episode_0002

After the professor’s introduction, the aptitude test began.

Aptitude tests can be given priority in course registration. If the number of people in a lecture exceeds that, students with low aptitude will not be able to attend the lecture.

“We will move in three rows, starting from the front row. Everyone, please follow the student council.”

Following the guidance of the student council, the students headed to the aptitude test site. I also headed to the evaluation center with the student next to me.

‘cold.’

I adjusted the collar of my uniform more. The season was spring, but that meant nothing to me.

[Curse of bitter cold]

I always feel cold.

My bones are sore and my whole body is so cold that I can’t feel the temperature. No matter whether you wear more or less clothes, the cold does not change.

The way to do it is to sacrifice a loved one.

‘Important person.’

What does it mean to be precious?

The dictionary meaning is ‘to be in a state of having important meaning or value.’ I thought it would be okay if I thought I was precious, but the curse didn’t allow that.

‘I thought heroes were precious, but it was impossible.’

Simon, the hero of the Sea Dragon Kingdom, says you have to feel with your heart, not your head. What does it mean to feel it with your heart?

Even after excluding the curse of Hwan-Hwan, there are still four curses remaining.

[Curse of Forgetting], which causes you to randomly lose your memories.

[Curse of Hunger], which gives eternal hunger.

[Curse of Weight], unable to lift heavy objects

[Sealing Curse] that limits the use of mana

The duration of the curse is 3 years. Can you do it in there?

“Our group starts evaluating magic theory here first.

As I was thinking about the curse, I arrived at the evaluation center.

Evaluation of magic theory.

I accumulated knowledge under heroes for 10 years. Each hero taught what he knew and put all the theories of magic into his head.

‘I’m glad the curse of knowledge was lifted soon.’

Fortunately, the Curse of Oblivion remembers. What you did. Only memories related to causal relationships, such as interpersonal relationships and memories, are erased. Knowledge was separately called [the curse of knowledge].

The curse of knowledge required dragon scales to solve. So, Simon was able to do it by receiving a scale from the Sea Dragon.

”Everyone, please take your seats. 5 minutes later. Let’s begin the evaluation.“

I sat in the back seat and talked about what I had heard before coming to school.

My goal is to bring about a curse.

To do that, you need to meet and interact with people.

-Do not avoid people even if they approach you.

-Continue to meet people unless they are bad people

-Do not ignore people who are nice to you

-Don’t keep your mouth shut.

I agreed to lift the curse because I received a lot of help from the heroes, but honestly, there is no problem with living with a few curses.

‘bothered.’

‘hungry.’

‘cold.’

”The test will start now. A surveillance spell is in effect in the exam room. If cheating is detected, the aptitude score will be graded as F. Students are prohibited from taking the course.“

When I received the test paper, various questions appeared.

It required knowledge of all types of magic, such as magic, elemental magic, unique magic, and divine magic.

[Describe about spirits.]

[Describe the principle of activation of sacred magic.]

[Describe how the magic activation process changes in the state of being humanized.]

Starting with easy problems, the correct answer comes based on what you know. There were even problems that ordinary wizards would never know about.

I can continue to hear the students’ silence around me. Even students who passed the entrance exam had a difficult time.

The process of sharing geniuses with talented kids.

Priority for teaching at Morco Academy, which was home to excellent professors, was not easily obtained.

”The exam is over. Please stop all operations.“

As the examiners and assistants took away all the test papers, the evaluation room was filled with students’ sighs.

”After a 20-minute break, we will move to the next evaluation area.“

-Ugh…

-Just a little more

-I knew this.

A person whose soul has escaped.

A person who feels regretful.

A person who gets angry.

A person who compares the correct answers with the kids around him.

Among them, the image of a woman caught my eye.

White hair, red eyes, a kind face, and a soft voice. Fangs occasionally visible.

vampire.

It is one of the races that make up the Demon race, and can use blood magic, a unique magic. Unlike native magic, a race that often advances into academics or alchemy.

The eyes of men around her were fixed on her because of her beautiful appearance. Her friends noticed this and surrounded her, blocking their gaze and continuing the story.

The men around me eventually closed their eyes and went back to doing their own thing.

‘Why are you so dissatisfied?”

I kept looking at where she was. Although her appearance was hidden, her resentment was clearly visible to my eyes.

Perhaps because it has been about 20 years since I became the subject of a curse, or because the concept of ether is also a curse, people’s feelings of wealth are visible.

If the intensity is weak, it is invisible, but if the intensity is strong, it is constantly visible.

‘A resentment that has continued for a long time. The target is fate. Kind of pain.’

It is possible to make inferences by looking at the actual appearance, but since it is currently covered, only this much can be known.

‘I told you. It’s no big deal, let’s just move on.’

They’re probably just complaining because they’re sick, or because they’re sick on the day of the evaluation. If it’s an illness, there’s no way I can help, and I don’t even know. What would be the point of even caring about it?

“All, move to the next assessment site. Please pack everything and move without forgetting anything.”

We followed the student council to the next evaluation center.

There are two things you see when you arrive.

A magic tool that determines the total amount and purity of mana and a target that performs human phenomena.

“This time is a practical magic evaluation. In order, place your hand on the mana detector and use your confident magic towards the target.”

We started evaluating the person in front of us. Perhaps because they were students in the back row, there was no one who jumped out at them. As time passes, they may become stronger, but so far, they have been just ordinary students.

“Next student. Please start by saying your name.”

“This is Perna Morbus.”

A vampire who had a grudge. The evaluation of Perna Morbus has begun.

“The amount of mana is excellent and the purity is also high. Next, use your confident magic towards the target.”

“Yes…”

Perna held out both hands toward the target.

[Magic Arrow]

Magic Arrow, a basic magic.

It is the first magic you try when learning magic and is considered the easiest.

‘The kids don’t look good.’

During the theory evaluation, the students who were with him were looking at Perna with worried expressions.

-…

There was no sound.

The Magic Arrow flew in a different direction from the target for a long time. Plus, the magic disappeared in the middle. This happened because I did not use enough mana.

I heard laughing from around me. Vampires are a race with excellent magical abilities. However, rather than passing the target, it misfired midway through. Since I had even heard praise about Mana, I looked like an incompetent vampire in the eyes of other students.

“Evaluation is over.”

“…Thank you.”

“Next student. Please start by saying your name.”

Perna returned to her seat as if nothing had happened.

“Perna, are you okay?”

“It’s okay. I’m not really good at magic.”

“Perna is smart, so if she becomes a scholar, she will do very well.”

“Thank you. Kids.”

She smiled again and chatted with her friends.

But, I could see it with my eyes.

Her resentment grew even greater.

“Next student. Please start by saying your name.”

“This is Perrin.

Before I knew it, it was my turn.

I put my hand on the mana detector.

”The amount of mana is the lowest and the purity is close to 0.

The results were as expected.

Because of the sealing curse, most of the mana was sealed, and along with the other baby’s curse, he inherited everything from that child.

My mana, which inherited the mana of other humans and other races, was a hybrid itself.

Purity of mana refers to recovery speed. When absorbing mana from the air or from another person. The higher the purity, the more amount is recovered.

I have no recovery except from the amount I create myself. Anyway, I only have a little mana, so it’s not a big deal.

This time too, some students appeared to laugh. Have you ever thought that I would be good with a sword and not with magic? This is not a test, but a process to quantify talent. Even if you can’t use magic, it’s not a big problem.

‘Besides, ether is more convenient.’

Warm air surrounded me.

Seeing how a little warmth was felt even though there was a curse, I felt how great the power of the ether was.

“Next, use your confident magic towards the target.”

After completing the recording, the examiner continued the evaluation.

‘Confident magic.’

Because of the curse, I can hardly use magic, so there is no way I am confident in magic.

‘Just a simple, decent spell.’

I drew a magic circuit. The shape of the arrow determines the direction and speed and fills it with mana.

[Magic Arrow]

A gray arrow similar to the color of the hair was created. The arrowhead pointed at the target and accelerated.

-bang

The target made a loud noise and created a hole in the center.

As I said, this is the back row. There are many kids who are not confident in their skills. There were not many students who made scratches, let alone holes in the target.

In that situation, when a hole was made, everyone’s attention was focused.

‘It attracted more attention than I expected.’

I tried to leave a small impression in order to interact with people, but I think I left more of an impression than I thought.

-bang

Fortunately, the silence was broken by a distant sound. There, the dirt was rising high into the sky.

‘That direction is where weapon skills are evaluated.’

They say there are a lot of strong people in this generation, but will schools survive?