recover as she asked.

"That is a thing? What the hell is Daily Imperial?"

The young man scanned them before laughing.

"You guys just came to the school newly didn't you?"

This time it was Ayleen that replied him.

"Yes we did."

"I figured." He smirked at them before saying. "Daily Imperial is a news body that gives us daily updates about what's happening in the school. Today's update has the total list of people who passed and their scores. They always have inside info about everything happening in the school. Don't ask me how, I'm as clueless as you lot to how they do. Don't worry though; they don't just carry any news, only the worthy ones make it to their table."

Ayleen looked at Bella before sighing. It seemed like there were a lot of things she needed to research about this school.

"We want to book a room."

"Okay. Do you want the regular, VIP or luxury suite?"

"How much for the luxury suite?"

"50 silver notes."

"We'll take it." Ayleen said as she reached into her pocket, brought out her wallet and pulled a single gold note before handing it over.

After collecting her change and the key card, she and Bella made their way to the elevator.

When they soon got to their room, she swiped the key card and entered it.

She didn't even take a second to admire the room.

She took off her clothes, went into the bathroom, took a quick shower and donned the purple bathrobe on the shelf before jumping on the plush bed.

Not even a minute passed by before snoring sounds could be heard.

She had fallen asleep.

***

Lukas left the people celebrating in the hall after his handler told them they had passed the test and were now probationary students of Aegis Imperial High School.

The past few minutes had been hectic for him. After seeing that he got 1st place in the regional rankings different people started striking up conversations with him.

Everything was going well as Lukas wasn't one to reject good will until the girls came into the fray. Girls with large breasts started feeling him up coquettishly and hugging his arms.

The stimulation was too much for a 14 year old to bear and the blood rushing to the wrong part of his body didn't help one bit. Only when the handler announced that they had passed the test did they let him be.

Lukas made his way out of the building and asked for directions to the nearest hotel. He couldn't go home because there was no home for him to go to.

After asking around he found out that the nearest hotel was the Rendezvous hotel and it would cost 3 silver notes to get there by bus.

Lukas thanked the middle aged woman before setting off. He was going there by foot! A whole 3 silvers just for a cab fare? Not happening.

After walking for over 40 minutes he finally got to the hotel. It was neat and had a welcoming feel to it. He entered the hotel and strode to the counter where a young man in his twenties was seated.

"Hello. Welcome to Rendezvous hotels. Are you here to book a room?"

"Yes. Which rooms are available?"

"We have the regular room which costs 20 silver notes, the VIP room which costs 30 silver notes and the Luxury suite which costs 50 silver notes."

Lukas stared at the receptionist for over a minute with a blank expression on his face. The receptionist felt uncomfortable and cocked his head before asking

"Is there something wrong?"

"Yes." Lukas replied instantly.

"What is?"

"Your prices! Are you trying to scam me?! 20 silver notes?! Do I look like the 2nd coming of Arthur Horton?! Even Arthur won't pay that much for a single night! 20 silver notes?! That's 2,000 copper notes!" Lukas exclaimed.

"Ah, sorry customer, but that's the ideal price for the rooms. You can opt for another hotel that might fit your budget." The young man explained slowly.

As Lukas and the receptionist were arguing a voice laden with authority interrupted them.

"Kazuki."

Both of them turned to the direction of the voice and saw a man with grey hair and wrinkles on his face.

He was dressed in an immaculate blue suit with white floral patterns and a pair of glasses on his eyes.

Kazuki, the receptionist, immediately adopted a respectful stance immediately he saw the man.

"Teacher!" he greeted.

"What is the problem?" the man asked.

Kazuki explained the situation to the man. The man smiled before reaching into his pocket and bringing out his wallet. He brought out a gold note and handed it over to Kazuki.

"That's the payment for the room. Give him the key card to the luxury suite." The man said.

Kazuki nodded his head and accepted the money before handing Lukas the key card.

Lukas looked at the man in confusion. The man just smiled at him.

Lukas thanked him, collected the key card before making his way towards the elevator. He soon disappeared from their sight.

"Teacher, why did you pay for him?"

The man looked at Kazuki before smiling.

"Do you know who that is?"

"No? Is he someone with an impressive background?" Kazuki asked.

"Background? No." The man smiled again before answering.

"The student who got a perfect score on the entrance exam for the first time in 50 years. He also got a S-rank evaluation on the 2nd test. Do you know who he is now?"

Kazuki eyes widened as one name popped up in his mind. Lukas Kerr!

***

Lukas swiped the key card on the card reader and entered the room.

He gave the room a quick scan before whistling in delight. The room really lived up to its name.

He wondered why the old man paid for the room instead of him.

Lukas dropped his backpack on the sofa, took off his clothes and entered the bathroom.

He took a long shower, making his right hand busier than normal to get rid of some images in his head, before exiting the shower.

He donned the purple bathrobe on the shelf after drying his hair before lying on the plush bed.

He closed his eyes as he felt the fatigue from the day's event hit him.

He had a busy day ahead of him tomorrow, so he needed as much sleep as possible.

Less than 3 minutes later, Lukas was fast asleep.