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The aptitude test is divided into five parts.

weapon skills

magic theory

real magic

production technology

exploration skills

The grade you receive here can give you an upper hand when applying for courses.

If you have a high level in weapon skills, you can have an advantage in lectures in fields such as swordsmanship and spearmanship, and if you have a high level in practical magic, you can have an advantage in lectures in magic swordsmanship.

As an exception, in the case of ether, everyone can hear the theory, but only those who can use it can hear the practical experience.

However, in other words, people with low grades cannot attend lectures in that field even if they want to.

‘There used to be a basic class, but it was discontinued due to insufficient number of students.’

No student wants to take basic classes at Morco Academy, where admission itself is difficult.

Therefore, students put their all into the aptitude test.

‘If there’s anyone in this academy who hides their skills, it’s probably only those with evil intentions or a strange mind.’

As a result, you have no choice but to run even if you don’t want to stand out.

-Do you know who I am?

-You’re not the kind of kid who should sit in the back.

-Did you see anyone during the entrance exam?

-Is this a special admission?

-That’s only possible if you become a hero’s disciple.

‘it’s hard.’

For me, who had never met anyone except heroes, this situation was just tiring. Hey, I heard there are people who enjoy being stared at. I didn’t think I had that type of personality.

There are three remaining exams.

Although I learned exploration skills, I was unable to learn production skills due to my lack of dexterity.

‘hungry.’

The remaining exams will be held after lunch. At that time, all students are mixed together, regardless of the row in which they first sit.

The intention was to create a connection in advance by mixing students with excellent skills among the students sitting in the back row with those in the front row.

‘Can’t we just proceed?’

4 sandwiches. 5 cakes. 3 loaves of bread. 3 drinks.

His mouth is full of food and he is holding bread in his hands.

At first the waiter doubted whether the order was correct, but now he brings the food without saying anything.

[Curse of Hunger]

No matter how much I eat, I’m still hungry. This is because the curse resistance is strong, but an ordinary person would starve to death after eating all his life.

It may sound strange to starve to death just by eating, but it makes sense when you look at the principle of the curse.

The curse turns all of the target’s desires into appetites. When the subject feels an appetite and eats food, the curse takes away all nutrients. Their hunger is not satisfied and their appetite is overflowing, so they end up eating and dying.

‘I want to be a little bigger. It’s hard to eat any more than this.’

As I developed tolerance, my hunger and appetite decreased, but the nutrients taken away did not change. In the end, he ate less than average, which slowed his growth.

“Can we talk for a moment?”

At that time, I heard a voice next to me.

A fishman with short, blue hair and a muscular body, and a small elf with green curly hair.

‘It was definitely in the photo the heroes showed me.’

Since many celebrities entered the school this year, the only thing I remembered was the royal family.

“What is going on with the royal family?”

“It’s okay to speak comfortably. Because everyone is equal at the academy.”

“Prince Sirion. That said, it would be convenient.

More than that, I’m glad to see you. I came here because I was curious about who it was after hearing about the magic practice evaluation.”

Prince Sirion felt similar to Mr. Simon. Should I call him brazen or reckless? Simon said we could become friends, but it might be a little difficult.

‘Then, the princess next to you is probably your fiancé.’

Third Princess Chiarruel. Standing next to Prince Simon, he seemed even smaller. Is ‘like a small animal’ a phrase used in situations like this?

“This is Perrin. There is no last name.”

“I am Sirion. This is Aruel, my fiancé.”

“It is called Tiraruel.”

Two people naturally sat in front of me.

“Is Mr. Perrin a special admission? I don’t think I saw it at the entrance ceremony.”

“Yes. There is a situation. I was admitted under special circumstances.”

“Special admission students with no information. It’s cool, like a master who hides his skills.”

“Thank you. But has the story already spread?”

Not that much time has passed yet.

“Because I am a member of the royal family, news tends to come rather quickly.”

“Some people intentionally go to the back row.”

Probably someone related to the royal family. Considering that there are people like that, it seems like something like this has happened once or twice.

“Do other royals know this too?”

“It would be difficult not to know. It’s been 4 years since the target was destroyed.”

“This year, there were people who damaged it, but no one destroyed it.”

It looks like it attracted more attention than expected. Monica said that was okay.

“More than that, you eat a lot. Did you eat this amount alone?”

“Well, I tend to eat a lot.”

“In the first place, you have to eat a lot to gain strength.”

“…Is this the mystery of the human body?”

Let’s have a conversation. Test time has arrived.

“It’s already this time.”

“We have a real magic test, so we’ll have to leave here.”

“It was fun thanks to you two.”

“No. Rather, Miss Vanityes showed interest in Mr. Perrin. I’ll be back soon”

“That woman. No, Miss Barney deserves it.”

If it were Vanity S, it would be the princess of the Majin Kingdom.

“He to me?”

“Miss Barney, if you see a strong person, challenge them to a duel.”

“I have fought with her too, but she is a strong woman. If you’re going to fight, you’d better be careful.”

‘Are you saying she’s her father’s daughter?’

The thing about children that overlaps with their parents. Is this a characteristic of a hero?

“That word. I will listen carefully.”

“No, I’ll be late for the exam. See you next time.”

“Mr. Perrin. See you next time.”

After the two royals left, I got up and headed to the exam room.

‘however. I’m sure Mr. Griat was talking about his daughter. ‘I don’t remember’

Has the curse of oblivion been activated again? There’s no way to find out.

‘You’ll know when you meet them.’

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‘it’s hard.’

The exam that followed wasn’t that difficult. As for weapon skills, I was cursed with weight, so I could only use daggers and rapiers. So, the stunt of exploding the dirt high was impossible.

My exploration skills were good enough to get an intermediate level. Production… . Let’s move on. Explosions are art.

That’s how the aptitude test ended.

[Please come to the 4th training hall alone.]

A letter received after the evaluation.

The symbol of Majin State stamped on luxurious paper.

‘Is that the princess?’

Should I sing it as soon as the entrance ceremony is over? I thought so, but considering my parents, I think it would be more appropriate to call them that.

I took the arranged tram and headed to the 4th training center.

It was in the most remote place among the training grounds, so the closer we got, the fewer people there were.

When I arrived at the meeting place, there was a woman there.

Red hair burning like lava and eyes like amethyst. He looks to be over 170 and has brown skin. A body that is not muscular, but feels like it has been trained. And, eyes that look like they could kill anyone.

“Thank you for coming.”

“It’s a call from royalty, and you can’t ignore it.”

“It was not forced. It was to increase the likelihood that you would come.”

I would have expected it to come 100%. No matter how low their status is, how many people would ignore the call of royalty?

“I heard that the target was destroyed in actual magic.”

“Do you want to duel?”

“Did you know?”

“Other royal family members also looked for me. By the way, can you stop using polite language?”

“This is courtesy to the duel opponent.”

With those words, she took out the weapon on her back.

A huge mace.

It was about the same size as her height and had a scary appearance studded with hideous thorns.

“Would you like to duel?”

“Yes. I accept it.”

I have the confidence to say no to royalty. But looking at her, I think she will keep coming back if I reject her.

‘Let’s end it in a place where there are no people.’

She raised her magic power. The horns were completely dyed red, and the eyes gave off an evil light.

“Are you ready?”

“Yes. It’s okay to start.”

-bang

The ground she was standing on broke, and she was launched at me.

[Ether: Curse]

All that is needed to use the ether is will. There is no need for mana, chanting, or magic circles.

Numerous chains were shot towards her.

The chains in the sky tried to pierce her

The chain on the floor was meant to house her, tied to a stake.

-Curse of Fall.

-Curse of redemption.

It was hanging on me. No, it reproduces the curse that was placed on everyone.

Even if you can’t do it, there are over a hundred types of curses.

I can handle everything.

Ether sacrificed all the surrounding land and plant mana.

The plants were twisted and the mana concentration was lowered.

However, if she could win this much, she wouldn’t have challenged me to a duel.

-Clud!

The chains were crushed to the floor by tremendous pressure.

All the earth split before me.

“Could you use ether?”

“Yes. Because there is little mana.”

[ether: gravity]

It was a power very similar to that of his father, who used the Aether of Destruction.

Extreme cold. Hunger. Drained. anemia. Sleep.

He placed a curse directly on her. A person of her level of skill would not have much effect. However, if the curse becomes one, five, or ten, the effect appears.

Bleeding, pain, difficulty breathing, auditory hallucinations, hallucinations.

“What is this.”

“Do you want to surrender?”

“I won’t back down like this!”

At her cry, the shattered earth rose into the sky. I cursed myself to increase gravity.

“Yuseong-gun”

A rock covered in purple ether turned into a meteor and fell towards me.

-Kwasik

The meteor tore and tore through my body and threw me to the ground.

“Why! Are you not blocking it?”

It seems like she didn’t expect this situation. I ran screaming.

‘Is that normal?’

[Ether: Pain]

-Exciting

“Sigh.”

She fell to the floor with the same momentum as she had been running. The pain I felt in my heart did not allow me to even move a finger.

Increased pain.

conveying pain.

Not only the method, but the biggest reason why the heroes want to hide me.

Methods and emotions.

There are two ethers I use.