Under Lanchi's demonstration, Zestira slowly reached out and touched the top of the Great Fox's head. A warm, soft sensation spread through her fingers, and the Great Fox let out a lofty yet affectionate cry, as if showing her a friendly welcome.
An indescribable ripple of joy immediately welled up in Zestira's heart.
She had never interacted with an animal before.
The old teacher stood in the distance, watching the two students among the magical beasts. The scene had become a warm, beautiful painting filled with the colors of love and understanding. He narrowed his eyes, which he could barely open, and silently offered the two children his most sincere blessings and hopes.
If only all the students in this school were good children like them.
That was what the old man thought.
At that moment, the bell outside the classroom finally rang. Its deep, lingering sound carried a hint of magic, penetrating the walls and spreading to every corner of the Examination Zone.
When the bell ended, the examination would officially begin.
As the chief examiner, he would also inform the two students of what they specifically needed to complete for the examination.
Regardless of the result, he was willing to give the two students as many points as possible.
However.
The long, echoing bell abruptly stopped.
Before the old teacher could speak, a cold wind suddenly swept in, like a warning of a storm. The warm, harmonious atmosphere was torn apart in an instant.
The door was violently knocked down, suffering a powerful impact.
Several students with invasive looks barged into the classroom.
Their eyes revealed coldness and contempt, as if they regarded everything as beneath notice.
Without any warning or announcement, and without even looking at the old teacher, they stepped into the classroom and prepared to