26 I Choose . . . (1/2)

”Student Zhao, you are indeed a talent worthy entering A.S. Academy. I am Elder Feng, the vice director of the combat department.” The old man quickly introduced. ”You are a great fit for our department. Your combat skills and observation would be an invaluable asset for us.”

”Bei Feng, move aside,” Another elder harrumphed as he grasped Hana's hand, shaking it enthusiastically.

”Student Zhao, I am the representative of the academics department, Elder Yuan. Your analysis earlier was excellent. Perhaps you are interested in our chemistry division. I assure you that we will accommodate your wishes should you enter our department.”

Hana held up her hands. ”Um, respected elders, pardon my interruption but could I ask a few questions first?”

”Of course,” Elder Yuan chimed in.

”Well, I assume that the combat test is over since you all came down. So I passed right?” Hana wanted to confirm it after all.

”Yes, of course.”

”Then, ah, what is this then? Are you asking me to choose a department? I though this was to test for our class placement.” Hana asked awkwardly. She should have looked more into the school rather than showing up to the exam.

”I see, then let me explain a bit more.” Elder Feng began.

It turned out that A.S. Academy was divided into two departments of students, academic and combat. Based on the student's interests, they would select a division within the two departments.

The combat department, which focused on combat, consist of specialized divisions, such as strategy, sword, ability manipulation, close combat, etc.

The academic department consisted to divisions that focused on non-combat subjects, including chemistry, forging, mathematics, dungeon research, etc.

All students took general classes, but their division determined the specialized classes they could take. The secondary exam was merely a test to determine the division placement of the student.

”So I can choose departments.” Hana concluded, ”which then allows the school to place me in a division.”

”Girl, the combat department welcomes you. It is waste of your abilities to spend all day studying.” Elder Feng argued. ”If you join my department, I will let you decide your division. You can even get a active placement on the battle team.”

Hana blinked. ”Battle team?”

”Simply a game among children,” Elder Yuan interrupted, ”Student Zhao, the academic department cannot miss a talent like you. Not only will I allow you to decide your division, I will grant you a full scholarship.