“But it's really late now," Mya said.

"We have a helicopter, don't we? Let's use that.”

"Okay then."

Songton headquarters had three helicopters for emergency situations. Adrian and Mya got onto one of them and headed to Cawthorn County that very night.

***

The pair arrived at nine in the morning, landing somewhere near the venue, and hurried off to find Vincent. The candidates were having their breakfast and preparing for two more exams that afternoon. Some of them were going through their notes, while others were huddled together to discuss the possible questions.

Meanwhile, Vincent was sitting on a bench alone. He looked as though something was weighing on his mind.

"War Legate Draco's here!"

A few candidates instantly recognized Adrian when he and Mya showed up. Dozens of gazes turned toward the pair, but Adrian gestured for them to continue what they were doing.

He stopped before Vincent and asked, "What were you doing during your last exam?"

Vincent, whose head was in