Chapter 654

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First of all, the 1st selection of the 21st episode of the side story is done with a fairly simple procedure.

It can also be said that it is similar to the so-called document and descriptive interview.

I would like to teach everyone who has a will, but the reality is cruel.

Even if you seek ideals, you have no choice but to be cold-hearted at some point.

“Under the circumstances, what can be left in the end is a maximum of 3 discounts... ...

“Maybe less than that.”

I'm sorry but I can't help it.

“About 2,000 people applied... ...

It means that there can be up to 600 people left.”

“This is the case when it is assumed to be the maximum.”

The reason is talent.

It's sad, but magic counts talent.

At least if you can't handle magic, you won't be able to dream of magic.

“The primary selection criteria are mana sensitivity tests and answers to basic questions... ...

There are no objective criteria for screening. All you have to do is pass the cutoff.

but... ... .

‘Even if I can't do it, I'll cut off half of it... ...

The problem is mana sensitivity.

Let's think about what I endured to earn the sad nickname of a magic eunuch in the past.

At that time, even if I thought it was suspicious, there were not many people who sincerely questioned it.

Because there are surprisingly many people who do not have mana sensitivity.

“In general, 7 out of 10 people say they don’t have it.”

“Or, even if you have it, it’s a case where it blooms innately.”

It's not that there's no way, but at least it won't be able to be included in the current screening standards.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the majority will kneel here.

“At this point, it’s no different from the standard of the existing tower, right? So you said you would use a separate method?”

“... ... This is it.”

What Dia took out from there was a magic tool in the form of handcuffs that covered her hands.

“It is still in the beginning stage, but we are planning to use it for evaluation.”

“... ... Is it already finished?”

It wasn't that I was completely unaware of its identity. But it appeared faster than I expected.

“7 which was an auxiliary magic power supply magic tool.”

“yes. It is not yet in the stage of actual use, but it was judged that such a test would be worth trying, so I ordered preparation.”

Dia said so and handed over the tool she brought out to show me.

Pretty heavy gloves.

However, it is too heavy to use as armor and the strength is not good.

Because it is not a tool for defense.

It is a device that Dia has been conducting research on recently.

“hmm... ... where where.”

Let me put on those gloves. The device built into the glove reacts and works.

What I feel inside is a pseudo-magic circle.

“If you use this, even a wizard without a circle can use the minimum amount of magic.”

In short, it is a simple magic activation device.

Of course, in order to actually use it, the user must know the magic theory as quickly as possible.

When I pretended to simply snap my fingers, sparks the size of my fingernails formed.

Incidentally, I didn't use my magic circle at all when I created this spark.

That's just the power of this tool.

“It is still in the theoretical stage, but... ...

“Well, this alone is great enough.”

How much effort the sorcerer spends even to create just one circle.

What if you imitate even a part of it using magic tools?

“Even if you can’t use it in real life, it will be more than enough for researchers.”

Even if you don't have talent, you can enjoy the privilege of magic. Because that's her motto.

“It's a nice device.”

“thank you.”

Even if you can't use it in real combat, you can use it to see if you have the sense to handle beginner mana without a circle yet.

Of course, you can't know all the qualities of an individual with just that, and there may be things you can't catch, but at least it's better than nothing.

“I think this will do its job well enough for the review.”

Rather, at this point, I wonder if I even need to be in this position.

At this rate, it would be like a totem sitting still.

That's not bad, but it's my main goal to do the right thing when things like this happen.

I guess I need to be more active in organizing the exams.

“I have already checked your names. I memorized pretty much everything.”

Anyway, let's start the test. Arel started by clapping her hands as if to attract attention again.

“but... ...

But what are you trying to do? There is nothing here.

“don't worry. I've already prepared everything I need. And it just activated.”

Arel said that and clapped her hands once more.

and that moment.

“uh... ... what? ugh... ...

They just lost their minds.

Suddenly, his eyes went dark, and he fell headlong, swept away by a sense of helplessness to the point where he couldn't even speak.

“ruler. Let the test begin.”

Except for Arel's voice, which sounds like he's enjoying himself somehow... ... .

When they opened their eyes, they must have been bewildered to find that they were in a completely unfamiliar space.

This place...

“Where is this place?!”

Not only her, but everyone who opened their eyes was taken aback.

When I opened my eyes, I saw that I had landed in a strange place, not the room I had just entered for an interview.

A pure white room with nothing but a door visible in the distance.

[Don't panic. Are you going to use them because the guys who want to enter the Mage Tower are so scared?]

I heard Arel's voice. However, Arel himself was nowhere to be seen.

It seemed that only his voice could be heard from above.

[This is a subspace specially adjusted for your test. It won't harm your body and there won't be any threat, so rest assured.] As

he explained, a few weak breathing bursts out here and there.

Of course, I am not relieved to understand his explanation. It is to believe that there will be no harm.

[My test is a bit special. I wanted to judge this and that by looking at you guys, so I made a separate space to order.]

“What are we supposed to do here?”

[what... ... I'll explain that step by step.

First of all, open that door and go inside.]

However, just as everyone hesitated, someone suddenly stepped out ahead and grabbed the doorknob.

“what... ... Won't he come in?”

He is the oldest of these candidates. A middle-aged man who can look like he's 50, even if he can't.

“Couldn't that Areel Ernesia have dug a trap to hurt us?

Let's go inside.”

Speaking without hesitation, he opened the door abruptly, and only then did the rest of the test takers nod their heads and follow suit.

[...] ... .]

Let them all enter the room.

bang! The sound of the door closing was heard, and then the door disappeared.

Instead, there is only the same door on the other side.

[There are several rooms like this, and you just have to cope with the tests prepared for each room.]

“Coping... ... We don't know anything?”

When the middle-aged man who opened the door for the first time asked with a wry smile, Arel laughed similarly, saying, ‘It doesn't matter.'

[I'm not asking you to pick the correct answer. No matter what I do, it's not like I'm going to drop out right here. Calm down.]

“... ... Is it like that?”

Somehow, including him, Seldin and everyone else tilted their heads in puzzlement.

What do you mean by intention?

[Anyway, let's start the first test now. First of all, let's touch the device there.]

As Arel said, there is a strange marble in the middle of the room. And around that bead were several daggers.

The blade of the dagger was blunt, so it seemed that it could not even cut paper.

[Not explained. There are various simple spells condensed into that dagger.]

It seems that the magic activated by active mages in the tower is sealed.

If you hold it up and activate it right away, the magic will activate again.

[Well, the number of times is roughly 10 per dagger, so it's better not to overdo it.]

“... ... What are you trying to do?”

[It's nothing special. First of all, I want to see a little bit of your pulpit.]

Pulpit?

While everyone tilted their heads, I first picked up the dagger as instructed.

And the crystal ball starts to glow.

Then, he was summoned immediately.

one monster.

“Ugh?!”

why monster? How

a former pro

sucks honey