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495 Graduation ceremony (2)

“Every year, we are surprised by the level of intelligence some students exhibit in the Country. However, for the past two years, our school has witnessed the birth of the most intelligent student who has ever walked on the surface of the world. 1

“Four

years ago, Valen Lu started school for the first time. At that time, he was a little over 6 years old. He was given tests to find his class but he aced all the questions, so he was taken to grade 6.

“Three years ago, he graduated from elementary grade but only spent one year in middle high school. Last year, he was given double promotions to high school and this year, he is graduating after getting another double promotion.

“Valen Lu participated in ten quizzes for the school in three years and each time, he brought honor to the school. He set such a high standard for two years straight, our students who wrote the college entrance exam last year and this year, bagged the first five positions, placing our school on the list as the best intermediate school in the world.

“Thanks to Valen Lu, our students have grown by 100% in the last two years. We’ve bagged great deals, advanced infrastructures, and collaborations with the best universities in the world. This means, our graduates with good results can get into any university of their choice anywhere around the world. Those with outstanding results, would automatically get the government sponsorship without applying.

“These privileges were something no school in Country M has ever enjoyed after the disaster that turned the country into a place for survival.” The principal sighed with sorrow, but immediately cleared his throat and continued.

“Knowing that a ten–year–old child is the genesis of all this, is enough to shock us all.

“Please, let’s welcome Valen Lu to the stage!”

A deafening round of applause stole the peace from the hall. Even little Kaylus was not an exception.

Valen put the child down and got up. However, she immediately held tightly onto Valen’s finger, an indication she was going too. Valen sighed softly but had no choice but to take her along.

On the stage, Kaylus stood beside him while smiling. Valen received his diploma from the

Administrator Superintendent. Once a picture was taken, the old man hugged Valen before the child- started to receive his numerous Awards.

‘Student of the year!‘

‘Academy Excellence Award!”

Appreciation Award!‘

‘National Merit Award!‘

“Principal’s Award!”

‘Five–star Award!‘

to give the Valedictorian speech. Just like his father, Valen

to his seat.

the ceremony came to an end

go into the house with the other members. With his graduation gown, he headed for the side

with the trophies in them

stopped to take in the view for a long while. Memories flooded his mind that he

Jeslyn lay on a lounge. Little

be seen running around the area. Jeslyn chasing

back to the present. The child took a deep breath and walked towards the entrance of the glass house. Arriving at the front,

studio housing smaller doors. Valen opened one of the doors and went in with the guards.

side room was a show box frame attached to the wall for medals. Beside it was a transparent

he pointed

the trophy cases on the desk and

medals from his neck and arranged them with the other

the other trophies. He took out one and looked at it for a

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time before it died down and many became sad. Jeslyn is in a coma, she won’t be coming to get the award,

the stage

all. The child gave a speech like his mother would.

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ago, but her son and family were there. Manager Kate also received the All–time Best Manager’s Award. The woman cried

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