The next day when Alex saw his sister, he was astonished because the latter aura was different from before.
''What happened?" He asked while appraising his sister, he hadn't done this since they came to the capital. If he had, he would know that his sister never slacks off. Every time she came back late, it wasn't because she was hanging with Maria and others, it was because she secretly went farming exp.
Alex was so surprised that he couldn't believe what he was seeing,
『[Gracier Alexandra Touch]
「 Rank 6」
Level 52
Class: Fire Empress
Age: 14
Female
Race: High Half-Elf
Experience Value: 0/8200
Magic Power: 1710 (+35) ✒ 1745
Magic: Fire Magic
Attack: 585 (+35 (+ 70 BP) ✒ 690
Defense: 420 (+35) ✒ 455
Agility: 320 (+35) ✒ 355
Intelligence: 310 (+35) ✒ 345
Luck: 320 (+35) ✒ 355
BP: 0
SP: 0
Gift: Ignia's Bracelet
Skills: [Cooking Level 4] [Sewing Level 3] [Fireball Level 5] [Fire Arrows Level 4] [Meteor (???)] [Fire Snake Level 4] [Flame Shield Level 5] [Presence Detection Level 5] [Chantless Magic Level 5 (+6) ✒ Level 8] [Fire Lotus Level 5] [Archery Level 5] [Blaze Steps Level 2 (+ 3 SP) ✒ Level 5]
Special Ability: [Dragon Eye Level 10 Max] [Flame Wings Level 3] [Dragon's Breath Level 1 (+1 SP) ✒ Level 2] (New)
Titles: [Avenger] [Child of Fire] [The Awakened] [The Diligent]』
Silveria did not seem surprised by Gracier's level as she knew she had been secretly farming exp after classes, she asked her to not say anything, it would be a surprise. She was planning to at least advance to the next Rank before the start of the mock battles.
'She only gained 4 levels with all her secret farming. I guess the other 3 levels that helped her to advance into the next Rank must be Ignia doing. She must have sacrificed some of her blood essences to help little Alexandra advance. She even gained a new special ability. Ignia's sure generous.' Silveria thought.
At the same time as if reading her mind, Ignia said, ''You are the one to talk. You siblings are too generous with your Master. Well, I can only do this much. I hope it will help her a little to have hope to catch with her brother. And more importantly to protect herself, exploring ruins is not an easy thing. I'm too tired, I'll go into slumber to recuperate please look after her for me.''
Leaving these words behind, Ignia went to sleep, she was too exhausted after performing such a secret art on Gracier. She needs a lot of time to recuperate. When Gracier learned the price she'd pay after helping her, she refused, however, Ignia still did it because she saw how dejected Gracier was after not being able to advance into the next Rank at the eve of the mock battles.
Back to Alex and Gracier.
Hearing Alex's question, Gracier smiled embarrassedly before she started explaining what happened.
''I see, you had been secretly farming exp after classes. No wonder, you always come back late. Good job, as expected of my sister.'' Alex said while caressing Gracier's head. The latter was happy to be praised by her brother.
''I must thank Ignia for what she did. Please tell her that I'm grateful for what she did.'' Alex said.
However, the moment Gracier heard Ignia's name, her smile disappeared, this didn't go unnoticed by Alex.
''What happened? Why do you see so down when I mentioned Ignia's name?" He asked.
And before she could open her mouth to explain, Silveria appeared and said.
''She's unable to contact Ignia because she is in a temporary slumber.''
''I see, it must be because of the technique she used on Alexandra. Don't worry Alexandra she will wake up soon.'' Alex tried to comfort his sister.
Gracier nodded her head, her eyes shined with determination. She must perform extremely well tomorrow. She will show them what the Touch family is made of.
After today little episode the two went to school and another day passed.
•••••
Today, the sun was breather than usual as if to announce that this day was going to be exceptional.
Imperial Magic Academy, in a huge stadium, students could be seen standing on a huge platform.
Today was the day the mock battles will start. It was called mock battles but it was more like a little competition held between students. It's to test their strength before sending them to dungeons.
Standing in front of his students, Chris with his arms crossed behind his back observed his students for a moment before announcing.
''The day as come. Today, the mock battles will start. It will be divided into three stages.
First stage: You'll go on stage and touch that stone for assessment to know your Level, what element you use.
Second stage: Team Combat Assessment: In this stage, you'll form a team to capture the enemy's flag.
Third stage: Individual Combat Assessment, you'll fight against each other.
Let's us begin.''
Alex and Leon looked at each other before smiling, they couldn't hide their desire to battle each other.
Under Chris's supervision, the students started going on the stage to use the assessment stone. This stone can indicate your age, your level, and rank, it will not give the details of your status.
''Amy Stone, Age 17, Level 55 Rank 6, Water element.''
The pink-haired girl touched the assessment stone, she proudly raised her head and looked in Alex's direction.
''What's up with this girl?'' Leon asked Alex.
''Don't concern yourself with her. Let's her be.''
Alex said while ignoring Amy, it was not her first time looking at Alex, she had tried striking conversation with him several times, inviting him, however, Alex always refused as he could feel something fishy behind her behavior. She must be plotting something as Alex was not so conceited to believe she had fallen for him.
''Camilla Asmar, Age 16, Level 55, Rank 6, Dual Elementalist: Fire and Wind.''
''Dodulus Asmar, Age 17, Level 57, Rank 6, Earth element user''
''Kevin Asmar, Age 17, Level 57, Rank 6, Fire element user.''
After the Asmar's siblings passed it was Leonardo's turn.
Before going on the stage, he looked at Alex with a smirk, he then proudly step on the stage.
''Leonardo Dixor, Age 17, Level 63, Rank 7, Triple Elementalist: Holy Magic (Light), Fire and Lighting.''
A burst of astonishing exclamations sounded from the crowd, and lines of gazes of awe and envy landed on Leonardo. He proudly raised his head, he did not forget to look down on Alex with a gaze seeming to say, 'I dare you to do better.'
Alex ignored him as he knew Leonardo had awoken another power the moment he saw him. He was only surprised when he saw Leonardo's current level.
'I guess others must have also increased their level.' Alex thought.
Chris, their teacher was shocked as he was not privy to his students' details. Dual elementalists are rare, however, Triple elementalists are even rarer, and it's the Lightning element to boot, it's an extremely destructive element just like the Fire Element.
Chris chuckled while thinking, as expected of the one with the Hero's class. He decided to focus on the stage as it was now Maria's turn to go on the stage.
''Maria Alexa Rosares, Age 17, Level 63, Rank 7. Ice element user.''
''The rumor is true, she possesses the same element as the Headmistress, no wonder she took her as her disciple,'' Chris mumbled while looking in the direction of the Headmistress, Freya. Elseria was sitting beside her.
After Maria left the stage, it was now Luna's turn.
''Luna Heart, Age 17, Level 62, Dual elementalists: Holy Magic and Water magic.''
Another dual elementalists thought the others.
''Sakuya Hishimiya, Age 17, Level 62, Wind element user.''
After Sakuya passed it was the turn of Gracier to pass.
''Gracier Alexandra Touch, Age 14, Level 52, Rank 6, Fire element user.''
The moment they saw Gracier's assessment, another commotion started.
''So, young.''
''She's the Eighth adopted sister.''
Gracier did not say anything, nor she acted arrogantly she went to stand beside her brother.
''Oh, it now the turn of the Lionheart crown prince to go.''
Someone in the crowd said when he said Leon going on the stage.
''Leon Lionheart, Age 17, Level 64, Rank 7, Lightning element user.''
''As expected of the Lionheart crown prince, he is strong, more than the Hero.''
Leonardo's face darkened when he heard this.
'Even if you are a Lightning user and one level ahead of me if we fight I'll win. I'm stronger than you.' Leonardo thought.
After Leon, Ferris and Eris went on the stage,
''Ferris Wolfang, Age 17, Level 62, Rank 7. Wind element user.''
''Eris Wolfang, Age 17, Level 62, Rank 7, Wind element user.''
Wolfang's royal family was known for being Wind Elementalist, so it wasn't surprising to see both Ferris and Eris being Wind Elementalist.
Damien went on stage,
''Damien Constantine Crux, Age 17, Level 64, Rank 7, Holy Magic (Light)"
Another level 64. Damien did not say anything, he just glared at Alex secretly thinking of crippling in the incoming fight.
''Kuina Eriel Foxia, Age 17, Level 64, Rank 7, Dual elementalists: Fire and Illusion magic.''
Illusion magic is the specialty of the Foxia family. Illusion magic can be said to originate from the Light element, a mutated Light element. Illusion Magic, is considered as element apart from the Light element.
''Tch!"
Leon clicked his tongue in annoyance when he saw that Kuina had caught up with him.
Alex couldn't help but chuckle when he saw this.
His turn was about to come.