Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey

There are total 5000 students are in first year, In which 2000 belongs to Hero Course while other 3000 students belongs to 'Dipartments'.

The mid-term practical exam is for all 5000 students to participate, it didn't matter if they belongs to Hero Course or 'Dipartments' .

After all, no knews the future. They all have to prepare for unexpected things that comes in there way.

New Ranking of the of Hero Course students are placed in Hero boeard where all hero Course students can see there New rankings.

Same goes for 'Dipartments' section of students.

Right now, Adrian, Emma, Evelyn and Isabella qre headed towards the main hall of Nova Academy where new hero bored ranking are updated.

At first, Only Emma was going to see the ranking, because she was demoted from Top2-->4.

At start she didn't believe that she got demoted, after all she did practice like crazy from start of year till now.

She also killed over 150+ goblins monsters in practical exam, So its little hard for her to accept that not only one but two people surpassed her in ranking.

She has guessed the first name student who can surpassed her but she didn't know about second.

She must find put who he is...

On the way to main hall, Emma happened to meet Evelyn and Isabella and both of them dicidecd to tag along with her.

Same goes for Adrian.

Adrian had taken a day of from his training which of pretty since he became disciple of headmaster Hera.

Anyway, He was also the curious who was the one who surpassed Emma in overall ranking, thats why he also going with them.

"What was your current rank, Isabella?" Emma asked Isabella, Isabella raised brows and answer after moment of silence

"5, im ranked 5. My rank gone down 4 to 5"

Emma silently nodded her head at that.

'So she isn't one who overtake me? Then who else?' Emma thought as she silently glance at Evelyn.

Emma personally believe that only Evelyn is the one who can surpassed her in Archery and thats why Emma has been practicing so hard so she won't left behind by her.

"What about you Evelyn? Whats your rank."

A small smile came to Evelyn face, she turned her head towards the Emma and siad

"Haha...Mine is 6, I moved up from 8 to 6."

"You did great job Evelyn." Adrian said prasied Evelyn who silently accepted Adrians praise.

In all honesty she wanted Lucas to one praised her but just as Class ended he quickly ran out of class.

So she didn't get a chance to tell him

As they approached the main hall, anticipation hung in the air. The electronic display board, split into Hero Course and Departments sections, showcased the updated rankings. Emma, with a mix of anxiety and determination, walked towards the Hero Course section.

There it was, the moment of truth. The numbers on the board shifted, and Emma's eyes darted to her own ranking. Her name appeared at the fourth position, confirming her demotion from the top two.

"Who's the one above me?" Emma muttered to herself, her eyes scanning the newly updated list.

Adrian, Evelyn, and Isabella gathered around, their eyes following Emma's intense gaze. Adrian couldn't help but feel a surge of competitiveness. He had his own standing to check, but the mystery of who surpassed Emma intrigued him.

[ Hero Course New Ranking ]

RANKING;

Rank 1_ Adrian Blackthrone

Rank 2_ Aric Throneheart

Rank3_ Lucas Darkheart

Rank 4_ Emma Rivers.

Rank 5_ Isabella Evergreen

Rank6_ Evelyn Nightshade

Rank 7_ Noah Black

Rank 8_ Elera Frostwind

Rank 9_ Kael Darkwood

Rank 10_Lyra Morningstar

Rank 11_ Isla Hawthorne

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Rank 44_ Sunny Black

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"Can't believe it was Lucas? I already thought that Aric must surpassed me in ranking but i didn't knew Lucas also did." Emma muttered in shock as she saw the new Ranking of top-10 Nova Academy.

Emma knew the Lucas was strong but she didn't know that he was this much strong.

As Emma absorbed the shock of Lucas's ranking, she found herself in a whirlwind of thoughts. Her competitive spirit flared, and determination sparked in her eyes. "I'll catch up, Lucas. Just you wait," she silently vowed.

Isabella, on the other hand, was caught between surprise and admiration. Her eyes lingered on Lucas's name, and she thought, 'He's even more impressive than I thought.'

Evelyn, although startled by Lucas's ranking, couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. A small smile crept onto her face.

'Lucas, you've really come a long way. I'm glad I get to know someone as strong as you.'

Meanwhile, Adrian, who had been observing Lucas's name with a thoughtful expression, finally spoke up, "Lucas, you've been holding back, haven't you?"

Of course Lucas wasn't here but even so Adrian said those words.

In fact, Adrian knew all along that Lucas was always hiding his strength he didn't know why he did but it doesn't matter now.

Lucas has shown that hiw strong he is and even the Adrian knew that he didn't used full of his strength during the exam...Just like him.

On the other hand Aric also have improvised himself, Adrian have to watch his back if won't then these two can become a tough competition in the future.

Then again Adrian didn't show his full card either.

He believes that he can win against both of them but it won't be easy...rather then easy it will be extremely hard but that were the fun is.

If all thing will become easy in the world then were can be fun doing all of this?

"Let's go we have to travelling crew now, if we stay here any longer we will be late." Emma said rest of them after checking one last time ranking updated.

With a nod from Adrian and the others, they left the main hall, their minds buzzing with thoughts of the future. As they walked through the bustling corridors of Nova Academy, the weight of their newfound rankings lingered in the air.

Emma, determined to reclaim her position at the top, marched forward with purpose, her resolve shining in her eyes. Isabella, still processing the revelation of Lucas's strength, walked beside her, her admiration for her classmates growing with each step.

Evelyn, proud of Lucas's achievements and eager to see what the future held for their group, followed closely behind. Adrian, with his own plans and ambitions swirling in his mind, brought up the rear, his gaze fixed on the path ahead.