Talent-Swallowing Magician Chapter 140

Episode 140

Mage Certification Test

In the world, all magicians with six rings drawn on their hearts, that is, those who form the 6th circle, are considered ‘mages.’

However, it was a misunderstood equivalence concept.

Not everyone in the 6th Circle was recognized as a mage, and the same was true for wizards who achieved the 7th or 8th Circle.

On the other hand, even among magicians who only achieved the 5th circle, there were often people called sorcerers.

This was because being a mage was recognized by the imperial family, the government, and the Magic Tower, or was like a title or qualification awarded to those who had achieved such achievements.

Therefore, among those who participated in the anarchist or free revolutionary forces, there were some who refused to be certified as magicians even though they had excellent skills.

However, the title of mage itself was like an honor for a wizard, and at the same time, it was a way to prove the value of one’s existence.

The magician certification test was a test to select such magicians.

The magician certification exam consisted of three stages.

The first is a written test.

The writing consisted of six areas that could be considered representative fields of magic.

Elements, physics, spirituality, alchemy, ancient history, and even miscellaneous knowledge such as black magic and spiritual magic.

Although each school of magic has its own detailed divisions, they are ultimately organically connected to each other, so comprehensive knowledge is necessary.

Therefore, the test paper in each field consists of 100 questions, and all of them boasted a level of difficulty that was high enough to be tested by famous figures in academia or retired people.

It was rare for someone to get a perfect score in all fields every few decades, and even if he or she got a perfect score in just one field, he or she was considered to be a talented person with excellent magic knowledge, so many schools and organizations were busy recruiting him.

After struggling through a test paper with a total of 600 questions for one full day, the second test was waiting.

The second was a horsepower test.

No matter how excellent your theoretical field is, if you cannot properly handle magical power, it is difficult to be recognized as a ‘mage’.

Therefore, test takers usually had a hard time here.

However, unlike the written test, the horsepower test was very simple.

This was because I only saw two things.

Right of access and right of control.

To be precise, the question was whether it was possible to access the mana stream, draw on it, and control it properly.

At this time, if the total amount and purity of the controlled magical power did not exceed a certain standard, it could never be passed.

Of course, the standard was so high that most wizards couldn’t even think of it.

However, if you pass this, your qualifications will be verified one last time.

For that reason, test takers often called the third and final exam as follows.

It’s called a Quest.

* * *

Brian, a level 5 examiner from the Central Magic Management Agency, wasn’t in a good mood since morning.

‘I can’t believe there are still idiots like this who only put their status first. What on earth do you think of magic?’

The day before, I had already been told by my superiors to prepare because there would be a special order.

However, this did not mean that there was less work to do, so it was inevitable that those preparing for it would become very irritated.

Of course, Brian, who felt infinite pride in the fact that he was a 7th Circle wizard and was proud of dedicating his talents and abilities to the Imperial Family and the Magic Tower, could have prepared for this a hundred times over.

But what really upset him was the fact that all these preparations were unnecessary.

The reason for the special system was to take into account those who were unable to take the certification exam due to personal circumstances.

This was because there were various circumstances, such as receiving an award or being unable to come directly to the imperial capital due to military service.

However, recently, the special treatment system had been reduced to a pastime for children of aristocratic families.

There were many cases in which local aristocratic families, who had nothing but money, poured elixirs on their children from a young age in the hopes of making them famous.

Then, since you will have a vast amount of magical power compared to your average age, just trust that and take the test.

It goes without saying, but those guys were busy failing one after another.

If it were that easy to become a mage, the nobles would have taken it all to themselves.

‘The problem is that it would be easier for those people to just take the exam on the day of the exam, but they are so obsessed with their sense of privilege that they try to take the special exam.’

Are they saying they don’t want to mix in with the common people?

Among them, there were those who gave crazy answers, saying that they did not want to go up from the countryside on a specific date.

because.

As the examiner in charge of preparation every time there was a special exam, I was just annoyed.

Especially when you think about having to re-select problems one by one every time due to concerns about problem leaks… .

‘eww. Thinking about that makes me angry again.’

So, Brian thought that the test takers who were to take the special exam today were no different from the children of local nobles.

Because of concerns about collusion between the test taker and the examiner, the test taker could not confirm the test taker’s name until the same day.

however.

[Elric Mervinger.]

‘… hmm.’

The moment Brian received the list of candidates named Mervinger, he was shocked.

Because the last name, which a wizard would never know, was clearly written there.

Wasn’t he someone who rose to fame overnight, from being a shameful member of the Demonic Inscription to becoming the hero of Lasent?

Although his whereabouts have become unclear in recent months, his reputation has faded somewhat.

Still, it was a name that all wizards were keeping a close eye on.

‘Even if I improved my constitution… I heard he’s in his early to mid 20s. ‘You’re taking the mage exam?’

Considering that the average age of test takers is in their 40s and that the youngest person who passed last time was in his 30s, this was nonsense.

In fact, isn’t there only one existing mage in his 20s?

‘Tasha Neresta.’

It is only possible for the three gods of Dongryang to lead the next empire.

‘Was the reason why I was quiet all this time because I was preparing for this…? ? Even if you take the exam to raise the reputation of a famous magic master who has fallen to the bottom, it wouldn’t be good for your image if you fail, right?’

Because of that, Brian thought that Elric Mervinger was taking the test ‘for experience’ based on his status.

‘No, if you only focus on what the head of the magic clan gazed at, it would be good enough for media play… hmm. I guess it’s something like that.’

Thinking about that, Brian felt his heart go cold.

When I heard that Lasent City was saved from danger, I cheered.

‘As expected, all nobles are the same as the vegetables.’

No matter how much it fell, the essence didn’t seem to change much in the end.

Of course, that doesn’t mean you can supervise the exam rashly.

“hello?”

Brian had an expressionless face even when Elric greeted him brightly when he first entered the management office.

“Are you Mr. Elric Mervinger, the test taker?”

“yes.”

“After a brief identity check, the test will begin immediately.”

So Brian conducted the test according to the procedure.

and.

‘What is this, this person? Did you come here to play a prank?’

Brian immediately looked astonished.

As soon as the written test started, Elric started flipping through the test paper without much hesitation.

My frown slowly narrowed as I watched them quickly check the answers, making me wonder if they had even read the questions properly.

‘Why, are you even humming?’

Anyone who saw it would have thought it was written because it was so easy.

Considering that even people with perfect scores usually rack their brains and ponder over the correct answer several times throughout the test, it was an absolutely ridiculous sight.

‘Still, I heard that the academy was always top in writing, so I thought it would be serious no matter how much experience I had… under!’

In the end, all this bastard wanted was a plausible image. Brian was almost laughing now.

‘It worked out better. Because I will be able to leave work early. It’s just annoying to have to recreate the problem later.’

Most of the other guys took up time until the end for no reason. Brian thought that for now, let’s think positively about this situation.

Of course, there was no way that such a mindset would be achieved easily.

As with all wizards, he still had respect for Mervinger in his heart, but the Elric who tarnished his grandfather’s reputation seemed different.

Still, I had a feeling of concern, but when I entered the answer without much hesitation even when calculating a formula that required double-checking, I let go of the last bit of thought I had left.

“end. Here you go.”

Then, when Elric passed the last exam paper.

‘It only took 15 minutes.’

Brian let out a laugh. Even if you read all 600 questions carefully, it seems like it would take much longer than that.

Perhaps today is the record for the shortest commute time. Without even saying thank you for your hard work, I held up the artifact I was wearing on my wrist.

An artifact that checks scores in real time. It was a system where you would be immediately disqualified if you did not exceed a certain score.

however.

Beep, beep!

“… huh?”

Brian tilted his head without realizing it.

[600/600]

It was the score written on the screen.

A perfect score on all items.

Considering that Tasha Neresta, the only person to get a perfect score overall, also completed the entire time, this was an absolutely ridiculous figure.

‘Is it broken?’

Brian tapped the artifact with his hand.

“Why are you doing this?”

“I think there’s a problem with the artifact. Please wait a moment.”

No matter how many times Brian re-scored the test, he kept getting a perfect score each time, so he had to call a fellow examiner who was waiting outside.

and.

[600/600]

“huh?”

He had the same reaction as Brian.

“This too… “Are you upset?”

In the end, other examiners had to be summoned, and when the same results came out each time, the examiners’ complexions began to turn pale.

something… Things were going strangely.

* * *

The tests that followed left both Brian and his fellow examiners shocked and terrified.

“uh? “It’s already full?”

The second stage test checks the total amount and purity of horsepower.

It is a structure where all you have to do is place your hand on the transparent crystal ball and infuse magical energy into it. Depending on the amount and purity of magical power given, the color and lightness of the crystal ball were completely different.

However, even though Elric did not infuse much magical power, the crystal ball quickly turned pure white and the light and dark became completely clear!

Then.

Tsk tsk!

When the crystal ball could no longer hold on and cracked, splitting in half.

Brian and the examiners’ faces became grim.

* * *

Sean stretched lightly and burst into laughter as he watched Elric exit the front door of the administration office.

No way, I did it.

I looked at the clock and saw that it was exactly 30 minutes, no, 29 minutes, just as promised.

“result?”

Elric showed what he was holding in his hand as if asking something.

[Mage Temporary Certificate]

[Belonging to the Mervinger family]

[Patriarch Elric]

Wizard who swallowed talent