Chapter 24 C. Academy
If they were new examinees, they would never have thought…
That the entrance examination for Clearwater Academy would be graded so quickly!
In just one night, all the results were confirmed, and the names of students who had passed the written test were posted on the notice board.
“Still didn’t pass?”
“Sigh, I’ll just have to wait for next time.”
…
This enrollment was a small-scale recruitment for the first semester, so the number of people admitted was not large, only 300.
Around the display board, most of the sounds were sighs.
Lonis’s heart was pounding as she searched for her name on the board…
“Found it!”
Lonis was overjoyed. Although it was in a rather backward position… her name was indeed on the board!
(Great, I actually passed!)
Although she passed, Lonis didn’t get carried away. Because her ranking was quite low, there were still practical tests and interviews, and if she didn’t perform well, she still wouldn’t be admitted.
After finding her own name, Lonis looked for Elus’s name.
This time, the girl started searching from the front, hoping to see Elus’s name quickly.
After all, this black-haired girl was so powerful, maybe she could be in the top ten?
However…
“Idiot maid, stop looking.”
“Huh?”
“I’m 50 places above you, can’t you see?”
“!”
Lonis was stunned, unable to imagine that Elus was only in the lower-middle ranking.
“M-Master, aren’t you…”
“Hmph, I originally wanted to take first place and surprise these guys, but that would be too boring.”
“Huh?”
“Since I’m so beautiful and I became first, wouldn’t I instantly become a campus celebrity? Then those welcoming classmates would be like sticky plasters, really annoying.”
“!”
“It’s more interesting to play the pig to eat the tiger! And you, don’t just rely on having me as your master and cause trouble everywhere. If you peek at other girls in the women’s restroom, don’t blame me for being merciless if you get beaten up~”
…
Warm sunlight shone on the clean white marble road. The sky was clear, and white clouds floated leisurely, casting a cool shade on the land below.
Under the intricately carved eaves, the dew from yesterday had not yet dried. Water drops slowly fell, moisturizing the flower bushes by the wall.
A few butterflies fluttered and played. As the wind blew, it stirred up the fragrance of the flowers, carrying the blessings of the sky to the entire academy.
Girls in uniform sat together in groups of three or five, holding hands and eating their bento lunches on the vast meadow. Occasional bursts of laughter attracted passing boys to stop and admire them.
…
This is Clearwater Magic Academy, the birthplace of hope and dreams.
Unlike the written test which was entirely conducted indoors, today’s practical test was held in the gymnasium, so Lonis had the opportunity to officially visit the interior of the campus.
“Wow! This, this big lawn… So, so amazing!”
“Lonis, don’t look around like a bumpkin.”
“Wuwu…”
“You embarrass yourself like this and it will devalue my status.”
Elus had set her role as a “Young Lady” and was now seemingly in character: “We’ll do the practical test later, and you and I are joint examinees. If we mess up, be careful I deduct your salary when we get back.”
“Wuwu!”
Lonis’s back shivered with fear. She knew that “deducting salary” was code… because as a slave maid, she had no salary at all.
So “deducting salary” meant “being trained.”
“Then, then Master Elus, do we still need to summon…”
“Are you crazy? It’s just an admission test, why would we reveal our trump card (Fiery Abyss)?”
“Oh…”
“Anyway, just listen to my command then.”
…
Unlike the written test, the practical test had no strict standards. Even if you were defeated by a monster, as long as your written test and interview scores were excellent, you could still pass.
But even so, there was still a possibility of elimination.
So Lonis didn’t dare to be negligent and quickly followed Elus to the location of the gymnasium.
…
“Th-this is the gymnasium?”
“What else could it be?”
…
Looking at the behemoth in front of them, Lonis was so stunned she couldn’t speak.
Although its shape was simple, just a large cuboid box, its surface seemed to have water flowing slowly, conveying wave-like patterns.
To draw an analogy, this sports stadium was somewhat similar to the “Water Cube,” but the sense of rhythm was alive, making it appear more dynamic than the Water Cube.
The volunteer proctors were also waiting there.
…
“Are you two candidates for the re-examination? Please present your admission tickets.”
“Here. Our magic complements each other, so we will participate in the practical test together.”
“Yes, confirmed. Please follow me.”
…
As they walked into the gymnasium, Lonis was stunned again.
She couldn’t describe the scene in words, because this decoration style was both modern and retro, full of an indescribable strangeness.
The streamlined rest areas and passages were winding like coral reefs under the sea. Stepping into them was like entering the interior of a starship.
But at the same time, in the corners and on the walls, there were many gears and chains of unknown purpose, making it look like walking into the interior of Big Ben in London.
Advanced and backward, but it was this sense of disharmony that was perfectly combined together, forming a unique sense of coordination.
It made people feel like this was how it should be.
…
Lonis felt her perception and aesthetic sense were somewhat subverted, while Elus seemed unfazed, showing no surprise at all.
“Lonis, hurry up.”
“Yes, yes!”
…
Perhaps because it was an exam, Lonis didn’t see anyone else along the way.
And in front of a shell-like door, the guide also stopped.
“Two candidates, this is it.”
She handed a crystal to the two and instructed: “Once you enter the room, the practical test will begin… Because this test is a practical one, even if you are at a disadvantage, the test will not stop. If you feel you can’t hold on, please press the stop button on the crystal.”
“Got it, thank you.”
“Well then, I wish you a smooth examination.”
…
…
And so, Elus and Lonis walked into the combat room.
But they didn’t know that a burly man was sitting in the proctor’s room, watching them with a complex expression.
…
“As expected, these two candidates are together… Teacher Suzuki, I heard that they seem to be a master and servant?”
“That’s right, the Elos family… Who knows which family this is? But they presented a token from Kolotia, so their identity is considered verified.”
Sitting next to the man was a female teacher wearing glasses. Her name was Mizuho Suzuki, and she was one of the chief examiners for this assessment.
“Then, according to the usual regulations, should we release the slime group?”
“Teacher Scott, aren’t you curious about their strength?”
“Curious?”
“These two clearly hid their true strength. I myself am very interested in the strength of these two little fellows?”
“Then should we release the Fierce Teeth Wolf? But if these two lack combat experience, they could get injured.”
“Fierce Teeth Wolf? No, since it’s a two-person battle, let’s just release the Shark directly.”
“What?!”
“There’s a surrender button anyway, isn’t there?”
Mizuho Suzuki smiled slyly, revealing a mischievous look.
