Special Exams:-

　The special exam is tomorrow.

　The next day, Otto and I were surprised at the fast-paced schedule.

"We will now begin the first special test."

　The day of the special exam has really arrived.

　We were now all gathered in front of a dense forest with the entire first grade class.

　In front of us, the head teacher of the first grade was talking about the exams.

"You will all compete on a points system. The monsters loose in this forest are divided into points based on their strength. From the bottom up, they are rated 1 point, 2 points, and 3 points. Among them, there is one monster that is exceptionally strong. If you defeat this monster, you will receive 5 points. If you are confident in your abilities, you should give it a try."

　Do you earn money through quantity or quality?

　This is where the strategy comes in.

"Your points will be automatically counted by magic on our side. Please compete to your heart's content."

　Hmm. The Count really does use magic.

　I wonder what kind of magic they're using...? Hmm, I'm a bit curious.

"There's plenty of time. Please make sure you all prepare and check your belongings before entering the forest. Now then, let's begin."

　The head teacher clapped his hands to announce the start of the exam, and the students began to move in unison.

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“Master, let’s get moving as well. In order to defeat that fearless guy called Otto… let’s start with some enemy detection magic. By the way, I wonder if you can use enemy detection magic, master?… Well, I’m not that good at it, or how should I put it, that’s how I feel.”

"Hm. That's not a problem... I've already activated the search spell."

　I nodded forcefully to Frau's words and turned my gaze upwards.

　My search magic. Its core is located above──in orbit around the Earth.

　Of course, it exists in this world, but somewhere in space no one has noticed. I launched an artificial satellite into it using my original magic, and alone I was searching for the enemy using satellite images.

　Magical photography can be freely scaled down, making it easy to view the forest stretching out before you from space.

　I am confident that my search range and accuracy are without a doubt among the best in the world.

"……i got you"

　Looking down at the earth from the satellite and into the forest from above, I spot one monster that seems to be stronger than the others, worth 5 points.

"Here we go."

　And so, from here, which is the starting point, I boldly spew out magical power and begin to draw a gigantic magic circle.

"...!?"

"Hmph."

　At this point, he doesn’t forget to look over at Otto, who is looking at him with a look of shock, and smile.

"Excalibur"

　Finally, I activate the magic.

　I pull out a sword from the magic circle and swung it down.

"""...!?"""

　This causes an immense amount of light energy to overflow.

　When he swung it down, a flash of light was released, cutting through the forest as it went forward.

"Get the highest rating"

　When that light went out.

　A corner of the forest was completely wiped out and blown away.

　At the very end of it was a gigantic spider monster split in half, so big it could be seen from far away.

"Eh, eh...?"

"Hehe... that gets me five points."

　That spider monster is the most powerful monster in this test and will give you 5 points.

　I killed it in an instant though.

"Haa... haa... haa..."

　However,

　I immediately placed my hands on my knees afterwards and gasped for air.

"Let's go! That guy's been worn down a lot by that blow. There's no way we can do it anymore. We can easily get rid of five points. We'll show that fool who doesn't think about the consequences the reality!"

　While the other students were still stunned by the powerful magic I had suddenly unleashed, Otto, who had not missed the fact that I was out of breath, shouted in excitement and urged his partner on, sprinting into the forest.

　Certainly, even though it was five points, in the end it was still possible to turn the tables by defeating only two three-point monsters, and there was still plenty of time.

　It should be fine to say there's plenty of room.

"Oh, we should hurry too."

"Y-you're right. I can't lose."

　Seeing Otto like that, the other students also began to take action.

　It's good. It's a great competitive environment.

"Are you okay? Master, can you move?"

"Huh? Yes, of course. I'm not that exhausted. Come on, let's go. We haven't done much preparation, have we?"

"Eh, huh...?"

　Artificial shortness of breath.

　I stopped doing that and started walking with a calm attitude, following Otto into the forest.