"You're looking for a second driver's license. This way, please.

　We followed the receptionist to the back of the guild, where we were approached by a woman who appeared to be the examiner.

This is the exam room.

　We followed the woman's directions and eventually arrived at a large room.
　The room was covered with white walls on all sides. It had an atmosphere similar to that of a school drill room.

Just now, students from the same school as you are taking the exam.

　The woman pointed to a place where there were indeed four boys in heroic uniforms.
　I remember when Zeke left us, he said, "We're going to take the test. Apparently, they too had applied for a second class license.

　They've just finished the exam, and are leaving the room when they notice us.

"No way, you guys want a second license too?

"Hahaha!　You can't get a second degree in general education!

　It seems that we, the normal students, are still looked down upon by the heroic students.
　Two months have passed since the entrance ceremony. I've gotten used to it, but it's still mentally exhausting.

　After spewing vituperation as they pleased, they eventually left the room and headed for the guild counter. 　

I'm going to explain the test to you now.

　I apologized inwardly for making the examiner feel uncomfortable, but went on to explain.

In order to make sure that you are capable of dealing with the Demon Lord's legacy, you will be required to take two tests. The first test you will take is the magic power test. After that, you will take a test of basic combat power.
　Magic power is divided into four categories: magic power, magic speed, magic stamina, and magic control. Each of these is quantified and ranked in a test to determine your success or failure. The ranks range from A to E, with the average rank of a trained soldier or professional second-class adventurer being B. The average rank for a trained soldier or a professional second-class adventurer is B. The average rank for the leader or vice-leader of the Knights of the Kingsguard or the Knights of the First Order is A.

　Elysia reacted with a twitch.
　It is very likely that the former commander of the regular phosphorus knights - that is, Elysia's father, Gallia-Esperando, was an A-ranked knight before his death.

　Elysia would have to be aware of this information.

However, there is one point to note. In the world, there are not only those who fight mainly with magic, but also those who fight mainly with other techniques ...... such as martial arts and physical arts. If you are one of them, we will properly check your abilities in the next Basic Combat Skills test, so a low rank in the magic power test does not necessarily mean you will fail the test.

　I nodded silently at the examiner's explanation.
　The Adventurer's Guild has a long history. The Adventurer's Guild has a long history, and the content of the examinations seems to have been optimized to ensure equality.

Please line up here.

　Following the examiner's instructions, we made our way to the center of the hall.
　In the center of the room, there was a long desk with a transparent crystal ball on top of it.

First, we will measure your magical power. Please pour your magic power into the device at your leisure.

　Magical output (power).
　This ability, which can be described as the instantaneous firepower of magic, is also very important in combat. The higher this value is, the wider and more powerful the magic can be.

　There were five crystal balls available, so the four of us lined up appropriately and placed our hands on the balls.
　As instructed by the examiner, we poured in all the magic we could muster, and the crystal balls began to glow.

　Apparently, this crystal ball is a kind of magic tool.
　Magical tools that emit light when you pour magic power into them are used as lighting in ordinary homes. However, it seems that this crystal has a feature that changes the amount of light according to the amount of magic power poured into it.

　Elysia's crystal was the brightest.
　The runner-up was Gran. Then there was me and Mize. Me and Mize are emitting almost the same amount of light.

Elysia, you're amazing.

"Well, yeah. I'm confident in my firepower.

　I'm confident in my firepower." Elysia replied to Mize, who looked at her with respect.

The next step is magic speed. Please check the pattern that appears in the crystal ball.

　Speed.
　It is the speed at which magic is cast. A soldier who mainly fights in close combat often has a high speed. On the contrary, soldiers who mainly provide fire support from the rearguard may not need to place much importance on this ability, depending on their strategy.

　Follow the examiner's words and bring your face close to the crystal ball.
　Inside the crystal ball, there is a geometric pattern floating in the air.

There is a large circle in the center of the pattern, right?　From there, try to pass the magic power through the entire pattern. The crystal ball will glow when the magic power spreads throughout the entire pattern. ...... However, the pattern changes every thirty seconds, so please try to pass your magic as quickly as possible.

　After the explanation, the examiner will give a signal to measure the speed of the magic.
　When I poured magic power into the crystal, the circle in the center of the pattern glowed faintly. When you are conscious of spreading that light over the entire area, the light slowly extends to the edges of the pattern.

　Gradually, more and more complex patterns appeared, and there were several times when the pattern switched before the magic power could reach the end.

"......

　I finished measuring the speed of the magic, and relaxed my shoulders.
　The number of times the crystal glowed was probably the same for me and Elysia. I'm sure we're in the same order, followed by Gran and Mize.

The next step is to measure the magic stamina. Keep pouring magic power into the crystal and make it glow as long as possible.

　Magic Duration (Stamina).


　It is a quality that is deeply related to an individual's ability to continue fighting. A soldier who can continue to fight for a long time is more likely to be valued on the battlefield.

　The measurement was simple.
　To make a crystal that emits light shine for as long as possible by pouring even a small amount of magic power into it. The trick is probably to keep pouring in as little magic as possible.

　However, if one consumes a large amount of magic at once, one will feel tired.
　All of us were covered in sweat as we kept pouring magic power into the crystal.
　The first to drop out were Mize and Elysia. Next, my crystal ball lost its light.

　All that was left was Gran...

"Oh, um, isn't ...... too hard?

What?　I can still do it.

　Gran answered the examiner's question in a strange way.
　If you look closely, you can see that Gran is not sweating at all and does not seem to be fatigued.

"...... Okay. That's enough. Please finish your measurements.

　At the examiner's words, Gran took his hand off the crystal.
　This is going to be ...... an interesting result.

The last test will measure your control over magic.

　Magic control.
　Simply put, it is the ability to prevent spells from failing or breaking out.

　--Magic can fail.

　If you construct a spell with a crude image or use it in a manner other than its intended purpose, the spell can produce results that deviate greatly from the intent of the magician.

　For example, one of the spells I like to use is "materialize," a spell that creates matter with magical power. This spell can only be activated if you have knowledge of the shape, texture, density, etc. of the material you imagine. If this spell is cast with insufficient knowledge, the magic power will not take shape and will eventually dissipate.

　If the spell fails, the magic power is wasted and in the worst case, the magician may be injured.
　The first thing I was taught at the institute was the importance of magical control.

"Please look inside the crystal ball. You'll see a maze-like figure on the screen. When you pass magic power through it, the sphere in the upper right corner will light up, and you can control it to move it to the goal in the lower left corner. However, if the ball comes into contact with the wall of the maze, you will have to start all over again.

　The game looks like a maze, but if you look carefully, you can see that it is a straight path. However, the path was complicated and twisted.

　At the signal to start, the ball is moved and brought to the goal in the lower left corner.

"Geez, you ...... son of a ......!

　Next to him, Gran was letting out a frustrated voice.
　When the sphere makes contact with the wall of the maze, the sphere returns to the starting point in the upper right corner and the crystal ball glows slightly.
　Gran seemed to have trouble with magic control, and the crystal ball glowed repeatedly.

"The test is over!

　The examiner announced as soon as Gran's measurements were completed.

The examiner announced as soon as Gran's measurements were finished, "Then, everyone, please wait around the reception counter for a while. We'll call you when the results are in.

　Following the examiner's words, we left the room.