Volume 1 Chapter 4 (1/2)

Exam Results

I first use【Anti-wall】 to create some distance, then I quickly place【Thunder Trap】between us.

Grandpa had taught me about the tactics used by strength enhancing magicians. Basically their plan is to close the distance between their opponent as quickly as possible.

Bagiran rushes towards me as expected.

Three more steps, two more and he'll step on the trap……Alright, he's activated it.

”…..Wha-? Haa-!”

Bagiran was stunned for a moment, but was able to quickly break free and began moving again.

What the? Is he a monster?

That trap was strong enough to completely paralyze a Big Bear……So, this is the level of a teacher at the Adventurer's Academy.

Bagiran stops rus.h.i.+ng at me.

He looks at where I had set my【Thunder Trap】and speaks with a curious tone.

“Boy, what was that? You're a trap magician, trap magic is just a weak type of earth magic that can only create simple pitfalls. Yet, you are also able to use thunder magic…?”

…..Eh?

He is a teacher at the best academy in the country and this is still shocking to him?

Perhaps the level of magic in this country is much lower than I expected.

”This is trap magic. New advancements in magic are being made everyday.”

I say this and use【Anti-wall】to launch myself into the air.

I used my momentum to carry myself along the curved walls of the dome toward Bagiran.

”Ha!?”

I race towards Bagiran's shocked face.

“You plan to use thunder magic to fight my strength enhancing magic…I don't know what kind of tricks you're using, but don't think that you can win against me in close combat!”

Bagiran immediately braced himself and swung his fist forward.

That's good timing, his fist will hit me as soon as I get in close.

But, I can easily avoid that.

”Hmm, I think it's impossible for you to win.”

I set【Hidden Flames】between myself and Bagiran, quickly change direction using【Anti-wall】, and fly above Bagiran landing behind him.

The result is Bagiran's fist punching nothing but air, quickly followed by【Hidden Flames】activating, and engulfing Bagiran in fire.

”Ha!? Is this fire magic!?”

”Hey, it's not over yet. I'm over here.”

I landed behind the burning Bagiran, and activate【Eternal Ice】on his back.

Then, Bagiran's burned body began to freeze rapidly from where I had touched him, completely restricting the mobility of his limbs.

”Wha-!? Ice magic this time….who exactly are you!?”

”I'm just a trap magician.”

By the time I answered, half of Bagiran's body was encased in ice.

***

”Do you still wish to continue?”

I ask the frozen examiner this.

He's able to speak because his mouth is still left unfrozen.

”No, this is enough.”

Bagiran says this and looks down at his frozen body.

”Is that so? Then, I'll release you now —”

Now that the exam has ended, there's no reason to keep him frozen.

After thinking this, Bagiran, who had been completely frozen, started moving his limbs.

”…..Eh?”

Bagiran took a few steps and let out a small, “Hmph!” Then, the ice that was clinging to his body shattered.

Is this guy really human……

”You were impressive. I suppose you'd have to be to test me……Boy, you said your name was Lute?”

I was still shocked and barely managed to nod my head. After this, Bagiran bowed before me.