The alarm beeped at dawn, stirring everyone awake. Today was the start of the test, and just thinking about it made me break into a sweat, even though the morning breeze was cool against my skin. Doubts crept in, what if I wasn’t selected? The odds weren’t in my favor, but I couldn’t let myself give up. Not yet.
One by one, everyone took their turns in the bathroom. I waited until last, savoring the extra time to wash and collect my thoughts. It was a small moment of calm before the challenges ahead.
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Soon, we gathered in front of the palace hall, where the headmaids began conducting the tests we were required to complete. They took our information one by one, and I could feel their gazes linger on me as I approached to
