Lost Child from Another World

Assessment Day 1

After the debut, Atlas and Cyrus had a few weeks to relax before their first day at the Imperial Academy, so they continued to study and train to ensure they didn't fall behind.

They also met up with Sophie and Ronan once a week as per usual.

Once they went to the Imperial Academy, they could only come back home during the weekends or the holidays. During school days, they stayed at the dormitory with all the other students.

The students stayed at the Imperial Academy for three years. They could stay longer if they were going to continue their studies, but most people left when they graduated at 18.

Those who graduated either went back to their families to continue training as heirs or heiresses, joined the military, or found employment that didn't need additional education.

Sirius would be a third-year student when Atlas and Cyrus started school. So Sirius would be in charge of showing them around the academy.

Overall, Atlas was a bit excited to start schooling at the Imperial Academy. The only thing he was worried about was the school's assessment.

This assessment happened a couple of days before the new school year started. The total maximum amount of points one could get for the assessment was 1200. It was split into three sections, written, magic, and combat.

As long as the student got above 250 on the written exam, they could enter the Imperial Academy. As for the combat and magic scores, that would determine which class (A-E) they would go into.

So, Cyrus made sure to help Atlas study at the end of the day so he would at least get 250 points on the written exam. He didn't need help with magic or combat but still got training during the day.

Atlas felt his adrenaline pumping for the exam! He needed to get at least 250!

The bare minimum...

He should be able to do this much at least!

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On the day of the assessment, Cyrus and Atlas arrived at the same time as Sophie and Ronan. It was just a coincidence, but they were eye-catching nonetheless.

There were four tables in front of the auditorium where the written assessment was to be held. Students followed the volunteers that directed them toward the different lines.

The four were able to go into the same line, but they didn't bother trying to skip anyone and waited like everyone else.

Atlas looked a bit nervous, but he did his best to loosen his nerves. Everyone could see he was nervous, especially Ronan who watched him twiddle with the bracelet he had given Atlas for their high society debut.

"Atlas," Ronan said while grabbing his hands. "I know you are nervous. When you feel you are freaking out, remember this bracelet and think of it as me being there with you while you are taking the test.

"Take a deep breath in, and then a deep breath out. Remember my voice when you touch this bracelet during the test. You will be okay. You got this."

The words he spoke were gentle and only he could hear them.

For the first time, Atlas felt that there was a change in Ronan's behavior toward him. The look in his eyes was full of love and understanding. He didn't feel uncomfortable but he was a little confused. What changed?

But still, Atlas was grateful to Ronan because he did find himself calming down. "Thank you, Ronan. I already feel a lot calmer... I will remember your words."

"That's good. Keep this bracelet with you at all times. I'm sure it will help you now and in the future."

Atlas looked at the beautifully crafted silver bracelets with gemstones that looked just like Ronan's eye color. It did feel like Ronan was claiming that he was his in some subtle manner.