Nonetheless, being a first-grade pill, its medicinal attributes were not exceptionally potent, and its toxicity wasn't powerful enough to be Lethal.

Moises had carried a semblance of good fortune in his mindset. Hence, he hadn't regarded the matter of toxicity seriously.

Unfortunately, this strategy ultimately boomeranged against him.

Departing the stage disheartened, Jadiel once more addressed the entire assembly of candidates with a resounding voice.

"After witnessing the performances of the first two candidates, I believe you should now possess a measure of self-awareness! For those who wish to avoid making a spectacle of themselves, it's best to depart the stage immediately! Those who remain determined to proceed with the examination, kindly await your turn!"

Candidates finally comprehended the situation.

It all made sense now. Though with hundreds of participants, they were being assessed in pairs, with only one examiner Jadiel.

Promptly, more than a hundred candidates voluntarily exited the premises, alleviating the overcrowding in the venue...

"Candidates 125 and 126, Barbara Herrera and Maria Jenkins, please proceed to the waiting area for the examination."

Maria's and Barbara's candidate numbers are consecutive because they came from the same family.

Only a brave fifty or so individuals had forged ahead in the journey leading up to this moment, while others had chosen to exit voluntarily.

As they settled into their designated seats within the waiting area, they couldn't help but notice that Candidates 121 and 124 had already set their furnaces ablaze.

The flames roared with an intensity that illuminated the surroundings, and despite the dozen-meter gap, Maria could acutely sense the searing heat it emitted.

Unperturbed, Maria maintained her composed demeanor, sitting there with unwavering tranquility.

Barbara suddenly said, “Maria, we're family, right? So, here's to good luck for both of us!

"Huh?" Maria raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of curiosity and confusion.

"Good Luck?" Maria wondered aloud, unsure of Barbara's intentions.

Immediately after, Maria overheard whispered conversations behind her and comprehended the situation.

Voices from behind discussed their relationship, "Ah, so they're cousins, I see. The younger one is quite the looker but not much of a talker. She thoroughly brushed me off when I tried talking to her."

Another voice chimed in, "Yeah, you're right. The elder one seems more mature and composed. I even managed to exchange WhatsApp contacts with her just now."

A thoughtful remark followed, “True beauty goes beyond appearances.

It's all about inner consistency."

Ah, that explained it. Barbara had the mood to put up a show during such a situation.

But upon reflection, it seemed pretty sensible.