Prologue

On an artificial island nestled in the vast Atlantic Ocean, strategically positioned between Africa and South America, stands a remarkable modern educational institution: The Richardson Elite Academy. The island's sheer size is impressive, covering 8.7 square kilometers and bustling with 90,000 residents and 30,000 tourists, creating a vibrant hub where people from around the world converge. Here, young minds come to shine, and the brightest talents gather from all corners of the globe.

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The Richardson Elite Academy is a learning utopia, a place where only the best are chosen and nurtured to become future world leaders.

This exclusive institution offers a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring that every student is well-prepared to excel in their respective fields, be it arts, academics, or sports. It is the home of the most brilliant young minds.

Beneath the grand facade and prestige, however, lies a tale of intrigue and competition.

In a large, immaculate white hall, fifty students are divided into two groups of twenty-five each, and tension fills the air. The room is eerily silent, save for the sound of shuffling feet on the immaculate floor.

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Each of the fifty students is unique, with different appearances and personalities. One side of the hall shows dazed students, struggling as if faced with a complex riddle. The answer appears to elude them, leaving them puzzled.

On the other side, confident students wear triumphant smiles, unnerving their troubled peers. The outcome seems predetermined, favoring the confident group.

Amidst this tense and uneven atmosphere, one exceptional individual stands out. This observer watches quietly, a smile on their face, like a predator enjoying the thrill of competition. Many may misinterpret their intentions, given the gravity of the situation, but nobody truly understands this mysterious figure.

Not even the observer themselves.