Chapter 2: ss - 2

Iris Pov 

"I failed ........................"

　Naturally, I failed the examination for the Special Division. In the first place, I could not pass the written test.

　Well, it is a matter of course. I heard that the written exam for the Special Division is as difficult as the entrance exam for the Imperial Four Graduate Academies . The reason for this is because it also serves as an examination for the Imperial Army cadres, so it was obvious that it was going to be difficult.

:I guess I'll be a wastrel starting tomorrow. ......::

Every three months, the Special Division conducts an exam to see who can join the division. This time, eight people took the test and none of them passed.

　I didn't take the practical test because I didn't pass the written test. I have confidence in this spells that is unique , so if I can pass the written test, I might be able to join the special division.

"I will study hard for the exam."

Fortunately, I was offered a job at a nearby bakery. I could make a living with that. I would have to study hard and cut down on the time I spent resting and relaxing.

I will definitely pass the test and show them that Iris Steinfeldt is a real warrior. And then I will proudly tell my ancestors and parents that I have passed the exam to join the Special Division.

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　One year has passed since I came to the imperial capital. I have taken two more exams since then and failed both times. Today is my fourth exam. It's time to show the results of the past year's hard work.

I studied hard for a year and managed to improve my academic skills in the written test to the point where I was able to pass the test. I was surprised to learn that the daughter of the bakery where I work is a genius, and she went on to the Imperial Academy of Literature and Science.

I was able to get a promise from her that she would teach me how to study in exchange for working more hours ,

She was very smart and had a good teaching style. Thanks to her, my academic skills improved.

　I thought to myself, "This might work." I went to the exam with unprecedented confidence.

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There was someone else in the room at the place where the exam was to be held. He was a boy about the same age as me, or maybe a little younger. The atmosphere he carried was different from that of a normal human being. The people who had taken the test to join the division up to this point all looked like ordinary people, and they had all been rejected, but he was different. I was thinking that this is what they call " difference in status " (......), and he bows to me.

　I thought he wouldn't even look at me, but it seems he's more polite than I thought. I was a bit surprised, but he is a human being, just like me. There was no reason that he could do it and I couldn't. I said to myself, "Don't let him beat me"! I said to myself again,

　I was very sleepy because I had been studying until late last night. There is still a little time left before the test, so I'll try to get some sleep to keep my brain in good working condition. ...... I plopped down on the desk in the exam room.

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　The exam is over. Hopelessness. Nothing but despair. Why am I so stupid? What in the world was all that hard work I put in over the past year?

As I was regretting my life so far, the boy who was taking the test in the same room came up to me and talked to me.

"How did you do on the test ?:

"it was terrible."

When I answered honestly, the boy's expression became indescribably subtle and he said,

"Well, what percent did you get?"

About thirty ?

I thought I could get 40% in the last minute rush, but the reality was harsh. When I answered with a great deal of wishful thinking, the boy's face turned bitter.

"You' re in big trouble!"

I couldn't say anything back to him.

　The only thing is, I have a practical skill. If I can get over 30% of the bare minimum , I feel like I can do something .............

"I'll cover it with practical skills. I've abandoned the written exam."

"also it's have an interview, part too . ......"

"I'm throwing away the interview, too."

"Hey."

　Come to think of it, there was such a thing as an interview. ...... I remembered the interview after all this time. What should I do? I'm not good at communication . ......

　I was thinking about that as my stomach started to hurt. I need to go to the restroom. ......

'Where are we going?　It's almost time "

"Toilet."

　I need to hurry back. I don't want to miss the practical test.

"Oh, excuse me."

　I was not able to hear what the boy was saying, but my stomach was at its limit.

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'Okay, you're right on time. Then let's head for the training ground."

A boy asked him , "What are you going to do? If I had failed, I would have had to leave without taking the practical test." I have been nervous at this moment every time, as I have been the same three times before.

"What were the results of the written test ?"

　a boy asked . If I had failed the written exam, I would have to leave without taking the practical exam. I had been nervous at this moment every time, as I had been the same three times before.

"Well, at least you both passed the bare standard score."

"Yes!"

　I exclaimed unintentionally, and I hummed with the boy. We looked at each other and laughed a little.

"But as for the Steinfeld , she got just the minimum score. You're going to have to make up for it in other areas to get in."

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Muh."

　But it was still just barely enough, apparently. I get some harsh words from thim .

　Still, a pass is a pass. As I was getting excited about making up for it in the practical test, I saw a boy looking at me. I remembered that I hadn't introduced myself yet.

"Iris."

"?"

I am Iris Steinfeldt. Nice to meet you."

"Oh, I'm Eberhald. You can call me Hal."

"I prefer Halt"

". You can call me whatever you want. ......"

　Halis a little hard to call him . I've decided to call him Halt

Now, Eberhard and Steinfeld, which way will you choose for the practical test?

　The examiner asked us which wat we would choose.

"I think I'll choose combat."

　It seems that Halt will choose combat. It is true that he looks strong from the aura he caries , so it makes sense.

"I'm going to choose demonstrate."

"Oh, a demonstration?"

　I explained the reason to Halt .

"I have confidence in my spells , but I have never experienced a real battle."

'I see."

Well, here we are at the at training ground.

　The Training ground was a rather large and magnificent place .

"As you can see, the floor is made of soil, so even if it is destroyed by a spell, it can be repaired with earth magic. In other words, as long as you don't destroy the whole building, you can use magic to your heart's content!"

　I believe that my spells is effective only when I am fighting against people,......, so the destructive power itself is not that great.

''Mm, it seems that other examiners have arrived.''

　I looked toward the entrance in response to his words and saw several examiners entering the training area.

They all look strong.

The special division . I admire them. Now that I have come this far, I will definitely pass and become one of them.

Then let's start with Iris Steinfeldt, who is taking demonstration way of test .

"Yes, ".

　The examiner, called me to the front.

"Then you will wait in the center of the training area. On my signal, we will begin."

"I understand."

　I had been training for this since I was a child. I was just on the bare ,inimum in the written test , but I was confident in my magic demonstration . Now it was time to turn that confidence into reality.

　Halt and the examiners get back to the wall of the room. The examiners were scattered around me, so I knew I was being watched from all directions. I was very nervous. ......

　I took a deep breath to calm my mind and circulate the magic in my body. Don't worry, I can do it.

"Begin!"

　The examiners gives the signal in a loud, clear voice.

　At the same time as he called out, I activated my spell . A complicated circle unfolded around me. Then, rising my right hand forward, I released the spell .

　----push......

　The right hand emitted a violent light and the target doll turned black and flew away. ......Yes, it was a success.

"What was that?"

　The examiners are looking at me with wide eyes.

　Then I heard Halt's voice whispering,

"A laser beam?"

"Hohoho, an offensive type spell is quite unusual!"

　Halt and the examiners had discovered the true nature of my magic at the first sight.

　Light magic. That is my specialty.

　Light magic is usually used as support magic. So I thought it was quite rare to use light magic for attacks like I do, but they noticed it in an instant. They are a group of special division , after all. The level is very high.

　The first time I saw the "Halt", my eyes met with his.

I can make it ----. My magic can be used in this special division's

　As my confidence deepens, my mind becomes even calmer. The next spell is easy one . I will make sure it succeeds.

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