"Hah... I need to work harder on the practicals," Vlad sighed as he stepped out of the examination hall.
The hallway was no longer empty. It had come alive with the usual chatter of students. Some were brimming with excitement now that their exams were finally over, while others dragged their feet like zombies, their lifeless expressions making it painfully obvious that the exams had sucked the very souls out of them.
A few hurried toward the exits, eager to return to their dormitories and prepare for their next exams. After all, not everyone had finished their examinations yet.
Vlad was among the fortunate ones who had no such worries. After all, there were plenty of subjects he hadn't enrolled in.
The moment he stepped out of the examination hall, a hand tugged at the sleeve of his coat. He lowered his gaze and found Chloe standing beside him.
She wore the same academy uniform as Vlad, her hair tied into her usual high ponytail, with a few strands framing her serene face.
