The Villainous Noble Who Kept Rewinding After Death: The Story Somehow Changed When I Committed Suicide

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The Villainous Noble Who Kept Rewinding After Death: The Story Somehow Changed When I Committed Suicide

Chapter 136: The Game

As I arrived at the stage where the magic exam would take place, I found about 120 test-takers already gathered there.

In addition to the first female magician who entered, there were five other magic teachers on stage, all staring at us as if observing our every move.

After confirming that all the female magicians had split up to their respective testing areas, the lead magician scanned everyone gathered and began explaining the exam.

“Hello everyone, my name is Semari, and I will be in charge of the magic exam. Let’s get right to it; I will explain the details of the magic examination.

There are two parts to the magic exam. The first is a power test for your spells. The second is a capacity test for your magic. Both will use special magical tools that record the power and amount of magic as numerical values. After the power measurement is complete, you’ll move on to the magic capacity measurement.

Keep in mind, these records will be used as a reference when assigning classes after enrollment, so do your best and give it your all!”

As Semari explained, the magic exam would test both magic power and magic capacity.

The magical tools used for the exam were specially created by the Suzette Imperial Academy, utilizing special items obtained from deep within the dungeon located on school grounds.

In the magic academy, the ability to destroy a target also indicates magic power as well as magic control during spell casting, but here the power gets assessed with precise numerical values.

“Let’s begin the tests. We will split into groups of three, with me and another examiner handling power measurement, while the other four will take care of capacity measurement.

Before we start, please state your candidate number and name. Now then, the three of you at the front, please follow me.”

Semari, along with another examiner, led the first three candidates to a position about 15 meters away from the magical tool for power measurement. They each stated their names and candidate numbers in turn.

“Any magic attribute is fine. When you’re ready, please unleash your magic… begin!”

With Semari’s cue, the three candidates simultaneously began chanting their spells, conjuring fireballs, stone projectiles, and wind blades.

After completing their incantations, they cast their spells at the target, but the target remained unscathed, only displaying a three-digit number above it.

“Candidate number 568, fireball power 158.

Candidate number 162, rock shot power 541.

Candidate number 489, wind blade power 350.”

The numbers read by Semari indicated the power of the spells they cast, and the magical tool reportedly could measure up to a maximum value of 5000.

This 5000 represents the threshold for intermediate magic, such as fire explosion or wind storm, beyond which advanced magic could not be measured.

However, this merely serves as a guideline; even for the same fireball, the power can vary depending on the amount of magic infused or the precision of magic control.

Thus, if a fireball infused with a lot of magic and carefully crafted hits that magical tool, it may exceed 5000 in power and can’t be measured.

Actually, these magical tools were recently developed and currently hold no significance for top-tier magicians, but are perfectly suited for assessing the capabilities of children before they fully study magic like those present.

“Now, please move to the magical tool nearby. We will conduct the magic capacity measurement there. The examiner in charge will explain the instructions, so please pay close attention.”

As the three candidates followed Semari’s instructions, they moved to the magical tool set up at the side of the stage.

The other candidates who had been taking their tests at a different location also walked over to conduct their magic capacity measurements after finishing with the power tests.

“Next, the three of you over there. Please come to me.”

The exam proceeded smoothly, and when only about 30 candidates were left, someone I recognized came forward for the test.

“Candidate number 682, Iris Pestelrose.”

Iris was good at magic, although not as adept as Sonia, and since she didn’t have martial arts knowledge like mine, it was evident that she would take her magic exam.

“Please begin.”

“Fuu… Water, become countless blades and slay my enemies! Dance… dance… my blades, the sword dance that cleaves my foes.”

Taking a deep breath to focus, Iris began to chant her spell while meticulously honing her magic power.

(Hmm. She’s improved her magic control since the last time I saw her.)

As I watched her, memories of our battle with the harpy came back, and I realized her magic control had grown considerably since then.

“Water Blade: Dance of Chaos!”

As Iris unleashed her magic, around twenty water blades materialized and moved erratically around the target, striking it one after another.

(With that spell, she could probably injure a King Chimera.)

As all of Iris’s magic hit the target and vanished, silence fell over the area due to her extraordinary spell, even surprising the examiner Semari.

“Candidate number 682, Water Blade: Dance of Chaos, power 3201.”

Iris’s record established the current highest score, as only a few other candidates managed to exceed 1000, making her ability truly overwhelming.

By the way, regardless of how many spells hit the target, only the initial hit counts for the score, so there were no shenanigans involved.

“Well done! Please head over for your magic capacity measurement. Next, the three of you over there, come here.”

As Iris made her way to the magic capacity measurement, the next trio to be called was comprised of me and two other guys, and we took our designated positions in order.

“Now, starting from you, the silver-haired candidate on the left, please state your candidate number and name.”

“Yes. Candidate number 305, Lewis Valentine.”

After I stated my number and name, the prompt moved to the young man next to me.

“Thank you. Now, please start the test.”

With Semari’s words, the two young men beside me began chanting their spells, while I remained completely still, focusing intently on the target.

“What’s wrong, Lewis Valentine? Is something the matter?”

“No, nothing at all.”

Noticing my stillness, Semari asked with a hint of suspicion, but I was lost in thought, not shifting my gaze from the target.

“Alright, let’s play. Um, the incantation… I don’t remember. Whatever! Lightning, go! ‘Thunder Strike!'”

Since I never chant magic spells, I obviously didn’t retain any lines, so I shot off whatever came to mind. The bluish-white lightning cleaved through the air and struck the target.

“Candidate number 305, Thunder Strike power 1111.”

The number displayed was precisely the repeating 1 I had aimed for, bringing me a bit of satisfaction.

And, thanks to Iris’s record, my number went unexamined in conversation, which made me very pleased with the outcome.

After finishing the power measurement and moving on, I saw Iris and the others conducting their magic capacity tests, and once Iris’s test was complete, the commotion resumed.

“W-Wow! Magic capacity over 4500!”

“For us, just breaking 2000 is a struggle!”

The magic capacity measurement assesses the overall capacity of magic contained, not the amount of magic stored in the body. Touching the magical tool lets magic flow into the body, which then measures the overall capacity within.

For elite magicians, it’s common to surpass 10,000 easily, but children are still growing, and their bodies haven’t fully developed, so averaging about 1800 with a maximum of 2500 is typical.

In such context, if a girl the same age as us can produce a number over 4500, it’s no surprise everyone would take notice.

“Next, please.”

As I pondered this, my turn finally came, and I approached the crystal-shaped magical tool.

By the way, both the tools for measuring magic power and capacity operate under the same principles, but the runes inscribed while creating them are different.

The runes, also known as magical scripts, are special characters directly inscribed by magic tool artisans and alchemists when crafting magical tools and items.

When I touched the magical tool, magic flowed from my palm into me, and I interfered with my own magic to manipulate the measurement results to show false values.

“Candidate number 305, Lewis Valentine. Magic capacity 2222.”

Since I had aimed for a repeating 1 before, I decided to go for a repeating 2 this time, and I succeeded just as I intended, giving me a bit of enjoyment.

After completing all practical exams, we moved on to the final test, the interview.