87 – Heard
Classroom Relocation Test.
Out of the three years of academy life, it is a unique test that can only be taken in the first year.
No matter how much magic is manifested and basic theory tests, even a rough verification of the physical body has been completed.
About 20 years ago, the academy decided that it would be difficult to perfectly select all gemstones with only the initial entrance exam.
In other words, it can be seen as a process of objectively knowing what position you occupy within the academy.
This class relocation test is largely divided into two parts.
Like the previous mock test, this is a written test to determine how much you know the basic and advanced concepts required for each section.
The second is a practical test whose content changes every year. Last year, the content was about eradicating Kenine dragons, which are classified as the lowest species among dragons.
And this year as well, a meeting was held to decide the contents of this practical test.
“This year, it’s about exploring historical sites and deciphering tombstones. Wouldn’t it be a pretty tough test for first-year students….”
A male professor named Berman, who was examining the contents of the documents in the conference room, tugged at his mustache and smiled embarrassedly.
The ruins mentioned here are places called temples inside Delos Academy Island, and refer to places where ancient texts and magic are buried.
Even inside Academy Island, it is one of the few places where cadets are strictly prohibited from entering. From the outside, it is just a pile of stones.
However, if you go down to the ruins, you will encounter the spirits of the soldiers who have been guarding the place from the past or the golems.
His idea is that it will be a difficult task to hand over for the first-year class relocation test at most.
“Professor Berman, do you think it is more difficult than defeating Kenine Dragons?”
At this time, female professor Ronnie Fer, who was listening to her muttering in the seat next to her, asked as if she was somewhat surprised by such a reaction.
That’s also true, the extermination of Kenain Dragon, which her first-year students took charge of last year, was also not an easy task for her to think about.
Although he is the lowest among dragons and experienced mercenaries whose job is to fight monsters, he is ridiculed for being a chicken wearing a dragon’s mask, but he is definitely an opponent with the name dragon.
Even if it’s not very skillful, it’s a monster that can manifest and control magic like a wizard.
He is a dragon in appearance and has thick leather that blocks magic to some extent, so it is very difficult to deal with.
Even the innate stamina is overflowing, so I was worried at first that it wouldn’t be too much for a first grader to catch.
However, to expect that her archaeological exploration would be more difficult than Kenin Dragon’s counterpart, she wondered if there was something she didn’t know, as she was still at the level of a new professor in her third year.
“Yes, I wonder if it is.”
“Can I hear your opinion? I haven’t set foot in the ruins yet….”
At Ronnie Fur’s words, Berman let her drool for a moment and looked around her.
Anyway, the outcome of the meeting was decided, and the other professors were belatedly helping out one word at a time, so the inside was quite cluttered.
At this level, he decided to open his mouth, thinking that it wouldn’t be difficult to give him his personal opinion for a while.
“In fact, deciphering the tombstone is not possible on the cadet line, so it would be correct to say that it was just specified. However, the problem is probably in the exploration itself.”
Professor Berman spoke politely even to a new professor who was almost 20 years older than him.
This is probably the part that tells us why he is well-received for his personality within the academy.
“Professor Lonifer hasn’t been to the site yet, but you’ve probably heard about it. What is the structure of the site?”
“Yes, I heard the story. It’s definitely a labyrinth-like structure….”
Nothing has been clarified about the ruins of Delos Academy Island, even though scholars from all over the empire have been obsessing over it for decades.
Just in the past farther than now, there was a genius with a level of development that equals or far exceeds the current technology.
It is speculated that it is a kind of legacy and mystery that the being left behind right before it died.
However, as if one wants to obtain the results of one’s own research, one must have some level of wisdom. The structure and arrangement of the ruins are very complicated and twisted, so it is a painful place in many ways.
If the Wizard’s Forest is a huge maze created by nature, then it would be more correct to say that this is a huge maze created artificially.
“In addition to its complex structure, the ruins may contain more dangerous beings that we have yet to uncover. Do you know what this means?”
“No. It’s fine for me….”
When Professor Ronifer expressed disapproval, Berman’s smile deepened.
There are sometimes people who took up her professorship at a young age who needlessly pretend to know it, but I really like that this woman doesn’t have that side.
“Knowing the size and shape of your opponents will have a huge impact on your victory. For example, when fighting a thousand soldiers, a hundred soldiers will make all kinds of preparations to equalize the ten-fold difference in numbers.”
“In other words, Kenine Dragon feels like dealing with a powerful country that has finished espionage. Even if it was a little overwhelming with the strength of the first year students, I was able to dig into that point because I knew the danger and weakness.”
After taking a sip from the glass of mineral water in front of him and losing his luck, Professor Berman continued his conversation.
“However, the ruins are a place where you never know what kind of danger may come. There is no such thing as fully prepared against such an enemy. There are always variables.”
“An unknown enemy…. That’s what you’re saying.”
Berman, satisfied with Ronnie Fer’s answer, nodded his head.
Rather than talking about the difficulty of the test itself, he is judging that the risk of variables that will occur in the test is higher this way.
It is clear that the cadets who entered this academy are talented people with their own talents and boldness, but they are still just buds that are growing.
I wonder if it’s right to put such children in danger, albeit in the name of a test.
He suddenly had such doubts and became confused.
‘I can’t believe there was someone who made such an opinion…. Who is it?’
Berman sharpened his eyes as he checked the name of the person who gave his opinion on the exploration of the ruins among the three tests that came out on the agenda.
‘Grerick Kirsland’.
The name of the male professor who returned to work after a long vacation was written there.
* * * *
“There! Do not move around, but swing with sincerity in everything!”
“Yes!”
A booming voice resounds in the space that was filled only with the sound of swinging a wooden sword.
The answer came back from the cadets who wielded wooden swords in a set amount according to their set posture.
Watching the scene from afar, I crouched down in the corner.
Unlike the other side, which is busy, it’s been a long time since I finished my quota, so I’m just drinking water to catch my breath.
“As expected, Bell. Are you already finished and taking a break?”
As I tilted the water bottle indifferently, a shadow formed in my vision and I heard a familiar voice.
Since it’s combat department major class now, there are very few people who can talk to me, but there is only one person who has such a soft voice.
“If I heard that from the first place in Class A, it only feels like deception.”
With the opening of the canteen in my mouth, I lifted my head and made eye contact with Elisha, and a blunt answer flowed out of my mouth.
I didn’t mean to be sarcastic, I just said it, but I hurriedly shook my hand and denied it, probably because his personality was so docile.
“I didn’t mean that. Really.”
“I know. Because I just said it.”
Dealing with guys like Marina and Tina with at least one screw missing, I feel like dealing with people with common sense has become more burdensome.
But thanks to you, I feel at ease.
Because those two are always noisy around.
Maybe that’s why I always look forward to classes in major subjects where I don’t have to meet them.
Even at this time, it’s not that there aren’t as many people approaching as Aden and Elisha, but they’re quiet compared to the rest.
Swoop.
As if relieved only after realizing that I was joking, Elisha sneaked up next to me and sat down in the same position.
It’s the first time I’ve ever seen a girl who always looked like a fairy lady, except for when she was swinging a sword, in an attitude like this.
Since it was a precious scene, I decided to engrave it in my head.
“I’m bored these days because I can’t sword-to-sword with Bell. Could there be another opportunity soon?”
“I’m not an expensive guy…. If you want to play, tell me. I will get along with you.”
When he said something great with a sad expression on his face, he thought it was about Dalian.
I thought it was a bit unexpected for me.
That’s also true, because I kept Elisha in the pretext of improving her skills until the exchange meeting, and made her teach Lorne after school and sparring with me.
Although the sparring itself was what Elisha wanted, she did not know that she would be sad that it was over.
In the first place, who would think that a top-ranked person in Class A would regret it if they couldn’t cross swords with a loser in Class E?
“Huh, then I won’t hold back and I’ll call you later. Oh, and….”
Elisha brushed her ass off and stood up from her seat. She turned her head to me and then, as if she had forgotten something, straightened her index finger and opened her mouth.
“This is a secret, but it seems that Bell and I were in the same group for the class relocation test.”
“What? Really?”
I wondered if it was possible to know such information at a time when the content of the class relocation test was not yet announced.
However, when I remembered the guy’s status, I thought it might be so, so I nodded my head in agreement.
Due to the nature of this guy whose motto is fairness, it is unlikely that he himself tried to find out.
It must have been information tipped by a professor who had heard the news.
“Yes, it is true. I haven’t heard of the other two yet…. At least I’m pretty sure I’m the same Joe as Belle.”
“Ha, I don’t know if I should laugh at this or cry….”
Class relocation tests are usually conducted in groups, so if Elisha is in the same group, she may benefit.
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The problem is that if there is that guy in the same group, the eyes of the examiners will rise and we cannot rule out the possibility of giving the rest of the group a score.
That would give me a headache. Awesome.
“… Anyway, thanks for the news. If you have any other good information, let me know.”
“I will. Oh, by the way, I heard other interesting news recently.”
Why is the adjective ‘interesting’ added to the news?
Feeling suddenly uneasy, I looked at Elisha’s complexion and asked.
“What is it?”
“I heard that Belle is dating Miss Aden….”
“… ….”
I knew it would be like this.
Just try to catch the bastard who spread rumors in my hands.
He’s probably one of my classmates anyway. f*ck.
Know that it is the day of your ancestral rite. sh*t.