‘We need to go beyond simply encouraging motivation and improve Joanna’s skills.’
Want to improve your skills in just a few minutes on a test?
It was an absurd story, but it was possible.
“This time, I will use 1-star light magic.”
Catherine stepped forward with a look of determination on her face.
He closed his eyes, took a moment to breathe, as if trying to concentrate, and then performed his magic.
Paaat!
A halo of light bloomed.
However, it was ambiguous.
The professors trailed off.
“Hmm. “It’s not bad.”
“I guess the light source is a bit lacking.”
When evaluating 1-star light magic, the most important factor was the brightness of the light.
but.
“My rating is 10 out of 10.”
“!!”
Everyone looked absurd.
“No, half Confucius. “What kind of nonsense are you talking about earlier?”
“You give Lady Joanna’s Shine Dust 3 points, but you say that the insufficient light magic is worth 10 points?”
I looked at Joanna no matter what the professors said or not.
“Joanna, what do you think?”
“!!”
“Do you think Catherine’s light magic is lacking?”
Joanna clenched her fists.
Although she was an arrogant villainess, she was not a dull person.
Rather, he was one of the most talented among the 16 main characters. There was no way I could not recognize the ‘true value’ of Catherine’s magic.
I opened my hands.
Faaah!
The lines of mana diagramming the stars came to mind.
“Look. “This is the star that Catherine Aspirant just unfolded.”
“!!”
“Although the light source is disappointing, this is only a relative lack of mana, and the shape of the star is extremely solid. A star that has been refined to perfection by honing its fundamentals to the limit. “Isn’t this the ideal type of star required for the entrance exam?”
The hall became quiet.
The reason Catherine was able to draw stars like this was because she was a talented person.
She, who had no talent, practiced the most basic light magic over and over again.
Countless times.
To a degree that others cannot imagine.
‘On the other hand, Joanna was intoxicated with her own talent and focused on increasing her achievements without properly building a foundation.’
This was Joanna’s problem.
It causes great hindrance to growth in the future.
Still, since he is a talented protagonist, if he just realizes the problem, he will be able to improve his skills considerably.
However, the problem is,
“… On the topic of Banregi.”
He gritted his teeth and glared at me as if he were going to kill me, and then, Kwaang! He closed the door roughly and left.
Looks completely taken.
‘… Uh, um. Hey, it’ll be okay, right? Because I’m a professor. ‘I am better than Joanna, a student.’
As I broke out in a cold sweat, I realized that there was a bigger problem than Joanna.
It was Catherine.
‘… Why are you looking like that again?’
Catherine was also glaring at me as if she were going to kill me.
It wasn’t hostility.
Quite the opposite.
Catherine was biting her lip.
To suppress turbulent emotions.
I realized my mistake(?).
‘… ‘The compliment I just gave was the first compliment Catherine had ever heard in her life.’
Catherine practiced light magic more than 1,000 times.
At a young age before I even grew up.
Just because I wanted to be recognized by my family.
However, all she received in return was contempt and disdain.
However, this was the first time I recognized her efforts.
“No, don’t misunderstand. I am… .”
However, my words were not finished.
I felt a different, strong energy next to me.
“this time… “It’s my turn.”
It was Rebel!
He growled at Catherine as if his competitive spirit was burning.
“me too… “I will receive praise from Professor Ban.”
I hesitated and took a step back.
‘… ‘This is working right, right?’
The fateful day of the actual test arrived with an ominous feeling that sent a chill down my spine.
* * *
Practical exams are held on different days for each department.
The day of the actual exam at the Faculty of Magic.
It was in the old research building located on the outskirts of the academy.
A middle-aged man with a cold expression was walking in a lonely building that resembled an abandoned mansion, where a new research building was built and most of the rooms were empty.
It was Professor Bernstein.
This is the head professor of the magic theory department who praised Ban when he demonstrated destroying the fractal structure, and will be his immediate superior if Ban is appointed as a temporary professor in the future.
However, Bernstein’s appearance was strange.
He stood in front of a shabby laboratory and said this in a polite manner.
“This is Bernstein. “Can I come in?”
A strange look.
The position of head professor was one of the highest in the academy.
But, such a cautious attitude? Because who is inside?
“Please come in.”
Squeak.
When I went inside, I saw a person standing in a mess that looked like a garbage dump.
An old man with a bent back.
Although he had a gentle appearance, his deep eyes suggested that the old man was no ordinary person.
Indeed, an incredible conversation took place.
“How are you feeling, President?”
“Kkekeul, didn’t I say I’m no longer the president?”
“For me, the president will always be the only teacher.”
Former president of Rubines Academy.
Professor Emeritus Randolph.
This was the identity of the old man!
That wasn’t all.
“My physical condition is still the same. “This is the price of challenging ascension without knowing the subject, so there is nothing we can do.”
Ascension.
Lv. It means 9.
It meant that this old man had a record of challenging the world’s absolutes!
“There’s nothing we can do about it because it’s the price we pay for recklessly trying to reach the sun. “I think I am grateful just to be alive.”
The old man, Randolph, said bitterly.
He was once the president of Rubines Academy and Lv. As the Great Wizard of 8, he was renowned throughout the empire, but that’s all in the past.
He had lost most of the strength he had during his prime and was surviving day by day.
“I’ve lived enough to live, so I don’t regret dying, but Rubiness Academy keeps catching my eye. “If I leave, the wildcats will try to tear Rubiness to pieces.”
It refers to the duchy of Rafalte and the Karak Chancellor.
The reason they were unable to cross the line was because of the shadow of Randolph, the former president.
“At least Bernstein, I’m glad there’s someone like you, but I’m worried that the greed of the hunting cats has grown too much. “Are there any good new professors?”
This is a time when not only new students but also new professors are being recruited.
Randolph asked similar questions every year, and Bernstein always shook his head.
Because there is no way a good professor would come to a rotten academy.
However, this time was a little different.
“There was quite a bit of support from notable people.”
“Hoo?”
“Yes, to be honest, many people with career backgrounds who did not know why they chose Rubiness Academy applied.”
It was an unexpected story.
This meant that many great people besides Van were scheduled to be hired as new temporary professors!
“It’s a good story to hear. “Who are you most excited about?”
Bernstein recalled the new temporary professors.
This time, many great people especially applied to the magic department.
This person became the adopted son of a magic master by publishing a theory that shook the academic world.
A war mage who received the highest medals on the battlefield.
No one was easy, but why?
What comes to mind is someone with the most miserable experience and whose employment hasn’t even been confirmed yet.
“It’s anti-ekklesia.”
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“… half? “Do you know Banregi?”
“Does the president know?”
“Of course I know. Aren’t you the ugliest student in the history of Rubiness Academy? “If I were in office, I would have expelled him from first grade.”
Randolph made an expression that made no sense, but Bernstein simply replied in a blunt voice:
“The president will know when he sees it in person.”
“under.”
Randolph made an absurd face.
Even though it was Bernstein’s story, it was hard to believe.
“By the way, why did you call me today? “Is it because of the practical exam?”
“Okay, let’s go see it together. “This is a place to pluck out the buds of our Rubiness Academy.”
Randolph secretly attended the practical exam every year.
Bernstein nodded as if he had no choice.
“All right. Instead, you should come back as soon as you feel unwell.”
“Kkeulkeul, I understand. I feel like your nagging is getting worse. Is it because he is an old bachelor? Come to think of it, you were born solo, right?”
“… “Why don’t you go quickly?”
So the two headed to the test site without anyone noticing.
Half of them are test tubes.
* * *
‘This is Rubiness Academy’s artificial dungeon.’
I made a slightly impressed face.
It wasn’t just digging underground to create a maze.
It was a magical dream.
‘At this level, it’s almost Lv. It’s a transfer magic level of 9.’
The reason such a high-dimensional artificial dungeon existed was because of a being sleeping at Rubiness Academy.
‘The great king of the other world, the lord of illusions.’
Distant ancient times.
Otherworldly beings called ‘Great Ones’ have invaded this world.
It is said that a terrible war broke out, and all the great figures of the other world were wiped out thanks to the heroes who stood up for the world at that time.
‘It’s like the creation myth of this world.’
Even though great figures have disappeared, they have left many traces in the world.
Demonic Spirit, Mana Twist, Chaos Chasm, etc.
These are all traces left behind by the disappearance of great figures.
There were also traces left here where Rubines Academy was built.
‘The fragment of the Lord of Dreams is buried.’
In other words, this artificial dungeon is the embodiment of the power of the Lord of Dreams that remains in the fragments.
‘It’s not a human’s power to manipulate, so it’s impossible to manipulate it artificially, so the same illusion keeps repeating itself.’
It wasn’t a grand fantasy.
A dungeon fantasy where only the lowest level monsters that ordinary people can deal with, such as slimes, appear.
I couldn’t find a use for it, but at some point I started using it for entrance exams.
‘It’s a fantasy that’s indistinguishable from reality, so if you get hurt here, you’ll get hurt in real life. Since only the lowest-level monsters appear, there will be no problem in most cases, but let’s stay alert.’
Of course, I wasn’t the only examiner involved in this test.
A considerable number of graduate students and junior professors were mobilized and were in charge of progress and safety.
In addition, I have stationed the guards and the security personnel sent by Emily throughout the dream, so there is no chance of any problems occurring.
‘Now, if we get Joanna accepted and send Catherine and Rivelle to another academy, it’s a success.’
For your information, it wasn’t difficult to separate Catherine and Rivelle.
All I had to do was to prevent him from entering the senior or junior seats.
‘If she is pushed out of the second place, Catherine will apply to another academy, according to the unwritten rules of the magic family. ‘Ribel is also in a position where he has to receive a full scholarship, so he will aim for another academy.’
I’ve already made all the plans.
First, Linden and Hans will run around among the monsters and harass the students.
Relax as much as possible.
‘Joanna will break through the fastest. ‘No matter what, he is the highest achiever among the applicants.’
Indeed, it wasn’t long before.
A bloody voice was heard along with the sound of teeth grinding.
“… Confucius Banregi, be prepared.”
Despite all the difficulties, Joanna has already arrived!
I guess the love(?) I gave during the practical test had an effect, as it was faster than expected.
‘If I broke through this quickly, my score would have been the highest.’
I put on a relieved face.
“Be prepared. “I will make you kneel before me so that you can understand the subject.”
Paaat!
A strong energy arose.
It looks like it’s fighting some kind of enemy.
I looked at her with happy eyes.
‘good. He has the energy to be worthy of being a senior. 10 points out of 10. Professor Lee is satisfied to see your passion.’
Now all I had to do was to deal with her appropriately and encourage Joanna to show off 200% of her skills.
But then, something unexpected happened.
Spooky.
“?!”
I was shocked.
Suddenly, a shiver ran down my spine.
‘what? Why all of a sudden?’
I wondered if it was because of Joanna, but of course it wasn’t.
A distant fear came over me.
‘… It’s similar to the last puppet.’
No, it was actually worse.
Even the fear grew bigger and bigger.
It seems like something terrible is happening.
‘It’s more dangerous than being a puppet? what?’
However, Joanna seemed to have no sense of that at all and growled in a huff.
“What are you doing in a daze? Do you think I will notice that you are letting go? It’s too late to regret it. “I will make you kneel before me.”