Hard Work Will Never Betray Me (WN) - Chapter 157

When we returned to the large auditorium after lunch, many students were already waiting at their desks, either meditating, talking with friends, or plopped down on their desks to chill out. It was not so different from what I had observed in Japan. They say that different things come in different places, but it seems that there are some things that remain the same.

“Oh, the examiner is here.”

“It’s time to leave. Then, Meir, you should go and do your best”.

“Of course, sir. Good luck to both of you.”
‘Oh.’

‘Yeah, I’ll take care of it.”

It wasn’t time yet, but the examiner came into the room and we took our seats with plenty of time to get comfortable. A few minutes later, the examiner started to explain the exam at the same time as the scheduled time.

” Those who have examination numbers from 0001 to 0799 will take the combat test, those who have examination numbers from 0800 to 1599 will take the specialty magic test, and those who have examination numbers from 1600 to 2399 will take the basic magic test.”

It seems that the students, who apparently numbered more than 2,000, were divided into three groups to take the test in order. My exam number is 1851, so I will start with basic magic. I looked at Lily, who was sitting a few rows away, and she too looked back at me, our eyes meeting.

“!?”
“!”

　I tried to communicate with her using only my mouth movements, and it seemed that Lily was also going to participate in the basic magic test .

“you should head to the venue in numerical order, so please move to this row.”

It seemed that the students were to be moved by rows, perhaps to avoid crowding. I gave a thumbs up to Lily, who stood up as ordered, and she also winked and pointed her finger at me. She didn’t seem to be overly nervous, so I didn’t need to worry.

“Then, please join this line, too.”

　It seems my turn has come. I stood up with my test voucher in my hand. I’m going to give it my all and get the best result I can.

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“I’ll explain it to you then. Please see this stone tablet here.”

As far as I could tell from the examiner’s explanation, the basic magic test was to be performed as follows.

(1) Measuring the amount of magic power possessed using a stone slab-type magic tool.

(2) Measurement of the precision of magical power manipulation using a water tank-shaped magical tool

( 3 ) Measurement of the speed of magic activation using an hourglass-type grimoire.

In the first test, a small amount of magic power is poured into a stone plate-shaped magical tool to check the amount of magic power in the body, just like a body fat scale.

　People in this world can basically see their own status, so naturally they should know the amount of magic power they have, but others cannot see the values. However, it would be an almost impossible task to ask a person with [appraisal] skills to analyze thousands of candidates. This is why magical tools are needed. When the equipment fails and the numbers are not accurate, that’s when [appraisal] comes into play.

　The amount of magic power I have is, to put it mildly, out of this world. Marie, who was said to be the strongest mage in the empire, even said, “I have never seen anyone with more magic power than me, other than a demon. By the way, Marie’s magic power is said to be “about 50,000. My magic power was over 70,000 at the time of my training last year, so it is strange for me to say this, but I hope you understand how monstrous the value is.

In the test to see the accuracy of “2” magic manipulation, it seems that the accuracy is verified by flowing magic power into a water pool filled with a special liquid that has high conductive magic properties and manipulating the liquid into a specified shape. This is something Hans is particularly good at. He is the one who usually manipulates water with “telekinesis. This level of task should be a piece of cake for him.

Incidentally, I can use “telekinesis” too, though not on the same level as Hans. I can use most non-attribute spells as long as they are non-attribute spells. The 1021 spells I learned from training under Marie are not a joke.

　In addition, the activation ” robe ” requires extremely precise control of magic power to begin with. I have already mastered it almost perfectly, so this test cannot be a barrier for me.

In the test to measure the speed of activation of the “Three,” it seems that the time from the start of the magic power to the actual activation is measured by following several specified magic formulas and activating the magic against the device. It seems that the time is measured by how much the hourglass sand, which begins to fall when the magic power is poured into the magic formula, has fallen after the invocation. I think this is quite a well-built system.

　Well, this seems to be no problem either. Having lived through a world where a single chance of a gap can be fatal, the standard of the entrance exam of the academy is too lukewarm for me, so much so that it makes me yawn. Of course, I won’t skimp, but that’s why I can’t afford not too. Well, let’s do my best, thinking of it as a chance to objectively grasp my current abilities.

“Now, we will take measurements in order of exam number. 1600 to 1619, please touch the magic tool for the measurement of ‘I’, and upon my signal, let a little magic power flow through you.”

　Apparently we will be measuring at a rate of about 20 people at a time. At this rate, I’m sure my turn will come soon.

“Oh, my God, ……!”

Suddenly, the venue was abuzz with noise. It seemed that there was a student who had set an extraordinary record. I looked to see what kind of person he was, and to my surprise, it was my beloved Lily.

“Well, 3600……!　That’s the first time in over a decade that you’ve accomplished that. ……”

It was apparently such a great result that the examiner couldn’t help but leak such information. I mean, the record in the high 3000s for the first time in more than a decade, and even if it wasn’t by any means, the previous record must have been my mother’s. My mother’s magical power is so great that it is about 3500. My mother’s magic power should have been around 3500, so it’s not impossible. I might ask the examiner about it later.

　I said to Lily, who was walking toward me with a slightly embarrassed look on her face as she attracted the respect of the people around her, “You’re doing great,” and she replied with a happy and embarrassed look on her face.

“Well, I guess all my hard work has paid off a bit,”

“You were just a little girl a few years ago, so I think you’ve matured” tremendously.”

‘Not as much as you, Hal, though.”

“I don’t need to compare myself with others. I’m proud of you for what you’ve achieved and what you’re doing.”

Thanks, Hal. Thanks. Good luck to you too, Hal.”

“Yeah. I promise you I’ ll be number one by far.’

“Well, I’m sure you will in the end. ……”

While she was talking like that, it was my turn.

“I’m off then.”

‘Bye.’

　Lily saw me off, and I walked out in front of the device.

Then, let the magic power flow.

　The magic power in the body is poured into the device, just enough to make it lightly familiar. After a few seconds, the device emitting a bluish-white light shows the amount of magic power I have.

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Amount of magic power: 85,102

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“What is …………?”

The examiner is absolutely mortified when he sees my result. Incidentally, my magical power has been increased by about 10,000 since I trained under Marie. The reason for this is that the cycle of “depletion → recovery” has been repeated due to the learning of “Dragon Vein Connection Astral Connect”.

“I’m sorry, is this a breakdown?　Please excuse me ……. Exam number and name, please.’

“Exam number 1851, Eberhard Karlheinz von Flensburg-Farenheit.

“Farenheit ……. Yes, that’s fine. Then you have been accepted successfully. Next please.”

“Is that it?”

“Yes. If you are the son of the Northern General, it will not be a failure. It is all right.”

The examiner then flows his own magic power to verify that it is not a faulty device. It’s a very different development from the usual templates that tend to get flirted with, but it’s a good thing that it doesn’t cause any trouble, so it’s a good thing. ……

“I’ve never seen numbers like that!　I’ve never seen numbers like that!”‘

“He is not human……?”

” Heeey, heeey, …….”

“Is this the kind of person who takes the test ……? I guess I’ll have to take it again next year. ……’

The atmosphere in the exam room is different from that of Lily’s case, as if people are in awe of me, as if they are looking away from me.

“It’s not comfortable. ……”

I had grown accustomed to the feeling in the Demon Forest, but perhaps this is rather the normal reaction of the general public.

This may end up being a struggle for me after I enter the academy. ……

After such a development, which I am not quite sure if it was a good or bad start, the measurement of my magical power was over.