As Koguk's head was severed, a black beam emerged from his body and shot into the mark on Richard's hand.
Buzz!
An unprecedentedly massive wave rippled out, instantly sweeping across the entire examination grounds.
Every apprentice taking the exam felt the wave and received a message from it.
[Monster 0521 has been slain by Apprentice Richard. Nine monsters remain.]
"Someone killed one of the monsters the Academy released! And it's only the first day!"
The apprentices stared in disbelief toward the source of the disturbance, their eyes filled with awe and fear.
Just how powerful did a Wizard Apprentice have to be to kill a monster with the strength of an Advanced Apprentice in such a short time?
At the same time, every apprentice in the examination grounds who had intended to hunt monsters looked in Richard's direction.
A tall apprentice holding a Staff looked toward Richard. "Richard, interesting."
Beside him stood a three-meter-tall Flame Giant, radiating a terrifying aura.
A young apprentice in black robes looked toward Richard, smiling as he stroked his chin. In his hand, a tattered Scarecrow exuded an evil aura.
"Richard... I feel like I've heard that name somewhere. The one who sells Magic Potions?"
A Blind Apprentice pondered the information. With a casual point of his finger, an apprentice who looked like a walking corpse came to his side. That apprentice was still alive, but his eyes were vacant, as though something had taken control of him.
"Have you heard of Richard?"
"You're famous now." Ellie walked over to Richard and teased him. "According to the Academy's previous rules, you're a Legendary Apprentice now!"
Naturally, Ellie had also received the message carried by the wave.
"Legendary, then. Who knew the Academy would pull something like this?"
Richard's feelings were