Chapter 45: EvaluationUnder the shadowy veil of her cape, Rhea Oberon observed the kids wrangling in the camp. It was merely a tier 5 artifact, its primary function was speed, though it was capable of shrouding her presence. It wasn’t highly useful against monsters, but against the senses of those unclassed youths, the cloak would have no problem hiding not only her but their whole group of proctors.Since the expedition began, they had been using it to observe the groups without their knowledge. After all, beyond her task of protecting them, Rhea would have to present a clear evaluation of everyone on the expedition to her house.Most others would have left the task to one of the helpers, perhaps only taking note of a few of the individuals, but she took her job too seriously. Rhea had been keeping meticulous notes on all that unfurled among the groups, denoting all their merits and shortcomings, their character, their values and vices. It was her assessment which would decide how the clan would allocate resources, educate, and groom the children for potential positions.So far, she couldn't say she was impressed. After all, she was a high-silver-class ascendant. Anything these youths could come up with was nothing but children's tricks in her eyes. Though she had to admit there had been a couple that surprised her a little.The first one came from her house, one of Evelyn’s apprentices. Elin was the only one in her generation to be born with higher wind attunement. Her reputation within the clan was only shy of her mentor when Evelyn was her age. Though Rhea was certain that the gulf between the mentor and the apprentice was far greater than anyone seemed to believe.Nobody but the Patriarch and perhaps a few high-ranking seniors of the clan were aware of how far Evelyn had gone before her class ascension. The house had publicised that she was merely tier 7 during her trials, but Rhea knew more than that. (...)