May 3 2006 Devarim Academy, Himalayas

Somewhere in the Himalayas, above all else was a building nestled in the mountainside. This building is actually Devarim Academy, the most prestigious school of magical arts. Inside, students were sitting in the Grand Hall, eating and studying as usual. Even the staff Headmaster Martin Tindalos were chatting with each other and exchanging gossip. After a while, the Headmaster went to the podium at the centre of the Grand Hall and tapped his staff three times on the ground, a sign that he had an announcement to make.

- Can I have your attention, please? Good. As you might be all aware, the final test for the Mark of Conquest is today. Finalists, would you come over here, please?

Three students approached the podium. One was female and the other 2 were male, one of them asian looking. As they circled the podium, the floor it was on suddenly descended to the lower level. The students knew that they were headed to the training area. Once they reached their destination, the Headmaster began to address the group.

- Congratulations on making it this far. However, as this is the final exam for the Mark of Conquest, it will undoubtedly will be hard. But remember, the knowledge you have acquired during your earlier exams will guide you on your path. This is neither a race nor a competition. Do you understand?

-Yes sir. We understand. The students chanted in unison.

- Then it is settled. Julia Anderson, you will go first. Followed by Satoshi Tanaka and then finally Niels Fredrickson. Beware that very serious injury might occur during your exam and as you might all know, you are not allowed any outside help. Now then Julia, you will go first.

Julia looked at the Headmaster with reverence. Ever since she got accepted as a candidate for the Mark of Conquest, she has constantly dreamed what it would be like to be a Master of Conquest. They were much sought after in the World, both wizarding and mundane ones as passing the Mark of Conquest means they have surpassed mortal bounds and have learned to use their abilities to their fullest. She nervously approached professor Tindalos.

- Julia, your final exam is about to begin. Your test this time will vary depending on which path you choose. But the goal is same. Go to the end of the test and return with the letter as a proof of your completion. If you find yourself in a perilous situation, just send a signal with your wand.

- I understand. I am ready. Julia said while proudly holding his staff. It's a tradition in the Academy to wield a magic-amplifying item such as a wand inside a staff. In the case of rings or similar, they are put on top of the staves.

- Good. Now then, choose your door and begin the test.

Julia thought about this for a moment and then chose the middle door. Niels chose the door on the left while Satoshi went through the last door. Suddenly, a letter materialised in thin air. It was addressed to the Headmaster. He opened the letter and read:

Headmaster, there is a young man who has come to see you. Meet him in your office.

Professor Tindalos was very intrigued by this young man. People rarely visited the Academy and he wonder what it could be about.

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Meanwhile:

Draco Malfoy stared at the magnificent structure that was in front of him. The Academy resembled a castle that was nestled in the mountain. Due to this, it had a rather bizarre appearance. The castle was where the students studied and socialised and the dormitories were located a short distance away from the academy and was reachable by a path. Due to there being only one dormitory, Draco assumed that this Academy didn't use a house system like Hogwarts did. What was also strange is that the dormitory building was on a platform magically suspended in air by some unknown means. Knowing that Headmaster was most likely waiting for him already, Draco stepped inside the Academy. While it looked rather grand outside, the insides of the Academy were even grander. Everything was made from marble and in general was lot more brighter compared to the castle of Hogwarts. There was a conspicuous absence of talking portraits though. A man clad in ornate robes approached Draco.

- Are you Draco Malfoy?

- Yes, I am. Could you tell me where your Headmaster is right now? Draco replied back.

- In his office. Please, let me lead you to him.

Draco simply nodded. They went up the stairs and when they reached fourth floor, the man pressed his palm on a portion of the wall. Suddenly, a door materialised in which there was a wall moment's ago. It led to a hidden passage lined with torches and closely resembled something you would find at Hogwarts. At end of the passage was a door, most likely heading to the Headmaster's office. The bowed to Draco and left him alone in the passage. Draco then opened the door. The Headmaster's office was rather simple when compared to Hogwarts. Besides a few bookshelves and a fireplace, the room was dominated by a huge window offering a view outside. The Headmaster himself was seated in front of the window, facing away from Draco.

- I am glad that you came, Draco Malfoy. I hope my pleasant attendant didn't get lost this time.

- Yes, I have finally arrived. No, he did not get lost thank you very much.

Headmaster turned to face Draco. He was a man who was in his thirties and was wearing ornate Headmaster's robes. It was white with gold trimming and the school crest prominently displayed on the right side.

- Tell me, what brings you to our humble school, Mr. Malfoy? The headmaster continued.

- I am in Hogwarts business. They asked me to bring you some news. Apparently, one of the school's students want to take the Mark of Conquest exam, sir.

- So, a student from Hogwarts wants to take the exam?

- Yes sir. Draco replied.

- Well, it is a really rare event that a student from another school wants to take the exam. I shall arrange a meeting with Hogwart's Headmaster and discuss about this.

- Well, I guess that's it for now. Thank you so much professor Tindalos. Draco said. Professor Tindalos merely gave him a slight nod. Draco the went back to the place he arrived which was at the front of the school gates and disapparated from the premises.