Chapter 50
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Chapter 50
Ability assessment.
The ability assessment was an evaluation that objectively calculated the abilities possessed by students in numerical terms, as the name suggested.
It was also known as rank measurement, as the results of the assessment directly determined the rank.
Rank was essentially the grade of skilled individuals.
Whether one became a knight, a magician, a priest, or a scout, their level and value were determined by their rank.
Therefore, rank measurement was one of the most important events for students.
Of course, its impact was not limited to students alone.
For professors, the rise in the rank of the students they oversaw signified the success of their teachings. It became a criterion for evaluating the professors performance.
Numerous guilds were also actively recruiting promising talents. Their attention was naturally focused on rank measurement.
In summary, students who achieved good results in rank measurement inevitably saw their reputation skyrocket.
They became the hot topic at the center of Academy issues overnight.
Of course, the protagonist of this rank measurement will be Sharon Pierce.
Department of Grading and Ranking, Lichten Academy.
This administrative organization, responsible for tasks related to novices ability assessments, was led by the head, who received treatment equivalent to that of a vice principal.
Ah, I wish I could have graduated Miss Sharon too. Wouldnt it have been better if I had been born just 5 years later? Do you agree, Chief?
Of course, that didnt mean the job was easy. The head of measurement was currently massaging his temples.
The main reason was the periodic nonsense outbreaks of Assistant Anne Brita, a subordinate.
Assistant Anne, stop the nonsense and get to work.
No, Chief! Look at this picture!
What is it?
Miss Sharon Pierce, of course.
Oh, come on
How beautiful, cold, and haughty is she? This style is very popular among girls like her. Im sure Miss Pierce will be the main character of this rank measurement! Hehehe!
The head of the department almost slapped the giggling assistant on the back of her head without realizing it.
He probably would have done it if this naive girl wasnt the daughter of a viscount.
Suppressing the twitching fingers, the head let out a small sigh.
Phew.
Patience was crucial at times like this.
The schedule for rank measurement was just around the corner.
It wasnt uncommon for lower-ranking employees who had been working night shifts for several days to lose their minds occasionally.
Even the head himself had dark circles that had already reached the vicinity of his eyes.
Originally, theres no student to look forward to except Miss Sharon.
Thats true. Indeed, most of the childrens growth has been stagnant lately.
Not long ago, even students with lower ranks showed growth of one rank each.
However, recently, the growth trend of children had noticeably decreased. Even the number of mana-awakening individuals was decreasing.
This was not a problem confined to Lichten Academy alone. Other academies faced similar situations.
Various pessimistic analyses had been put forward.
Some said it was because most students admitted already reached their potential through private education.
Or that the World Tree in the Grand Forest was withering and the quality of its mana was declining.
Or perhaps the demons were plotting something.
Various gloomy stories circulated, and there were rumors that the empire and the kingdoms were investigating quietly.
There were abilities now, but at this rate, there would definitely be a shortage.
In any case, the situation was bleak.
It would be nice if a student with a proper growth trend appeared this time.
There is! Miss Sharon. Sharon Pierce!
Assistant Anne, Ive said it before, but Sharon is an entirely crafted child of her family. Dont be fooled by appearances. Of course, theres no doubt about her abilities.
Thats enough! Whats wrong with being crafted? Sir, you dont know, do you? Nowadays, idols are popular in the capital of the Empire.
Idols?
Yes! They are singers who sing and dance, and how pretty they are. For your information, I like a group called Magical Girls! Hehe. I wish Miss Sharon would create a group like Knight Girls.
The Empire has really gone astray.
He shook his head with a shiver.
Nyahaha!
And Ians result was a bump on his forehead and reddened skin.
Controlling the magnet was difficult, and there was more resistance than expected.
He couldnt float as high as he thought.
Originally, Ian couldnt even stand, unable to balance.
Danya, floating above with impeccable balance, continued to walk in mid-air, emitting a playful purring sound.
Indeed, a cat is a cat.
Ian! Do more of this for me! Its so much fun!
She seemed somewhat carefree, to say the least.
Anyway.
Ignoring her request, Ian prepared for the next experiment. What he had created this time was a large cylindrical structure.
Whats next! Eh?
Danyas excited expression turned pale.
Wait a minute. Youre not thinking of putting me in there and launching me, are you?
Yeah, with a little bit of gunpowder.
Are you out of your mind, you idiot!
Tsk. It seemed it was too much.
Next, there was an idea of creating a structure similar to a spring to utilize the force of physics.
The time it takes to create such a structure is too long.
In practice, it was practically impossible to use.
By this point, Ian was starting to have thoughts like, Am I really a magician?
It was closer to an alchemist or a magical engineer.
Anyway.
It all came back to levitation.
The key was floating above the ground, eliminating friction.
As long as that is achieved, surprise is guaranteed.
Why such an obsession with being unexpected?
Because the essence of mobility lies in unexpectedness.
For example, knights who need to read the movements of their opponents and react. It would be very effective when dealing with them.
The unexpectedness in close combat.
For Ian, a close-quarters mage, this was practically synonymous with his life.
If there was another method similar to magnetism
It was difficult, too difficult.
By this point, Ian even thought about just rolling around.
Rolling up his entire body into a ball, coating it with a layer of metal, and adding sharp spikes on the outside like a turtle ship.
Then just roll around.
Since it could also serve as an attack, it seemed like a good deal.
The ability could be named something like Roll.
Would that work?
As Ian let out a sigh and was about to stand up.
Thud
He stumbled over something rooted to the ground.
Ian felt something slipping out of his pocket.
Shortly after, Danyas astonished voice rang out.
I-Ian!
A seemingly ordinary stone floating above the ground.
It was the stone that the bumped girl had dropped.
It felt instinctive.
This stone was what he had been looking for.
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Chapter 50
Ability assessment.
The ability assessment was an evaluation that objectively calculated the abilities possessed by students in numerical terms, as the name suggested.
It was also known as rank measurement, as the results of the assessment directly determined the rank.
Rank was essentially the grade of skilled individuals.
Whether one became a knight, a magician, a priest, or a scout, their level and value were determined by their rank.
Therefore, rank measurement was one of the most important events for students.
Of course, its impact was not limited to students alone.
For professors, the rise in the rank of the students they oversaw signified the success of their teachings. It became a criterion for evaluating the professors performance.
Numerous guilds were also actively recruiting promising talents. Their attention was naturally focused on rank measurement.
In summary, students who achieved good results in rank measurement inevitably saw their reputation skyrocket.
They became the hot topic at the center of Academy issues overnight.
Of course, the protagonist of this rank measurement will be Sharon Pierce.
Department of Grading and Ranking, Lichten Academy.
This administrative organization, responsible for tasks related to novices ability assessments, was led by the head, who received treatment equivalent to that of a vice principal.
Ah, I wish I could have graduated Miss Sharon too. Wouldnt it have been better if I had been born just 5 years later? Do you agree, Chief?
Of course, that didnt mean the job was easy. The head of measurement was currently massaging his temples.
The main reason was the periodic nonsense outbreaks of Assistant Anne Brita, a subordinate.
Assistant Anne, stop the nonsense and get to work.
No, Chief! Look at this picture!
What is it?
Miss Sharon Pierce, of course.
Oh, come on
How beautiful, cold, and haughty is she? This style is very popular among girls like her. Im sure Miss Pierce will be the main character of this rank measurement! Hehehe!
The head of the department almost slapped the giggling assistant on the back of her head without realizing it.
He probably would have done it if this naive girl wasnt the daughter of a viscount.
Suppressing the twitching fingers, the head let out a small sigh.
Phew.
Patience was crucial at times like this.
The schedule for rank measurement was just around the corner.
It wasnt uncommon for lower-ranking employees who had been working night shifts for several days to lose their minds occasionally.
Even the head himself had dark circles that had already reached the vicinity of his eyes.
Originally, theres no student to look forward to except Miss Sharon.
Thats true. Indeed, most of the childrens growth has been stagnant lately.
Not long ago, even students with lower ranks showed growth of one rank each.
However, recently, the growth trend of children had noticeably decreased. Even the number of mana-awakening individuals was decreasing.
This was not a problem confined to Lichten Academy alone. Other academies faced similar situations.
Various pessimistic analyses had been put forward.
Some said it was because most students admitted already reached their potential through private education.
Or that the World Tree in the Grand Forest was withering and the quality of its mana was declining.
Or perhaps the demons were plotting something.
Various gloomy stories circulated, and there were rumors that the empire and the kingdoms were investigating quietly.
There were abilities now, but at this rate, there would definitely be a shortage.
In any case, the situation was bleak.
It would be nice if a student with a proper growth trend appeared this time.
There is! Miss Sharon. Sharon Pierce!
Assistant Anne, Ive said it before, but Sharon is an entirely crafted child of her family. Dont be fooled by appearances. Of course, theres no doubt about her abilities.
Thats enough! Whats wrong with being crafted? Sir, you dont know, do you? Nowadays, idols are popular in the capital of the Empire.
Idols?
Yes! They are singers who sing and dance, and how pretty they are. For your information, I like a group called Magical Girls! Hehe. I wish Miss Sharon would create a group like Knight Girls.
The Empire has really gone astray.
He shook his head with a shiver.
Nyahaha!
And Ians result was a bump on his forehead and reddened skin.
Controlling the magnet was difficult, and there was more resistance than expected.
He couldnt float as high as he thought.
Originally, Ian couldnt even stand, unable to balance.
Danya, floating above with impeccable balance, continued to walk in mid-air, emitting a playful purring sound.
Indeed, a cat is a cat.
Ian! Do more of this for me! Its so much fun!
She seemed somewhat carefree, to say the least.
Anyway.
Ignoring her request, Ian prepared for the next experiment. What he had created this time was a large cylindrical structure.
Whats next! Eh?
Danyas excited expression turned pale.
Wait a minute. Youre not thinking of putting me in there and launching me, are you?
Yeah, with a little bit of gunpowder.
Are you out of your mind, you idiot!
Tsk. It seemed it was too much.
Next, there was an idea of creating a structure similar to a spring to utilize the force of physics.
The time it takes to create such a structure is too long.
In practice, it was practically impossible to use.
By this point, Ian was starting to have thoughts like, Am I really a magician?
It was closer to an alchemist or a magical engineer.
Anyway.
It all came back to levitation.
The key was floating above the ground, eliminating friction.
As long as that is achieved, surprise is guaranteed.
Why such an obsession with being unexpected?
Because the essence of mobility lies in unexpectedness.
For example, knights who need to read the movements of their opponents and react. It would be very effective when dealing with them.
The unexpectedness in close combat.
For Ian, a close-quarters mage, this was practically synonymous with his life.
If there was another method similar to magnetism
It was difficult, too difficult.
By this point, Ian even thought about just rolling around.
Rolling up his entire body into a ball, coating it with a layer of metal, and adding sharp spikes on the outside like a turtle ship.
Then just roll around.
Since it could also serve as an attack, it seemed like a good deal.
The ability could be named something like Roll.
Would that work?
As Ian let out a sigh and was about to stand up.
Thud
He stumbled over something rooted to the ground.
Ian felt something slipping out of his pocket.
Shortly after, Danyas astonished voice rang out.
I-Ian!
A seemingly ordinary stone floating above the ground.
It was the stone that the bumped girl had dropped.
It felt instinctive.
This stone was what he had been looking for.
Access 10 Chapters ahead of the Novelupdates release on our Patreon.
Chapter 50Ability assessment.The ability assessment was an evaluation that objectively calculated the abilities possessed by students in numerical terms, as the name suggested.It was also known as rank measurement, as the results of the assessment directly determined the rank.Rank was essentially the grade of skilled individuals.Whether one became a knight, a magician, a priest, or a scout, their level and value were determined by their rank.Therefore, rank measurement was one of the most important events for students.Of course, its impact was not limited to students alone.For professors, the rise in the rank of the students they oversaw signified the success of their teachings. It became a criterion for evaluating the professors performance.Numerous guilds were also actively recruiting promising talents. Their attention was naturally focused on rank measurement.In summary, students who achieved good results in rank measurement inevitably saw their reputation skyrocket.They became the hot topic at the center of Academy issues overnight.Of course, the protagonist of this rank measurement will be Sharon Pierce.Department of Grading and Ranking, Lichten Academy.This administrative organization, responsible for tasks related to novices ability assessments, was led by the head, who received treatment equivalent to that of a vice principal.Ah, I wish I could have graduated Miss Sharon too. Wouldnt it have been better if I had been born just 5 years later? Do you agree, Chief?Of course, that didnt mean the job was easy. The head of measurement was currently massaging his temples.The main reason was the periodic nonsense outbreaks of Assistant Anne Brita, a subordinate.Assistant Anne, stop the nonsense and get to work.No, Chief! Look at this picture!What is it?Miss Sharon Pierce, of course.Oh, come onHow beautiful, cold, and haughty is she? This style is very popular among girls like her. Im sure Miss Pierce will be the main character of this rank measurement! Hehehe!The head of the department almost slapped the giggling assistant on the back of her head without realizing it.He probably would have done it if this naive girl wasnt the daughter of a viscount.Suppressing the twitching fingers, the head let out a small sigh.Phew.Patience was crucial at times like this.The schedule for rank measurement was just around the corner.It wasnt uncommon for lower-ranking employees who had been working night shifts for several days to lose their minds occasionally.Even the head himself had dark circles that had already reached the vicinity of his eyes.Originally, theres no student to look forward to except Miss Sharon.Thats true. Indeed, most of the childrens growth has been stagnant lately.Not long ago, even students with lower ranks showed growth of one rank each.However, recently, the growth trend of children had noticeably decreased. Even the number of mana-awakening individuals was decreasing.This was not a problem confined to Lichten Academy alone. Other academies faced similar situations.Various pessimistic analyses had been put forward.Some said it was because most students admitted already reached their potential through private education.Or that the World Tree in the Grand Forest was withering and the quality of its mana was declining.Or perhaps the demons were plotting something.Various gloomy stories circulated, and there were rumors that the empire and the kingdoms were investigating quietly.There were abilities now, but at this rate, there would definitely be a shortage.In any case, the situation was bleak.It would be nice if a student with a proper growth trend appeared this time.There is! Miss Sharon. Sharon Pierce!Assistant Anne, Ive said it before, but Sharon is an entirely crafted child of her family. Dont be fooled by appearances. Of course, theres no doubt about her abilities.Thats enough! Whats wrong with being crafted? Sir, you dont know, do you? Nowadays, idols are popular in the capital of the Empire.Idols?Yes! They are singers who sing and dance, and how pretty they are. For your information, I like a group called Magical Girls! Hehe. I wish Miss Sharon would create a group like Knight Girls.The Empire has really gone astray.He shook his head with a shiver.Nyahaha!And Ians result was a bump on his forehead and reddened skin.Controlling the magnet was difficult, and there was more resistance than expected.He couldnt float as high as he thought.Originally, Ian couldnt even stand, unable to balance.Danya, floating above with impeccable balance, continued to walk in mid-air, emitting a playful purring sound.Indeed, a cat is a cat.Ian! Do more of this for me! Its so much fun!She seemed somewhat carefree, to say the least.Anyway.Ignoring her request, Ian prepared for the next experiment. What he had created this time was a large cylindrical structure.Whats next! Eh?Danyas excited expression turned pale.Wait a minute. Youre not thinking of putting me in there and launching me, are you?Yeah, with a little bit of gunpowder.Are you out of your mind, you idiot!Tsk. It seemed it was too much.Next, there was an idea of creating a structure similar to a spring to utilize the force of physics.The time it takes to create such a structure is too long.In practice, it was practically impossible to use.By this point, Ian was starting to have thoughts like, Am I really a magician?It was closer to an alchemist or a magical engineer.Anyway.It all came back to levitation.The key was floating above the ground, eliminating friction.As long as that is achieved, surprise is guaranteed.Why such an obsession with being unexpected?Because the essence of mobility lies in unexpectedness.For example, knights who need to read the movements of their opponents and react. It would be very effective when dealing with them.The unexpectedness in close combat.For Ian, a close-quarters mage, this was practically synonymous with his life.If there was another method similar to magnetismIt was difficult, too difficult.By this point, Ian even thought about just rolling around.Rolling up his entire body into a ball, coating it with a layer of metal, and adding sharp spikes on the outside like a turtle ship.Then just roll around.Since it could also serve as an attack, it seemed like a good deal.The ability could be named something like Roll.Would that work?As Ian let out a sigh and was about to stand up.ThudHe stumbled over something rooted to the ground.Ian felt something slipping out of his pocket.Shortly after, Danyas astonished voice rang out.I-Ian!A seemingly ordinary stone floating above the ground.It was the stone that the bumped girl had dropped.It felt instinctive.This stone was what he had been looking for.Access 10 Chapters ahead of the Novelupdates release on our Patreon.
