As the weekend arrived, students scattered across the academy, engrossed in their studies—some working individually, others in groups. With the end-of-semester exams just a week away, no one dared to slack off like they had during the midterms. Back then, the threat of expulsion had loomed over them, a fear tactic that kept them on edge. This time, they knew it had been an empty threat, yet the lesson had stuck. No one wanted to repeat their past mistakes.
Determined to prove themselves, the students took this as a chance to show the academy that its so-called "second chance" system had worked. They had realized the need to step up.
Throughout the week leading up to the exams, professors and instructors made one thing clear—there would be no written tests this time. The exams would be purely practical, focusing on combat and real-world application.
