blueteamnovel Chapter 148: Joint Practical Evaluation (5)
Chapter 148: Joint Practical Evaluation (5)
Chapter 148: Joint Practical Evaluation (5)
Joint Practical Evaluation (5)
A flood of pink flames erupted. It was the fire magic from the Heart Paladin, Shera Hectorica.
Shera easily defeated every student she encountered. There wasnt a first-year around who could stand against her flames.
However, what she desired was not to eliminate insignificant first-year students. There wasnt any fun to be had in trampling ants after all.
Shera grunted in annoyance.
Where are the Predators!
In this place, as vast and complex as a maze, known as Octovus Hall, the goal of every Paladin was the same.
Hunting the Predators. They had to focus particularly on the ice element.
Though it wasnt something that could be discussed beforehand, the Paladins understood that they needed to target the Predators upon hearing the exam rules.
Their objective was to thwart the plan of The Black Monster, The Nameless Hero, and uncover his identity.
If he participated in this exam, they concluded he must be a Predator.
This was because, during last years Mrchen Academy Magic Department first year exams, demons often appeared, and the Black Monster appeared each time as well.
If the Black Monster was a student, there was a high probability that he was now a second-year student.
Even if the Black Monster was not here, there was no loss. There were still opportunities remaining.
!
It was while they were traversing Octovus Hall, that they arrived at a vast space.
Suddenly, a strong flow of mana swept through like a whirlwind, brushing against Sheras skin. The mana was emanating from the corridor on the opposite side.
Shera widened her eyes in surprise and looked towards the other side.
A female student with rose-gold hair walked towards her, swaying gently. As she spotted Shera, she stopped, her expression indifferent.
A second-year blue gem brooch was attached to her uniform ribbon. Five blue magic circles floated above her head.
A smile spread across Sheras lips.
Luce Eltania
Finally, an opponent who could entertain her had appeared.
When encountering the Predator, one must choose to either fight or flee.
However, Shera knew from her extensive combat experience that she could never flee from a confrontation with Luce Eltania.
It was what she had hoped for.
Shera deployed her orange magic circle.
There was no need for conversation. As if following an unspoken agreement, the two poured forth elemental magic at each other.
* * *
Whites pocket watch was different from what I remembered. The reason for this was still unknown.
The discovery of a new variable stirred a multitude of complex thoughts in my mind.
However, I had to set those thoughts aside for the moment. It was gradually becoming time for the Abyssal Sea Monster to emerge. I could tell from the watch on the exam bracelet.
After dispelling the ice chair with defrost, I moved towards the passage leading to the Eltra Sea.
While walking, I continually observed the Paladins using my [Clairvoyance].
Presumably, they were out hunting Predators like me.
When the exam began, except for the sociable model student the Clover Paladin, the rest of the Paladins quickly left their teams and began eliminating students at a terrifying pace.
They seemed to be operating under the assumption that I had joined this exam.
They must think Im at least a second-year student.
Last year, various demons appeared during the Magic Departments first-year exams, and each time, the Black Monster also appeared.
Moreover, during the joint practical evaluation, including the Eltra Sea where the Abyssal Sea Monster appears, all destinations were under barriers, and access was controlled.
Last year, the Black Monster acted as if he knew the exam schedule. The Paladins might have thought he would do the same this year.
In other words, there was a sufficient possibility that the Black Monster was hiding his identity and intervening in various exams to hunt demons.
However, fortunately, they overlooked one fact.
Octovus Hall is much larger than they think.
This place was a facility created by hollowing out the bottom part of a vast island.
Usually off-limits, most people were unaware of its internal structure, including the student council president, Alice Carroll.
Octovus Hall was a vast, maze-like facility, making a compass essential.
I take back saying the goddess of fortune was on my side. She was capricious.
If I continued this way, our paths would inevitably cross. I was bound to encounter her on the way to the Eltra Sea.
But rushing to the Eltra Sea first wasnt a good idea.
My position was still being monitored by the exam bracelet, so clumsy actions were strictly forbidden.
Moreover, there were exam proctors outside the exit. I couldnt go out until the proctors had retreated to the gathering point.
So what should I do?
Firstly, I couldnt avoid a confrontation with Alexa.
Her path was straightforward.
From that point on, it was logical to recall all the traps and useful features of the joint practical evaluation to formulate a strategy on how to ambush her.
Huh?
Then, something unexpected happened.
A man, with an arrogant smile, blocked the path of the diamond female student, Alexa.
Tristan?
It was the vain, blond nobleman, Tristan Humphrey.
* * *
Bang!
In a wide space lit by lamps on the walls, at a point where several paths intersected.
A powerful rock magic broke through the wall, and Alexa, a female student with a square diamond pattern on her forehead, emerged.
Ha!
?
A sudden short chuckle stopped Alexa in her tracks.
Amid the dust raised by the collapsing wall, a blond male student stood facing Alexa directly.
Ive heard there were many insolent juniors
The dust quickly settled.
The brooch on the blond students tie flashed once with an aquamarine light.
But I never thought Id see someone foolish enough to destroy the very purpose of the exam.
He was a Predator. Tristan Humphrey, ranked second in Class B, a second-year of the Magic Department.
Alexas rock magic circles, etched in the air, targeted Tristan.
Tristan swiftly deployed four wind magic circles, all aiming at Alexa.
The clash of mana waves created a fierce gust that swept over them.
Alexa sensed Tristans mana and realized she was stronger. However, Tristans fearless demeanor made her feel a sense of doubt.
Being overwhelmed by fear in the face of a strong opponent meant never reaching a higher realm. This was a lesson Tristan Humphrey had learned after being effortlessly swept away by Luce Eltanias magic in last years end-of-semester evaluation.
Looking back, it was true. Before Luce appeared at the end-of-semester evaluation, the audacious commoner, Isaac, had faced many foes, including A-class students and Tristan himself, without hesitation. No trace of fear was seen in him.
The sheer willpower. The determination as if saying, I will defeat you all shimmered in his eyes, Tristan remembered it well.
Reflecting on this memory during the winter break, Tristan had to admit that Isaac was inherently superior. It was a realization that came with gritted teeth.
Thus, he trained relentlessly. He didnt want to lose to Isaac. Tristans winter break was filled with grueling training.
His will surged fiercely, determined to overcome whoever or whatever crossed his path.
Tristan could sense how strong his junior, Alexa, was through her mana. Yet, he smirked as if finding her laughably insignificant, as if unable to even feel fear.
I, the superior one, shall personally teach you a lesson!
Tristan laughed heartily, Kahaha!
Soon after, he choked and coughed, seemingly catching his breath.
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