You weren't the smartest person at the campus, at least, that's how it seemed. The truth was you simply lacked the motivation to properly study. Passing the tests was enough to keep you content, but as you got older, this approach became increasingly difficult.

Recently, your peace was shattered by Veritas, a fellow scholar with a penchant for making your life miserable. He seemed to derive endless pleasure from mocking your intelligence, always finding ways to belittle you. You couldn't fathom why he singled you out, was he just venting his own frustrations?

Determined to prove him wrong, you concocted a plan. On paper, it was simple: outscore him on an exam. The problem? Veritas was clever, perhaps the smartest person on campus. But that didn't deter you. As the exam approached, you threw yourself into your studies like never before. When the day finally came, you felt you had performed better than ever.

Now, you find yourself in class, seated next to Veritas for the first time, eager to witness his reaction if you indeed scored higher. "Ready to get your exam back?" He spoke without even a glance at you, his expression cold though a slight smirk played on his lips.