All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 138

69. Do What You Gotta Do – 2

The results of the written exam were officially announced.

As expected, there wasn’t much difference from the unofficial results.

Rowena Salt was 1st.

Crudin was 2nd.

Eose was 3rd.

“The written exam isn’t the only thing that determines who’s on top.”

“Yeah, yeah. You can just skim the written exam.”

Park Bare, who struggled with written exams, said seriously while looking at the notice, and Oerina, who also wasn’t strong in that area, quickly agreed.

Graegin frowned at them.

“Oerina, you need to study. What’s with a mage getting such a bad score on the written exam?”

She grinned at his scolding.

Meanwhile, Wilde crossed his arms and looked at the notice, saying.

“Now that the scores have been announced like this, there will be quite a few candidates who want to keep those three in check.”

“I guess so.”

“If they had overwhelming skills, there wouldn’t be any of that.”

“It’s fun to watch since you’re not participating. I heard there’s a gambling ring going on about this in the villages outside the academy.”

Bala said, and Haroon grimaced.

During the last Hero Festival, proper gambling couldn’t be established thanks to Ian, a remarkable talent.

That’s why the last game was quite small, but after a year, another game like this was happening.

“If it were anywhere else, they might have been arrested for treason.”

After all, the royal family and nobles were involved, and they were gambling with it.

While the students from noble backgrounds agreed, Bala, who was from the South, laughed without caring.

“This place is a bit special, isn’t it? There are many things like this in the South. Anyway, Ian, can we have a duel tonight?”

“Hey. Aren’t you pushing yourself too hard these days?”

“Please understand. I think I’m starting to get the hang of it.”

It hadn’t been long since he reached Expert [a martial rank], but Bala’s skills were rising frighteningly.

As Ian advised, he crammed in as much knowledge related to Aura [a type of energy] as possible.

As a result, his innate potential combined with theory, and his growth rate was faster than any other student.

“That feeling. Can’t we catch it together?”

Blanche grumbled, and Bala grinned.

“I have to go up first and then lead you.”

“Friend!”

“Friend!!”

The two hugged each other, but Oerina cleanly ignored them.

“I heard that one of the Magic Tower Lords is coming next month. It seems like mages will be able to receive more advanced education.”

“Then, will I be able to surpass the 5th Circle [a level of magic proficiency] this year?”

Haroon muttered with a serious expression, and Wilde shrugged.

Since learning the magic enhancement method from Ian, even the magic swordsman’s skills were rapidly improving.

If he properly listened to the lecture from the Lord coming from the Magic Tower, he might reach a higher level as he said.

“Ian, do you have any plans to give separate lectures related to magic?”

“I can, but I doubt you’ll be able to accept it. If you learn it properly, it’ll take decades, you know?”

If he taught Fredéon’s Archmage magic right away, they would be able to use powerful magic without being bound by Circles like Ian.

But that was so special that it was one of the best in Ian’s worldview.

To master it properly, you might have to hold onto it for decades.

“That’s fine.”

“Which part?”

“You can come to my house and teach us even after graduation.”

“You’re talking nonsense again, Wilde. Why don’t you give up?”

“The Predisian County’s family motto is that there is no tree that doesn’t fall after ten strikes, you know?”

“The ax handle will break while striking.”

Haroon glanced at Ian.

He turned away, his hands in his pockets and a sulky expression on his face as he looked at the notice.

As he tried to leave, Bala urgently shouted.

“Hey. So, what about tonight?”

“I’m busy for the next few days starting today. Keep in mind that I won’t be able to come in for a while.”

“Huh? Where are you going?”

Haroon had a serious expression.

Was he going to fight demons again?

As he asked worriedly, Ian shook his head.

“It’s a personal matter, so don’t worry and go to class.”

* * *

As night fell, he headed to the entrance of the Miyal Mountains with Mya-ne.

Several instructors were already gathered there.

Senior swordsmanship instructor, Instructor Pridion.

Archaeology instructor, Instructor Valentine.

Hunting instructor, Instructor Hound.

In addition, several other combat instructors were gathered.

Pridion, who was standing at the center of them, held a box.

“There are a total of ten candidates participating in this student council president election exam.”

The ten of them must be deployed to the Miyal Mountains and stay there for a few days, conducting monster hunting as well as a survival test.

The main point of this mission was to assign one person to each of them in case problems arose during the process.

“And one more thing. Try not to help the student you’re in charge of as much as possible.”

Of course, it is right to step in when life is in danger.

But if that’s not the case, you should just watch.

“You know what happens if you get caught helping a student you favor for no reason, right?”

There was such a case before.

The instructor intervened in the exam after being promised a huge amount of wealth and honor.

When that was caught, the student council president was expelled as it was, and the instructor was also dishonorably dismissed.

“Of course, everyone knows, but…….”

If you are confident that you will not get caught, you can do so.

Perhaps among the past student council presidents, there may have been someone who succeeded in negotiating with the instructor and became the student council president with his help.

“Negotiating and hiding well are also important virtues of the student council president.”

Hound nodded, and the other instructors agreed.

“And one more thing. Keep in mind that support or attacks may come from outside, so move accordingly.”

“I understand.”

As those who were listening nodded, Pridion held out the box.

“Here, Ian. You pick first.”

Originally, it was the instructor’s job, but he participated out of goodwill.

So, he could at least pick first.

‘Is there really a need to do that?’

If he used Kirke, he could decide who to pick.

But Ian refused the help and put his hand in and pulled out a piece of paper.

“Rowena.”

Rowena Salt.

She is currently known as the candidate closest to the student council president.

“That’s good.”

“She, Crudin, and Eose got high scores on the written exam.”

“Therefore, there may be attacks to keep them in check.”

Didn’t even a complaint targeting Rowena come in?

If the worst situation occurs, Ian may step in.

That’s why the instructors were relieved by his result and picked in order.

“Am I Crudin?”

“I got Eose.”

Hound got Crudin.

Valentine picked Eose.

And the remaining instructors also checked the candidates they had to take charge of.

“Then, the students are scheduled to depart in an hour, so go to the scheduled location.”

As the instructors went in, Pridion grabbed Ian.

“Ian, there’s one thing I need to tell you. Demons might get involved this time.”

“What is the basis for saying that?”

“The Evol royal family contacted me yesterday… The 3rd Princess, Trion Evol, tried to borrow the power of a demon a few days ago.”

“Is that so?”

“She doesn’t get along with Eose very well. But she’s worse than him, so she feels inferior to him.”

Because of that, she hated Eose becoming the student council president.

If he becomes the student council president, the possibility of him becoming the successor will increase.

And in the end, she even performed a ritual to make a wish to the demon to stop him.

“Of course, Fredon Academy is protected by the Sun and Moon Orders, so it’s difficult for demons to enter, but the Miyal Mountains are different.”

“Are you saying that there might be a demon attack this time? Targeting Eose?”

“Yes.”

“That’s even better. But…….”

‘Report immediately if it comes within range.’

“I asked the priests to purify the candidate sites for the exam this time…….”

Still, it would be good to be careful.

Ian, who received Pridion’s warning, pondered for a while and asked.

“Was there any tailing in the process?”

“Tailing? There was nothing like that…….”

“Are you sure?”

“When doing the purification work. Did you think that the information about the exam site was leaked? And that demons or others found out about it?”

“Isn’t there a possibility?”

“Well, I told everyone to be careful, so that possibility is not high. And I’ve prepared for the worst.”

In the event of an emergency, they have all the magic scrolls or artifacts to use as flares to stop the exam and request support.

As Pridion said, Ian picked up Mya-ne.

“……I doubt there’s another person with abilities like Mya-ne.”

“Myaa~.”

It was already known that Mya-ne could nullify magic.

Pridion stroked Mya-ne’s head and patted Ian on the shoulder.

“Anyway, please. I’ll go up after sending the candidates.”

“I understand.”

How long had he been in the Miyal Mountains using illusion magic and waiting?

The students, carrying only one bag, began to climb the Miyal Mountains, bound and blindfolded.

And when they arrived at a certain location, the blindfolds and restraints were removed one by one.

They started moving from those with the lowest written scores.

They entered the forest of the Miyal Mountains.

And when Rowena’s blindfold and ropes, who was left at the end, were untied, Pridion said calmly.

“The exam will last for 7 days. I hope you show your abilities for 7 days.”

“I understand.”

“Then, let’s begin.”

Pridion enters the forest.

As his presence completely disappeared, Rowena immediately headed to the forest.

And Ian followed behind her.

Rowena was also a mage like Haroon.

She was also a skilled 5th Circle mage.

That’s why she moved to find the ley lines to create a barrier.

‘There are more ley lines than mages among the candidates… The fact that they secured it means that there was proper interference.’

Everyone knows that if mages occupy the ley lines, a proper barrier will be created.

So, they were trying to interfere from the very beginning.

Even the warriors, who didn’t need the ley lines, took their places there.

‘It looks like the hard work started from the beginning.’

As he said, the more calmly she checked the remaining ley lines, the more her expression hardened.

‘It looks like a trap to me.’

Others occupied the other ley lines, and only one was left.

Anyone would know that this is a trap.

Knowing that there is a trap there, what choice will Rowena make?

Ian took out a cookie from his bag and chewed on it, expecting it.

She eventually felt burdened and started walking to get the ley line.

“It looks like I’m going to have an interesting time.”

When Ian said with a grin.

Kirke reported calmly.

<7 demon contractors have entered the search area.>

“I have something to do too.”