Almost every inner court graduate was destined to become a battle armor master. This was an undisputed fact. Each battle armor master was a strategic asset to the Federation itself.
Although a few inner court students chose to leave for personal reasons, any such departure would immediately shake the world, drawing the attention of every superpower.
On the eve of the entrance exams, Central City was packed to the brim. Every inn overflowed with hopeful examinees, their teachers, and their families.
Merchants seized the opportunity with ruthless enthusiasm. Some sold "ancient exam questions" and dubious rule guides. Others peddled spirit items or soul devices, all claiming miraculous effects.
The entire city buzzed like a living organism, each group feeding off the others.
The entrance exam itself had three basic requirements.
First, examinees had to be recommended by a major city.
Second, they had to be under fifteen years of age.
