The Academy’s Weakest Became A Demon-Limited Hunter - Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Class Assignment Evaluation (1)

In three days, there was a class assignment evaluation.

It was a part where the main character, Ian Fairy Tail, and one of the heroines, Luce Eltania, would get entangled.

As for why they got involved, it was because demons appeared.

Right before Ian and Luce fight, a demon pops out and the two join forces to fight the demon, where Ian ends up protecting Luce once.

Ian was just protecting Luce, thinking that she was off guard.

Anyway, they succeed in defeating the demons and after the class assignment evaluation is over, Luce starts caring for Ian because of the memories she had.

It’s because she was vulnerable to the situation where she was being protected and that’s how the two of them end up dating.

‘Of course, if Ian gets hit at the beginning again, it would be irrelevant.’

In the first place, there was no need for Ian to protect Luce.

If Luce doesn’t take the fiancee (romantic) route, she would live as ‘living my life my way’ and become a supporting character who occasionally helps Ian. Even if he doesn’t protect her, there won’t be any problem with the story.

All I have to do is just defeat the demons without much hesitation.

By the way, even if Ian falls and Luce is left alone, she can defeat the demons.

The problem is that it leads directly to a bad ending.

So, the key is to catch the demons as quickly as possible and prevent a bad ending.

However, the class assignment evaluation starts at 2:00 PM, and the demons do not appear until 7:00 PM.

Besides, the class assignment evaluation is a survival rule. Everyone except me is the enemy. In that battle royale, I have to endure with the weakest body for 5 hours until the demons appear.

‘Firstly physical training, then magic training, then the basic magic introduction, the study of Ice elements…’

I started to move according to the training plan that I had drawn up in advance.

The time when dusk fell. The place I arrived at was the corner of the butterfly garden.

It was an open space. Under the gloomy evening sky, I took a deep breath in the grassy air.

Perhaps because the location was so large, it was easy to find a deserted place.

“Whoo.”

From now on, I intend to use the 1-star magic [Ice Generation] like crazy.

Basic elemental magic was very useful, and it was necessary to master it first because it was the basis of all magic.

‘[Ice Generation].‘

I stretched my arms out into the air and let the Ice mana flow.

“Ice Generation (Ice Attribute, ★1 )”

Repeatedly producing ice blocks the size of soccer balls and removing them through unfreezing.

I used almost all of the mana, waited for my magic power to replenish, then did it all over again.

Despite the cold weather, beads of sweat started dripping like rain – the fatigue set in, energy dwindled, and nosebleeds started.

Spending mana recklessly was more arduous than I thought.

Then, two hours later, I headed to one of the seven gyms with an exhausted body.

Most of the students in the Department of Magic aim to become wizards, so they rarely come to the gym.

It’s much more efficient to study magic theory or increase magic proficiency while training your muscles. It is best to exercise in moderation for conditioning and health.

I’d rather do that according to the standard of the world.

But in <Marchen’s Magic Knight>, having good stamina was a huge benefit in many ways. Both in growth and in the progress of the scenario. In other words, physical training was an essential course that no one could deny.

“Oh, Oh.”

When I arrived at the gym, I saw students from the Department of Knights in sportswear exercising hard.

A feast for men. I felt like I’m going to be drenched in testosterone.

‘There isn’t anyone from the Department of Magic, is there?’

Looking around, fortunately, there were no students who were presumed to be from the Department of Magic.

If there were, I would have been criticized for things like ‘a commoner with Grade E magic power, but he doesn’t train magic and does sports out of the ordinary, he doesn’t even know the subject’.

Won’t the taste of exercise disappear for nothing?

“Ugh.”

I started with the bench press.

20 kg of iron lump left and right and 20 kg iron rod, a total of 40 kg.

I could feel the healthy-looking students of the Department of Knights glancing at me.

It was a strange sight to see a normal-looking Magical Department student trying to exercise.

Let’s ignore it.

“Uughhhh…!”

Haa Haaa!

Gritting my teeth, I lifted the iron with all my might.

“Ha.”

I managed to lift and raise the iron up to 5 reps, and then I rested.

5 more times. Rest.

Another 5 times. Rest.

“Blerchhhh…”

It drooped as it is. I feel like I’ve already completely overworked my arm muscles. Is this my limit?

I was staring at the ceiling for a moment when suddenly four muscular male students rushed towards me.

“Are you a student at the Department of Magic?”

Oh, man, it’s overwhelming to have a crowd of helms.

It was natural for them to notice that I was in the Department of Magic. Because the navy blue sweatshirt I’m wearing right now was for the Magic Department.

But what are the students of the Department of Knights doing here?

“Yeah, what about…?”

“Why exercise…? Are you an aspiring Magic Knight…?”

I didn’t think much because I was tired. So I just took a breath and answered whatever came to mind.

“I just want to become stronger…”

“……!!”

The eyes of the male students from the Department of Knights lit up.

How is it… the atmosphere is impressive…?

“I know that feeling very well…!”

“To think that there is a person with such a wonderful mind in the Department of Magic…! Yes! If you want to be strong in magic or whatever, isn’t exercise essential!”

“Can we teach you how to exercise?”

what···?

Are you saying you want to give me a personal PT right now?

I used to go to the gym. I heard that if you get a personal PT, it’s effective, but I remember that I couldn’t even think about it because it was expensive.

The Knight’s Department students in front of me had better muscles than the gym trainer I went to.

It seemed like a good idea to ask.

“I’d appreciate it if you could.”

“……!”

I regretted the words.

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The muscles all over the body clamored.

I couldn’t even walk properly.

“Ughguk…”

The PT of the Knight’s Department students was very hard. ‘You’re doing great! good! great! One more time, one more time!’ I forcibly lifted the iron, but I thought I was really going to die.

But the effect seemed certain. Every muscle cell was screaming.

They wanted to see me again tomorrow, it seems they had fun teaching me to exercise.

[Status]

Name: Isaac

Level: 25

Gender: Male

Year: 1

Title: Freshman

Magic Power: 250/320

– Magical Recovery Speed (D-)

– Stamina (D-)

– Muscular Strength (D)

– Intelligence (D)

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– Mental Strength (B)

Potential <<Details>>

There was no immediate change in stamina and strength. It seems to rise in the process of new muscle cells being created.

‘Ahhh…’

My body had reached its limit.

Seriously… I barely made it to the dormitory, crawling like a drunk.

I have to study now… but my stamina didn’t support me…

As soon as I entered the room, I stretched out and fell asleep on the floor before I even got to bed.

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[Status]

Name: Isaac

Level: 26

Gender: Male

Grade: 1

Title: Freshman

Magic Power: 340/340

– Magic Recovery Speed (D)

– Stamina (D)

– Muscular strength (D+)

– Intelligence (D+)

{T/N:- how tf does this increase with training?}

– Mental Strength (B)

Potential <<Details>>

[Combat Skills]

Elemental Series 1: Ice

– Elemental Firepower (D)

– Elemental Efficiency (D+)

– Elemental Synergy (C)

Elemental Series 2 (Locked)

It was difficult to expect dramatic changes in just three days but I did grow though.

As a result of training, my level rose by 1. I invested the newly acquired 2 stats in [Magic Training Efficiency] and thanks to that, [Magic Training Efficiency] went up from C- to C.

My abilities also increased and my magic power increased by 20.

[Magical Recovery Speed], [Stamina], [Muscular strength], [Intelligence], [Elemental Firepower], and [Elemental Efficiency] also rose by one level each.

‘I see less growth than when I was playing games.’

It seemed impossible for my body to raise the level as fast as when I was playing the game with Ian. Perhaps it was a problem with the potential of Isaac itself. Well, it’s no wonder he’s the weakest Grade E.

However, if I keep raising [Physical Training Efficiency] and [Magical Training Efficiency], my growth rate will skyrocket later.

‘The preparations are…’

I prepared my own materials for the class assignment evaluation.

It was 10 slingshots, magic pouches, a few magic tools, and magic camouflage clothes.

The slingshot was easily obtainable at the general store, and the magic tools at the magic tool store. However, the magic tools were a little on the expensive side.

I bought the magic camouflage clothes from the secret shop where I had to go through the secret route. This was because ordinary stores only sell Perception-Impairing Glasses.

Perception-Impairing Glasses only make it difficult to distinguish faces but do not hide physique or voice.

On the other hand, the Magic Camouflage Cloth can change the physique and even the voice. It makes the wearer look like a completely different person. This is because there is an optical illusion magic that changes the perception of the person looking at you.

If I wore this outfit, I would be able to hide myself in front of Luce’s sharp eyes and photographic memory. If she realizes my true identity, she would report it to the academy’s office, and inevitably, it would reach the ears of the student council president.

‘It’s very expensive…’

Like the secret shop, the magic camouflage suit was very expensive. It was 3000 gels.

It was fortunate that I solved the problem with 10-gel bread for one meal a day to speed up the savings. I wouldn’t have bought it otherwise.

In the end, I was robbed of all my fortune…

However, depending on the results of the class assignment evaluation, the gel allocated will increase, and I have no choice but to get some decent grades.

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“We will start the class Assignment evaluation from now on.”

It was the day of the class assignment evaluation.

The midday sky was clear and blue.

The Department of Magic’s Provisional Class 3 had arrived in front of ‘Delphine Forest’ on the west side of Marchen Academy. It was a dense forest.

Facing the Provisional Class 3 standing in an orderly manner, Professor Fernando said.

“The rules are simple. All you have to do is gather as many mana grains hidden throughout the ‘Delphin Forest’ as you can. If you bring the watch I gave you close to the mana grains, they will attach themselves. The mana grains cannot be removed once attached.”

Every year, Marchen Academy’s Performance Evaluation and Exam Contents change, and they are all revealed on the same day. In other words, this was the first time the students heard the contents of the class assignment evaluation.

I looked down at the watch on my left wrist.

The hour and minute hands indicated the current time of 1:30 PM.

My name, ‘Isaac’, was engraved on the watchband in magical characters. I just have to bring this closer to the mana grains.

Mana grains emit weak mana, making them difficult to detect. In other words, the most important thing in this class assignment evaluation was mana perception.

For reference, mana can only be detected if it’s emitting.

For example, even a person with excellent mana perception cannot detect mana from Luce Eltania in ordinary daily life.

Mana Perception, sensitive enough to detect it, is the domain of an Archmage.

“Mana Perception? That’s easy.”

“It is simple.”

“I am confident.”

The students listened to the exam contents, shrugged their shoulders, and started chattering.

These are the students who will be terrified after hearing Professor Fernando’s explanation, which will follow soon.

“Also, if the watch is removed from the wrist for any reason, a signal is sent to us immediately and the student is eliminated. It is also possible to steal another student’s watch. A student who succeeds in stealing a watch will receive additional points equal to the level of the opponent’s magic power. In a word, it’s a ‘survival’ rule. The means is freedom. It’s a test that all first-year students of the Department of Magic participate in, so take it carefully.”

The students were startled and started whispering.

“Was it a survival rule?! What should I do? I’m weak…”

“If I get caught by someone like Luce Eltania, won’t I just die? It’s all luck…”

“On the other hand, if I get a Grade E like Isaac, I will be lucky.”

“No. Even so, he’s E-rank, so you don’t get many extra points.”

If you catch Luce Eltania, who’s Grade A+ magic power, or Kaya Astreane, who has Grade B+, I will receive an enormous bonus. Then I will not only get into a good class, but I will also earn a lot of GEL. Of course, there is no way that would happen.

On the other hand, Ian Fairy Tail, who has Grade E magic power, will be a small point earner. Even if I get only a small bonus point if I catch it, well, it’s a lot of things…

Ian will be targeted by many students because he’s Grade E. What about me anyway? It’s already dark before my eyes.

At least Ian’s fighting skills and physical abilities are excellent, so he won’t die easily. This is the reason he can hold out until 7 P.M. when the demons appear.

On the other hand, I was as good as a fly.

“Professor, what if an outsider breaks in during the exam? It’s in the forest, so I’m afraid I might meet a strange person…”

A female student asked Professor Fernando.

“When all the students enter the forest, a barrier is set. No one will be allowed inside during the test, so don’t worry about threats from the outside.”

Right. Yes, it is safe from external threats.

The problem is that demons come out of the forest.

Besides, once you get eliminated and get out of the forest, you won’t be able to re-enter during the exam time.

Afterward, the question ‘What about the bathroom?’ came up, and Professor Fernando simply answered, ‘Do it yourself’.

“Then you will enter in numerical order. First of all, from number 1.”

Student number 1 went in first, and with a time difference, all the students entered the Delphine Forest.

Other provisional class students must have entered like this from the other side of the Delphine Forest.

Finally, on number 25, I also entered the Delphine Forest.

The class assignment evaluation began at 2:00 PM and the demon will appear at 7:00 PM.

”Let’s do it…’

I have to endure for 5 hours in a survival game with only guys stronger than me.

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Recalling the fact, I held my breath and maintained my tension.

Before I knew it, a barrier was placed in Delphine Forest, and a firecracker exploded in the sky.

The class assignment evaluation had begun.

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