Chapter 536

At the table next to Willow and her friends sat three educated youths, their hushed conversation drifting over. "You know why our exam was so tough this time?" "Why?" "Rumor has it each province was supposed to set its own test, but for some reason, People's spring province ended up using the same one as Phoenix. Not only were the questions harder, but the number of admission slots here isn’t even a tenth of what they have in the capital." "Ugh, does that mean we don’t stand a chance?" "Even if we fail, it’s not the end of the world. I’ve already decided—if I don’t make it this year, I’ll try again next year." "Same here!" Hearing their exchange, Emma, who had been brimming with confidence moments ago, suddenly felt a pang of unease. "No way… People's spring province has that few spots? Why didn’t Grandpa warn me earlier? If I’d known, I might as well have gone back to Phoenix to take the exam!" Even as she said it, Emma knew her grandfather was a man of unshakable integrity. Even if h