All participants entered the Silverwood family's estate. William Langford, head of the Langford family, appeared at the center of the courtyard.
"I've just received word," he announced, "that the top fifty performers in the Academic Trials will have the honor of being watched by the daughter of the Silverwood family head during the final ranking matches!"
A wave of murmurs erupted through the crowd. Ethan's mind reeled, his emotions surging.
'Lyla…'
It's been so long. Looks like he had to make it into the top fifty now.
Only problem?
…
He suddenly realized the truth.
Music, strategy, literature, art in general—he was useless at all of them. How the hell was he supposed to crack the top fifty?
He'd only come to watch, but now his competitive spirit was lit.
Ethan glanced at Evelyn beside him. "Hey, Evelyn, you good at any of this stuff?"
She shrugged shamelessly. "Me? Why would I bother? I'm just here for the show."
