The Rise of the Half-Rank Wolf
Aslaug's eyes stayed on me, a silent reminder of the consequences that hung in the air.
"Good luck, examinees," she declared, her voice carrying a sense of finality. In a swift transition, the wolves appeared, carrying thick books. The thud of each book echoed through the chamber as they piled them in front of us, creating a tower that almost blocked our sights as we sat.
The air thickened with tension. A fellow examinee, his voice tinged with concern, spoke up. "Are these review materials?"
Aslaug's lips curved into a smirk, mischief gleaming in her eyes. "No," she proclaimed, savoring the shock that spread through the room. "These are the questions. All 2,500 of them."
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