episode_0076

1.

There isn’t anything special about the main events of the first semester of Akama King’s first year.

At best, creating a club?

Because once you take the midterms and finals, summer vacation will be right around the corner.

And one of those major events.

“It’s the final exam.”

It’s that day.

I said something in a tone of voice that was almost dismissive, and Kariel, who was standing next to me, spoke to me.

“Why are you looking so complicated?”

“Oh my… Time really flies, I’m worried, worried.”

“The faster the better.”

“That sounds comfortable.”

As time passes, it means we are getting closer to the coming of the Demon King, so I cannot be completely happy.

Ah, the rumors of the Demon King living in the Academy died down faster than expected.

The lifespan of a story’s interest is shorter than you might think.

As is the case with trends, once their shelf life has passed, they become brain dead, and when they no longer provide bait to be consumed, they become dead material that no one pays attention to.

Rumors were just rumors, should they be dismissed?

‘The problem is that the bait is revealed later.’

Leaving these complicated things aside.

“I’m serious about this final exam. Top spot is mine.”

I have no choice but to give it my all for the final exam.

“I’ll cheer you on.”

“Huh? Taina?”

Taina appeared from behind.

When he waved his hand gently, both Kariel and I gave a brief greeting.

“But what if I don’t get the top award?”

“Huh?”

“The event hasn’t even been decided yet, but you’re already excited?”

“…But you’re still aiming for the top spot.”

The Academy’s final exams are quite unique.

The midterms are a tournament, if we only look at who is the strongest.

This is because the final exam subjects are chosen randomly.

This is also one of the rules that was established a long time ago.

‘The academy will play a role in teaching students for a very long time, but if the subjects become fixed, it will be difficult to foster creative talent.’

It has the meaning of .

“Then, we will now begin the final exam subject selection ceremony!”

“Oh, here we go.”

“What will it be this time?”

“Another tournament? Attack power test? Sparring with the professor?”

“…You should never spar with a professor.”

I hear a rumbling sound.

The kids around me are fixated on me with excitement as if they are watching the World Cup qualifier group formation.

Some people are praying earnestly, some are enjoying it without any concern, and some are plotting a strategy.

-Shooo!!!

A relic in the shape of a large tree glows and makes a loud noise.

Each leaf shines divinely, and the light gathered from each leaf heads toward the stem.

And the light gathers in the gaps between them.

-Cyaaah!

You hear flashy sounds that you might hear in a gacha game.

The runes are crawling out one by one.

And the rune floats in the air.

“…The subjects for this final exam are!”

One of the professors, Professor Casselina, came out and read the letters that no one could read.

And at the same time, Srenya opened her mouth.

“…Warrior, Party Pretend Test…?”

“This is a warrior party test!!!”

…huh?

As soon as the announcement of the event was made, the surrounding area began to buzz.

what.

“No, the problem that isn’t in the genealogy is a bit…”

“First time… hearing about it?”

“What is the warrior party test?”

“Don’t you know that, seniors?”

“What is this!?”

Looking around, the kids’ reactions were similar.

Embarrassment, anxiety, confusion.

Was this a completely unexpected task?

First, I listened to Professor Casselina’s explanation of the subject.

“Let me briefly explain the warrior party test. It is a test where you form a group of 6 people and the goal is to kill one demon created by a relic.”

for a moment.

Warrior, party.

At that moment, Taina’s eyes and mine met.

I immediately realized that we thought the same thing.

“The invited warrior party consisted of a total of 6 people. In order to follow in the footsteps of those great warriors…”

Teacher Casselina explained something to us, but it didn’t really make sense.

‘We have the advantage, totally!’

It wouldn’t be strange to have the frivolous thought, “I won.”

What are we going to do during our club time!

Isn’t this a warrior party!?

That kind of warrior appeal club is taking tests like a real warrior party!

“The warrior party continued their journey with the determination to overcome any fear they encountered.”

Teacher Casselina explains the meaning of the test.

I would like you to just give detailed instructions, omitting the origin and tradition.

“If you encounter this relic, the world of fear, the students’ fears will manifest as a kind of spirit magic. And the purpose of this test is to subdue the demons that manifest in this way.”

I kind of understand it.

Defeat the evil spirits created by that relic through joint attacks.

This is Jeongdonga.

“We will give students time to freely form their own party by recruiting fellow students who are compatible with them. If you are unable to form a party, please note that you will be randomly assigned a party later.”

I thought that was the end of the instructions, but Professor Casselina added one last word.

“And I advise you to party with your close friends or those who are more compatible with you than teaming up with the strong.”

Well, we can just take the test as a member of the warrior club.

After Professor Casselina’s long speech, it was finally time to form the warrior party.

“Tina.”

“Okay.”

“Kariel, together?”

“Willingly.”

As soon as I locked eyes with Taina and Kariel, who were next to me, we started hanging out together.

The noise of the kids around me never ceases.

A truly extraordinary scene unfolds in which people search for strong assistants, approach friends, and persuade them.

“Ignes, come with us… okay? We’ll do it well. Just come and it’ll be done right away…!”

“Ugh, ugh… But that won’t do! I already have someone I’ve decided to do it with.”

“Ignis!”

“Taina! Sorry! I’m going now!”

Ignis came back after shaking off the boy who was begging her.

“Descent!”

“Yay!”

“We eat the final exams!”

Our stalwart vanguard, Ignis, joins us, giving Taina a high five.

“Would you like to sing the enemy’s funeral march with us, Uni-yang? With Uni-yang’s warm care, I, Jerryna, and I can conquer this final exam…!”

“That… That… Ah, I don’t think that’ll work…”

“Ha. Sister, please…”

“Hey, Kalia! Be quiet! Don’t be like that, think about it, Miss Uni. How nice it would be if you could use this opportunity to improve your social skills and lead to good relationships…”

“Uni!”

“Hey, Ignis…! I missed you…!”

I rescued Uni, who was being held captive by the polar afternoon dessert senior.

“Hmm, this time I’ll let it slip through my fingers, but I’ll look forward to the day when I can hold Jerryna’s hand.”

“Sorry, I’m sorry, senior…!”

“There’s no need to be sorry. I believe that you will grant my earnest request someday.”

The way he was neat and tidy like a villain in a tragic story and planned for the future was really old-fashioned.

The party members gathered like that.

Kariel, Taina, me, Ignis, and Yuni.

‘…5 people?’

Oh, my.

“What about the other one?”

My head stopped for a moment.

We’ve gathered everyone together nicely, but we still have to think about where to sit.

This is a super team at this level, so it’s impossible to fill this vacancy with something mediocre.

Besides, by now the strong ones would have found their own positions or created their own.

“Me, class.”

“Why Cariel.”

“I know someone. Is it okay if I bring them?”

“Who?”

“Srenia.”

“Ah!”

When I looked at the part where Kariel was pointing with his thumb, Srenya was standing there blankly.

There was no one next to him though.

“Srenya, do you want to join our team?”

“…I don’t know if you have any intention of recruiting me.”

“Hey, is that your intention? You’re just trying to get closer to me like this, hehe.”

-widely!

“Don’t try to sneak a touch.”

Because there was a rough looking kid making a fool of Srenya.

It’s obvious that he’s not looking for a teammate, but an ugly gaze looking for a woman.

When my heroine tried to jump forward with the thought that I had to protect her.

“Srenya. Come join us.”

“Ignis?”

Ignis intervened first and grabbed Srenya.

It was intended to be an escape from an uncomfortable situation, but it ended up adding fuel to the fire.

“What are you? You’re the girl I first fell for.”

Did you originally see her as a woman and not as a team member?

I got so angry at those words that I almost jumped forward.

“…And yet you don’t have the manners to treat a lady?”

“What are you.”

“Is this a stepping stone to recruiting strong people?”

Kariel stepped forward first and blocked the way.

He has a characteristically warm smile and speaks softly, but it is clearly different from usual.

Because the eyes are deeply sunken.

“Ha, seriously. This is annoying. What the hell are you doing? Can’t you see I came first!?”

“Calm down. Isn’t Srenia’s doctor more important than our doctor? Srenia. Do you want to come with us… or with her?”

“I’ll choose the former.”

“Did you hear me? Sorry, sorry. Our team members are pretty good. They are amazing people.”

“Tch! What an unlucky kid.”

He turned around and disappeared without showing any sign of doing anything.

“Hey Kichile. Didn’t you say you’d bring Srenya?”

“You’re bouncing so hard, you bitch.”

“Poohaha! I knew it!”

“Shut up! I didn’t like them in the first place.”

It’s a collection of people who look like they’re on their own team or a den of bad guys.

I tried to say something because the chewing sound was tickling my ears.

“Just ignore it.”

Srenya, who seemed so indifferent, stopped talking.

So a total of 6 people.

Kariel, Taina, me, Ignis, Uni, and Srenya.

The completion of the warrior party that creates strong expectations that no one will lose to them.

2.

A spectacular sight unfolded before my eyes, with students gathering in groups of three or four to form a party.

The faculty members are conducting the meeting with a slightly confused look on their faces.

When I looked around, I saw Kai.

“Caselina.”

“Kai.”

Even though Kai’s face was familiar thanks to the fog of memory, it was quite difficult to find him.

I continued speaking, unable to hide my embarrassment.

“A test artifact for practical use… Why did you choose this test?”

Test for practical use.

I feel like I lack a sense of naming, but it is a relic that lives up to its name.

This relic was handcrafted by Ifrenis Gerea.

That is, he is my ancestor.

He is the great great spirit magician.

You are a member of the invited warrior party.

It is a relic created by the great hero who was eventually killed by the Demon King.

“There hasn’t been anything like this since the last warrior exam was held 19 years ago…!”

“Okay.”

This practical test artifact is not just a lottery.

As the name suggests, it is an artifact that takes into account the virtues necessary for the world and then reveals the appropriate test.

As can be seen from the fact that the shape of the relic is in the form of a world tree, it is a technology that no one can imitate even after 1000 years, as it directly tests the world’s needs.

Just implementing one aspect of the prophecy says it all.

“If it was 19 years ago… This can only mean one thing.”

19 years ago.

So, even during the time when Caesar was attending the Academy, this exam was revealed to the world.

As if to symbolize the times when warriors and the heroes who would accompany them were needed.

As if the Demon King was going to appear in this world.

You can tell just by looking at the expression on Instructor Tachibesus’ face as he remembers this incident.

‘The Demon King will come soon.’

It was as if the relic was whispering to me.