"The evaluation process starts next week" Alhaitam mentions, taking the place in front of you in the silent bookstore, his eyes glued to the blue-covered book he was carrying. "Do you think you have a chance?" From his serious tone, you could swear you heard a hint of defiance.

It was too complex to explain your situation. During the job application process at one of the best Physics universities in Sumeru, you finally reached the final stages. Competing for the chance to occupy the last and only vacancy in the privileged position of professor.

"I'm not trying to insinuate anything, you know" He grumbles, shrugging slightly, as he brings his eyes towards you, without lifting his head to look at you properly. "But if you were going to ask me for an opinion, I think you should give up." His blood immediately boils. Your place would be completely guaranteed. If not for Alhaitham, who was also participating in the selection.