To be honest... he reminds me of someone. But no, it's not him. The person I know is less good-looking, and his hair isn't white.
Rami said sarcastically, "Oh? Less good-looking? Could it be that our princess has a crush on someone?"
She gave him a blank stare and changed the subject. "Don't joke about something so trivial. I want to ask—what do we do if we get offers? I didn't expect to get a legendary class."
He gestured toward the glass in front of them. "You mean those guys?"
Her eyes widened nervously. "What do you mean? Wait… are you saying there are scouts and agents behind that glass?"
He nodded calmly. "Yeah. I did some digging. Most info is hidden, but there are leaks. The awakening test is held once a year. Today's the twenty-ninth. Tomorrow's the last day."
She interrupted, sounding bored, "Just get to the point."
He continued without pause. "During these days, behind the glass sit representatives from guilds, powerful families, and influence brokers. They watch the awakenings and evaluate talent. Some make offers on the final day."
She asked, "But why would the Association allow that? Wouldn't they lose talents?"
He replied, "The Association wasn't the only player at the start. Big families started making their own tools, running private tests. It got chaotic. The government stepped in, set an official location, but allowed observation as a compromise."
Selena nodded. "I see... but what do we do if we get offers?"
Rami smiled. "Leave it to me. I'll do the talking."
Then he suddenly pointed. "Look, Yan's up. Let's see what he's got."
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On the second floor, behind the one-way glass, dozens sat in luxurious seats. Screens in front of them showed every angle of the hall.
Most wore formal suits. Their faces were unreadable, eyes focused, their comments mixed.
"Nothing new. Average skills."
"Don't be so pessimistic. Two years ago, a kid came out and shattered the rankings."
"These are just unknown orphans. The state watches orphans from high-tier families since childhood and places them in special homes."
One of them pointed at a screen where a boy used a seemingly useless skill—enhancing a finger.
He said with dry sarcasm,
"Wow... an enhanced finger. Are we supposed to wait for him to stab someone with his index joint?"
A voice replied from the back, calm but cryptic:
"Don't underestimate the finger… sometimes it's used in ways you wouldn't imagine."
The man next to him turned, confused. "What do you mean? A finger won't help you against a spear or sword."
An older man, who had been silent so far, crossed one leg over the other and smiled with veiled amusement.
"Shut up, Ji-Won... it's obvious he's not talking about combat."
Ji-Won stared for a second, then realization hit.
He turned away, mumbling awkwardly,
"Got it now…"
The others tried—and failed—to stifle their laughter.
---
But in the front row, the representatives of the Su, Tang, and Min families weren't laughing. Their eyes were fixed on three faces: Rami, Selena, and Lin Tian. Their silence wasn't normal.
"Have you heard anything about this year's Global Academy rankings?"
The conversations paused. Side glances were exchanged quietly before one of them replied with interest,
"I've heard rumors… but nothing confirmed yet. What have you got?"
The first man, eyes locked on the screen, said:
"Lee Jae. Son of the Hunter Association's president. Word is, he placed in the top three during his first year."
Silence fell.
Then someone crossed his arms and said,
"That hasn't happened in over a decade. A Korean student in the top three? That alone is enough to shake things up."
Another added, voice low, barely hiding unintentional pride,
"He was exceptional even before the academy. At Star High, he outperformed students two years older… ranked number one without contest."
A man in the back commented with a barely visible smile:
"The White Tiger King… a rare ability."
Someone nodded slowly.
"Because of it, he dominated duels. His trainers said he didn't even need to take the entrance test."
Then, all the chatter stopped. The camera showed Yan standing in front of the cup.
At the back, a door opened.
Three men entered. Sharp suits, confident steps, no badges. Familiar faces—but their presence was unexpected.
Many heads turned. The whispers started.
The Su family's representative said calmly,
"I didn't expect to see you here."
One of them just smiled and looked at the screen.
Here's the English translation of your chapter, keeping the tone, pacing, and style intact while making it fluid and natural in English:
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Chapter: The Mysterious Class Test
To be honest... he reminds me of someone. But no, it's not him. The person I know is less good-looking, and his hair isn't white.
Rami said sarcastically, "Oh? Less good-looking? Could it be that our princess has a crush on someone?"
She gave him a blank stare and changed the subject. "Don't joke about something so trivial. I want to ask—what do we do if we get offers? I didn't expect to get a legendary class."
He gestured toward the glass in front of them. "You mean those guys?"
Her eyes widened nervously. "What do you mean? Wait… are you saying there are scouts and agents behind that glass?"
He nodded calmly. "Yeah. I did some digging. Most info is hidden, but there are leaks. The awakening test is held once a year. Today's the twenty-ninth. Tomorrow's the last day."
She interrupted, sounding bored, "Just get to the point."
He continued without pause. "During these days, behind the glass sit representatives from guilds, powerful families, and influence brokers. They watch the awakenings and evaluate talent. Some make offers on the final day."
She asked, "But why would the Association allow that? Wouldn't they lose talents?"
He replied, "The Association wasn't the only player at the start. Big families started making their own tools, running private tests. It got chaotic. The government stepped in, set an official location, but allowed observation as a compromise."
Selena nodded. "I see... but what do we do if we get offers?"
Rami smiled. "Leave it to me. I'll do the talking."
Then he suddenly pointed. "Look, Yan's up. Let's see what he's got."
---
On the second floor, behind the one-way glass, dozens sat in luxurious seats. Screens in front of them showed every angle of the hall.
Most wore formal suits. Their faces were unreadable, eyes focused, their comments mixed.
"Nothing new. Average skills."
"Don't be so pessimistic. Two years ago, a kid came out and shattered the rankings."
"These are just unknown orphans. The state watches orphans from high-tier families since childhood and places them in special homes."
One of them pointed at a screen where a boy used a seemingly useless skill—enhancing a finger.
He said with dry sarcasm,
"Wow... an enhanced finger. Are we supposed to wait for him to stab someone with his index joint?"
A voice replied from the back, calm but cryptic:
"Don't underestimate the finger… sometimes it's used in ways you wouldn't imagine."
The man next to him turned, confused. "What do you mean? A finger won't help you against a spear or sword."
An older man, who had been silent so far, crossed one leg over the other and smiled with veiled amusement.
"Shut up, Ji-Won... it's obvious he's not talking about combat."
Ji-Won stared for a second, then realization hit.
He turned away, mumbling awkwardly,
"Got it now…"
The others tried—and failed—to stifle their laughter.
---
But in the front row, the representatives of the Su, Tang, and Min families weren't laughing. Their eyes were fixed on three faces: Rami, Selena, and Lin Tian. Their silence wasn't normal.
"Have you heard anything about this year's Global Academy rankings?"
The conversations paused. Side glances were exchanged quietly before one of them replied with interest,
"I've heard rumors… but nothing confirmed yet. What have you got?"
The first man, eyes locked on the screen, said:
"Lee Jae. Son of the Hunter Association's president. Word is, he placed in the top three during his first year."
Silence fell.
Then someone crossed his arms and said,
"That hasn't happened in over a decade. A Korean student in the top three? That alone is enough to shake things up."
Another added, voice low, barely hiding unintentional pride,
"He was exceptional even before the academy. At Star High, he outperformed students two years older… ranked number one without contest."
A man in the back commented with a barely visible smile:
"The White Tiger King… a rare ability."
Someone nodded slowly.
"Because of it, he dominated duels. His trainers said he didn't even need to take the entrance test."
Then, all the chatter stopped. The camera showed Yan standing in front of the cup.
At the back, a door opened.
Three men entered. Sharp suits, confident steps, no badges. Familiar faces—but their presence was unexpected.
Many heads turned. The whispers started.
The Su family's representative said calmly,
"I didn't expect to see you here."
One of them just smiled and looked at the screen.