Vol 1 Chapter 8 (2/2)

Even if you don’t have the relevant skill, you can handle a weapon.

His movement wasn’t particularly bad.

However——

At that moment, a shrill sound cut through the air.

Other than the two competing, there was no one making any sound. Therefore, the sound of their actions was reverberating inside the room.

The sword of Gardening-san flicked off the shaft of Bays-san’s spear.

Suppressing the recoil by s.h.i.+fting his weight, thus, lowering his centre of gravity; he approached the other side mercilessly.

Gardening-san recevied the shaft directly on his shoulder and rolled onto the floor.

「……U……Gwu」

「Unfortunately, you have failed. Although there’s a difference between our abilities and weapons, it doesn’t mean that I can’t a.s.sess your ability.」

He didn’t go easy. At all.

Nah, you could say that he went easy for he only used the shaft to attack.

「You may not be satisfied with the a.s.sessment but the guild can’t entrust a quest to someone who doesn’t have the requisite level of ability. I hope you understand.」

That was harsh.

「The guild promotes an adventurer meticulously. If the adventurer has the level of ability required for the quest, there’s less risk of the adventurer losing their life. Therefore……Please try again after you have gained adequate level of ability.」

Bays-san’s face regained the gentle smile.

He’s so charming~~

……The carrot and stick policy, huh? It’s ingenious. It’s terrible.

——The next examinee was No-skill-san.

As for the weapon in his hands, it was a spear.

Bays-san’s spear——which measured about 180cm——was a bit short.

The one in No-skill-san’s hands was a long spear.

Range is extremely crucial.

The main advantage of a spear is its overwhelming reach.

After witnessing Gardening-san’s contest, he must have realized that it was foolish to challenge a spear with a sword.

In terms of range, No-skill-san’s long spear had the advantage.

When I reincarnated in this world, I was given just one skill in the name of ‘special service’.

At that time, I was shocked but now, it’s proving to be of immense help.

No-skill-san, all the b——

The moment the contest started, No-skill-san lunged. His spear, however, hit but the air.

After dodging with ease, Bays-san struck the chest of the opponent before he could pull his long spear back.

Another blow was delivered to the flank of a gap-ridden No-skill-san who collapsed on the floor.

「……Unfortunately.」

Bays-san shook his head. That lash was a bit overboard.

All the b——est, No-skill-san.

……I seem to have underestimated the exam.

Oh well, I can’t use anything other than sword anyway.

The next one was……Fire-magic-san.

Because he can use magic, he can keep a distance from Bays-san——

No! You’ve gotta be kidding me!

Fire-magic-san’s weapon was——an axe!

……What of magic?

Aah, is that the case……perhaps?

The Lv of his Fire Magic was 1 but the skill points were (0/10).

For he was given the option to choose a weapon, the weapon he chose must be the one he trained in. To begin with, mages are rare. So even if he possessed Fire Magic, he probably didn’t notice it. Is that the case?

What a waste.

Pearls cast before a swine will only get trampled.

Oh well, the result now would be clearer than it would have been with Fire Magic.

Thank you for the show.

——Finally, it was my turn.

I wanted to touch the body of Fire-magic-san, who had his head drooped on the floor, but I couldn’t visually confirm Fire Magic.

If he doesn’t wanna use it……I can use it.

However, he was still young, about same age as me. Therefore, he had future……

「……You might wanna reconsider as to what fighting style suits you best.」

I might have sounded full-of-air but it was the only advice I could give him.

「Now then, the next one…………seems quite young.」

Everyone……says the exact same thing.

「I’m 1……「——8 years old, right? I have already checked the registered information of everyone who’s taking the exam.」

Did he say that on purpose!? Also, he’s pretty close……In that case.

If it’s this guy, I’ll not feel guilty.

「I have heard from Sheena, my colleague, about you. That you’re quite promising……And.」

Huh? Somehow, that felt good.

「It’s not gonna be easy. Please show me everything you’re capable of.」

He pointed the short spear at me.

The weapon I chose was a long sword. It was longer than Baselard, the weapon I always use.

It measured about 80cm.

It was somewhat flexible. Its coverage was more than Baselard’s.

I had already practice-swung it for a while in order for my hands to get accustomed to it.

「Well then, shall we start?……」

Bays-san retracted the smile off his face. He has done it dunno how many times already.

This guy, I knew it——

No worries.

I’ll show him!

——My……total experience!

That was embarra.s.sing. I’ll never say it again.

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