Episode 20

“Wow, it’s the first time I’ve seen Rox-sama having a meal with anyone.”

“But who is he?”

“I don’t know. I’m seeing it for the first time.”

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Jinridang, the student cafeteria.

Seated with Frid at a table for two, I waited for the dish to be served.

“I am sorry.”

“… … no. That’s all right. You don’t have to apologize. Rather, I should be grateful.”

There wasn’t much to see as the big, distracted guy was crying profusely. Once I was dragged out of the practice room.

I decided to buy you a meal as an apology. I don’t have much time either, but at the expensive Jinridang.

There were few eyes to see, and lunch was skipped, so no matter how sad he was, he would still be hungry.

“I was so impatient thinking that tomorrow was an exam. Sir, you are right.”

“Conditioning is also important.”

“It’s a place I’ve been dreaming of for a long time. I didn’t expect to meet you in such an unsightly form… … haha.”

Frid, who closed his eyes, said.

He must have hated the nobles who persecuted him and his family more than anyone else, but even in front of me, Frid said that.

“You’ve been dreaming.”

“My parents died in a monster attack. It’s already been 8 years.”

According to his status, Frid belonged to Rongrult, but his birthplace was not Rongrunt.

“Northwest Cotton of Mashu… … It was a border.”

The upper part of Aindarroch in the north is a dangerous remote area overflowing with monsters, but to the east is the neighboring country Mashu Kingdom.

Long ago, it was a powerful country, but now it has declined and has become a weak country. It was also the reason Auril entered Summer Turge.

Since Aindarok’s outpost protruded sharply, the monsters’ attacks were usually directed there.

“In fact, it was safe to say that he was indebted to the Aindarroch family. In a way, it is self-evident that it was not our strength that endured until that day.”

Eight years ago, one day in the winter of 1309.

It was the trauma of Roxtrin, the wound of Auril, and the moment of despair of Freed.

All of those things are connected.

‘There was a raid all night, and many people were killed or injured while my father was away.’

A sudden increase in monsters attacked the outpost of Aindarok.

It is said that the number of high-ranking monsters reached 1,000, and no matter how powerful the firepower of the northern troops, they did not have the confidence to face them in an all-out war without engaging in guerrilla warfare.

It was natural to abandon the outpost with a wide radius and retreat, and in the process, Aindarok suffered considerable damage.

“It was terrible.”

“Yes. They were outrageous monsters.”

Aindarok’s outpost retreated all at once.

Naturally, the radius of action of the monsters widened, and the aftermath immediately reached the northwestern part of Mashu.

In the first place, Mashu did not have the ability to defend the borders on his own. So far, I have only received indirect protection. The castle walls collapsed overnight, and monsters invaded the middle of the city.

“When I was young, I was petite.”

In the port city of Cotton, Frid’s parents run a tavern.

When monsters attacked the city, young Frid hid himself in a small underground warehouse where precious liquor was stored. The little body fit in just right.

“Even if I hear my father’s cry, my mother’s scream. I couldn’t do anything. Three days passed with my eyes closed, ears covered, and curled up. Suddenly the door opened and light poured in.”

Black background, golden shield.

It was Aindarlock, not the capital’s reinforcements, who found him.

“Mash… … It was already rotten. I don’t know if you’ll be up here. I haven’t encountered one yet. You may not be able to stand it.”

Frid turned his head upward.

Euril Mashma.

The cursed princess who drove Mash into the pit of destruction. She is the root of all evil.

“You’d better be patient.”

“Yes. If you touch it, it will turn to powder in an instant.”

“No, like that—”

not a bad kid I gave up on what I was trying to say. It was meaningless to Frid.

After the death of the queen, the king went mad.

Because the influence of the royal capital did not reach at all, the corruption of local nobles became more and more severe day by day.

Yeongju had a bad temper, so he would come and do things whenever he had a chance. I couldn’t count the number of times Frid was kicked by the shoe.

That’s why Frid came to hate nobles.

“The Lord is always grateful.”

Coltman Aindarok gathered all his strength and quickly took care of the outpost, and as soon as he had time to spare, he sent support to Mash’s Cotton.

So, only one, Aindarok, had goodwill. You can’t hate even the lifesaver.

It was also thanks to Aindarlock that the city was able to stay safe.

“I was going to tell you after I became a little better… … .”

“Nope. I didn’t do anything. Did you tell your father directly? You should be back soon.”

“You mean the Marquis himself?”

“okay.”

Fred opened his eyes wide.

It was none other than Coltman who recognized Frid’s magic talent, secretly brought him to the Empire, and gave him an honorary title.

The admission fee also came from Aindarok’s sponsorship foundation.

Of course, this kind of treatment should have been strongly protested in Mash, but the kingdom, which was only in debt, did not dare to rebel against the empire.

After all, before that, Mash wouldn’t even know if Frid was alive or not.

“… … But I will only disappoint you. It’s still two stars.”

“Well. I think differently.”

“Yes?”

“Have you ever thought about why the midterm practical test scores are set that way?”

Frid, who can only use 2-star magic, has this conversation with the protagonist right before the midterm exam in the Liberal Party.

“If it’s allotted points… … .”

“Magic grade. Only 4 points. No matter what anyone says, as long as you can use 5-star magic, you won’t have anyone to compare to, but if you’re crooked like you, you’ll only get 4 points.”

“Haha, there’s no other fool like me.”

“It’s a difference of degree.”

The gist is different.

The faculty at Summer Turge hopes that students will realize it for themselves, and they hide clues all over the place.

Still, not many people find out.

“Do you know what is the most important thing when evaluating the ability of a wizard in our territory?”

“Isn’t it firepower? Because there are many strong monsters in the north.”

“no.”

Wrong.

The most important thing is different.

“Are you able to cast the right magic at the right time, with consistent and predictable firepower?”

It’s not too late to think about how strong the firepower is. The enemy is the overwhelming majority.

Even if an individual’s firepower is exceptionally good, the impact on the battle situation is insignificant unless it is a very small number of ‘Mages’ of 7 stars or higher.

In other words, magic that can be perfectly controlled is suitable for dealing with monsters.

“The Magic Society gives a pretty high star rating, but the Imperial Magic Corps doesn’t. The same goes for Summer Turtle.”

“I had no idea.”

“You don’t have to be great. If you understand it, perfect it, and develop it, it’s perfect.”

The first midterm of Summer Turge.

To a freshman, note taking is simply a measure of diligence. The point is in practice.

– Magic level (4 points)

– Understanding of magic (12 points)

– Magic completion (15 points)

– Magic development (9 points)

Find out the meaning behind the number, and demonstrate the magic.

“Now, think about it. You’re a 2-star wizard, but you’re sure to be confident somewhere. There must be a reason why your father brought you here.”

“… … Yes.”

It is also revealed in the status.

Frid’s personality, great maturity.

Big bowls are made late. Frid’s dishes are different.

A person who can use mana ‘faster’ than anyone else in this world.

Freed La speed.

I sincerely hope that he will become a talent worthy of the name Coltman bestowed on him.

“I believe in you.”

* * *

D-DAY.

On the day of the midterm exam.

“I can’t believe it.”

I looked at the ceiling and muttered at the subject I proudly gave Frid the day before.

really can’t believe me

[CURRENT EPISODE]

III. Midterm exam

– 1. Entry ticket

: A strong first impression brings more results than any other proof. If it is expressed in clear numbers, there is nothing to say.

Summer Turge’s midterm exam is the first place in which your qualifications as a wizard are publicly assessed. I hope the two months you’ve accumulated haven’t been in vain.

Being confident in a test and being nervous are two separate issues.

Moreover, the memory of ruining the first exam and taking the exam because of a stomachache reminded me of it, so I woke up after a good night’s sleep and found myself fiddling with my stomach even though I felt refreshed.

“Ah, no way.”

I didn’t pay a lot of money for dinner at Jinridang for no reason. get up and get ready

“The exam starts at 9:00 and is given 3 times with an interval of 50 minutes and 10 minutes for each subject. Please wait in your assigned seat.”

When I arrived at the main lecture room, where the exam was held, I was devastated when I saw the colorful hair. I feel like I’m in a game again.

‘Especially the pink one.’

I haven’t seen him since I met him once during a night raid. It’s an emergency class, so I take a lot of separate classes.

Thanks to that, the tension was relieved.

thank you pink

“Start.”

Blank papers are handed out first, and when the time comes, the text appears. There was a momentary exclamation, but it did not last long.

Silence settled in the large lecture hall filled with 500 people. Only the sound of the pen creaking.

‘1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5… … .’

5 multiple choice multiple choice.

While checking the answer without hesitation, I suddenly stop. The answer to the next question was number 5.

I didn’t look at the problem again just because of that. Instead, I went back to the first chapter to find the name of the professor who devised this malicious arrangement.

[Presented by: Wiraine Meiji Bruntelli]

‘This human.’

He was the dean of Summerturgy.

The difficulty of the problem is normal, but why is it that I can’t bully the kids? Tsk tsk.

As soon as I finished writing my answer, I got up from my seat.

Features of the Summer Turge Written Test.

If you complete and submit your answers, you can go out in advance, and you can check the next test subject with the time you saved.

This is another indication that it is more important to conclude and end a relationship than lukewarm reconsideration.

“Hehe.”

“… … .”

I thought I would be the fastest. But isn’t this a violation?

Ainim was also the front seat assigned to the test, so even though I woke up first, Ainim submitted the answer faster.

As soon as I left the classroom, Ai-nim turned around and shouted hurray.

“I won!”

“Ah, congratulations. Yes.”

“You know it’s a joke, right? I didn’t write anything down that didn’t come to class.”

“Yes?”

“I didn’t study at all!”

“why not… … ?”

what are you talking about

Some memorized subjects, such as wizards, come on the exam even if there is no class, so you have to memorize them from a book.

Still, Ai-nim should have gotten a perfect score by cramming for a while the day before.

The practical skill is a whopping 5-star magic, and even that is perfect, so it records a super high score of 76 points.

It should have been.

“It’s all because of the Rocks.”

“Don’t catch raw people.”

“Every day I only think about Rox, what Rox said, and what Rox did, so I can’t study at all.”

What are you talking about, are you crazy?

There was no need to be shaken by unconventional words. Everything Ai-nim says seriously is a joke. Because he’s the guy who speaks the truth with a smile.

As I was frowning, the child burst into laughter.

“Fuhhh, I’m scared!”

“Are you having so much fun teasing me?”

“That’s only half true. I want to stay like this for another month or so.”

“What did I do… … .”

Whoops!

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew from behind, and swarmed the child’s fingertips. Small petals are also mixed.

“Wind Curtain”.

Ai-nim messes it up. The rushing wind quickly lost its shape and collapsed.

“braided.”

coercive blow.

Inflicts high-density magic power over a huge range and neutralizes smaller magic.

It’s ignorant, but it’s a skill that is possible for a Kanin-class archmage.

However, Ai-sama did not move that much magic. The one that destroyed the [Wind Curtain] was a similar level of magic power.

“It’s not parfait.”

“yes. no name yet Shall we call it reverse acid?”

The collapsed 「Wind Curtain」, that was not the end. The magic that wandered after losing the information of the form and solution is moving again.

Soon, at some point, the petals that had fallen on the floor rose up and started spinning on the child’s fingers.

I had it all clearly in my eyes.

A magical new horizon, perhaps for the first time, by the world’s greatest genius.

“It is cleverly hidden. Both ‘solution’ and ‘form’. Some spells fit the spell perfectly, but some spells don’t make sense from the start.”

phut!

The swirling petals came together, and soon burst out in all directions with a small pangong sound. Once again, the form and solution have changed.

“A little bit, did you catch up?”

“You mean me?”

[―From the theory established by the Magic Society, magic has created its own limits.]

This is the last thing I set about magic.

I haven’t decided after that, but when the game enters the second half, characters who have reached 7 stars will no longer use spells.

I shook my head slowly.

It’s not me who decides from now on.

“We are still far away, Your Highness.”

As if this was the answer he expected, he was very satisfied with my answer.

“I knew it.”

Of course, it’s still a long way off.

Still, isn’t it okay to expect something? He is a child who is no one else.

I’ve been looking forward to this from the beginning.

If this guy can’t make something, honestly, I’m not confident either.

How many episodes do you get stuck on? How long can I play this ridiculous scam? Will he be able to survive the very next episode? Should I just run away?

-I don’t believe in God.

Unless it’s some kind of bad-tempered devil, I’m afraid someone will throw people into the game.

“Will you continue to show me?”

“Yeah, whatever.”

I’m the only one who’s bothering you, isn’t it enough?

“Anyway, what Rocks taught me!”

So, before this lousy con man walks out, show him some hope.

begged the devil

I guess it worked.