Before the atmosphere of the place was tense, Erwing intervened quickly, diverting the conversation. His change of the, as if he had perceived the discomfort in the air, managed to calm the group. Aziel, however, was lost in his thoughts. It was difficult for her to put aside what he had just heard, but, although she was stubborn, she was not an idiot. I knew that if I wanted to make a decision, I had to know more about the Madison Club.
The conversation continued, but sothing in the air was still strange. The discomfort still persisted, but since none of us gave importance, without more distractions, I could end my food.
***
The next day, all class A students t in the training field. It was a wide and green area of grass, delimited by a line of trees that offered a pleasant shadow. Despite the relaxed atmosphere, the air was loaded with expectations. Everyone knew that today was the day.
Veronica Glass, she, the instructor, appeared with a firm appearance, but instead of fear, caused tenderness, but none of those present dared to comnt aloud
"It has been taken so ti, but we have finally co the day. Today, we are going to evaluate your skills. According to their results, they will be able to access exclusive benefits ... and if they do not et the minimum requirent ... they will be expelled, "he said bluntly.
The news fell like a cold water cube. A surprise murmur toured the students. So reacted quickly, with a look of disbelief or concern.
- Teacher, hadn’t we approved? - A student asked, visibly alard.
- expelled? In fact? - Another murmured, clearly baffled.
Complaints began to grow, until the teacher, with a firm and authoritarian gesture, raised a hand. The atmosphere is tense in an instant.
- Well, as I said ... - she continued, regardless of class reactions. - What they see here is a Maná catalyst. That huge red rock, and its function is simple: hit it with all its might. When they do, the rock will give them a nurical value. That number will determine its classification. Very easy, right?
The silence seized the group while the students exchanged nervous looks. So felt prepared, others not so much.
- Who wants to be the first? - she asked, Veronica’s teacher, with a playful smile, as if she was waiting to see sothing interesting.
So of the students were encouraged, but most remained motionless, bewildered by the vagueness of the explanation. So, especially those who ca from powerful families and had already had contact with this type of tests, began to raise their hands with doubts.
- Teacher, what is the minimum standard? - asked one of the students with a tense voice.
Veronica looked at the boy and thought for a mont.
- mmm, let’s see ... forty points. - She responded indifferently, as if it were any number.
The murmur beca stronger again, but this ti with a mixture of disbelief and fear. Forty points ... Would they really have to reach that level? That represented a force equivalent to an E range, which was considered a high threshold for a student. However, so of the most experienced had already had similar confrontations and it was not the first ti that they went through this type of tests. Even so, the idea of being expelled if they did not reach the minimum score gave them doubts.
Aziel, who until then had been watching carefully, felt nothing in particular. His magic alone was at another level, now if you combine so tools, it will not be a problem to overco the range D.
anwhile, Veronica’s assistant began distributing tal bracelets to each of the students. The bracelets had a red gem embedded in the center, and Veronica briefly explained how they worked.
- These bracelets are necessary to asure the flow of Maná. The gem inside will be activated by affecting the catalyst. When carrying it, you can see your score and classification. If they do not use it, the test will not count.
***
Cyan adjusted the bracelet, feeling the weight of the gem. It was not just a decorative jewel, but a conduit to channel its energy and ensure that the asurent was precise. The wind began to blow with more force, as if the environnt itself was preparing the stage for what was to co.
Veronica looked at class with a serious expression, almost devoid of emotion. The air beca dense, loaded in advance, and the sound of the wind between the trees was the only thing that broke the silence.
- Well, it’s ti to start! - He said firmly and pointed to the first student to advance.
The student, visibly nervous but determined, grabs the sword with both hands. I could see how his manna began to accumulate around the sheet, illuminating it with a faint blue light. With a rapid movent, he threw himself towards the huge rock, running at full speed. The wind seed to press it, and the tension only increased with each step it took.
With a roar, he unloaded his sword against the rock without containing himself
Boom!
The sound of the impact was deafening, a shock that caused the leaves to tremble around it. The Earth vibrated slightly and the dust increased for a mont, obscured the vision. But when the dust ceased, sothing unexpected happened. The rock, despite having received the blow with such intensity, remained intact. Not a single scratch, not even a crack. It was as if the rock had absorbed all that energy.
However, the most surprising happened imdiately. The rock began to shine with an intense red light, and a series of symbols began to appear on its surface, revealing a series of numbers. Finally, the brightness disappeared, leaving behind a single number reflected in the rock.
45
The student, even with the sword in his hand, supported, looking at the number with a mixture of relief and surprise.
I launched a sigh while I saw in amazent. Forty -five points, a fairly high score for an extra, which was not even asured in the novel and, although it was not in the range of geniuses, it was undoubtedly a respectable result.
Veronica’s teacher showed no particular emotion, but her eyes shone slightly when she saw the score.
- Well, it’s not bad, he comnted with an impersonal tone, almost as if it were a routine for her. - The next, please.
Next to , Aziel adjusted the tal bracelet on his wrist, the central red jewel of centralization. His expression was quiet, but sothing in his posture told the tension in the air. With unwavering confidence in itself, he took a step forward. The rest of the students saw her silently, so with the expectant aspect, others with a touch of uncertainty.
While she advanced, I could see how a large amount of Maná began to accumulate. The air around him seed to vibrate slightly, as if the power he was gathering was altering the environnt. The air currents beca more intense, and the leaves on the floor seed to fly towards her, attracted by its energy.
User Comments
0 comments from readers