14 – full net
“First place?”
One of the participants muttered while looking at Ceylon.
“That guy?”
Another participant took over.
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Those narrow eyes that seemed to be laughing without a thread.
“hahahaha, such intense interest. I must have made a big deal out of it?”
When the wind blows, it’s a light atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re going to fly away.
I don’t feel the slightest sense of dignity or dignity.
I could guess.
he is not noble
Momentum, spirit, posture, mana.
All the elements of strength that were revealed on the outside were lowly.
I could guess.
he is not strong
You might be lucky enough to pass the academy entrance exam.
But to enter with high grades?
impossible.
Not even simply high grades, but senior?
Beating that Kasha Hanahan and the given Rebringer?
“Nonsense!”
Someone represented the feelings of the other participants.
Although he was short, he possessed a strong atmosphere like orange hair with a blazing intense glow.
It wasn’t as much as Rebringer or Hanhan, but she was Endria of the Teln family, who had her own authority and reigned as a high-ranking aristocrat.
Endria passed the test by escaping the barrier right after Drin in the group.
However, her record was 3 minutes and 20 seconds, so there was quite a bit of dishonesty to be right next to Drin, who recorded a record of 1 minute – but it’s okay.
That was enough.
Even if it was a formal ranking that had no meaning, the fact that they were ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd alongside Lebringer and Kasha Hanahan brought great joy to Endria.
Ever since she came out of the barrier, Endria was intoxicated with the joy.
I continued to glance at Drin and Kasha.
Maybe this could bring them closer together.
But suddenly what?
Is it that guy, not you, standing side by side with Drin and Kasha?
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That idiot is even number one, overtaking Dren Rebringer and Kasha Hanahan?
“Officer! I will make a formal objection! Aside from the fact that entry number 348 passed, first place? 1st place beating Lord Drin and Lord Kasha! This is nonsense!”
Endria raised her hand and raised her voice.
She recalled the record number 348 mentioned by Officer Sinia.
“Squad 0! 54 seconds!”
Then, the momentum of the protest grew stronger.
The battle with the mana golem that had just happened within the barrier, the bloody battle, came to mind.
I feel no fear, no pain, no fatigue.
Although similar to humans, it has a distorted body structure, causing great confusion in predicting and responding to its movements.
It was a battle opponent worthy of the notoriety of the 2nd test.
If the battle with the mana golem hadn’t been within the barrier, Endria would have given up and retreated right away.
In fact, she suffered minor injuries in the process of barely grasping the movement of the mana golem.
In the process of attacking the movement and finding loopholes, he suffered serious injuries that would have made his mind dizzy from the pain if the barrier wasn’t inside.
In the process of attacking that loophole, he was injured and unable to fight.
This was done to shorten the test time as much as possible.
“Still, it took me 3 minutes and 20 seconds! Even Sir Kasha and that one took a minute. But 0 squad!? 54 seconds? As I remember, participation number 348 did not produce exceptional results in the first test like the one I gave you! The mana response of number 348 is probably mediocre. It is absolutely impossible for such number 348 to subdue a mana golem in one minute!”
Other participants were moved by that passionate speech(?).
“you’re right!”
“To be number one, surpassing the lord that commoner gave you and lord kasha! That is nonsense!”
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Rebringer. one by one.
If there is an expression that unites the two families, it is the 8th family.
The 8th family was a great family standing at the pinnacle of the continental nobility, and it was safe to say that they represented all the nobility on the continent.
This was the reason why the participants couldn’t accept the result even more.
The participants in that group were all nobles except for number 348.
Even Sinia, the officer in charge, was from a high-ranking aristocracy.
“Hmm, I don’t like such a dichotomous approach at the academy-”
Sinia crossed her arms and pondered over how to resolve the current situation.
“It’s not good, but I can understand your feelings. Certainly, the picture in which our entry number 348 beats these two to take first place- hahahaha! Isn’t that ridiculous?”
“Heo Eok, even the officer in charge… !”
“Right, huh? I shouldn’t have paid attention to my words and actions. If you have skills, you should know how to show off and keep your form. Are you too light? Well, that’s what I like—but I guess the other contestants don’t like that.”
match!
Cynia clapping her hands to refresh the atmosphere.
“Well, then. Entry number 341. Back to the story- Shall we get to the point now?”
“yes?”
“It is absolutely ridiculous that our entrant number 348 took first place with a time of 54 seconds! I’ve been talking about Should I move on to the next one? just no way! Anyway, nonsense! You don’t mean to just cry, do you?”
“ah… Yes, right?”
No matter how benevolent and tolerant he was, he was indeed the officer in charge.
The initiative in a place that seemed like it could cause a riot at any moment, if desired, naturally returned to Sinia.
As well as the other noble participants, Endria’s momentum visibly weakened.
“First of all, shall we go over this? Participation number 341. Participation number 341 said there is a problem with the record of number 348. Does that mean that there was a problem during the exam?”
“…”
Endria’s eyes shook.
Cynia didn’t do anything.
With a benevolent expression and soft voice, he just summarized the story and delivered it to Endria.
But that alone greatly shrank Endria.
Officer Cinia Yelai.
The academy’s swordsmanship department professor and instructor, Iron Wall Sword Sinia.
The status of Cynia, which is always imprinted in the minds of those who walk the path of the sword, weighed down Endria belatedly.
Wouldn’t it be a challenge to her authority if she objected that a problem had arisen in the exam she was in charge of?
‘no.’
Even so, Endria thought he couldn’t bend here and now.
It’s my job now to protect the honor of the given Rebringer and Kasha Hanahan!
That’s what Endria thought.
In front of Lebringer and Kasha Hanahan, whom he longed for, he received enthusiastic support from the crowd and spoke at the center of the venue, so he became more infatuated than necessary.
‘Those two are looking at me…!’
To Endria, the attitude of Drin and Kasha, who were watching the situation carefully, seemed to support her.
“Yes! I’m pretty sure something went wrong during the testing process. Otherwise, participant 348’s record would be inexplicable!”
“Agree with participant #349 and participant #341!”
“Participant 343, I agree as well!”
“I agree!”
The nobles, impressed by the determined will (?) of the representative of the nobility, willingly supported her voice.
Some of them even mentioned their family names instead of their entry numbers.
The more he did, the stronger the elation on Endria’s face grew.
Sinia found this situation embarrassing and funny at the same time.
“Um, this. The situation is fun- no, it’s getting complicated? First of all, I understand the opinions of the contestants. Actually, I’m also curious? How the hell did our number 348 pass first place? By the way, to confirm that- “
Cynia looked at ‘our number 348’ and continued.
“We have to visualize the content of our test #348 recorded in that magic tool right now. Is that okay? #348? Even if you show the other participants the record inside the barrier containing the situation at the time you took the test?”
“hmm…”
As he drool, he looked at the reactions of the participants – mainly Endria.
‘huh…?’
Is it because of my mood?
It looked like something fun.
Also very.
‘It must be because of my mood.’
Of course, there was no way she could feel any pleasure in this situation, so she thought it was just an illusion.
“My skills are not at a level that I can proudly boast of to others- I’m ashamed, but…”
“Oh, no. 348? You have the right to say no? That’s right, they’re not officers or test officials – they’re not even students yet, they’re mere academy entrance exam candidates.”
“Oh, is that so?”
he asked while reflecting.
While glancing at Endria.
Then, as if the device had been activated, a response came from Endria.
“You took first place! That’s a record that even surpassed that of Sir Kasya and Sir Kasha! That’s something you shouldn’t be ashamed to brag about to others, shouldn’t you be proud?
What a disgusting look! It’s clear!
Endria spoke confidently like an investigator who found evidence.
“Huh? Number 347? What’s going on?”
At that time, participation number 347, Drin raised his hand.
The attention of the place was instantly focused on her.
Endria knew that Drin was trying to defend her, and said with a smile on her face.
“Yes, Sir! Sir, please say a word too!”
“You seem too hasty.”
“…yes?”
“There has not been any evidence that there was a problem with the test for participation number 348 yet, but it seems that you are pushing him excessively. Why don’t you correct the statement that you just said to reveal yourself if you are innocent?”
“…”
Everyone in the exam hall was surprised by Drin’s words.
I never thought she would defend number 348 here.
Of course, the main character of this place should have been Drin.
At least it should have been Kasha.
However, some dumbfounded narrow-eyed appeared and robbed the place.
On top of that, even second place was stolen by Kasha.
Some of the dissatisfaction of the participants who are protesting now came from being deeply involved in Drin’s heart.
I, the third person, is at this level, but how can Drin, the person in charge, be shocked!
But Drin’s expression was calmer than ever.
“Ohh… Participation number 347, do you recognize the record of participation number 348?”
Cynia asked with an excited expression.
“…”
After a moment of careful silence, Drin replied.
“I don’t think it’s a matter for me to discuss.”
“Oh, if you, who was pushed behind in the ranking by our number 348, are not to be discussed, then who the hell is to be discussed?”
“If it is judged that there is a problem, why don’t we start an investigation by the organizers, not by our participants?”
It was a veritable theory.
Added to that was the atmosphere of the person named Drin, and the atmosphere of the place, which had been so passionate that it was as if the number 348 would be hung up at any moment, was greatly diminished.
“Dreaming Leebringer. I just saw you talking to him. From the looks of it, it seems like the two of you are already close friends. Isn’t that why you’re defending him?”
Kasha rekindled the softened atmosphere.
“Huh!”
Sinia’s reaction represented the feelings of others.
Such an outspoken statement.
There was nothing to say even if I accepted it as an insult from the point of view of the libringer.
“hmm…”
But instead of taking it as an insult and expressing displeasure, Drin thought again.
“It makes sense. I’m definitely acquainted with entry number 348. It would be fair to question the objectivity of my opinion in this situation.”
I wanted to back off like that, but she looked at number 348 for a moment before continuing.
“Then, I’ll tell you my subjective opinion that this is what happened. I think the entry number 348 is quite possible.”
Kasha felt something thumping and rising in her chest.
Drin’s attitude toward number 348 now.
It was definitely an acknowledgment.
It was what Kasha wanted so much.
Even though he wanted it so much, he didn’t give it to him, so he was willing to give it to such a fool.
why?
What the hell is this guy?
“Can you take responsibility for that?”
Kasha’s gaze, staring into Drin’s eyes, was cold and sharp.
“…”
Drin just calmly accepted that gaze.
“Now, now, now! Until there! Until there~”
In an immediate situation, Sinia broke into the middle point where the eyes collided.
Then, blocking that line of sight, I ran straight to number 348 as if every minute and every second was painful.
“Participation number 348, what should I do? The friction between Hanahan and Rebringer…! The problem is getting bigger than I can handle. I guess entry number 348 needs to save the officer?”
“Hmm… you mean, if I release my records here, the officer owes me a debt?”
What would happen if I owed this man.
Sinia suddenly nodded with such a light thought.
“Of course! I owe a huge debt to our number 348!”
He shook his head and smiled bitterly.
“All right.”
I don’t like it, but it seems like I can’t help it for the sake of the respected officer.
Can I be so proud?
“…!”
However, the moment Sinia saw him smiling bitterly, she felt an unknown chill.
“Hmm? Any problem?”
“Yes? Ah. Nothing. Wait- Yes. Anyway, yes. Thank you number 348. I owe you a lot. I will definitely pay this debt! You can look forward to it!”
“It’s our officer’s repayment! Of course we should expect it!”
Creepy!
“Ugh, why are you doing this? Anyway. Now, everyone! Our generous participant 348 has agreed to disclose the record! Now then – with a record of 54 seconds, which currently ranks first among all participants in the second test – everyone Shall we check the record of number 348, which we have been curious about so much?”
“Oh, wait a minute, officer.”
He looked at Kasha and said.
“Does Lord Kasha want me to release the records too?”
“What is the purpose of your question?”
“I was wondering if Lord Kasha also thinks that my record was done in an unfair way.”
“Of course.”
Kasha answered without hesitation.
Because the identity of the unknown No. 1 that he had been so curious about—and expected at the same time—could not have been this stupid man.
“hahahaha, is that so? Hey, this is true. It hurts my heart. To be hated by the two of you like this.”
He smiled bitterly as he looked at Endria and Kasha in turn.
It’s like asking you guys to remember my face that was suspicious and suffering.
Soon after, when Sinia manipulated the hexahedron-shaped magic tool, light spurted out and an image was output in the air.
There, the figure of participation number 348, who had just entered the barrier, was reflected.
“…”
Endria held her breath and focused on his appearance in the video.
A mana golem that took an average of 4 minutes to kill, excluding Drain Rebringer and Kasha Hanahan.
A mana golem that took an average of 1 minute and 30 seconds to kill even the given Rebringer and Kasha Hanahan.
What on earth had happened to cause the mana golem to collapse in an absurdly short time of only 50 seconds?
As long as it’s absurdly short time, the answer came quickly.
“Eh?”
“huh?”
“What is that?”
A man who had been in a confrontation with a golem for a while.
The moment he finally rushed in, the golem mishandled and lost its balance, revealing its weak point – the mana core attached to the back of its head.
“What is that, isn’t it broken?”
Everyone nodded their heads at someone’s words.
Their sloppy and dull movements made them wonder if they were of the same type as the mana golems they faced.
Unless it’s broken, there’s no explanation.
“Right, it’s broken.”
“no wonder-“
“So it is.”
So, Endria concluded that the mana golem he was dealing with was broken as the reason for the shortest record.
‘I knew it would be like this!’
Endria remembered that Drin had defended him, not himself, so he looked at her reaction first.
“uh?”
But Drin- and Kasha’s reaction was somehow strange.
The general participants, including Endria, responded that it was funny when they checked the record.
However, the two of them were showing a serious reaction that was the opposite of him.
As if faced with an intractable conundrum.
and Cynia.
Her eyes were shining for the first time since taking the exam as an officer in charge.
“…”
She returned the record without a word.
He watched the man’s movements carefully with his bright eyes.
once.
twice.
third time.
four times.
continue constantly.
It’s like appreciating an esoteric work of art.