Chapter 217: First Months Test (1)
Chapter 217: First Months Test (1)
Chapter 217: First Month's Test (1)
After passing through the east gate, there were already many first-year students gathered there. Some of the teachers were already there too. Because the test was held with points, the students seemed enthusiastic.
Elysia scanned the students for a moment, then walked over to the girl group with Evelyn. Joanna and several other girls had a heated discussion about this first exam.
"Good morning." Elysia gave a friendly greeting as soon as she got close to them.
She only needed that sentence before she got a few greetings from the girls. It wasn't just from Joanna and her dorm mates.
"Ahh... If this exam were to be held at eight o'clock, I would definitely stop by Lavely Pizza for breakfast and one packed for lunch." Betty complained a little that she couldn't have a delicious pizza until late afternoon.
"Hmm-hmm, we open at seven." Elysia chuckled because the pizza-lovers expression was a bit adorable.
"Once again, congratulations on your booming business. Oh, yes, I am reminded of what Miss Evelyn said that day. She implied something about business, then about ability and learning well? Was that declaration because you wanted to recruit us, Miss Evelyn?" Joanna smiled mysteriously.
She already remembered about it, but on this occasion, she asked for confirmation. An opportunity like this should not be missed.
"Uhm, Joanna. This is the fourteenth time you have congratulated us in such a similar context. But thank you." Elysia gave a response from the congratulations that repeated almost every day since Lavely Pizza opened.
"Yes, that's what I meant on that day. You can come not as a customer, but as an employee too. However, you are still students, so it's a part-time job." Evelyn put the other thing aside and went back to what she had to deal with right now.
"Wow, so it's like that. That's an interesting offer to add pocket money. Thanks for offering it to us. What do we need to do to apply for a job? Does the job accept a lot of workers?" Betty licked her dry lips with a smile of interest.
Several girls from ordinary families around her also had the same interests. Evelyn's statement was a good sign considering Lavely Pizza was selling so well. It was a pretty high paying job from their perspective.
Of course, additional workers were required, and it was tempting for students who wish to raise extra money. They would do many things to make money because their families' funds were minimal, even though there was already relief from the academy.
Broadly speaking, Joanna, Betty, Lana, and Maggie had become loyal followers of Evelyn for reasons such as money and devotion to their suitable master.
However, because of that declaration, perhaps Evelyn would get more underlings.
Evelyn didn't answer right away. She adjusted her secretary's glasses with a smile. But it wasn't there, she didn't wear it. "That is if all of you can pass the selection test. Selection of new employees is held in the middle of the day by trained people. We do not accept just anyone if they do not pass the admission test."
"Oww, that sounds strict. I wonder how many of us can be admitted." A girl made a joking comment.
"Hehe, I guess it's not that hard if it's a part-time job. My acquaintance has already been hired. How can we give up without trying?" Another girl retorted the joke.
"Well, good luck~" Elysia gave her short speech.
It was not easy but also not too difficult as long as job applicants meet the specified criteria. To work at Lavely Pizza, they had to go through a selection supervised by special people who were originally from the Holy Cathedral and Mage Association.
Pope Alexander and Evelyn's parents said they would be helping out with some of their professionals. Those special people came at their command. Despite their blessing, they were a little worried about little girls starting business ventures...
As Lavely Pizza in Holy Central's capital was selling well, they would send more people and funds if needed. They knew Elysia, Evelyn, and Ella had discussed expanding their business to other cities.
It was not a secret, and it was not kept secret either, though only among insiders. Unlike Pope Alexander, who had predicted this beforehand, Evelyn's parents did not expect it. They thought it was limited to girls playing business, which turned out to be the real deal with great business ideas.
When viewed in terms of business and profit, it would only grow and continue to grow. Elysia accepted that help as long as she could get a lot of money. She worked with only ideas and innovation, after all... Ella and Evelyn were there, so she thought it would be alright.
The girls continued their discussion about the test this time, no longer lingering on the previous topic. They wanted to collect some information to get maximum points.
"Attention! All the students are here, and it's time for us to move to the designated place of your first month's test. Do you see those wide metal planks over there? Yes, please go up there, and we'll go with it. There are ten Gravy Ark over there, and make sure no more than thirty people get up there." Teacher Ruth immediately announced aloud as soon as 295 students attended, and no one was missing.
The students immediately followed what was ordered. They boarded the Gravy Ark regularly before a teacher or instructor came to control it.
After the teachers and instructors warned the students of several things, ten Gravy Ark flew off towards the east.
As soon as the first-year students left the vicinity, a girl with dark purple eyes on top of the city wall grinned.
"Hum-hum~ Stage one is about to start. A total of 295 students left and won't come back again, hehe... I can't wait to see what happens next, hmm~" After saying that, she walked away from there.
On the other hand, ten Gravy Ark flew at a safe speed towards the forest in the east of the capital city, which had been inspected by the instructors and several ninth graders.
"Wuu, it's flying pretty fast. Is it true that our test is hunting? It's still the first month, right?" A student suddenly asked for confirmation.
"Yes, it was confirmed by Teacher Ruth yesterday. You were there, so why are you still asking?" Another student answered with kindness.
"Well, I'm just talking."
"Rather than that, I was wondering about our tests in the months after this. There are seven major tests to get points, right?" Joanna suddenly shifted the topic of the group.
"Oh, yes, there are seven. It is held in the first, third, fifth, seventh, ninth, eleventh, and end of the year."
"Wow, quite a lot, huh."
"Seven, hmm. So we have to take advantage of that great opportunity to collect a thousand points to advance in class. Getting points isn't easy, you know."
"Ye."
"Oh that, I know that. If we take references from seniors... In this first test, the maximum points are one hundred. The source is from my big brother, who has graduated from our academy." Evelyn joined the girls' conversation. She already felt better than before.
"Whew, that's quite a lot. As for the normal class, we can only collect about one to ten points... That's not easy either."
"We have to do our best. What about the rules for the hunting test later, hum? It hasn't been explained in detail."
"Maybe we hunt wild animals with the magic and skills we have learned?"
"Eww... That's terrible. How about we run into a big and strong beast?"
"Ahh! We're dead."
"We will be eaten by wild beasts!"
"Hush! Girls love to gossip, but don't make it a panic-generating issue. The forest where your test was conducted has been investigated, and there are definitely no animals or beasts over level 30. You guys will also go in groups. As long as you follow the rules to be announced, then you will be fine." Instructor Scarlett admonished the female students irritably.
She heard these female students' chirp for a few minutes, and her ears were already hot.
"Oh, thank goodness then." A student who was panicking earlier could finally let out a sigh of relief. It was followed by a sigh of relief from several students who felt the same way.
"Eh, happy friends. I accidentally heard from Teacher Ruth's discussion with the shadow teachers. In our class, the one who already holds the highest point is Miss Elysia. She already held 120 points before the first test even started!" Betty revealed it with enthusiasm.
At that time, the girls there turned their attention only to look at Elysia. The girl who suddenly got attention could only blink with an innocent expression. She just hugged the white cat without knowing what to say.
"Really? I didn't know that. You know, those points weren't announced to the students, right? Betty, you're an eavesdropping girl." After a few seconds of nobody talking, Elysia could only respond awkwardly.
"Ah, haha..." Betty laughed awkwardly.
"Um, however, whether that's true or not... I'm sure you already have points around that, Miss Elysia."
"Yes, yes, considering you often get bonus points."
"Un, I dare to guess the one who will come after Miss Elysia is Miss Evelyn. I believe Miss Evelyn is the second highest point holder."
"Oh, me?" Evelyn blinked in surprise. Well, she also got some pretty good bonus points, along with her best friend.
"En, yes. Also, if we ignore that Brian and David, then Miss Serena will come after that..." One girl said that after making sure, Serena wasn't there.
"Eww, that Brian and David."
As the girls' discussion was diverted to a ridiculous topic once again, they finally arrived near the forest in question.