Chapter 25

In front of the main gate of the magic academy.

There, a large number of examinees had gathered.

This year, 1,200 examinees had gathered, 1.2 times more than the previous year.

Out of them, only 300 would be accepted, making it a truly narrow gate.

Even if one managed to pass, they would then be divided into five classes from A to E based on their grades.

The higher the class, the better the learning environment, and the top A class not only had free tuition but also unlimited access to the facilities and various privileges.

Of course, the nobles wanted their children in the higher ranks and tried to use their wealth to achieve this, but King Froi, who founded the academy, strictly prohibited it. As a result, such attempts are now rare.

Furthermore, twice a year, exams are held, and those who perform poorly are mercilessly demoted to lower classes, making cheating almost impossible in this academy.

"Wow, there are so many people. All of these are examinees?"

Ruisa, who had arrived at the academy, exclaimed in surprise.

Sharo then scolded the relaxed Ruisa.

"Don't be so spaced out. You have to think of everyone here as an enemy, or you'll be tripped up."

"Ah! Sharo! It looks like the results are posted over there!"

"Hey! Listen to me!"

Sharo chased after Ruisa, who started running without listening. When Ruisa stopped, a huge notice appeared. The notice listed who had been accepted into which class.

Seeing this, one student collapsed to their knees, while another cried tears of joy. Entering this academy and getting into a good class could significantly impact one's future.

In fact, those who graduated from the higher classes often secured important positions in the kingdom.

Until now, such positions were only accessible through noble connections, making the establishment of this academy quite revolutionary for the kingdom.

"Um... my name is..."

Ruisa searched for his name on the notice.

...But Ruisa's name was not in the A class.

"Huh?"

He continued searching through the B and C classes, but his name was nowhere to be found.

Moreover, Sharo's name was also not listed.

This is strange. If only my name was missing, it would be one thing, but Sharo's name not being there...

Ruisa thought this as he read through to the bottom of the list, the E class.

However, even there, Ruisa and Sharo's names were not written.

Just as he was about to ask Sharo what was going on, she pointed to the left of the E class and started speaking.

"W-What's that..."

Where Sharo pointed, it read 'Z Class'.

And in this mysterious class, Ruisa and Sharo's names were written.

"Z Class...? What is this?"

There, written was the sixth mysterious class.