Chapter 48: This Exam is Too Unfair
I still couldn’t believe it—Instructor Morgan had just exempted me from the practical exam. I’d known he might give me special consideration, but I never expected him to go this far.
So now, I was sitting idly, watching the other students take their practical tests.
For Lyra and Freya, as magic knights, Professor Aldin and the other magic instructors had asked them to demonstrate their most powerful spells.
Lyra began by casting [Sanctuary], a powerful support and defense spell. Then, for her offensive display, she used [Water Magic: Water Prison], ensnaring her target flawlessly. The professors were visibly impressed with her growth—especially her newfound ability to shift from defense to offense.
Next, it was Freya’s turn. She unleashed her strongest move, [Magic Sword Release: Hellfire Maximum Output]. A towering pillar of fire erupted forward, obliterating the massive stone target in front of her.
The professors praised her for the significant improvement in both her mana capacity and control.
By the end of their tests, both Lyra and Freya had passed with flying colors, and I couldn’t help but feel relieved to see their success.
The focus then shifted to the swordsmanship tests.
Marius stepped up first, showcasing his skills against a magic training dummy. Before the exams, I had suggested he streamline his attacks, avoiding unnecessary movements to conserve energy. His strikes had always been strong, but his inefficiency drained him too quickly.
In the end, he managed to scrape by with just 5 points above the passing threshold. The look of sheer relief on his face was almost comical.
Then came Luna’s turn. She had also asked for my advice the day before, worried about her weaknesses. I had pointed out that while her sword style was exceptionally fast, her accuracy left much to be desired. She often missed her mark or overextended herself, making her attacks chaotic.