Vice Principal Chaucer and the other principals felt as if they had been struck by lightning; they never expected A University to actually break into the top five. From ranking at the bottom to advancing to the top five, this is nothing short of a meteoric rise. These principals had never encountered such a situation during their tenure. Were they witnessing history? Hardworking people are never short on luck! We emerge from the depths, so we fear nothing! Vice Principal Chaucer looked at Principal Tucker, whose face was flushed with excitement, almost jumping for joy. Were those words spoken by Serena Sterling? These two phrases have been heard countless times by those in academia, but there are so few who can truly turn those words from practice into reality! In Vice Principal Chaucer’s mind, Serena Sterling’s fresh and extraordinary face appeared, along with her bright and poised eyes. A girl so young, yet she always carried an incredibly steadfast strength, like a light that not only brightens itself but also shines on others. Vice Principal Chaucer looked at another sealed dossier. Inside were the scores of all the students from T University and A University. At this moment, his hand trembled slightly with fear, hesitant to open it. Because opening it would also determine the personal competition between Serena Sterling and Anabelle Rathborne. Vice Principal Chaucer suddenly had a bad feeling. He thought that Anabelle Rathborne had already... lost. The other principals felt a bit awkward, Old Man Warren, congratulations! This time your A University has truly made us... see you in a new light! But Old Man Warren, don’t celebrate too soon. We still need to check Serena Sterling’s individual scores. Indeed, after all, the joint exam’s first place still belongs to T University. We all believe the individual first place will also be from T University. Anabelle Rathborne is destined to win! Principal Tucker thought they were just jealous, blatantly envious, but he could understand, knowing that excellent people are always subject to jealousy. Principal Tucker looked at Vice Principal Chaucer, "Old Chaucer, let’s open the individual scores and have a look. Although T University is first this time, if the individual first isn’t from T University but from our A University, you’re going to have your face slapped swollen." Vice Principal Chaucer found himself between a rock and a hard place, but at this point, he could only go for broke. He scoffed, "Then let’s look at the individual scores now." Vice Principal Chaucer opened the other sealed file. The other principals widened their eyes, holding their breath, all waiting for Serena Sterling’s and Anabelle Rathborne’s individual scores. The most spectacular moment had arrived. The sealed dossier was opened. Vice Principal Chaucer pulled out the scores from both universities. No surprise, the first place for T University was indeed Anabelle Rathborne, and the first place for A University was also Serena Sterling! Serena Sterling is A University’s first! No one expected this girl to be so impressive! Vice Principal Chaucer heard the murmurs around him, and his heart began to sink. Principal Tucker took A University’s score sheet. He first looked at it silently, then exclaimed "Huh?" His expression turned peculiar. Vice Principal Chaucer’s eyes lit up. It was as if he saw hope in a desperate situation. He leaned in towards Principal Tucker, "Old Man Warren, what does that expression mean? Did Serena Sterling not do well?" Judging from Principal Tucker’s expression, it must be so. Old Chaucer, how did Anabelle Rathborne score? Vice Principal Chaucer looked at Anabelle Rathborne’s scores and quickly smiled. Anabelle had always been T University’s top student and campus belle, but this time she performed exceptionally well. "149, 148, 147, and two 146s, with a total score of 736," Vice Principal Chaucer announced. Oh my, Anabelle Rathborne scored 736 this time? 736, that’s a new high for recent years, isn’t it? Old Chaucer, T University is amazing, and Anabelle Rathborne is even more remarkable! Vice Principal Chaucer waved modestly, "Annette has always been excellent. Perhaps this time she was simply provoked, which stimulated her inner potential and led to this exceptional performance." Vice Principal Chaucer then turned the conversation toward Principal Tucker, "Old Man Warren, you’ve been there for quite some time. How did Serena Sterling fare? Let us have a look." Old Man Warren, Serena Sterling mustn’t have done well, we already know. It’s alright, there’s no shame, and we won’t make fun of you. Just let us take a look. Anabelle Rathborne scored 736, which should serve as a lesson for your A University and that Serena Sterling. One cannot be arrogant, taking an egg to hit a stone isn’t it courting death? Nᴇw novel chapters are publɪshed on NoveI[F]ire.net Old Man Warren, stop stalling, show us the score sheet! One principal reached out and snatched the score sheet from Principal Tucker’s hand. The other principals surged forward, "Hurry, let us see." "Everyone, don’t push. I’ll read it to you. Serena Sterling’s score is 150... 150? 150? 150! 150! Total score, 750..." The entire office instantly fell silent, those principals looking as if they had been electrocuted, each showing an expression of incredulous shock. Serena Sterling scored a perfect 150 in each subject, for a total of 750! Vice Principal Chaucer was completely frozen, his mind exploding with disbelief. What did he just hear? How could that be? Vice Principal Chaucer rushed forward quickly, snatching the A University’s score sheet. At the top were indeed Serena Sterling’s scores, 150 in each subject, total 750! The words in black and white struck directly into Vice Principal Chaucer’s pupils. Vice Principal Chaucer was stunned on the spot. No, he couldn’t believe it. In all these years of joint exams, no one had ever scored perfect marks in all subjects, except for the most dazzling era of T University... when the legendary Zane Crawford had achieved a perfect score. Right, there was another. Suddenly Vice Principal Chaucer remembered, another legend from T University, a 15-year-old with twin doctorates, also had perfect scores back then, that twin doctorate holder seemed to be... Serena Sterling! The score sheet slipped from Vice Principal Chaucer’s hand, his soul already scattered in astonishment, Serena Sterling? So she really was Serena Sterling! All major universities began announcing results. A University breaking into the top five shocked the entire Aethelgard academic community. Even more shocking was that this year’s individual first place also emerged from A University, with perfect scores in every subject, total 750, setting a new record for the joint exams. She was Serena Sterling! The name Serena Sterling instantly became the most dazzling star, talked about by everyone. Tiana Ford and the others had long surrounded Serena Sterling, Serena, how did you manage to achieve a perfect score? Serena, are you even human? Serena, let me tell you some good news, our A University also made it into the top five, how about that? Didn’t we make you proud? All of A University was filled with joy, everyone holding their heads high. Over there at T University, Anabelle Rathborne clenched her fists in anger.