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The published results of the history test made it clear that it was worth making time in her schedule to study with Mr. Titus. Apparently, during the extra classes, the Lilyan shared critical information for the upcoming exam. The test results also revealed that Barbarian Bellring was not as simple a girl as she seemed. If Gideon turned out to be the dark horse of the tournament, then Varya turned out to be the dark horse of the history test. Although, was she really that much of a dark horse? Perhaps she was a "refiteian" horse in every sense of the word, especially considering her height; her knowledge of history only made sense in the context of her biography. If Barbarian's adoptive parents brought her straight from Refitea, then they were no strangers to traveling the world. They were undoubtedly erudite people, familiar with other cultures through their own experience. And Barbarian's siblings could also have been gathered from all corners of Lafrenia. So there was nothing to be particularly surprised about, except for her own inability to see such a logical outcome.
The new quarter began with another, equally predictable, outcome – Stella Horst was expelled. Although this event was not as tragic as the fate of Ignatius or Dion, it was still not pleasant. Despite her eccentric nature, the archer was liked by Leila. Perhaps the Enneian's academic achievements were not too impressive, especially if the rumors about Altino Titus were dismissed as slander, but in terms of combat training, she was only slightly behind her peers. At least, that's what the Timanian knew from their joint training sessions. And even at the tournament itself, Stella was let down not by a lack of talent, but by a lack of discipline and a habit of giving in to her emotions. Perhaps this was one of the goals of the test devised by General Mandragora – to instill in the new generation the habit of following even very ambiguous orders at first glance. But the Enneian failed this test, with very dire consequences for herself. This would fit well with the old warrior's rather unconventional approach to training. At least, that's what Leila thought. Otherwise, she wouldn't have dreamed of Duncan ordering his students to race, with a full glass of water in their hands, while he fired at all the participants from an artillery gun and, at the same time, deducted points for every drop spilled.
Nevertheless, the official reason for the NAILS faculty's decision was the archer's lack of the necessary skills, and not her inability to behave properly. Did they not want to draw attention to the fact that it was this scene that led to her expulsion? It's hard to say. Perhaps she was even offered a chance to make amends, on the condition that she work on her behavior, but this generous offer was met with a very negative reaction. Perhaps Stella is even blaming herself now for not being able to control her emotions, which cost her so dearly. Leila could only hope that the Enneian would still find her happiness, even if things didn't work out here. And that this case would make other of her peers take their studies more seriously.
The new quarter began with another, equally predictable, outcome – Stella Horst was expelled. Although this event was not as tragic as the fate of Ignatius or Dion, it was still not pleasant. Despite her eccentric nature, the archer was liked by Leila. Perhaps the Enneian's academic achievements were not too impressive, especially if the rumors about Altino Titus were dismissed as slander, but in terms of combat training, she was only slightly behind her peers. At least, that's what the Timanian knew from their joint training sessions. And even at the tournament itself, Stella was let down not by a lack of talent, but by a lack of discipline and a habit of giving in to her emotions. Perhaps this was one of the goals of the test devised by General Mandragora – to instill in the new generation the habit of following even very ambiguous orders at first glance. But the Enneian failed this test, with very dire consequences for herself. This would fit well with the old warrior's rather unconventional approach to training. At least, that's what Leila thought. Otherwise, she wouldn't have dreamed of Duncan ordering his students to race, with a full glass of water in their hands, while he fired at all the participants from an artillery gun and, at the same time, deducted points for every drop spilled.
Nevertheless, the official reason for the NAILS faculty's decision was the archer's lack of the necessary skills, and not her inability to behave properly. Did they not want to draw attention to the fact that it was this scene that led to her expulsion? It's hard to say. Perhaps she was even offered a chance to make amends, on the condition that she work on her behavior, but this generous offer was met with a very negative reaction. Perhaps Stella is even blaming herself now for not being able to control her emotions, which cost her so dearly. Leila could only hope that the Enneian would still find her happiness, even if things didn't work out here. And that this case would make other of her peers take their studies more seriously.