"U-um! Please calm down, everyone, and form an orderly line! Students who already have a team can come register with me first!"
Yelina stood on the small wooden platform hastily erected in front of the commission board, straining onto her tiptoes and shouting with all her might at the bustling, clamorous crowd of students before her.
But her voice was so faint amid the roaring din that it was almost completely drowned out.
Most of the students remained absorbed in excited discussions, recruitment pitches, and haggling. No one paid any attention to the petite Disciplinary Committee Member's appeals.
After all, it was rare for the Academy to issue a large-scale combat extermination commission with such generous rewards.
According to the commission details, participating students could earn substantial gold coin rewards based on the number and levels of undead they killed-and those kills could also be converted directly into precious academic credits!
For students strapped for cash, or those with mediocre grades in certain theory classes who desperately needed practical credits to make up the difference, this was undoubtedly a golden opportunity to turn their fortunes around!
Driven by the promise of immense rewards, the plaza in front of the commission board had already turned into a chaotic, feverish impromptu recruitment market and team-building fair:
"Any rich guys or girls who don't need money and just want impressive combat records?! Top-tier hero bodyguard here, dedicated to keeping you safe and clearing enemies efficiently! All the credit goes to you! Message me privately for pricing-satisfaction guaranteed!"
"Fifteen-person superteam led by a third-year veteran! Full lineup, plenty of experience! We only need fourteen sturdy, reliable frontline tanks! Requirements: thick skin, tough bodies, able to take a beating, and at least Level 20! Bring your own gear and potions! Loot divided by contribution! First