Chapter 3: The Day of The Entrance Exam

With four days until the entrance exam, Ming Su decided to explore the world again.

("Speaking of magic, can I still perform the second form?") He asks out of curiosity.

("Getting into the academy should be easy, but... I need clothes and money") He sighs.

Suddenly a 'ding!' sound pops up and the blue tab appears:

[ I will provide you finances, clothing and directions. ]

"You again?" He stood there for a moment. "Who are you?"

[ You can call me 'System'. ]

"Very well 'System'... How do I get the money?"

[ There should be a small pouch in your left pocket. I will transfer the money directly into it ]

"Interesting. Thank you"

[ You can call me at any time by saying 'System', and close me at any time by saying 'Close' ]

"I see, 'Close'". The tab disappears.

He reaches out for the small pouch in his pocket and found golden coins inside,

"This should be enough... I should probably buy some decent clothes first."

Ming Su found one of the luxury stores to shop for clothes. After buying and wearing them, he went in search of food as he was obviously starving.

After eating, he went for a walk again. "Ahh... I barely remember what the sky was like." He sighed.

He walked towards a dark alley where no one could see or hear him.

"System"

[ How can I assist you? ]

"Show me the closest place where I can train and wouldn't be able to hurt anyone."

[ Searching... location found, follow the arrow in front of you] A red arrow appeared and began to point the way.

"Excellent." Soon he reached an abandoned training area far away from people.

"Close." The arrow and the blue tab disappear into thin air.

"Summon: Crimson Army!"

The ground began to shake and an army made out of blood rose.

("It's a good thing I could still summon my army.") He sighed in relief.

"Dispose" The army began to melt and disappear into the ground.

He spent the next few days training there. Of course, he also visited the town as well to eat and buy new clothes.

The day of the entrance exam has finally come. Ming Su wore formal clothes selected by the system.

While he was standing in front of the gate, some students deliberately bumped into him on purpose and made fun of him.

("Those brats... sigh. Calm down.") He clenched his fist in annoyance. "("They're just children.")

*The bell rang loudly* [ Ehem! Attention to all participants! Please proceed to the testing field ]

The students made their way to the first field, Mana Testing.

"Hello everyone, I am Lhing, and I am a B+ Rank." "Woah he's a B-rank!?" The students were amazed.

I will be responsible for monitoring and measuring your mana." The teacher said.

"Everyone, please line up!" They quickly lined up and thus the mana test began.

("This is bad, I don't possess mana... maybe I should use my natural magic? Sigh... I'll end up showing off") Ming Su thought to himself.

Finally it was his turn: "Please place your hand on this mana crystal." Ming Su slowly placed his hand on the crystal.

He pours in natural magic instead of mana. He removed his hand and after few seconds the crystal turned red and shattered.

"What the?!..." Lhing felt no mana, but a huge aura filled the entire field as Ming Su withdrew his hand.

("T, This kid...!") Lhing and the other students were shocked at the suddeness.

"Bring me another crystal ball and clean this up! As for you..." He looked at Ming Su, "You passed." The professor sighed and everything quickly escalated.

It was the second round, "Magic Wielding". This is to test the accuracy of using your power.

The students will target a dummy. They have 3 shots in case they miss.

"Fireball!" The kid cited and missed:"Pfft, loser!" A boy named Khang laughed at the student.

"Hey! Don't laugh at others," said the new professor.

"Anyway, It's my turn!" He pushed the kid aside and began chanting,

"Sea Dragon!" The spell was weak, but the size of the dragon was medium.

The dragon hit the target, but it wasn't strong enough to break it.

"Hmph, easy!" He scoffs.

("This kid is getting on my nerves.") Ming Su glared at him and then it was his turn.

"Blood Ball" A small drop of blood appeared on top of his palm.

"Seriously? Do you think a little blood can hit that dummy?" Khang and the others laughed at him.

Ming Su flicked his finger, and in a second, the dummy and the trees behind it were destroyed on the first attempt.

The students were silent and the professor was shocked. "You... Excellent!" The teacher praised him.

Khang felt embarassed and stood there in silence.

The final round, 'Spell Casting'. They are assigned to cast the strongest spell they have.

{They will perform this on a field while barriers are in place to prevent damage}.

One by one they cast their strongest spells. Once again it was that brat Khang's turn.

"God of Water: Summon Trident!" Khang cast his spell with all his might.

"Wait, where are you aiming?!" The teacher yelled as Khang aimed his spell at a student.

"I, I can't control it!" He panicked and couldn't stop the spell.

A huge trident surrounded by water was rushing towards the student,

"A-AAAHHHH!!!" They closed their eyes and screamed loudly.

"H-euh... I'm alive!" They slowly opened their eyes and to their suprise, Ming Su was in front of them, he formed a blood barrier.

The students were shook once more and everything behind the blood barrier was destroyed.

Khang coughed up blood from excessive mana consumption and was treated by B-Rank healers.

"T-Thank you so much!" The student knelt down and thanked Ming Su.

He sighed and after dealing with the commotion, it was Ming Su's turn.

Everyone was watching closely, ("What should I choose? Well, I don't plan on holding back.")

He started citing, "Blood bath: Cries of the Dead".

Suddenly, the ground turned red and everything in the area began to rot and wither. Except for the students and professor.

Everyone was shocked and afraid. After a few seconds it stopped.

Even the other professors in the school sensed the presence of a deadly S-rank threat when Ming Su performed his spell.

("This kid is not ordinary... He was able to cast an A++ rank spell at a young age and his physical condition seems fine...!?")

The other teachers gathered together and discussed for further details.

After the entrance exam, the results were out in just a week.

82 out of 389 students were qualified and one of them was Ming Su.

At the training ground, [Task 1: Complete]

"Finally, what's next?"

[Task 2: Become the grand champion of the up-coming event: Battle between students]

"That's easy, by the way, what is my rank right now?"

[ You are S++ Rank ]

"That's good to hear, well anyways... What else can you do?"

[ I can give you additional skills, information and titles ]

"Extra skills would be useful but titles... Why would I need that?"

[ If you collect enough titles, you will become stronger than you have been in the last 7,000 years ]

"Stronger, hmm... And by additional skills, what do you mean?"

[ I can teach you skills that you are able to master in no time. ]

"When can I learn?"

[ I will let you know as soon as you unlock an additional skill. ]

"Makes sense."

[ I need to inform you of something. ]

"What is it?"

[ 'They' are currently after you. ]

Who? and why are they after Ming Su? Well you'll find out in the nexf chapter.

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