“I will finish the test with this.”
When Professor Kyle smiled, the teaching assistant standing next to him projected the rank in the air with a magic tool.
1. Logan & Lane Ludwig: 00:59.
2. Christa Warden & Rumlow Besley : 04:13.
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Most of the teams that passed the test set records in the mid-20s to early 30s.
The two teams that did not pass had to retake the test because their magic power was depleted, or because they failed to control their magic power and were caught in the aftermath, or because they were hit by a summoned beast three or more times.
Not only the F grade cadets who were forced to take the re-exam, but also the E-grade cadets who were eligible for the re-exam, sighed in despair.
“finished… … .”
“Nonsense… … .”
Conversely, those who passed the grade of D or higher each exhaled a sigh of relief and exchanged good wishes with each other. said Rumlow.
“Thanks to Gongnyeo, I got good grades… … thank you… … .”
However, what was engraved in Christa’s eyes was the fiery frustration and bewilderment… … It was like anger.
‘I lost again?’
I lost again to the guy who said he enjoyed magic. He said that only 1st place would give S grades, so he would be given A grades.
‘Why didn’t I think of destroying the labyrinth? No, even if I did… … .’
After confirming Christa’s passionate gaze, Professor Kyle sighed softly.
‘Are you still competitive… … . That’s a good posture. Chasing after him would be a thorny road.’
Although it is widely believed that a crow gets its crotch torn while chasing a stork, it may one day fly like that stork. It would be better to offer some comfort now.
“Originally, the S grade was supposed to be given to only one team, but this time the test is unusual in its content, so I will give it to two teams.”
“!!!”
“I thought it was against fairness that Lane Ludwig and Logan were paired based on their entrance grades.”
Then the other cadets nodded to each other, saying that’s right. It wasn’t that Lane and Logan had objections.
“Therefore, the 12 teams that destroyed the labyrinth with ideas and actions that no one thought of.”
Among the cadets, there was no one who whispered, “What, was it just to destroy the labyrinth?” Because it wasn’t that simple.
It’s good to have destroyed the labyrinth, but what if at least one summoned person survives inside it?
I have to find the summoned beast while removing all the collapsed debris with magic, but there’s no way I can do that in time.
“And I’ll give S to both teams, the 2 teams who finished the general option with perfect judgment and magic ability the best.”
Lane grinned and clapped her hands lightly with Logan. Logan’s eyes lit up with excitement.
“You’re really amazing, Gongja-nim!”
“I was able to do it because of you, but what?”
Even though they received the same S grade, Christa couldn’t help but laugh at this situation. I couldn’t help but clench my fists so hard that they bled.
It’s embarrassing, the situation where I lost so overwhelmingly in a fight I was certain I would win.
and upset The image of yourself not contesting the verdict stemming from this pity… … .
“… … .”
Lane glanced at Christa, then exhaled quietly as if contemplating something and walked towards it.
“You finished your first task with this? You really hit it.”
As if it had touched the wrath, Christa’s eyes trembled with her fists clenched.
“Don’t come any closer!”
“… … ?”
“I, I… … Do you think you can understand this victory or defeat?”
“Why don’t you like S grades?”
“Don’t make fun of me! The nobles of Sedo and the wizards! No sympathy! Always be treated with respect that borders on awe! By the way, but… … !”
Indignant, indignant, and indignant again, the tender temper of that resentment eventually could not be suppressed, and tears streamed down from his eyes.
Christa swung away from Lane, wiping away the tears that flowed uncontrollably.
“Damn it, to get sympathy from the professor from the first exam… … It’s the worst, I can’t do anything more, it’s so bad that I want to die!”
Christa, she is 16 years old.
Now that she has taken off her girlish looks, her life has been marked by pain and hard work since she was six years old.
Far from enjoying a happy daily life, she had dedicated her entire life to studying, so losing a match was like losing everything to her.
I couldn’t trust and depend on my family. He had to become the person his family believed in and depended on. Because only you could have done it.
I’ve been living like that since I was six years old. There was not even a friend to share joy and pain with. Because there was no room for such an existence in her life.
I wonder if that was the reason why I fell in love with novels, because I could feel people through the world of books and the main characters of books.
While throwing away everything like that, suppressing all emotions and desires, I finally reached this stage.
He has risen to the stage of being called the genius of the century.
Indomitable, undefeated, overwhelmed, I didn’t allow my heart to anything, and it felt like the tower that I was achieving by devoting myself only to magic collapsed at once.
“You mean, do you like magic?”
The boy’s voice cut through those thoughts. With a laughing voice, and with a voice that seemed to be lost in long memories.
“I mean. Magic was good, right from the start. Of course even now. It’s not like memorizing theories and solving problems was fun from the start, of course.”
“Why are you talking like that!”
“By the way, even though it was difficult and painful, as I studied, I also developed a value. I was empty with nothing.”
The expression of the boy who was looking at his palm was vague as if it would break at any moment. A spring breeze blew and shook the fresh green of the mountains.
“That made me so happy. So, at some point, studying magic became fun. Do you have any experience like that?”
Christa shut her mouth.
The pleasure of magical achievements… … I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t there. However, I always whipped myself so as not to be immersed in such feelings. I’m afraid I’ll become dull, I’m afraid I’ll become lazy.
Because I couldn’t afford to feel that way.
“Are you mad that I told you to enjoy magic? sorry if that’s the case But I won’t say such irresponsible things to anyone.”
Who is this kidding… … For a moment, Christa frowned and looked back, but the red eyes she met were extremely pure.
“Aren’t you at a level that you can enjoy enough?”
A pure expression with no pretensions to be found in the words he has said so far. A bright smile forms on his face.
“Thanks to you, I enjoyed my first exam. Let’s compete in the next test as well.”
It was there. As if the story had ended with this, Lane turned his back without regret.
Why?
Why?
Looking at her back, Christa felt her face turn red as if it were about to explode.
Is it the shame of being sympathized by a rival, or if not… … But it didn’t feel like there was a lump inside.
“It’s cracking! I said I didn’t understand! The result of this match!”
That’s why I hurriedly shouted at the back of his head, and Lane stopped in shock.
“Don’t be arrogant just because you won once! I will definitely make that nose flatter than clay in this test aaa!”
After bursting into a spirit that was close to lion’s roar, exhaling and snoring coolly, Christa turned her body around.
The commotion was so great that Logan and the other cadets all stared blankly at the scene with their eyes wide open.
Professor Kyle was no exception.
‘Overwhelming talent is truly miraculous.’
Even if you don’t mean it, you’ll be playing a role in pushing other talented kids forward.
as a stimulant.
As a wall to overcome.
and as a friend.
‘I did well a hundred times to take the professorship at Deliten.’
Seeing Lane tilt his head at Christa’s sudden cry, Professor Kyle smiled.
‘For the next three years, I’ll be able to watch these children grow up closer than anyone else.’
Yes, the youth of these geniuses who will shape the future of magic.
I’ll be busy in the future.
It will be our responsibility to give that youth the opportunity to make it as valuable and rewarding as possible. Kyle smiled and organized the files.
“The retest subjects can stay, and the rest can get on the school trolley and return to school.”
* * *
“Normally, during exam periods, classes end in the morning.”
“okay? Then after exercise, go?”
“Keukkeuk, that’s good.”
That’s why I thought I was going to go home right away when I went back to school in the omnibus… … .
[Chunggang] Professor Owen was waiting for us in the classroom. A thick stack of papers piled up on the table, smiling wickedly.
“Here is a math & magic test sheet with a total of 150 questions. Only those who have solved this will be able to return to the dormitory.”
“Nonsense!”
“Why are you doing such a damn thing? It’s because it’s so much fun to see your poop-chewed faces! What one! Hurry up and come forward without taking the test paper!”
The cadets, who did not even have the strength to be astonished, trudged to the podium and received the test papers, with tears streaming down their faces.
“Don’t even think about solving problems, you monkeys. Because this score is applied as a grade for the written test!”
“!!!”
“And one more thing, I will collect the test papers in 90 minutes. All unsolved problems in it will be treated as 0 points!”
Then, the cadets, who had been receiving the test papers in a weak and languid motion, sped up at least five times.
“My head, my head won’t turn… … .”
“At some point in time to solve this… … !”
“Damn it, one more chat and I’ll expel you on the spot!”
Lane raised her eyebrows in interest.
‘Am I going to look at practical and note-taking at the same time in a day?’
Curiosity soared because it was a test method that was really good at harassing people. But seeing this vast amount of problems, everything suddenly became a nuisance.
1. Factor the following expression.
(1) x⁴-y⁴
(2) 9x³+38y³
(3) x²y + xy² + x⁴y + xy⁴
2. If the polynomial x³+ax-16 with respect to x is divisible by x²+8x+b, what are the values of a and b (where a and b are constants)?
3. When -4≤ a⟨6, simplify the expression of P = ㅣa+3ㅣ+ㅣa-2ㅣ.
4. Let’s assume that ‘binding’ and ‘explosive’ traits are given to earth-type magic. Find the rune you need to use here and the greatest common divisor of the polynomials applied to the two runes.
These are problems that have been solved tens of thousands of times beyond the level of already knowing them all… … do i have to solve this? Isn’t this hard work, not study?
“Bel Sidious.”
So, I decided to write a shortcut. No, can this be called expedient? It’s just some of my talents. Above all, it was a bit tiring to show my sincerity and solve it.
“Professor, can I submit it when I finish solving it?”
After about 10 minutes, Lane raised his hand and Professor Owen raised his eyebrows.
“You solved it really quickly with that monkey dung head. Of course, you can pay and go. If you’re confident in that damn answer sheet.”
When Lane stood up confidently, Christa, who was frantically teasing the fountain pen for question 128 while holding her head in the seat next to her, gave a sneer.
“Hey, are you really confident?! really? Do you have the confidence to solve it so quickly and give a higher percentage of correct answers than this Christa Warden!”
“He doesn’t even know how to be quiet during exams, what a piece of sh*t!”
“I’m sorry!”
I handed in the test paper and came out of the classroom. As if no one had finished the test yet, the normally crowded hallway was even quiet.
‘Shall we do some exercise first and wash up? Hmm, Logan said he’s weak in theory… … .’
drooling.
The moment I was about to leave the hallway, the door opened on the other side of the hallway. I looked around to see if it was a familiar face.
“… … ?”
Then, I was confronted head-on with a sharp gaze that was embarrassing, no, close to the boundary. The eyes staring at this place from under the flame-red hair were hotter than the flames.
His expression seemed to have cracked in his confidence that no one else could have passed this test before him.
That was the first encounter with Lillian Karin, a girl who is considered the best among the latter members of the Eight Great Schools.