46 Twelve Tales: Magic Power Test

"You're the one who wants a Type II license. This way, please."

Following the receptionist's guidance, we went to the back of the guild, where we thought the examiner and the woman spoke.

"This is the test venue."

We followed the woman's guide and walked on to the big room.

It's a space covered with white walls. It has a slightly similar atmosphere to the school's practice area.

"Just now, the same Builders School students as you are taking your exams."

Ahead of what the woman pointed out, there were certainly four boys wearing hero uniforms.

That reminds me of what Zeke said when he left for us: "We're going to take the exam". Apparently they also wanted a Class II license.

You just finished the exam, the four of you just tried to get out of the room, and you realize we exist.

"You're lying, you guys want a second kind, too?

"Ha ha! You can't have Class II in the general department!

As always, we in the general department seem to be being overlooked by the hero family.

Two months after the admission ceremony. I'm getting somewhat used to boulders, but still mentally tired.

Cursing and murmuring at will, they eventually left the room and headed toward the Alliance counter.

"Uh, well, let me explain the exam."

I get an inside apology for making me feel awkward for the woman who is the examiner, while I get an explanation.

"Everyone who wants a Type II license will be asked to take two tests to see if they have as much capacity as they can to deal with the legacy of the Demon King. The first thing we ask you to take is a magic test. You will then be tested for basic combat power.

Magic Power can be divided into four categories: Magic Output (Power), Magic Instant Stress (Speed), Magic Persistence (Stamina), and Magic Control (Control). Each of these will be quantified and ranked in the exam to determine acceptance or rejection. By the way, the ranks range from A to E, with an average of B rank for trained soldiers and professional two-species adventurers. Kingsguard Knights, Knights of Zhenghong, and vice commanders are often A-ranked. "

Picri, and Elisia reacted.

Former head of the Knights of Zhenghong - that is, Elisia's father, Gallia-Espeland, was likely an A-rank in his lifetime.

As for Elicia, I would have to be aware of the information.

"But just one thing. There are not only types of people in the world who fight around magic, but also other technologies… for example, martial arts and physical arts. Such a person will be correctly checked for strength in the next basic combat force, so just because you are ranked low in the magic test doesn't necessarily mean you will fail"

I nodded silently at the examiner's explanation.

The history of the Adventurer Guild is long. The contents of the test appear to be optimized in order to conduct the test equally.

"Now, line up here."

Follow the examiner's instructions and we'll head to the center of the venue.

At the centre of the venue was a long desk, on which were clear crystal balls.

"First measure the magic output (power). Give your equipment as much magic as you want at the right time."

Magic output (power).

This ability, which may be called magical moment firepower, is also highly valued in terms of combat. The higher this value, the more extensive and powerful magic can be unleashed.

There are five crystal balls available, so each of us is arranged appropriately and hands on the balls.

As instructed by the examiner, the crystal balls glowed as he poured out his full magic.

Apparently, this crystal ball is a kind of magic fixture.

Magic fixtures that emit light by instilling magic are also used as lighting in common homes and the like. Apparently, however, this crystal has characteristics that vary in light intensity depending on the amount of magic poured.

Elysia was the brightest crystal.

My next point is Gran. Then there's me and Mize. Me and Mize are emitting almost the same amount of light.

"Elysia, that's amazing"

"Sort of. I feel confident in the firepower."

Elisia was good at answering Mize, who poured a respectful eye.

"Next up is magical instant stress (speed), right? See how it appears in the crystal ball."

Magic Instant Stress (Speed).

It's about the speed at which magic is activated. Soldiers predominantly in melee are often this fast. Conversely, in the case of soldiers, who are predominantly supported by shooting from the rear guard, there is sometimes a lack of emphasis on this ability, depending on the strategy.

Follow the examiner's words and bring your face closer to the crystal ball.

In the crystal balls, there was a geometric pattern floating around.

"There's a big circle in the center of the pattern, isn't there? Be aware to pass magic through the entire pattern from there. Crystal balls glow when magic reaches the whole thing. … but try to pass the magic as quickly as possible as the pattern switches every thirty seconds"

After completing the explanation, the examiner signals and measures the Magic Instant Stress (Speed).

Pouring magic into the crystal, the circle at the center of the pattern glowed pale. When conscious of spreading its light throughout, the light slowly stretches to the ends of the pattern.

Gradually complex patterns emerged, and several times the patterns switched before passing through magic to the end.

"... Phew"

The Magic Instant Stress (Speed) measurement is completed and the shoulder strength is removed.

The number of times the crystal has glowed, it's probably me and Elysia in the same line. Then Gran, Mize and so on.

"The next step is to measure Magic Sustainability (Stamina). Keep pouring magic into the crystal and let it shine for as long as possible"

Magic persistence (stamina).

It is a quality that is deeply involved in the ability of individuals to succeed in battle. For a long time, soldiers who can keep fighting are easily treasured even on the battlefield.

The contents of the measurement were simple.

Light-emitting crystals with even a little magic are allowed to shine for as long as possible. The trick is probably to keep pouring out as little magic as possible.

But people feel tired when they consume a lot of magic at once.

All of them continued to pass their magic through the crystals as they were covered in sweat.

The first ones to fall off were Mize and Elysia. Next thing I know, my crystal ball lost its light.

Only Gran after that...

"Oh, um... isn't it hard?

"Huh? I can still afford it though"

To the examiner's question, Gran answered in wonder.

If you look closely, only Gran isn't sweating at all, and he doesn't look tired.

"... ok. Enough is enough. Please exit the measurement"

To the examiner's words, Gran takes his hands off the crystal.

This... is going to turn out interesting.

"At the end of the day, measure magic control."

Magic Control (Control).

It is the ability to prevent magic failures and outbursts, if it is to be brief.

- Magic can fail.

When magic is assembled in cluttered images or used out of its original use, magic can have consequences that deviate greatly from the intentions of the operator.

For example, one of the magic I like to use is the magic of creating matter with magic called materialization. This cannot be activated without knowledge of the shape, feel, density, etc. of the substances imagined. When we activate this magic with a lack of knowledge, the form of magic is uncertain and eventually foggy.

Magic failure wastes magic, and in the worst case scenario, an operator can get hurt.

The first thing I taught at the institution was the importance of magic control.

"Please check inside the crystal ball. I think it shows a maze-like diagram. Through magic, the ball glows in the upper right corner, so feel free to manipulate it towards the lower left goal. But when the sphere comes into contact with the wall of the maze, it starts over again."

It also looks like a maze, but if you observe carefully, you can see that it is the main road. But the road was complicated.

Move the ball with the start signal and take it to the lower left goal.

"Gugi, this... shit... eh!

Next door, Gran was leaking a frustrating voice.

When the ball comes into contact with the maze wall, the crystal ball glows slightly as the ball returns to the top right starting point.

Gran didn't seem to like magic control (control) and the crystal balls glowed over and over again.

"- Exam, it's over!

Examiner tells you that the Gran is finished measuring.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please wait around the reception counter. We'll call you if we get results."

As the examiner said, we left the room behind.