The VIP reception room instantly fell silent when they heard Moss wanted to apply to the top three institutes. An inexplicable tenseness permeated the air, especially since Sofia was there.

The Deans of the other seven institutes never expected Moss to give up on special enrollment and choose to participate in the college entrance exams, seeing as his future was uncertain.

‘Hmph, it seems we’ve misjudged Moss. He doesn’t know his place!’

“Good luck recruiting such a student. Military Institute is giving up on this,” Ronnie said before leaving. He felt embarrassed, especially in front of Sofia from Kyoto Institute.

They had all seen Moss’s documents except for his exceptional offense and defense stats, higher level, and chivalry, which experts of popular classes could not compare.

Although Moss still had room for improvement, he was already fortunate that seven of the top ten institutes were willing to provide him with special enrollment packages.

Still, he gave up on those opportunities and wanted to take the exams to be in one of the top three institutes. It was indeed a little arrogant of him because special enrollment students typically depended on their current level, future potential, and characteristics.

If one were arrogant, even if they attended the top ten institutes, it would be challenging for one to become a high-level powerhouse in the future.

“Since Moss has high aspirations, I shall also take leave.” The remaining Deans, other than Lisa and Baresi, had grim expressions. After that, the remaining Deans exited the reception without looking back.

Only Lisa, Baresi, Sofia, Moss, and Elroy remained in the vast VIP reception room.

“Moss, I commend you for challenging the top three institutes. I look forward to your performance in the college entrance exams,” Lisa chuckled, looked at Moss thoughtfully, and turned to leave.

“You’ve got guts, kid. I like that a lot. Even if you take the entrance exams, Oriental Institute’s offer still stands. I hope to see you with us in a few months.” Before leaving the reception room, Baresi looked at Moss and revealed a mysterious smile.

‘Fortunately, this meeting is almost over now. Still, it’ll be troublesome if Moss doesn’t perform well in the entrance exams.’ Elroy felt a little regretful.

“Phew.” Moss heaved a long sigh of relief when the Deans left.

An ordinary person would not have withstood the mental oppression and imposing manner the Deans exuded. Fortunately, Moss possessed significant mental strength and could barely hold on.

Moss turned to look at Elroy and noticed Sofia was still there, looking at him with clear and profound eyes.

“Since everyone left, can we chat for a while?” Sofia asked before Moss could speak.

“Sure.” Moss nodded in response.

“You were firm in giving up the top institutes’ offers, and from that, I can tell Kyoto Institute does not misjudge talented people like you. On behalf of Kyoto Institute, I invite you to join us in hopes you will accept us as your future educators.

“I’m sure you’re aware that Kyoto has remained one of the top institutes for a hundred years because of our strict system. It is precisely because of that we can assure that the big shots in our society can shine brightly in the future.

“However, we cannot deviate from our original system and offer you special enrollment, so I hope you can understand. We always express our deepest regrets for those who had applied for our institute but failed. Still, we are sincere and can be appropriately flexible when recruiting talents like yourself.”

Then Sofia slightly lowered her voice and said, “Of course, we’re willing to go easy on you in the additional exams and interviews if you apply to our institute.”

‘She’s so bold. Since that’s the case, Moss’s chances of getting into the top three will be slightly higher,’ Elroy thought as he relaxed on the sidelines.

“However, we still have a test segment if you enroll yourself into Kyoto. This segment is rigorous, and if you don’t perform ideally, you will only enter Kyoto’s branch. What do you think? That is the best we can do for you,” after speaking, Sofia looked at Moss and awaited his reply.

“I refuse,” Moss firmly said as he looked at Sofia.

“You mean you’re not interested in our backdoor offer?” Sofia revealed a shocked expression, but at the same time, she secretly admired Moss’s decision.

“Yes, Madam Sofia! I don’t need special treatment. I only want to rely on my capabilities to attend an institute like Kyoto.”

The vast reception room fell silent again as soon as Moss finished speaking.

‘What is Moss trying to do?’ Elroy was confused again.

Moss gave up on special enrollment to attend the top three institutes, but now that Kyoto had opened a back door for him, he also refused. Was he that confident in his own strength?

‘This Moss kid is pretty interesting!’ Once again, Sofia revealed a sweet smile. At that moment, she began to look forward to the upcoming college entrance exams next month.

After a while, Sofia broke the silence, “I agree with your decision, Moss. I also appreciate your sincerity. Please continue working hard and contact me if you need anything.”

She handed Moss a note with her phone number as she spoke. Then she glanced at Moss again, turned around, and left in long strides.

“Phew, it’s finally over. Still, you will be in big trouble if you don’t do well in the college entrance exams.” Elroy was concerned because Moss had given up on special enrollment and rejected seven top institutes’ offers.

If Moss produced unfavorable results and could not attend the top ten institutes, it would affect him, and White Deer High would become a laughing stock.

“I’ll work hard, Director Elroy. I won’t let you down!” Moss’s eyes glinted with a bright light, and his heart was incomparably resolute.

Elroy patted Moss’s shoulder and left the reception room.

Moss had his reasons for rejecting Kyoto’s backdoor. On the one hand, he was implementing his spirit of chivalry, which would increase his Holy Belief values and spiritual power. On the other, he still had to try some class-evolution conditions, considering his previous experiences with the Ultimate Evolution System. Only then would its hidden conditions slowly surface.

If that were the case, accepting Kyoto’s backdoor meant Moss’s standards would be lower and would likely miss out on some of the system’s hidden conditions.

Lastly, Sofia had mentioned there would still be a test after choosing Kyoto, and if Moss’s results were unsatisfactory, he could only attend a branch of Kyoto Institute.

However, if Moss accepted the back door, he would not be able to perceive Kyoto’s standard requirements. Therefore, Moss rejected Sofia’s “good intentions.” Still, he was confident he could achieve excellent results and ultimately attend Kyoto Institute.