Elysia in Another World

Ch4 The Royal Academy, P6

Chapter 4: The Royal Academy (6)
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The class schedule was split up so that the academic courses were covered in the morning while magic, combat, and other practical classes were covered in the afternoon. The class was lined up in a room with a large clear orb floating in the center while waiting for their first aptitude test.

"This test consists of three portions," said the second instructor. "The first is a simple measurement of your mana, the second is a check of basic magic skills, and the third is a test of your combat prowess. I am Instructor Jane Howitts, and I shall be your proctor for the first portion. As I call your names, step forward. The test is simply to place your hand on the orb and allow it to draw upon your mana. It will measure you and display your capacity."

Instructor Howitts began calling out names. One by one, each student stepped forward. Doran went first and placed his hand on the orb. It read 1425.

That's not his true score. He's giving the orb a false reading. He's probably trying to stay stealth, but you can't hide your mana from me, Adele.

"That's quite high," said the instructor as she recorded the result. "Next." Michelle went next and received a result of 1475. "Oh, yours is even higher."

Same for you, Adara. I wonder why you haven't approached me or Alethea, yet. Do you not have your memories?

The instructor recorded the result and called for the next student. "You Drachenheim royals seem to be setting precedence." Danielle scored 1290, Michael scored 1270, and Elizabeth scored 1460. Liliana and Aliana each scored 4630.

"Wow..." several in the class were outright shocked at their results compared to the others.

"Oh, my. The bar is quite high now," the instructor said.

Once it was Alethea's turn, she approached the orb and began to channel white mana, but it only showed "???" briefly before it shattered.

"Uh..."

"If I were to hazard a guess," Instructor Howitts said. "I would say that the orb is simply not able to process your white mana. Your profile shows you have all affinities, so for now, use neutral mana or some such. Instructor Line, if you would please."

Instructor Line nodded and cast a quick spell to transport another orb into the room.

Alethea nodded and channeled neutral mana into the new orb. It read 18925.

"Wow..." Line blinked.

"... that is quite high." Jane shook her head. "Let's continue. Last is Lady Kye Akari."

Kye nodded.

"Wow, your neutral mana is that high?" Doran said. "I can only imagine how powerful your white mana must be. I must admit I'm quite jealous of it."

You either don't have your memories or...

"Thanks. White mana is very potent, so training with it has made everything else much easier."

"Lucky," Danielle mumbled.

The highest so far after Alethea was Lily and Ally, and none came even close to them. Alethea's score was rather high, but that's nothing compared to her white mana. She probably won't be too happy if I go too much higher... but if I wasn't already sure about easing the attention around her... She's been getting pestered all day! I'll take some heat off her no matter what.

Kye touched the orb and allowed her mana to flow freely. In the moment, she decided not to hold back as much and simply let the orb do its job. It read 95000.