CH 47

Suspicion of Injustice

Translated by Hikaru

Edited by Mel

After waiting for a while near the counter, I was called over by the receptionist. Each of us received a form with the results from the test.

“Hmm. Well, it’s like this now.”

Elysia said while looking at the paper in her hand.

“Let’s show each other.”

We agreed with Glan’s proposal. Everyone opened the folded paper at the same time. Glan and Elysia look confident. On the other hand, Mize looked like the world was about to end.

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Elysia Millicitan

Magic Output: B

Magic Speed: B

Magic Sustainability: D

Magic Control: D

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Glan Evris

Magic Output: C

Magic Speed: D

Magic Sustainability: A

Magic Control: E

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Tweight

Magic Output: D

Magic Speed: B

Magic Sustainability: C

Magic Control: B

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Mize Howence

Magic Output: D

Magic Speed: E

Magic Sustainability: D

Magic Control: C

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“I’m the most dangerous out of all of us… Fufufu.”

We muttered and silently reviewed the forms with complicated expressions.

“For the time being, the most notable thing is Glan’s Magic Sustainability.”

I said while pointing at Glan’s paper. It’s an amazing result. Even during the measurement, I had a feeling that he would get a high score, but I did not expect an A.

“Sure, soldiers and trained adventurers get B rank… getting an A is something the leader and deputy leader of the Knights would get…. You’re like a monster. Do you have any special training or experience? “

“No… sorry, but I don’t have that kind of experience at all. To tell the truth, I’m also surprised. Hmm, is it something you could be born with?”

Magical power can be improved with effort, but innate talent also affects it. It is not impossible to say that you are born with a high level of specific ability.

“Tweight’s is lower than I expected. If Glan is A rank, I feel like you can get an A rank as well.”

Elysia said while looking at my form.

“You’re giving me too much credit. In the first place, Glan is just abnormal, and B rank is high enough.”

“But the magic you use…”

“《Magic Bullet》 is really fast. At that speed, B rank is a little strange, isn’t it? I have the same B rank as you, but I can’t use fast magic like you can.”

“Don’t misunderstand what Magic Speed really is.”

Elysia tilted her head.

“Magic Speed is, in short, the speed at which magic is completed, not the speed of magic itself.”

“…But in your case, didn’t you shoot 《Magic Bullet》at almost the speed of light?”

As expected, it only draws on the blood of a man called a sword demon. Her analysis could have been considered correct. I shouldn’t have used 《Magic Bullet》 so often in front of Elysia. However, even if the analysis is correct, the knowledge isn’t. I shook my head and continued the explanation.

“Magic and speed is easy to understand if you compare it to a picture. If you copy all of a complicated pictures at the same time, the time to complete it will vary. But for simple pictures… What if it is a triangle or a circle? It should be completed at about the same speed for both fast and slow artists.”

“…I see. In other words, if it’s simple magic, anyone can activate it quickly.”

“That’s right. For someone like me who uses simple magic, magical speed is not that important of an ability.”

This time, Glan asked a question.

“Then what about Magic Output? Tweight’s 《Magic Bullet》 is quite powerful, isn’t it?”

“Oh, it’s just compressing magical power.”

“Compressing?”

Glan tilts his head.

“It’s one of the techniques for arranging magic. You can increase the power by limiting the activation range or activation time.”

“Hey, I didn’t know that. We haven’t learned it in class yet, right?”

“If you go to the library and study it, it’s a convenient method.”

Looking at the impressed Glan, I was inwardly relieved. Elysia, Glan, and others with high practical ability have excellent observation skills. So the explanation I gave to them is true. But – I also tweaked it a bit and held back some. That’s also true. I’m on a mission, so I don’t want to get unnecessary attention right now. However, it seems that my alumni are suspicious…

“Magic Power is greatly influenced by talent, but it can be supplemented as much as you like depending on your ingenuity. Conversely, you cannot measure a person’s ability only by the result of a Magic Power test alone…. Therefore, Mize does not have to be so depressed. Rather, the important thing is the basic combat strength that will be measured next.”

After I said that, Mize whispered, “Yes.”

She has completely lost her confidence, but Mize’s exam results are probably average for most students. The three of us have high fighting power for students. It doesn’t make sense to compare Mize to the three of us, but… she wouldn’t be convinced if I said that.

“Hey, you guys. Wait a minute.”

At that time, a student from Hero Department who was nearby approached us.

“I overheard… did you get B rank?”

The Hero Department’s boy asked, staring at me.

“Oh.”

“Well, don’t be silly! That’s impossible!”

The boy was immediately in a rage and yelled at the receptionist behind the counter.

“Hey! This guy can’t even use D rank magic! Why does he have a B on his magic test?”

“Well, even if you say that…”

The receptionist looked confused. From the form he filled out when he requested a second-class license, the receptionist probably knew that the boy was an aristocrat enrolled in the hero course. It seems that he is desperately turning the gears in his head so as not to make waves.

“What’s the fuss?”

A man’s voice came from the second floor. It was a good-looking man who came down the stairs. He has reddish-brown hair flowing backward like a lion’s mane with a muscular physique that is superior to Glan’s.

“Guild Master Reus Bahrain. Call me Master. So what’s this fuss about?”

The Hero Department’s boy was slightly confused by his appearance, but he immediately pointed at me and explained the situation.

“Well, this man there can’t even use D rank magic, but his magic power came back with a B rank! This isn’t possible!”

“…I see. It’s a very rare case. There is a correlation between the rank of magic that can be used and the rank of Magic Power. Normally, if you can not use D rank magic, you would rank D at the highest, but normally it should be E.”

Is that so…

However, even if I was told that now, I didn’t cheat.

After hearing the story from the heroic student, Master looked at me.

“Let’s hear what you have to say… What’s your name?”

“It’s Tweight.”

“Well, so did Tweight cheat?”

“I have not.”

“Well, that’s the answer.”

Master looked annoyed.

“Okay, I see. Then I’ll monitor the next test that covers combat.”

Said Master.

“As long as I’m watching, I won’t overlook injustice. If Tweight is cheating, I’m sure I’ll be able to tell. So let me handle it.”

The Hero Department student nodded with a complicated face.

Should I just nod as well?

It’s a little tricky to be forced to deal with adults, but it’ll be a hassle if I end up in a duel again.

“Understood.”

When I shook my head, Master seemed relieved.

“I’ll see your strength with my own eyes.”