The first battle had been won.
But there were nine more exams to go.
EXAM 2: PRECEDENCE MANAGEMENT AT EVENTS
Luna studied the scene for exactly three seconds. Her eyes moved fast and methodically across each noble’s information thanks to her augmented perception. Then her hand moved with decisive confidence, placing markers in specific positions.
"Correct," the evaluator announced with surprise evident in her voice, eyebrows rising slightly.
EXAM 3: TERRITORIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
"You are presented with the following scenario," began the third evaluator, a man with sharp eyes. "Two noble families under your jurisdiction dispute the water rights of a river that crosses both properties. Both families have valid historical claims. How do you proceed?"
Lady Morgain smiled internally.
For three months, she’d hammered into Luna a specific philosophy: "Tradition over innovation. Historical claims are sacred." She’d presented case after case where respecting antiquity had been the "correct" answer. Had made Luna repeat the principle until it should have been burned into her brain.
And had presented even a Starweaver territory example.
But that wasn’t the approach the Consortium currently favored. The new doctrine emphasized "pragmatic and equitable solutions" over "rigid adherence to tradition."
Luna didn’t hesitate.
"I would order an independent hydrological analysis to determine the river’s sustainable flow. I would establish a shared rights system based on demonstrated needs of each property, with seasonal adjustments and help from the water elementals when healing isn’t the priority according to availability. I would implement a joint management council with representatives from both families to oversee equitable use."
She paused, her voice taking on added firmness.
"Historical claims would be considered but not as a determining factor. Resource sustainability and the welfare of dependent populations without water elemental tamers would take precedence over antiquity of title."
The evaluator blinked, clearly impressed.
"Exemplary. That’s exactly the kind of progressive thinking we’re looking for."
Lady Morgain felt her jaw tense, muscles jumping beneath her skin.
EXAM 4: OFFICIAL MOURNING PROTOCOL
The evaluator nodded with approval. "Correct in all aspects."
EXAM 5: OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION ETIQUETTE
A scenario was presented: Luna had to draft an official letter responding to a formal complaint from a neighboring Lord about alleged border negligence.
Lady Morgain had spent weeks teaching Luna a florid and elaborate correspondence style. "Elegance of language demonstrates sophistication," she’d insisted, forcing Luna to practice flowery phrases until her hand cramped. Long phrases, complex metaphors, obscure literary references.
But the modern style favored by the Consortium was exactly the opposite: clarity, concision, directness. "Effective communication over linguistic ostentation."
Luna took the pen offered to her. Her hand moved across the parchment with decisive strokes, no hesitation, no second-guessing.
Brief. Clear. Direct. Professional without being cold. Respectful without being servile.
The evaluator read the letter and nodded with evident approval, a small smile appearing at the corners of his mouth. "Excellent official communication."
In her seat, Lady Morgain felt as if something inside her was beginning to crack.
EXAM 6: PUBLIC CRISIS ADMINISTRATION
"An outbreak of illness has affected three zones in your territory," presented the sixth evaluator, a woman with stern features and no-nonsense demeanor. "Medical resources against mana poisoning are limited. How do you prioritize distribution?"
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"Perfect."
EXAM 7: INTER-TERRITORIAL NEGOTIATION PROTOCOL
"Two neighboring territories dispute the mining rights of a border zone," explained the seventh evaluator, spreading maps across the evaluation table. "You have been designated mediator. How do you proceed?"
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"Excellent..."
EXAM 8: SHARED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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EXAM 9: PROTOCOL FOR ASSIGNING MINOR TITLES
EXAM 10: SEAL ACTIVATION FOR INTEGRATION OF NEW ROYAL POLICIES
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