Chapter 18: The Selection Exam
Luminis city, otherwise known as the city of light is positioned west of king Godfrey's kingdom.
The city was the center of worship of to Lumia, the revered goddess of light.
It was far bigger than I had imagined. It was the capital of sea exploration.
The vast majority of the workforce were fishermen and seasoned sailors.
Shielding the thick walls of the city is a formidable magical barrier to ward off demons and monsters lurking beyond sight.
Security was tight as newcomers were required to go through thorough inspection before they were allowed through the collosal Iron gates.
That was too much time wasted for me. Of course I couldn't wait that long.
I opened a portal into the heart of the city and stepped through it alongside Gwyneria.
"Excellent work, master," Gwyneria praised me as I closed the portal with the snap of my fingers. "You've truly mastered portal magic in such a short time. Only a minority ever do."
She wasn't lying.
Portal magic was notoriously complex and devours more mana than I expected.