After Rice announced the rules, Howard stepped onto the steps in the mist without hesitation.
His purpose has always been clear.
After all, in the Braden Kingdom, as a commoner's son, learning magic is the only way for him to stand out and enter the upper class society.
Since there is only one way, he should take it.
There is no choice, no retreat, we can only move forward.
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On another light screen, another young man was walking with the same speed, attracting the attention of the audience in the auditorium.
"Who is this person?" someone asked, "Why don't I recognize him?"
"It's Gary Buegaard from Osford University," another person replied. "I heard that this man's hometown is in the colony. Because his father's military achievements, he was able to move to the mainland of the Kingdom of Braden."
"Can people from the colony enter Osford University? Also, can he pay the starting tuition?"
"It's a long story. It is said that this Gary Buegaard happened to meet the magician Hester who was good at wind magic when he went out to buy things. The magician Hester saw that his bones were clear and clear.
He was very talented, so he planned to accept him as his student.
"Therefore, for Garib, whether he is studying at Osford University or today's assessment, it is just a formality. When he enters the Mage Tower, he will officially become a student of Hester."
"I really envy his luck! He can bump into magicians even while walking."
"But...since he is just a formality today, why are he still working so hard?"
"People in the colonies had nothing, so they had to fight hard to get everything. They fought and fought, and they got used to it."
"Well, although it sounds very difficult...but I still hope that the first person to climb to the top is from the University of Cambridge."
"Don't worry, we have Howard. Besides, he is not the one walking in the front right now."
"So who is it? Howard?"
"That should be it...wait, that's not right!"
"That's a woman, it can't be Howard!"
Upon hearing this, everyone raised their heads and turned their attention to another light curtain.
At this moment, on the suspended light screen, a figure was riding ahead, far ahead, throwing away Gharib, who was temporarily in second place, nearly a hundred steps away.
"Who is she?"
Seeing such a scene, out of a sense of collective honor, the students at Cambridge University felt a little unhappy. It was obvious that this girl who was far ahead was not the classmate they knew.
"Although I have never seen her, looking at her expensive clothes and her magical talent far beyond ordinary people, among her peers, besides Selena, the daughter of Duke Solomon, who else could she be?
?”
"It turns out it's her!"
"Let's just say...other than Selena, this terrifying woman with a legendary talent of 'excellence', who else could be so far ahead?"
"'Excellent' magic talent is so terrifying!"
"But the question is... hasn't Selena Solomon already taken the talent test? Why is she here again today?"
"You should know that Master Alchemist Wald plans to choose one of these new students to be his successor. Selena is here because she is determined to get this spot."
"Well, looking at her momentum, I really can't think of anyone who can compare to her. Even Howard is far behind."
Having said this, the students watching silently sighed. They really didn't want to lose the first place to others.
"Maybe Alan York can do it?" After a long silence, Jeffrey saw no one spoke, so he whispered, "Even the magician asked him for his autograph. I think maybe he has some skills?"
"Where is that guy Allen? Why didn't I see him?" Hearing his words, the students began to look for Allen on the many light screens.
However, when Allen was found, everyone was stunned with surprise.
"How long has it been since the assessment started?"
"About five minutes!"
"But...but, if I'm not mistaken, this bastard Allen is still standing there...hasn't set off yet? He...isn't there something wrong with his brain?"
“What a waste of places!”
"Why don't you take my place? Even if I don't have magic talent, I can still go up a level. No matter what, at least I'm better than him."
The students beat their chests and stamped their feet, looking like they hated the iron.
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Students at the University of Cambridge are not the only ones who are worried about Allen.
Lesroth stood on the side of the auditorium, looking at Allen who was stopped on the light screen, and silently shook his head.
Merlins had high hopes for Allen, but Allen's performance was worrying, which made Les deeply doubt that Merlins's prophecy skills might really have no successor.
"You brat, why don't you take a step forward?" She clenched her fists and snorted coldly, even wishing she could get into the light curtain and take her place.
With this thought in mind, she unknowingly took a few steps forward in the auditorium.
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At the same time, the Mage Tower is also paying attention to this matter.
Like the University of Cambridge, each magician has a light curtain in front of them, showing what is happening in the demiplane in front of them.
Merlins sat lazily at his desk, staring at the light screen in front of him, with the corners of his mouth raised slightly.
"Merlins, your taste is too bad," Toucan stood on his shoulder, speaking sharply as always, "You pick any student at random, and you pick the last one! I don't know how to evaluate him.
"
Merlins chuckled and responded: "Big Mouth, how about we make a bet? Bet on whether my student can take first place in the end?"
"Hey, how do you bet?"
"If he takes first place in the end, just shut up for a month."
"What if he doesn't come first?"
"If he is not number one, I promise not to use that staff for a month."
"No bullying for a month?"
"That's right."
"It's a deal?"
“It’s a deal!”
After making the bet with Toucan, the smile on Merlins' face became even brighter.
The days ahead are so wonderful.
He could finally enjoy a month of peace and quiet.
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In the demiplane, under the spotlight.
Allen still stood there, motionless, with his eyes closed, as if he was in a trance.
I don't know how much time has passed.
When Selina Solomon was almost five hundred steps ahead, he finally opened his eyes, with a faint smile on his lips.
"It's actually the Penrose Stairs! Lord Merlins is really good at playing!" He shook his head and complained.
Then, he turned around and walked in the opposite direction without hesitation.
In front of him, a staircase appeared all the way down.
It extends into the depths of the fog with no end in sight.
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