Chapter 313: Tenth Place Participants

The woman was Luna, a teacher and a Botanist, known for her extensive knowledge of plants and her ability to analyze them accurately. Luna would be the main judge for this assessment.

Pricilla turned to Luna, a smile still adorning her face. "Teacher Luna, please proceed with the evaluation."

Luna nodded without much talk, then stepped forward with graceful movements. With a wave of her hand, a large table appeared in the middle of the field, adorned with a soft green glow. The students stepped forward one by one, handing over the plants they had collected.

Meanwhile, some students exchanged glances, trying to guess who would emerge as the winner. Some stared sharply at their competitors, while others appeared indifferent. However, among all the visible expressions, one thing was certain—almost all the spectators' eyes were on one person: Haruto.

Haruto Sato.

That name had been the talk of the event. From the beginning, Haruto had shown extraordinary abilities, leaving many in awe of how he collected plants with an almost unbelievable speed and efficiency. Many suspected that Haruto would be the one to take home the victory.

Thirty minutes passed in tension. Teacher Luna meticulously assessed each plant, weighing its rarity, quality, and quantity. The students waited patiently—some anxious, some remaining calm.

Finally, Luna straightened up, took a scroll of paper containing the final results, and handed it to Pricilla.

Pricilla beamed.

"Alright! The results are in!" Pricilla's voice rang out enthusiastically, stirring the hearts of everyone present. "Are you all curious to know who will take first place?"

Cheers echoed once more. The audience grew more excited, anticipating a moment they had expected yet found thrilling.

Pricilla glanced at Teacher Luna, then nodded. "Without further ado, Teacher Luna, please announce their names!"

Luna took a step forward and began to read the rankings one by one.

"Tenth Place! Celovik Betro! From First Year Class D!"

A young man with blonde hair and blue eyes stepped forward with a calm expression. His uniform was dirty, but the young man's face remained relaxed, as if this result was already predictable.

"Ninth Place! Yu Kai! From Second Year Class H!"

A man with neatly combed black hair stepped forward. A slight smile still graced his face, although there was no clear emotion in his eyes.

"Eighth Place! Ling Yan! From First Year Class A!"

A girl with short pink hair stood with a frown. Her arms were crossed in front of her chest, clearly showing her dissatisfaction.

"Seventh Place! Sunwoo Baek! From Second Year Class D!"

A man with messy short black hair advanced with an unhappy expression. The green eyes hidden behind glasses revealed deep dissatisfaction.

"Sixth Place! Rina Miyamoto! From Third Year Class J!"

A girl with green hair and a few red strands stepped forward. Her bright red eyes remained calm, showing no signs of anxiety whatsoever.

"Fifth Place! Niko Kral! From Third Year Class F!"

A man with brown hair and black eyes sighed before stepping up. His face looked resigned, as if he had anticipated the outcome from the start.

"Fourth Place! Sofia Darta! From Third Year Class C!"

A girl with light blue hair and a few white strands smiled faintly, her yellow eyes sparkling in the sunlight.

"Third Place! Asuka Endo! From Second Year Class B!"

A girl with long black hair stepped forward, an unhappy expression etched on her face. Her hands were clenched, clearly showing her disappointment.