Towards the end of August, the campus was buzzing with activity as freshmen arrived for registration. Mirabe, having toured Prestige Collegest year with Vincent''s cousin, knew her way to the Physics Department. However, her first major was in Biological Research, so she headed there first.


    This year, the Biology Department seemed to have more freshmen than usual. When Mirabe arrived at the registration office, several students were inside filling out paperwork, with a few more waiting outside.


    Seeing the line, she decided not to rush and joined the queue. The students ahead of her were busy chatting and getting to know each other. Mirabe, however, chose to stay out of it and pulled out her phone instead.


    She noticed a message from Dr. Elliot of the Physics Department, sent ten minutes ago: "Have you arrived on campus?"


    Mirabe quickly typed back, "I''lle over after registering with the Biology Department."


    Dr. Elliot had just sat down in a meeting room, with the meeting yet to begin, and was chatting with teachers from other departments. His phone vibrated, and he checked it with a flicker of anticipation. After reading Mirabe''s message, he felt a slight twinge of jealousy but mostly happiness. He replied, "I''ll wait for you," and put his phone away.


    A nearby teacher noticed his good mood and asked with a smile, "Dr. Elliot, something good happen?"


    With a slight lift of his chin and a hint of pride, Dr. Elliot answered, "Yes, our department managed to recruit a student with exceptional talent this year."


    Though the final registration wasn''tplete, Dr. Elliot already considered Mirabe a prospective Physics student.


    The other teacher, curious, asked, "So, did your department snag this year''s top science student?"


    Most students at Prestige College were top-tier from across the country, and being described as "exceptionally talented" meant they were likely in the top ten nationwide. If Dr. Elliot praised someone''s talent, it was easy to assume they were the top scorer.


    "No," Dr. Elliot shook his head. He had kept an eye on this year''s science valedictorian, Jack, who was solely focused on the Mathematics Department and wasn''t considering a double major. So, Dr. Elliot didn''t push further.


    Surprised, the teacher asked, "Then, is it the salutatorian? The first and second ce in science were only one point apart this year. The second ce is also quite impressive."


    After a pause, the teacher added, "But I think this year''s arts valedictorian, who got a perfect score for the first time in years, is more sought after. Too bad they didn''t choose my Finance Department. I wonder which department got them."


    Dr. Elliot coughed lightly, tempted to reveal that his Physics Department had recruited the student, but, considering the final registration wasn''t done, he held back.


    Just then, Wade arrivedte and took the seat next to Dr. Elliot. He remembered how Dr. Elliot hadpeted with him for a student at the end of thest semester.


    "Dr. Elliot, freshmen registration time, huh?" Wade said casually.


    Dr. Elliot could sense the boast in Wade''s tone and snorted, not even looking at him. "Sorry, I''m not familiar with you."


    Wade: ""


    Meanwhile, after about ten minutes of waiting, it was finally Mirabe''s turn to submit her documents.