Passing

Several big question marks appeared above Serie's head.

"What's the meaning?"

Rienta looked at Serie seriously and said:

"What I mean is, this is all the result of my hard work."

"..."

"You bastard..."

Serie was speechless for a long time after hearing this answer.

"Alright, Rienta," she said helplessly.

I understand your situation in general.

"Logically speaking, with your current level, you are fully qualified to become First-Class Mage."

"However, for some reason, you still need to answer one question for me."

What is your favorite magic?

Rienta originally thought that the question about magic would be raised by the great mage who was known as the living grimoire that recorded almost all magic and was closest to the Goddess.

Wrong.

This seems to be a question about magic as well.

To this question, Rienta answered without hesitation:

"I like any magic that can make my special effects more dazzling."

"?" Serie didn't react for a moment.

What does "more dazzling special effects" mean?

Rienta's expression turned serious, and she said, "Shall I demonstrate for Serie?"

Serie nodded and said, "Show me."

Upon hearing this, Rienta began to operate the device herself.

First, he rose into the air, lightly touching the ground with his toes, and then a long sword appeared beneath his feet.

With a loose grip in his left hand, a straight sword appeared as the magic circle slowly moved.

The blade was surrounded by flashes of lightning.

A longsword also appeared in his right hand.

Several identical but somewhat illusory longswords appeared in the void surrounding the sword.

Behind them, a ring made of dozens of interwoven swords appeared and slowly rotated.

Behind the sword ring is another blade ring formed by straight blades, which, like the sword ring, intertwine and rotate.

Rienta turned slightly to the side, looking at Serie with indifferent eyes.

I was about to say something, but then I felt like something was missing.

For example, a custom-made outfit or something...

However, now is not a good time to change clothes.

She secretly used wind magic to summon a gentle breeze to caress her.

He then maintained his indifferent expression.

He said:

"How are you, Serie?"

"???"

Serie's mouth gaped open as she stared in disbelief at the scene.

They didn't even notice that Rienta's address was a little off.

This silence lasted a little longer than the last one.

Serie turned away, no longer looking at Rienta.

He said:

You've passed.

"Lady Serie, actually I have something else..."

I said! You passed!

"Next!!"

"Alright. I'll be leaving now, Lady Serie."

Upon hearing this, Rienta abandoned the pose she had been posing for so long and left the interview room with a sense of lingering satisfaction.

Serie turned around only after hearing the door close.

After seeing that Rienta had really left, he breathed a sigh of relief.

After spending some time in the garden to calm herself down, she remembered that Rienta was the last examinee.

"..."

Serie left the interview room.

Seeing this, Sense, who was waiting at the door, followed behind Serie.

Serie said softly:

"Sense, I'm truly sorry about before. There have indeed been quite a few talented people this year."

Although Rienta's performance was rather exaggerated.

However, it cannot be denied that Rienta does indeed possess the qualifications of First-Class Mage.

Inside another hall.

The candidates who had finished their interviews gathered in small groups.

Of the three members of Wirbel's team, only one passed the interview.

Sharf sat somewhat dejectedly in the corner.

I didn't get elected.

Wirbel comforted her, saying, "Come again next time."

Ehre also failed the interview, saying, "I was rejected too."

Wirbel: "..."

Seeing that the exams were over, Lanto got up and prepared to leave.

Seeing this, Übel followed.

Lanto, noticing this, said with a hint of helplessness:

"Stop following me."

But Übel continued to follow on his own, even getting a little closer.

Lawine and Kanne also failed the interview.

However, the two had anticipated this outcome.

Lawine said calmly, "Take the test again in three years, Kanne."

"Three years from now..."

Rienta found Frieren and Fern waiting for him outside the association.

She exclaimed happily, "Lady Frieren, Fern, I passed!"

Having just praised Fern, Frieren walked over to Rienta's side upon hearing this.

She praised Rienta in her own unique way.

"Well done, Rienta."

Rienta asked, "Where are Lady Frieren and Fern?"

Fern nodded and said, "I passed too."

Frieren shook her head helplessly and said, "I didn't pass."

Rienta said thoughtfully, "Lady Frieren really did predict things like a pro."

"If you say you can't pass, then you can't pass; if you say Fern can pass, then you can pass."

"They even told me to act as I see fit."

"Sure enough, I passed too."

"... Actually..." Frieren was about to explain that she didn't actually mean that.

He just felt that having Fern was enough.

Just then...

"Frieren."

A voice interrupted Frieren's attempt to explain.

Dunkel, who was about to leave, spotted Rienta and the other two and walked over.

He said:

"I owe my success to you all; now I can finally go back to my hometown to sweep my ancestors' graves."

"I see."

Frieren looked at Dunkel and replied softly.

Seeing this, Rienta smiled and said:

"Dunkel, you're too kind. It's what we should do."

After expressing his gratitude, Dunkel said, "Then I won't bother you any longer."

After saying that, he left.

Rienta noticed that it was already evening.

Turning to Frieren and Fern, he said:

"Then let's go to a good restaurant to celebrate."

"That's a good suggestion."

"Can."

Frieren led the way as the three headed towards the same shop they had visited before.

While waiting for the food to be served after ordering.

Suddenly, Fern spoke up, "Rienta, have you noticed that you forgot something?"

Rienta pondered for a moment, then seemed to remember something.

"Oh right." He clapped his hands and shouted towards the kitchen next door:

"Hey, give me another omelet rice!"

Having said that, Rienta looked at Fern and said with satisfaction:

"Fern is so thoughtful, she knew I forgot to order a dish."

Fern looked at Rienta speechlessly and said:

"Rienta!"

"We forgot to inform Stark!!"

"What do you mean 'I'm reminding you that you forgot to order the omelet rice'?!"

Rienta then realized that she had indeed forgotten to inform Stark.

However, it's perfectly normal for guys to order the same dishes at their favorite restaurants again.

They'll only consider switching to something else when they get tired of it.

If the other options don't suit your taste, then find a new restaurant.

I thought it was Fern who reminded me after discovering this.

It turns out it was because of Stark.

The little cotton-padded jacket is letting in the wind.

Thinking of this, Rienta looked at Fern with resentment and began to sigh.

"?"

Fern had no idea why her brother had suddenly become like this.

But based on her understanding of Rienta, that look definitely contained a lot of strange thoughts.

It's too late to inform Stark now.

After glaring at Rienta, he said:

"Pack one up for Stark to take back later."