108 – level difference (3)

Unlike the Knights Faculty, where bloody battles were taking place in the gymnasium from the first day of class, the education building of the Magic Faculty was calm and quiet.

The reason for this difference in atmosphere was that it was aimed at research in the science of magic, not to train soldiers like ‘knights’.

The essence of magic was not combat, so what they pursued was to build their intellect to a higher level, not to gain mighty power like that of a warrior.

Of course, there were those who aimed at force, but even that force is only a by-product of the process of illuminating their intellect more brightly. After all, power in magic was another form of application of their knowledge.

As proof of this, there is no separate department related to combat among the departments in the curriculum of the Faculty of Magic.

Combat as a wizard was an application of the knowledge one possessed, so as there are several classes in magic, it was to the extent of learning how to use it separately in the corresponding department.

Of course, there were also classes specialized in combat depending on the magic class, so there was a slight difference in the proportion of learning about combat in each department, but it was only a difference by the class, not enough to separate it as combat magic. That’s why each series had a different fighting style.

Therefore, no matter what department of the Faculty of Magic, there was no class that made students directly bump into their bodies from the first day like the Faculty of Knights.

“Now that I have finished my brief self-introduction, then I will take a little test from now on. Don’t worry too much. This is my personal test to see how well you are in this study of space science, so it will not affect your grades at all. I can guarantee you there won’t be.”

Of course, it means ‘if you hit your body directly’.

Professor in charge of spatial studies in the first year. Melina Cobbs’ voice was languid, but perhaps because of the content, the students did not hide their disappointment.

In the case of the study of magic spells that I took in the previous class, even if there was time to briefly explain the meaning and history of the study of magic spells, it was because the test was not suddenly taken from the first day. At least, he said that Melina was not reflected in his grades, but it was true that he was uncomfortable.

Who in this world is a student who likes exams?

Anyway, a test is a test.

Although it is not reflected in the grades, it was clear that the results of this would be in the eyes of the professor and this would affect the treatment they received in future classes. This is not a test to be taken without thinking.

It wasn’t a traditional test like the Knights Faculty, and it was a test that was taken suddenly because of Melina’s personality, but all the students took up their pens without saying anything. This was the beginning of a quiet match only for those who did it with a pen, not a sword.

As Melina clicked her fingers, test papers were placed in front of the students one by one.

It was a simple technique using spatial magic, but this performance left a strong impression on the nervous students. It can be seen as a kind of directing effect.

“Anyone who has solved all the problems before them, regardless of correct answers, may leave the classroom. But please do not be too insincere.”

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Melina raised the corner of her mouth to ease the tension, but there was no way that Melina’s face would catch the eyes of the students with the exam papers in front of her. At this, Robert announces the beginning with a slightly regretful voice. At the same time, students’ hands begin to move busily.

As the students worked on the problem, Melina observed them as they worked.

There was also the purpose of monitoring to see if they were cheating, but it was also to check what the students thought of the problems they had carefully selected.

In particular, in the case of freshmen this year, there are many who are called geniuses, so since they are a generation called golden riders, they put their heart and soul into the questions even though it was a simple test.

Overall, not only problems that are too difficult, but also problems that can be solved if you have basic knowledge of space science, etc., and the difficulty was appropriately distributed.

Among those with outstanding talent, there were also those who blindly believed in their talent and even looked down on professors. And Melina’s intention seemed to be somewhat successful.

“Hmm… I’m sure it must have been this…”

Richard muttered in a very low voice.

It was a very small sound, so others couldn’t hear what Richard was muttering, but his troubled face could not be hidden. Seeing Richard like this, Melina smiled with satisfaction. After all, it was one of the children that Melina, a professor of spatial studies, was most wary of.

The seven mage towers built across the continent are the headquarters of each magic system.

Among them, Richard’s family, the Erthuwen family, is the home of the School of Space. He was in charge of the Tower of Twilight. As someone who once studied at the Tower of Twilight, Melina couldn’t help but hear a lot about Richard.

At the time she was in the tower, Richard was young, but there were rumors in the tower that his talent was unrivaled. In fact, Melina had seen with her own eyes how talented Richard Ertuwen was.

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Melina could not easily erase from her memory the little child who always sat in the library of the Mage Tower and troubled the Mage Tower researchers who were studying there with questions.

Each class of magic has a very deep history. That’s why most people only choose one line and dig that well. Because doing everything well is a very difficult thing. It may be a little different for those who are called geniuses, but even they end up walking on one path.

So Melina could take comfort in the fact that Richard was struggling with his problem.

The fact that Richard Ertuwen, who is called a genius in spatial studies, was struggling meant that it was a level of difficulty that other children had nothing to say. As she thought, most of the children seemed to be having a hard time with the traps set in the beginning.

‘Whoa.. even if everyone wants to go out, they won’t be able to go out, right? That’s natural. I hate students who give up without even trying.’

A test that does not affect grades.

It was said that they would allow them to leave the classroom if they solved all the problems, but the reason why they couldn’t throw it easily even when they faced problems that they couldn’t solve was because they knew that Melina would not think badly of this behavior.

I had spoken to her directly before the exam, and considering that we would be seeing each other face to face for years to come, it would be natural to want to make the best impression possible. Sex wasn’t the only concern.

“All solved.”

Of course, there are always exceptions.

Elena Edelweiss about five minutes into the test. With these words, she rose from her seat.

Even though it was during the test to hear that they had solved all the problems, the eyes of the children naturally focused on Elena. It wasn’t a long time because of Melina’s attention, but her outstanding appearance was enough to blur the tense atmosphere even for a short time.

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Melina asked Elena with a bewildered face.

“Really… you mean you’ve solved it all? Now?”

“Yes.”

“Okay. Please come here.”

Elena answered Melina’s words with a flat voice. It was not the attitude of a person who handed over a problem and solved it and submitted it. As soon as Melina received the test paper from Elena, she immediately started checking the answers to see how she solved the problems.

‘I,…they are all correct…’

The test paper that Elena handed over to Melina was not simply a test paper with answers written on it. The process of solving it is described in great detail. As soon as I saw the paper, I knew that it took her 5 minutes to submit the paper because it was to write down the solution process.

It was not surprising that Melina’s face collapsed. He must have been confident that Richard was struggling until just a while ago, but he got a perfect score in just 5 minutes, so it’s understandable.

Elena handed her a test paper and walked out of the classroom without a word. With nothing to hold on to, Melina just watched Elena leave the classroom.

It was 15 minutes later that Richard handed in the test papers to Melina.

***

As soon as Elena left the classroom, she immediately moved to the gymnasium where the swordsmanship department was having a sparring. For her, who had memories of living in Estelia for more than a few years, finding her way was not a problem, even if it was a building of another faculty.

I had heard about the class schedule from Hayley the day before, so when Melina said she could leave as soon as she had the problems done, lightning struck her head.

The gymnasiums in the Knights Faculty basically had seats for outsiders to watch, so if they passed the exam early, they could go see Demian for the rest of their time.

As soon as she thought that, Elena’s hands started to move very quickly. This wasn’t the first time she’d experienced Melina Cobbs’ test, and it was her third, so the answer to the question was already in her head before she even looked at the test papers.

No matter how difficult the problem was, it was the 6th rank. Since it was at the level of Gebura, these problems for Elena were similar to doing arithmetic.

The students all went to listen to the lecture, so there was no one outside the building and it was quiet. When there was no crowd around, Elena immediately moved to the seats in the gymnasium using space magic.

As soon as the place changes, unlike the quiet education building of the Faculty of Magic, she hears the sound of iron colliding with iron. At the same time, the familiar energy felt by Elena knew that she had arrived correctly.

“Damian.”

It was the first thing I saw of Damian when I woke up today.

For a moment, she had an impulsive thought to call him by name, but the fact that she was in class now belatedly caught her reason. After a moment of composure, Elena watched him swing the sword slowly.

Looking at Damian, Noel, and Reinhardt sparring together, memories of the past begin to creep up. Is it because you overlap the moment then and the present? I felt very nostalgic.

But it was only a fleeting moment. The past is instantly erased and only the present is visible.

Suddenly, when I came to my senses, my eyes met Damien’s.

I don’t know when he found himself, as Damian continued to cross swords with Noel and Reinhardt. But did that make you feel good? Elena smiled involuntarily.