Chapter 9: The Academy Trials

Understood," Midi replied with a smile

The other elite teams, upon seeing Fina choose the eastern route, unhesitatingly opted for the western route into the Forest of Gran. They were not joking; they certainly did not want to engage in a direct confrontation with the Storm Queen. Regardless of reaching level 19 or being hailed as elites, they were nothing in the presence of the red-haired girl

Even when faced with trials, the future Queen of Magic Bullets remained unfazed in her approach, choosing the most difficult path right from the start. This was based on her confidence in herself and her trust in her teammates

The content of each assessment varies; I never expected the difficulty of our session's trial to be so high. Those cursed mutations have made the monsters stronger.

We will go through the middle! Fenrir growled, "Along the way, eliminate all the other teams!"

Then, he grinned menacingly and drew his hand across his neck

This is the second day of the trial's commencement

Dear students, the annual trial is approaching. The assessment will involve clearing the mutated monsters from the forest. The various drops collected from these monsters will be recorded as your scores; the more you collect, the better your score will be. The drops from more powerful monsters will be calculated for higher points! Principal Lind stood on the platform, delivering the final motivational speech in a loud voice, "After the assessment, the team that ranks first will receive the reward of a job change using the Grand Magic Circle of the Duchy! The academy will provide all the materials!"

The expressions of the graduate students varied; some were joyful while others were sorrowful, some were poised for action while others were calling their friends to join. Even Midi showed a slight change in demeanor.

However, in Midi's view, this hardly qualifies as a team; it is merely a young man with an inflated ego accompanied by three hunting dogs. While it may indeed possess great power in direct confrontations, it is ill-equipped to handle the ever-changing conditions of the wilderness

Hurry, speed, a group of goblins has been lured here https://mhetushu.com!" A student was running frantically while shouting anxiously.

"Middy." The red-haired girl glanced at the black-haired boy and added, "Make sure you don't hold us back. If there are any issues, remember to speak up."

Fenrir's performance is also commendable, indicating that the planning of the Seth family over the years has indeed yielded results

Now, these servants have all become 18th-level students, surrounding Fenrir like stars encircling the moon. Midy has no doubt that if the trial requires it, they would not hesitate to lower their own levels, or even risk their lives, to help their master achieve good results as much as possible

It is rare, the Grand Forest has also entered its annual situation of many people and few monsters, I wonder how chaotic it will become in a while? Lilian said with a mocking laugh, then turned to the red-haired girl, Miss Fina, which direction shall we go?

In the main tent of the camp outside the Forest of Gran, Dean Lind sat upright in the center, flanked by several other key officials from the academy, along with numerous job-changers of level 25 and above, who were constantly coming and going within the camp

The landmines that were thrown out, along with those that had long been buried in the grass, triggered a violent explosion, scattering the goblins' originally orderly formation into disarray

Lind is very satisfied with this arrangement; at least, there have been no issues in the past decade. Although this year the royal faction and the parliamentary faction appear to be at odds, hasn't it always been like this in the past?

"In the name of the Headmaster of the Magic Academy, I declare that the trial begins now!" Dean Lind said loudly

Surely, one can pass through the trials unscathed, thought Dean Lind.

Accompanied by the melodious sound of horns, countless students rushed towards the Forest of Gran, as if what they were engaged in was not a battle trial, but a competitive race

The main strong practitioners around level 30, however, are stationed in the main camp, ready to respond to any emergencies at any time

This is indeed a team; although it is still in the adjustment period, it possesses a bond that is pure and unblemished

This is a relatively fortunate team, well-acquainted with the terrain and the skills of the monsters, thus successfully executing an ambush

With this statement, the relatively calm and composed Sigmund is set aside for the moment, and even the usually suspicious Lilian would not refuse Midi's plea for help. Although Midi estimates that his combat power should surpass that of the two of them after acquiring the ghostly hand, the subtle care from the Storm Queen still brings him a sense of warmth

This graduate student is a level 16 fighter, lean in build and incredibly fast. Years of training have granted him a speed that surpasses that of ordinary individuals at a young age. However, the group of goblins behind him, after mutating, are also quite swift. Although they cannot catch up, they remain at a distance, persistently trailing him. Moreover, the monsters clearly possess far greater endurance than the pampered graduate student. In the long-distance pursuit, the goblins gradually gain the upper hand.

Field combat has been arranged by the Magic Academy many times, but a week-long outdoor survival trial without supplies is a first for the students, posing considerable risks. Among these students, while there are certainly commoners, the majority are noble offspring. Should any incidents occur, the pressure on the academy would be unimaginable. Therefore, the academy has secretly arranged for a large number of level 25 and above job changers to monitor the entire assessment.

Perhaps Fenrir will eventually surpass them. It is said that there is a mere level 16 dandy in Miss Fina's team. Over time, he will surely be unable to keep up and will become a liability.

The location of the trial is set near the Forest of Glen, where a newly established, well-equipped camp is located. Qualified candidates for the trial will depart from here to undertake a week-long trial of survival and resourcefulness without any supplies or support.

As long as these areas are occupied in advance, it will be possible to efficiently eliminate the monsters, thereby gaining an advantage in the trial

Is it due to the change of factions? Midi thought, glancing at the distance.

After all, the rewards for the trials have changed

At that very moment, Fenrir Seth also turned his head, looking at Midi with a gaze as lifeless as that of a corpse

Dean Lind nodded slightly and then said, "So far, which teams have made the most progress?"

"How is the situation?" President Lind looked at the extremely detailed map of Gransun on the table, inquiring of a recently returned job changer.

"East," Fina said succinctly

In the previous life, rewards did not include materials for job changes. It seems that with my rebirth and a different attitude towards my surroundings, this world has also undergone changes. This is probably what is referred to as the butterfly effect

With the last team entering the forest, the week-long trial officially commenced

Some teams also found themselves in unfamiliar environments, struggling to make progress. Worse still were those that had already brought a monster to the brink of defeat, only to be interrupted by other teams. Two teams became embroiled in disputes, even leading to internal brawls. Although there were no fatalities, injuries occurred, forcing some to withdraw.

The monster has already entered the encirclement, let's go! The other three students who were lying in ambush in the trees finally revealed themselves after the goblin group passed by

What you may not know is that he is not a wastrel. Just a week ago, during Miss Fina's assessment, that student named Midi actually passed the Flame Challenge

The scorching sun filtered through the trees, casting its light upon the goblins, making their bloodstained weapons appear particularly horrifying.

The job changer immediately replied: "Report to the esteemed Academy Head, so far, the teams of Fina and Fenrir have advanced quite deeply. Among them, Fenrir's team has already entered the depths of the Gran Forest, while Fina's team has cleared several locations in the Thunderous Ruins."

However, there are also those who feel uneasy

The young man responsible for drawing the monsters also came to a halt at this moment, turned around, and then threw the landmine with a lit fuse in his hand towards the goblins

What he is more concerned about is whether there will be any changes regarding the assassin from his previous life memories

A sense of helplessness and urgency enveloped his heart, but he quickly adjusted and regained his composure

Indeed, it is that 'Storm Queen' who is leading

However, Fina's group certainly did not move

No matter what, since things have already happened, there should be no regrets. I am already by Fina's side, and what I need to do next is to actively gain strength to make up for the regrets. Even if in the end everything becomes unrecognizable, I will never regret it!" Midi instinctively glanced at the left arm in the glove.

Fenrir's team, along with several other elite teams with level 18 members, remained inactive

"You may go down now," said Dean Lind, nodding at the transferee. "I urge everyone else to ensure proper safety measures are in place. The outcome will depend on the abilities of the students, but we must not allow any safety issues to arise, especially concerning the teams of Fenrir and Fina, as this pertains to the honor of our magic academy"

In Fenrir's eyes flickered a venomous light. He was not afraid of the monsters in the toxic ruins, and he harbored a desire to confront the Storm Queen directly. However, upon recalling Fina's methods and the orders from the head of the family, reason ultimately subdued his impulse

He has never disclosed to anyone that he has already become a ghost swordsman; this is his greatest trump card. The later it is revealed, the more initiative he can gain.

Unlike the arrogant Fina, the Sais family had already invested considerable effort in sending three highly qualified generations of family servants to the academy when Fenrir enrolled. In other words, from the very beginning, he entered with a team capable of winning the trials at https://m.hetushu.com

The heads of the academy were discussing among themselves

"Report to the esteemed director, so far, a total of four teams have withdrawn, two disputes have occurred, and there are three injured individuals, none of whom are seriously injured. The withdrawn teams have all been brought back, so there is no need for your concern, esteemed director," replied the job changer.

Fenrir's team lineup is also very strong

A few days later, the annual trial of the Belmar Royal Academy of Magic finally commenced

However, this is also a very normal judgment. After all, during these three years, there have been many tasks that needed to be completed in the forest. Therefore, there are several areas that the students are relatively familiar with, which are comparatively safe and easier for hunting. The types of monsters, their numbers, attack methods, terrain, and so on, are all well understood by everyone

That is the road leading to the area of the toxic ruins deep within the Forest of Glen.

"Yes, my lord." The job changer stepped back

A butterfly flaps its wings, and it can trigger a storm on the other side of the ocean. Minor variables, through layers of influence, can ultimately brew a significant change

This does not imply the leisure of the nobility or the humility of gentlemen, but rather that there is simply no need for it

Upon hearing Dean Lind's words, all the challengers immediately became excited

Although this has been a tradition for many years, the thought of having the opportunity to transition to a new career in the most perfect state makes it difficult for these young individuals, filled with dreams and ambitions, to remain calm

However, this is also an opportunity to change jobs! Although using the duchy’s magic circle is traditional, it is unexpected that this time the academy is even providing the materials. This is a genuine reward. If we had to prepare everything ourselves, even if there was an opportunity to change jobs, it would at least take several months!

"Go, eliminate them all!" Ignoring the pervasive smoke, the students surrounded the area, showcasing their respective skills

What if the Seth family attracts more and stronger assassins because one has changed sides