Chapter 140
The date flew by swiftly, and it was the 5th day of the midterm evaluation.
So far, the test went smoothly.
No need to explain the details.
Up until the 4th day yesterday, I had cleared all the alchemy class tests.
“Student life is so easy… … .”
If other children heard this, they would have thrown stones at me on the spot.
All that remains is one subject.
And the special exam on the 6th day.
(Come to think of it, what was left was the test for the black magic class, wasn’t it?)
“… … It doesn’t.”
I haven’t taken the exam for my major, the black magic class, yet.
To be precise, I didn’t pay.
“For some reason, Professor Daniel pushed the exam date by 5 days.”
Normally, I would have them take the major exam first, but it’s a strange thing.
Even if you ask why, he won’t tell you.
Did I just say that preparation took a long time?
“Professor Daniel isn’t the kind of person to play pranks on, so I don’t doubt him.”
I’m well aware that I’m a common sense person, so I’m not worried.
Saying that, I headed to the dark magic class.
Professor Daniel was already waiting for me in the classroom.
To be precise, I was reading a book related to dark magic at a leisurely pace.
“draft! I wouldn’t have blamed you if you didn’t come on time, but you came early.”
No, use it if you are late.
Arrive 5 minutes early. This is the way of life for a wise member of society.
“Are you taking the test today?”
“Well, how about it.”
The curious thing is the atmosphere inside the classroom.
It’s a bit cold since there were no students besides me yet… … .
‘No, as usual.’
There are no exam papers, and I don’t see anything that looks like an exam assignment.
Instead, the leftovers on the podium are snacks?
no… … . Isn’t this person messing around?
“The exam is… … .”
“Ah, Xian. Would you like to try a little dark magic for a second? … … Well, the conditions for Magi to enter are… … .”
As if suddenly interrupting my question, Professor Daniel spoke in a nonchalant tone, as if asking for a fork from the seat next to him.
It’s a nonsensical necromantic spell.
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I activated the magic to use without thinking.
The specified amount of demonic energy leaks out from the deployed magic circle, and black demonic energy erupts, spreads, and then disappears.
“What is it?”
“Ah yes. That was enough. Alright, the test is over. It’s good to go back. draft.”
… … Eh?
Clapping, clapping as if in praise, announcing the end of the test.
No, when did the exam start?
What the hell happened without me knowing? I ask Emily, but she also says nothing.
Well, Professor Daniel must have thought that I would find it strange, so he smiled bitterly and explained.
“Actually, I’ve been contemplating whether to give the test questions in earnest.”
“I know.”
“Coming to think of it, the exams to be presented within the scope of the current black magic class only take up Xian’s time.”
“That’s what you asked me to do now… … .”
“At least, if you have the ability to cast magic exactly as I ordered, then it is beyond the knowledge you can learn within the scope of the current class.”
If that’s the case, taking the test is just wasting time.
“On top of that, I thought that only Xian was unfairly wasting more time on exams.”
A condition imposed on the black magic class that began as a check between professors.
Professor Daniel seemed to think it was unfair that I had to take another class exam.
“Does that lead to the idea of passing the major exam?”
“Oh, but I don’t mean abuse of power. It was only because I was able to grasp the current capabilities of Xian.”
It must be sophistry.
But there are no other professors in the black magic class. Not to mention, even if other professors don’t like the black magic class, they don’t interfere with the contents of the class or the exam.
The reason why the exam date was not properly announced was that this was the intention from the beginning.
“Something is missing. First of all, I was looking forward to what kind of assignment I would give.”
“oh? So, do you want to take the test properly? Actually, every year, I prepared a test task that I put a lot of effort into.”
“Ah, I will decline that. wow! The test is over.”
It is good to accept consideration without reservation.
That’s why you have to be diligent in your usual conduct.
‘With this, I can afford to spend the rest of the day on other things.’
It’s a long-awaited amount of time.
What to do now.
‘test… … . ah! Now that I look at it!’
The test of the black magic class that I passed with much effort.
for a moment?
Shouldn’t you be happy with this and use it in a different way?
“draft? Why? It’s before the special exam, so you’d better get some rest.”
“no. As expected, it was a long-awaited test, but I thought it would be a waste not to test my abilities.”
“… … yes?”
Professor Daniel had a puzzled face, as if he sincerely didn’t understand.
“oh… … . Did our Xi’an just study and suddenly get a headache?”
Suddenly, Emily jumps out and puts her hand on my forehead, muttering earnestly.
There is no fever.
How can it be a day or two when I say something extraordinary that I don’t even have in my heart?
“Are you going to take the exam too?”
“There is an assignment I want to solve.”
Come to think of it, the evaluation period at the academy is not just a test event, but also has a slightly special meaning.
To be precise, it was during the final evaluation, not the midterm evaluation.
“I want to try a higher class assignment.”
“draft?!”
Quests that will increase your class’ abilities.
Taking the test was also the purpose of the evaluation.
* * *
Originally, the most important of the exams held twice a year at the academy is the final exam at the end of the year.
Although the midterm evaluation simply covers the rank.
End-of-term evaluations mean more than that.
‘An opportunity to reach a higher level of class… … .’
Not just a simple test, but an opportunity to reach a higher level through it.
‘If you think about it, it doesn’t matter if you look at that final exam assignment right now, right?’
A shift in thinking.
If it’s a test task that I’m going to take anyway, I’d rather solve it quickly at this opportunity.
Above all, you can reach a higher realm through it.
‘That’s the best preparation I can do.’
Prof. Daniel was genuinely perplexed at the suggestion he had made on the spur of the moment.
“It’s a final assignment… … . Are you talking about trials by class?!”
“yes. I heard It seemed like a task worth doing.”
“Come on! It’s too early! It’s not simply a question of whether it’s difficult or easy, right?”
Since he is a man of common sense, Professor Daniel jumps up and expresses disapproval.
“Do you know? It’s not just the meaning of the test assignment. That of the final assignment… … .”
“It’s an ordeal itself, isn’t it?”
every know
3 years of attending the academy.
A unique opportunity to break the wall, given only three chances in those three years.
One of Philos Academy’s privileges.
“I am not saying this on a whim.”
“Tell me.”
“As you know, Professor, my current competency is the 4th circle.”
“I know. This is a very unusual growth.”
“Didn’t the professor tell you too? My current capabilities have already surpassed the level of regular classes.”
“ah… … .”
guessed it
“Probably in this state, there will be no progress until the next final evaluation.”
Exactly, the reason is lacking.
Currently, I’m in a state where I’ve gathered all possible opportunities.
I’m not kidding.
There are small events and scenarios in the middle, but it is true that the opportunity for growth is farther away even considering that.
then?
“You have to pull more.”
“I’m impatient.”
Professor Daniel said as if he was trying to convince him seriously.
“Currently, Xian’s level is showing a rapid growth rate that is difficult to achieve even for a genius.”
“I know.”
“Everyone has periods of slow progress. The intention to forcefully pull it is not desirable.”
That’s right.
There is enough truth. In this case, it is me who is talking nonsense.
but.
“It is necessary.”
“… … Is that necessary?”
“Duke Lioleit seemed to be looking at me as a thorn in the eye.”
“for a moment?! who?! Who are you talking about now? The Duke of Liolet? Deolkin? Is he?”
Question marks seemed to rain down on the professor’s head.
“It seems like he tried to mess with the dark magic class dormitory before.”
“The evidence is… … .”
“There is no physical evidence, but he admitted it. We even talked.”
“… … .”
I am dumbfounded and unable to speak.
“Are you aware of how dangerous Xian is talking right now?”
“No, I am requesting it. If it doesn’t reach the next level quickly, it will probably be eliminated.”
Of course, nothing really happens.
But sometimes it’s more urgent to say it in a somewhat urgent way.
“It won’t end with just a s*xual argument.”
“… … So what you thought was that you would challenge the final exam now?”
“There’s nothing against the rules, right?”
“It wasn’t even explicitly stated that it should be done.”
That means do it.
Don’t you have anything to say? Then you should have carrots!
This is why the user manual should always write down all the patterns that are not to be done.
“Did you really have a dispute with the Ryolates?”
“yes. I can have Chief Elsia testify now.”
“ha… … . I can’t really relax. There are many things I want to say in many ways. But why are you saying that now?”
But it won’t end with just a sermon.
Professor Daniel let out a long sigh and looked me straight in the eyes.
it came to a conclusion
“all right. Then, let’s change the exam assignment.”
“thank you.”
“… … Throughout my school days, I have never seen a student who has increased the difficulty of self-tests and is grateful.”
Even if I think about it, it seems like a pervert.
Do you know how to increase the level of difficulty?
Heck, if the game is easy, it’s no fun, isn’t it like an old adage in this world?
* * *
Professor Daniel, who approved my request, immediately left the classroom and took me to the place where the final exam assignments were being held.
center of the academy.
basement of the main building.
“Sian, do you know why this ordeal was included in the final assignment?”
“… … I heard that it is because the opportunity to enter and exit there is limited.”
“I guess you know too.”
There is a special facility in the basement of the academy’s main building.
It is an academy equipped with various facilities for the education and achievement of students, but this is a very different place.
“From now on, the number of challenges for the test that will be taken at the place we are heading to is only three for each individual.”
so three times.
During the three-year period of attending classes at the academy, students are given the opportunity to take on challenges through the final exam.
“And this test is not graded separately.”
“You mean it doesn’t matter if you fail?”
“Precisely, failure itself is the price.”
“aha… … . Opportunities are limited, and failing means less opportunity to improve.”
“That’s why I still want to object to Mr. Lee.”
“Even if you save it for later, you won’t be able to use it in the end. I just take on the challenge when I am sure and have no regrets no matter what the opportunity is.”
“It sounds like a solid statement, but when you think about it, it’s absurd.”
Heaving a sigh of concern, Professor Daniel accelerated his pace a little and reached the end of the aisle first.
Present the professor’s ID to open the door and go inside first.
“Follow me. draft.”
After getting permission, I was able to come in too.
A dark and spacious room.
When Professor Daniel nodded, the lights installed on the ceiling came on, and the scene inside came in at a glance.
“Five-colored crystals. It is one of the treasures of Philos Academy.”
Professor Daniel speaks like he’s proud.
What appeared in front of us was a crystal about 5 meters in size.
Lenses of each color were arranged at regular intervals.
Red, blue, green, white, black.
And at its center is a transparent crystal.
There were six revisions in total.
“One theory says that the founder of the empire created this crystal.”
“Are you referring to the great man who is said to be the founder of the empire?”
The first emperor who founded an empire.
Along with him, great men of each class who are said to have contributed to the establishment of the empire.
Among them, the five most outstanding symbolize each color and are called founders.