Morintis appeared at the entrance of the Trials Tower.
Sophia, Zoe, Julian, and Finn appeared shortly after him.
The entrance to the Trials Tower had already closed.
"The main combat-type exam has concluded.
All candidates, please remain where you are and await the final points evaluation," the examiner's voice resonated across the area.
No one left.
The final results were always announced shortly after the exam ended, every year.
The candidates waited eagerly.
The results for main combat-type Professionals consisted of two parts:
The first was points.
The second was evaluation.
Some top-tier higher academies had requirements not only for class, level, and points but also for evaluation.
The higher the academy's ranking, the stricter the requirements.
For example, Xiajing Academy's basic requirements for main combat-type Professions were typically Level 15 or above, points exceeding 10,000, and an evaluation of at least 'Excellent'.
The remaining academies ranked within the top 20 had slightly more lenient level and point requirements, but the evaluation still needed to be 'Excellent'.
For those aiming for top academies, the evaluation was crucial.
If the goal was just an ordinary higher academy, then the evaluation wasn't as important; meeting the point requirement was sufficient.
Candidates who did not enter the Expedition Space received their evaluations from the provincial examiners.
Candidates who entered the Expedition Space received their evaluations from the higher-ups of the Divine Dragon Empire.
For the Empire, candidates who could enter the Expedition Space were all geniuses worthy of further attention.
In Xiajing City,
Alaric Meng, Byron, and several other top experts of the Divine Dragon Empire were reviewing the events within the Expedition Space.
They observed all the performances of the candidates, starting from when Morintis and the others entered.
This year was somewhat special.
Due to the Abyssal invasion, the Expedition Space had experienced a major incident, which they paid even closer attention to.
During the review, Morintis caught their attention.
"So, he was the one who turned the tide.
Remarkable."
"Necromancer.
I heard about this class before.
It's the new class that appeared at First High School in Westsea City, Jiangning Province."
"Correct.
I originally intended to pay special attention to him during this exam, but I didn't expect him to be this powerful."
"Not only is his class powerful, he must have awakened a talent, and a formidable one at that."
"His class already completely surpasses his peers.
This child's temperament is exceptional."
"Calm, decisive in combat, with a powerful class... this child already possesses the qualities to become a top expert."
Praise after praise flew from their mouths, all directed at Morintis.
His performance was too dazzling.
When they were worried about casualties, it was Morintis alone who turned the tide.
He single-handedly thwarted the Abyss's plan.
Compared to Morintis, the others paled insignificantly, with virtually no highlights to speak of.
Only a dozen or so could be said to have shown commendable courage.
"This year's evaluations are a bit difficult to assign."
"What's difficult?
Those who ran away are all cowards.
People like that would just be deserters on the battlefield in the future.
Can't count on them."
"You can't put it like that.
They are still just teenagers, after all."
"Morintis is definitely 'Excellent'.
Let's discuss the others together."
These top experts were deciding the futures of the candidates.
In previous years, these candidates would all be considered prodigies.
Provincial top scorers were all rare geniuses.
But this year, due to Morintis's existence, the performances of the others seemed rather pathetic.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Morintis was like a dazzling star, completely overshadowing the existence of everyone else.
Amid the eager anticipation, the final results were finally announced.
A huge light screen flickered in the air.
Morintis, Points: 34605, Evaluation: Excellent
Morintis's name ranked first.
A wave of exclamation swept the venue.
Victor Stone jumped up, his old face so excited he seemed on the verge of a stroke.
"First!
Top Scorer!
The Top Scorer!"
Victor's fingers trembled, overwhelmed with excitement.
His student had obtained the Provincial Top Scorer title for Jiangning Province.
For Victor, it was an immense honor.
"Old Victor, congratulations!"
"Old Victor, this is really amazing.
A Provincial Top Scorer is enough to boast about for ten years."
"More than that!
Enough for twenty years!"
"Before, there was Arthur Knightley.
Last year, there was Morona.
This year, they actually produced a Provincial Top Scorer."
"Westsea First High is really famous now."
Sophia smiled and congratulated Morintis.
"Hey Morintis, you really did get the Provincial Top Scorer."
For once, there was no resentment in her eyes, and no desire to compete with him.
Morintis smiled slightly.
"Thank you."
By the time the fifth test began, Morintis already knew the Provincial Top Scorer was his for the taking.
The result was indeed as expected.
When the results were announced, he still felt a small thrill of excitement.
Sophia looked at Morintis in surprise.
"You can actually smile!"
"You look quite good when you smile.
Why don't you ever smile normally?"
Her expression was like she had discovered a new continent.
The second-place result was also announced.
2. Sophia, Points: 7600, Evaluation: Excellent
With Morintis ahead, Sophia's results didn't cause too much of a stir.
Sophia was also rated 'Excellent'.
Victor was excited once again.
The several principals around him cast envious looks.
Not only did Victor have the Top Scorer, but he also had the second-place winner.
It was truly enviable and jealousy-inducing.
Finn, Points: 6700, Evaluation: Excellent
Zoe, Points: 6325, Evaluation: Excellent
Julian, Points: 6300, Evaluation: Poor
Julian's face changed dramatically.
His evaluation was actually 'Poor'!
With this evaluation, any chance with Xiajing Academy was completely gone.
Never mind Xiajing Academy, none of the top 20 higher academies in the Divine Dragon Empire would accept him.
"Why!"
"Why give me a 'Poor'!"
"This is unfair!
You're unfair!"
Julian finally couldn't hold back, roaring in anger.
Suddenly, a beam of light fell upon Julian, and he instantly vanished.
"Julian has violated examination rules.
Expelled!"