Previously on ETHS, Lucius finally arrived at the city of Noria, the beautiful view of the city stunned him, it was truly a reputed place with, its size its inhabitants and variety of shops, he visited many stores and places before finally buying new clothes after that he encountered thieves that he disposed of instantly, his personality indeed have undergone some changes, he then slept at an inn before heading to the Sirius Academy where he was reunited with familiar people.

Lucius ignoring the shouts of the arrogant girl Eleonora looked at the old man Ridley and smiled.

“Mister long time no see “Lucius said

“Young Lad did you come here for the exam?”Old Ridley asked.

“Yes it’s exactly as you say “

(Hmm? This kid he changed from the first time I saw him, the look in his eyes …) Ridley thought

“You dare to ignore me another time, you comm….”Elonora yelled when she stuttered

Looking closely at Lucius and his new outfit she was stunned, Lucius this time appeared handsome and from him emanated a graceful aura that charmed her , Even the old Ridley when he saw him was surprised , but this time he also emitted an imposing aura that he didn’t have when riding the carriage .

“Humph! You, you will fail the entrance exam surely “said Eleonora with her face being red from blushing.

(Hoo our young lady having this reaction is rare ku ku ku…) thought Ridley.

Just at that time a middle aged man wearing a white robe appeared with several people behind him, he then stopped in front of the people that were going to participate in the examination and began to speak.

“Cough…coughs, for all of you who are going to participate in this test please all of you form rows in front of the instructors and prepare, those of you who will do the mage test will go in front of the blue robed instructors and those who will do warrior test will go in front of the red robed instructors, you will be explained the rules by them but I expect that some of you knew of them, okay now begin!!”

The voice of the white robed man was not loud but surprisingly every one could hear it clearly, no one knew that it was a special technique that allowed sound to transfer trough the wind.

“Oh it’s the vice director Raymond, I heard that h is one of the most powerful images of the city of Noria “

People chatted and admired Raymond, it was understandable, he is an arch mage of the seventh rank, but he was not the only revered individual in the establishment, the director is rumored to the number one respected, rumors says that he is an immortal but he is a secretive and don’t like attention so he never shows himself .

“Quiet!! Now get in the rows the entrance exam will begin “

Hearing the shouts of the instructors everyone immediately stopped talking and got in the lines.

Every year thousands of children participates but only twenty percent passes the test, the academy followed a study session of five years in which students will train and study laws of the energy and its mysteries .

“Young lad do you want to know what the test consists of?” Ridley turned to look at Lucius

Lucius was not curious but wanted to acquire information so he nodded also the young Eleonora was twelve years old like him and was also going to undergo the mage test, the old Ridley began to explain.

“You see that cubic crystal? “Ridley pointed at the object on the table where the blue robed instructor was sitting around.

Lucius looked in its direction and nodded.

“That’s a spiritual tool, it will analyze your aptitude at magic but it Is not it’s only purpose it will also reveal the element you will have the best affinity with but of course some geniuses have dual type affinity with two elements but there is no one with more than two elements “

Lucius hearing Ridley talk now understood the crystal purpose, it was the tool that will evaluate the mage aptitude, and it was the same with the warrior test.

“kid what nonsense is this grey haired brat talking about, there is no one with more than two elements hahahahaha that’s why humans are ignorant, in my hometown there was monsters that had the four elements affinity, and there is two other elements but their mysteries are complicated so people usually stick to the four element basics “Leyak laughed while talking.

Lucius was shocked what sort of hometown had Leyak, too many secrets this Demon god had he thought.

At that moment people began the test, a tall boy with short blond hair was taking the test, the instructor looked at him then spoke.

“You have to put your hand on the spiritual tool and leak some of your spiritual energy into it , with that you aptitude at magic will be evaluated with your affinity to the elements , the blond haired youth put his right hand on the crystal and shortly after it began to glow , the instructor then looked at the crystal that showed the results , the results was measured like this .

A black line will appear horizontally, the line will stop at some point and a number will also appear at its end, and for the affinity the elements will appear in the form of symbols.

Fire: a small red flame, earth: a green Leaf, water: a blue drop, wind: a blue small tornado.

The youth was anxious, and then the black line appeared.

______________ 36% (low) affinity: (symbol of earth)

The blue robed instructor looked at the youth and said.

“Low aptitude didn’t pass, next!!”

The blond youth eyes were teary and his parents were sad but then they tried to reassure him.

“Don’t worry my son you can do the warrior test, I will pray for your success “(the mother)

You can indeed fail at the magic test but not necessarily at the warrior test so you have another chance to enroll.

After the blond youth resigned himself and went to the warrior test area , after him it was the turn of a short handsome youth with green hair , the possess was the same .

____________________________56% affinity: (fire symbol)

“Medium aptitude, fire affinity, passes, your name?

“Harvey faynord“

next!!!”

The blue robbed instructor shouted, after 2 hours, from nine hundred people only one hundred and ninety four passed, and there was no dual element genius, but at that time from another row people were chatting and yelling with surprise, the centre of attention was an exceedingly handsome youth with brown hair and blue eyes, Lucius turned to look at the commotion, he didn’t know the brown haired youth and the brown haired youth also didn’t know Lucius yet they were related to each other , the brown haired youth was a member of his clan and also the son of Garlan , it was Dillon he was in front of the instructor of the warrior exam taking the test , the instructor eyes were full of admiration , the Odein clan was famous and Dillon was the heir .

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“Look it’s the heir of the Odein clan, rumors says that he is already at the first rank what a genius “

Lucius upon hearing the claims of the people and the name Odein, his face twitched, his eyes became darker, deep within it anger and rage, he instantly remembered his uncle and what he told him.

“Humph!! What genius if these guys new you were at the third rank what will they say huh rubbish, we demons have kids that are at the six ranks what will they say then “Leyak coldly snorted

“Hmm? Young lad is anything the matter? “Ridley seeing the look in Lucius eyes said.

Quickly Lucius regained his calm and composure.

“Ahh? Nothing “Lucius answered.

“Humph are you jealous “Eleonora turned to look at Lucius .

Lucius looked at her and for the first time smiled at her, Elonora seeing Lucius smile, her face was dyed crimson.

Ridley began to smile at the sight.

“Hey Eleonora why is your face red “Lucius didn’t know what is happening to her.

“It’s nothing ... and why are you calling me by my name!!” Eleonora was shouting.

In reality she was happy to hear him call her name, she simply didn’t want to admit it, and she never experienced these feelings so she didn’t understand why when she looks at him she become shy and blushes.

(hahahaha young lady I think he already entered your heart ku ku ku ) Ridley had a good impression of Lucius so he rejoiced.

Just at that time, Dillon was putting his hand on the spiritual tool, the red robed instructor face lit up.

__________________________________________89 % affinity: (wind symbol, water symbol)

“My god a genius, a genius is born a dual type hahahaha, the instructor exclaimed “

All the people were amazed by the result, some were stunned, Lucius didn’t have any reaction he simply looked calm.

People admiring Dillon were cheering him, after all he was the heir of famous clan, and even him was smirking and adopted an arrogant attitude.

After that, one hour passed and the turn of Lucius and Eleonora arrived, Eleonora passed first.

She put her hand on the crystal and it began to glow, when the blue robed man look at the result he froze.

“My god another genius hahah and she have a higher aptitude “exclaimed the instructor.

Instantly all the people looked in her direction, her result was

_____________________________________________________96%

(Fire symbol, earth symbol)

The people were stunned, ninety six percent of aptitude, two words could be heard “high!!!”And “amazing!!!”

Dillon from afar looked at Eleonora and said.

“Damyan investigate her background and report to me “saying with a smirk.

Elonora turned to look at Lucius and said

“Hey what do you think of my genius huh you can worship me “Eleonora said while staring at Lucius.

Lucius didn’t retort and slowly advanced to the table, with his graceful aura he was attracting attention on him.

“Oh look at that kid’s hair its red what a rare color “

Muttering could be heard everywhere.

“Brat hahaha they are all looking at you “

“Don’t mind them “lazily said Lucius

He didn’t held people claims in high regard and hated flattery, he looked at the instructor

“Put your hand on the spiritual tool, the …”

“I know “Lucius cut at the instructor words

The instructor was angered at Lucius attitude but he didn’t say anything, the white robed man Raymond suddenly looked at Lucius with a puzzled look, he clearly had strange comportment, even his followers were looking strangely at him, Raymond never took interest in any student even geniuses that had dual elements, but now he took interest in a person that didn’t pass the exam yet.

Lucius then touched the crystal lightly the it began to glow, when the instructor was waiting for the result he was acting strange , then his expression became complicated , then he looked at Lucius and said .

“Mmm…it’s strange but there is nothing!! “

“What!!!” people were shocked?

Another instructor approached then inspected the spiritual tool to see if it’s damaged, but surprise was on his face.

“Strange it’s functioning well, does that mean that he have no aptitude? “

People were looking at Lucius with strange look, but he was confused what did happen he thought, the crystal didn’t reveal anything, he himself believed that he had no aptitude but Leyak voice resounded in his mind.

“hahahahahahaahhaha this humans tools are so weak that it can’t evaluate you “

Clearly Leyak knew something

“What do you mean “Lucius questioned.

“I mean that your spiritual energy quality is so high that this tool can’t evaluate it “

“Then what of my elements affinity?”

“hahaha that I don’t know but I know for a fact that your aptitude can’t be measured , it exceeds the stats of this tool “

Lucius was pondering, what did this mean, he was baffled.

People then began to laugh, only Eleonora and Ridley were not, even Dillon was laughing

“hahaha trash!! “Dillon said

This world is based on strength, those who don’t have strength are loathed but Lucius wasn’t paying mind to the people and was immersed in his thoughts.

The instructor then looked another time at Lucius and spoke.

“No aptitude, no affinity, didn’t pass!! Next!! “

But just at that time the white robed man voice echoed everywhere

“Stop!!!!”

End of chapter.

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