C8 Chapter 8 Standing out from the crowd
"The rest is up to you, Ina, although for you, it's probably just a formality." SHU Xi pointed inside and entered first.
When you walk inside, the first thing you see is ten solemn relief-carved wooden tables with clear crystal balls.
But no apprentices and personnel have stayed there yet.
It can be seen that in order to ensure the fairness of the test, the test officer did not allow irrelevant personnel to play with the test equipment before the test.
The apprentices and their relatives who were waiting for the results of the selection were sitting or standing on both sides of the lobby in a stepped shape. There were church-specific benches there, and the whole thing was like a hearing room in a court of justice.
SHU Xi ignored the two of them and walked to the judges' table.
A waiter politely pushed his hand to signal the two of them to wait on either side. Ina sat on her seat and began to look at the thirty or forty apprentices of similar age to her in a bored manner.
"There are only 8 people...and most of them have only a little bit of magic power." The white-haired girl roughly swept the crowd with her magic power, thinking in surprise.
She knew her identity was somewhat special, but she didn't expect the gap to be so big.
"It feels like after getting used to living with my uncle, I suddenly look back on my life as a homeless person..."
"Hey! Hello, you are also an apprentice here to participate in the magic test, right?" A lively call suddenly interrupted Ina's thoughts. She raised her head in surprise. What reflected in her green eyes was a young man with pierced hair. Blonde girl with ponytail.
They were exquisite, and their clothes were quite luxurious. The sleeves and neckline of the striped dress had exquisite lace, and the fabric seemed to be unusually expensive.
Even in the severe cold season, the other party's clothes still don't look too bulky.
She must be the daughter of a wealthy businessman or noble.
Ina, who is half a head shorter than the blonde girl, thought so.
And matching her appearance and clothing, the blonde girl was also one of the few apprentices in the field who could sense the presence of magic.
"Who are you?" Just as Ina was about to ask, the list of candidates for the next batch of magic tests had already begun to be announced, and no surprise, her name was among them.
Just as the white-haired girl stood up, she found that the blond girl seemed to also want to go down.
"What a coincidence, we are in the same batch." She smiled at Ina, her smile as bright and soft as the scorching sun.
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"Having magic power is the most basic and necessary qualification for being a magician. Magic power is the link to the origin and the prerequisite for building magic circles, making any magic items, and practicing meditation. Here we will test whether you have the ability to open the door to the magic palace. Qualifications, this will be the starting point of your great magic path, and we hope that some of you can become our partners on this path together! I wish you all the best, children."
The apprentices took their positions one after another. As the supreme director and test organizer, SHU Xi officially announced the start of the test after reading the speech.
Arthur Lee No Magic
Liz Gelisner, No Magic
Rocco Funk Trace Magic
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The apprentices showed off their magic powers one by one, and the magicians calmly stated the information displayed by the crystal ball as they passed by.
The test is so simple that no refined skills or erudite knowledge can be used at this moment.
In Shut, several magician judges and guild directors were assisting with magic props under their noses. Magic potions were undoubtedly equivalent to giving up on their own initiative.
Maybe there are lucky people who can successfully awaken through pressure and the slightly stronger natural magic here, but they are always only a few.
Soon the subject was the white-haired girl.
SHU Xi and the directors came to her crystal ball.
"Let's begin." One of the directors repeated the words he said to each apprentice in a calm tone.
Ina gently placed her hand on the surface of the crystal ball, and controlled the magic power as usual, luring it into her palm. The magic power seeped into the ball from her palm, and a deep emerald green appeared in the crystal ball, like a drop of thick ink dripping into clear water. Then it spread - until the entire crystal ball was dyed emerald green.
"!" The rich, nobles and celebrities who witnessed this scene were all shocked. The common people may not know what this means, but they know it very well.
The crystal ball soon changed again. The emerald green gradually faded away from green, moved closer to gray, and finally stabilized at gray.
Except for Lake, SHU Xi and several directors, everyone present could not hide their shock, but compared to the previous gaffe, they were much restrained.
"Ina West, the official magician." The director's voice was as calm as ever, but her title had already established Ina's identity.
A formal magician is different from a magic apprentice, and even further away from an apprentice who has just awakened his magic power.
It is an honorific title for those who have officially entered the palace of magic and become seekers on the path of magic. At this time, their magic will no longer exist like a magic trick, but a skill that truly kills enemies and creatures.
"Asia Brahman, a small amount of magic."
With the end of the tour test, 70% of the apprentices in the field had bitter faces, and some couldn't help crying. The rest had nothing to do with them. Maybe they would have the opportunity to open the door of the magic palace in the future, but at least for now they could only leave dimly. Field.
Ina and the remaining apprentices will wait for a while, waiting for the craftsmen to carve their names on the vivid copper and iron plates. They will be the new batch of magicians in the kingdom.
Some apprentices have embraced and cried with their relatives, and some businessmen, nobles and celebrities have begun to promise their futures to their children.
"How did you do it? Tell me, please, tell me." It was obvious that the white-haired girl had no chance to talk to Lake first.
The blond girl came up to her at the end, and her white and tender hands tightly grabbed the corners of Ina's clothes. Her golden eyes were full of confusion and curiosity, and even a hint of unwillingness.
Ai Xia kept getting closer, and the soft touch on her chest even made Ina's delicate and fair face, a little girl, a little hot, causing her emerald-like blue eyes to dodge left and right.
He didn't dare to look into those curious eyes.
"Too close, too close." Ina hurriedly pushed the blond girl away.
"Sorry, sorry, I'm so excited." Ai Xia quickly made an apology gesture and stuck out her tongue.
"It's really amazing. He was an official magician from the beginning." Ai Xia's golden eyes showed a look of yearning.
Becoming an official magician is a lifelong goal for many people who study magic.
"I am a half-elf, so it is not unusual to be able to do this." Ina immediately explained: "Unlike humans, elves are closer to ancient races such as Warcraft, Dragons, and Titans, and have considerable magical affinity and natural affinity... … According to some ancient mythology books, the red dragons, angels, and high-level demons with the highest magic power may be born as high-ranking strong men...and often have long lifespans.”
Of course, Ina herself is not sure about the last one. After all, she has never seen even one immortal.
"Then Senior Ina must be an elf in her twenties and thirties, and she looks so cute." Ai Xia lightly covered her mouth with her hand, looking a little surprised.
"Fourteen years old! The appearance and growth of half-elves until adulthood is the same as that of humans! Don't pretend to be someone else's age!" Ina immediately glared at Aisha.
However, Ina also noticed that Aisha was different. She didn't seem surprised by her identity as a half-elf. It was as if he already knew his identity, or at least had considerable speculation about it.
But Ina was quickly relieved, Asia was obviously a child of a rich family.
Unlike ordinary civilians who need to take care of their livelihood, the rich often have the ability to access more unnecessary but extensive knowledge.
While chatting without a word, the craftsmen also completed their work. The attendants came to these apprentices holding trays covered with red cloth.
On top of the lining cloth is a medal made of mixed copper and iron and a roll of parchment tied with string.
These are the recognitions given to them by the Magic Association.
Except for one badge, the baseplate is made of copper and the pattern is silver.
It is engraved with the name of the holder - Ina West.
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