The Power of Booze
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eika hadn’t even considered if she should go to the social gathering or not. It was a natural choice, and she understood that this party was as much networking as it was an actual celebration of sorts. She had talked a lot with many of her fellow students and slowly ingratiated herself with some who had more talented and higher-rated comrades.
The reason why this meeting was held now and not earlier was due to many outside observers wanting to get an idea of the new students. They wanted to see how they performed in the first classes, what they showed talent in, and if some were worthy of picking up and cultivating.
That’s right—this entire party was one big recruitment drive. Representatives of factions of the Order were present in droves, along with several auxil
