This test was to determine our magic elements and mana level.
The teacher explained,
"Each of you will place your hand on this crystal orb. It will reveal your natural magical elements first… then your mana level. The number shown will reflect your potential."
"In our kingdom, the highest recorded level is 100—held by our strongest Army Captain."
The testing began.
First was Princess Priya.
She stepped forward and touched the glowing orb.
In seconds, the crystal pulsed with power and showed:
Elements: Fire, Water, Air, Earth, and Lightning
Level: 20 / 110
The crowd gasped again.
"Five elements?! And her potential goes beyond our kingdom's strongest warrior?!"
Even the teachers were speechless.
Next was Riya.
She calmly placed her hand on the orb.
Elements: Light, Fire, and Defensive Barrier Magic
Level: 10 / 75
Another strong result. Everyone clapped with respect.
Once again… I was last.
I walked slowly to the orb and placed my hand on it.
At first, nothing happened. Then, the orb began to shake.
A brilliant glow burst from inside, cycling through colours —fire red, water blue, wind white, earth brown, lightning yellow, light, and eve dark.
All elements.
Then… the number appeared:
40 / ---
The crowd went silent. Even I froze.
"What does that mean?" I whispered.
Even the teachers looked confused.
One of them stepped closer, eyes wide.
"This orb… it doesn't recognize a limit for him. He has no maximum level…"
And me?
I was just standing there, stunned.
"I've never used magic before… how can this be?"