91!
“Two-star mage. 91 units. Qualified.” The supervisor announcing the results had a look of reverence of his face, making Dalton feel better.
“91 units? Sigh he is beyond our level.” A two star mage who had his maximum power measured in fifties sighed dejectedly.
“It’s expected from a young master of the most wealthy family of the region. If you had everything he has, most probably your result would have been the same.” A person beside him said. He was from a commomer’s family, so he always gave their rich backgrounds all the credit like most commoners do.
“No I don’t agree with you. There are countless nobles who don’t have good talent despite having all the resources. So, you can’t say that it’s only because of his background that he achieved what he did.” A lady sitting beside them disagreed instantly. She was the among those who didn’t have good talent despite being a noble’s daughter.
“You are right my lady. I apologise for being biased in my judgement.” The previous man apologised, noticing her despondent expression. He also understood what she meant by her words and didn’t want to continue this topic any further.
“…”
“You have good talent little guy. I hope you will consider joining our academy when time comes.” Elder Zhan walked beside him and praised.
Dalton nodded “Yes Elder Zhan I’ll consider it.” Despite saying this, he had contempt in his eyes. With his talent, why would he join fourth ranked academy when he can join first ranked one. However, as Elder Zhan was host and was obviously stronger than him, he didn’t dare be disrespectful.
“Good.” Elder Zhan walked away without saying much this time. As someone who has seen all kinds of people in his life, he could clearly see that he looked down on their academy. He smirked ‘How deceptive the outward appearance can be?’
After enjoying crowd’s appreciation and respect, he walked down the arena and returned to his seat.
“Miss Flavia, why don’t you go and test yourself too? I’m sure your result will be better than mine or at least equal.” He smiled at Flavia who was gradually losing hope of living a free life after seeing Dalton’s outstanding talent. Before today, she still entertained the hope that his talent would turn out worse than her and she would be able to have greater say when her family decided to marry her to him.
“Young master Dalton, I don’t think I’m outstanding enough to compete with you. However, I’ll not give up just yet.” After calming her anxiety, she blandly replied and stood up.
When she walked towards the arena and stood in line, many gazes turned toward her due to her beauty but she stood still without showing any expression. She didn’t go ahead in line even when the people in front of her offered to swap places because she wanted to stay away from Dalton as long as she can. She started to hate him more and more after coming here.
Dalton also knew this but he didn’t mind, instead he licked his lips in lustful manner ‘Try everything you can but soon you’ll be mine.’
….
Max watched everyone calmly, he noticed that there were some who had better control over their mana than him. 𝑂𝒱𝓵xt.𝗇𝓔t
Then he noticed a bald man stepping up to take the test. Other than his shining bald head, he seemed completely ordinary. His clothes were also plain but he gave off a peculiar kind of feeling that seemed even more imperious and noble however when that feeling vanished after he stepped in front of the testing rock.
“Weird! Who is this guy?” Max watched him even more intently.
The bald man waved his hand cast a spell in just a second. Silver lightening crackled around him and took shape of a two meter long spear.
He threw it at the giant rock. All this process didn’t seem to take much out of him. Even his breath didn’t quickened after using a considerable amount of his mana.
“Oh? He has awakened lightening element.” Elder Zhan seemed a little surprised. The reason for his surprise was because lightening element is not easy to awaken compared to other elements. So there are very few lightening mage.
Audience also exclaimed in surprise however seeing his lazy attitude their enthusiasm died down.
“Tch, so what if he has a slightly rare element. Shouldn’t he take this more seriously.”
“What a show off!”
“However, seeing the speed at which he casted his spell, he seemed to have some talent.”
“…”
Most of the people didn’t look favorably at him. He seemed to think little of this recruitment and it tipped them off. They were trying so hard to join an academy and here he was acting all leisurely.
However, Elder Zhan, envoys and some considerably strong mages who were here to witness young generation’s splendor instead focused on his lightening spear flying toward the rock.
BANG!!!!
A loud collision sound stopped the audience from throwing their remarks about the bald guy’s attitude and were shocked to see the scene on the arena.
The silver spear struck the rock in the middle and exploded. Surprisingly, the impact pushed the giant rock one feet back.
“What!!”
Loud exclaimations sounded throughout the Colosseum. There hadn’t been anyone yet who could even push the rock even one centimetre back. Even Dalton who had 91 units of attack power could only make it tremble minutely that no one could notice without paying attention.
“Oh this guy is surprisingly strong for a two star mage.” The Envoy from the White sea academy said appreciatively.
“Yeah, why didn’t we notice him in the first test? He seems even more talented and stronger than that kid named Vincent.” Third envoy said.
“It’s because he only had a grade five affinity and tested right after that dual elemental mage.” The old woman of Green pagoda smiled.
“I must have him join my royal academy.” Cilera mumbled. Her expression suggested that she might go and kidnap him and force him to join her academy if there weren’t other envoy’s present.
Third envoy frowned and said coldly “Girl, aren’t you being too arrogant wanting every genius to join your royal academy?”
“So what? I’ll have him join my royal academy and if any of you dare to compete over him, I won’t be polite anymore.” Cilera said without even glancing at him.
Third envoy didn’t get angry but frowned. Although she was disrespectful before, she didn’t dare to go as far as to threaten everyone here over a disciple. ‘Isn’t he just a bit stronger than average two-star mages?”
He reflexively glanced toward the arena his expression became one of utter shock and he exclaimed “Unrivalled in the same realm!”