Averis felt… uneasy. The sudden rush of voices, the crowd, the attention—it was all too much.
Until recently, she had lived far from people, tucked away in quiet solitude with only books for company. Her world had been still and silent, untouched by the chaos of everyday life.
Then one day, her brother came crashing back into it—apologizing, insisting, urging her to take the entrance exams for the Valorian Academy.
She didn't agree because of him. She did it because… she was bored. Yes, that's was the reason!
...probably.
Somehow, she passed the physical trial. And thanks to all the hours spent reading—everything from ancient history to strange love stories—she scored the highest in the written exams. That alone earned her a spot in the prestigious Apex Circle.
