Professor Sera looked over the students again, her smile now more serious.
"Before I tell you about the groups," she said, holding up her clipboard,"I want to make something clear."
Everyone focused.
"This year is different. The merging of awakened and unawakened students is still new... and there's something else."
She tapped the board lightly.
"Some unawakened students are showing very strong mana flow. This is rare… and risky."
Murmurs rose from the group. Some were confused, others curious.
Professor Sera continued, "Those with strong mana flow have a high possibility of becoming awakened soon—either naturally or through force."
Nayoung raised her hand quickly. "Force… awakened? You mean like that berserk case on the news?"
Sera nodded. "Exactly. That's why we must act carefully."
She looked at her clipboard.
"So, I will divide the groups based on mana flow first. Those with strong, steady mana will be placed in Group A."
Some students whispered again.
