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Mages are generally divided into one to nine ranks.
Rank five is an important watershed for Mages.
Anyone who reaches rank five proves that the Mage already has the ability to stand on their own.
And the so-called ability to stand on one's own only means being barely able to fight ordinary magical beasts.
"Coo!"
"Chirp!"
The sharp cries of the Geisels echoed in the air.
In the dark night, they came and went like the wind!
Again and again, they dodged the Mages' offensive spells!
Again and again, they hid in the dark night sky, waiting for the next sneak attack to unleash another bloody rain!
"Watch out, Ehre!"
On the ground.
A man in a gray robe, looking very much like cannon fodder, shouted!
"What?"
In the sky.
The golden-haired woman looked back at her teammates on the ground.
The next second!
A pair of sharp claws ruthlessly pierced her chest!
Large splashes of blood rained down, and the strong smell of blood instantly spread!
"Chirp chirp!"
The Vulture Bird cawed triumphantly.
After vigorously flapping its four huge wings and flying up into the sky, it threw the corpse in its talons heavily to the ground!
"Ehre!"
The man who had warned earlier had red eyes.
A fiery red pillar of light shot out from the magic staff in his hand!
"Pillar of Flame!"
Unfortunately, it was too late!
"Chirp chirp chirp!"
As if mocking the man's incompetence.
The Vulture Bird's mocking laughter came from the sky.
The woman's corpse, which should have fallen to the ground and turned into a puddle of flesh.
Also turned into ashes under the Pillar of Flame!
"Ehre!"
"You bastard!"
The three-person team; the man, who had just managed to lure away a Geisel and returned, watched this scene and couldn't help but roar in anger.
She should have been saved!
This bastard!
"Coo?"
The excited sound of the Geisel rang out.
"Don't go."
Yulian called out in a low voice.
He stopped the Geisel's idea of wanting to fight.
He just let it continue leading the way.
Seeing this, the Geisel was clearly a bit disheartened.
But it still obediently led the way.
He was going to another master.
To the master who issued the order to capture female humans.
In the dense forest at night, one person and one bird continued to move forward.
Along the way, Yulian also witnessed scenes of human Mages being killed by magical beasts.
This made Yulian sigh endlessly.
Too weak.
One must know that these Geisels were merely cannon fodder in the Demons.
But when facing them.
These Mages would even be defeated and killed.
They were all at least rank five Mages or higher!
How long had it been since there was a war, and humans were already this weak?
Along the way, Yulian didn't even see any Mages in groups of three or more forming small teams to fight.
Don't they even know the most basic tactics?
Yulian's eyes showed contemplation.
Or, are these all part of the Mage exam?
To fight magical beasts in groups of three?
Thinking of this, Yulian clenched his fist tightly.
He silently made a mental note about Serie.
What is this?
Using captured demons as whetstones!
Do you really think our Demon Race has no one left!
"Coo!"
[Damn it!]
The Geisel's sudden mournful cry interrupted Yulian's anger!
A pale purple beam of light ruthlessly pierced the Geisel's neck!
Under the effect of the world's laws, the Geisel's body quickly transformed into magic energy particles and dissipated!
What the hell!
Yulian's steps paused.
He carefully hid his figure and changed direction, creeping forward.
"Fern, what's wrong?"
A woman with long green hair and a slightly sharp but beautiful face asked Fern.
"Magical beast."
Fern's hand, holding her magic staff, remained raised.
Her expression was a bit tense.
She had originally thought today would be a peaceful night.
Who would have thought that as soon as night fell, a large number of magical beasts would riot and start attacking Mages everywhere.
"Keen magic perception."
The golden-haired young man, who had been holding his hand towards the direction of the Geisel's death, retracted it.
After pushing up his glasses, he looked at Fern.
His eyes held a hint of approval and a touch of apprehension.
"There shouldn't be any danger now, right?"
Fern didn't reply.
She carefully sensed her surroundings.
After confirming there were no magic fluctuations.
Only then did Fern breathe a sigh of relief.
She put away her magic staff.
"So cautious, are you?"
Übel tilted her head, a little puzzled.
Just some ordinary magical beasts.
In front of their three-person team, they were nothing to fear.
"Caution is always a good thing."
"Übel."
Land adjusted his glasses.
"Glasses boy, you're such a coward."
Übel showed a bored expression.
"This is prudence."
Land ignored Übel's taunt and explained calmly.
"Next, let's find a place to stay for the night."
"Then tomorrow..."
"Mr. Land..."
Fern interrupted Land's self-absorbed words.
She pointed to the place not far away where brilliant "fireworks" were exploding.
Pursing her lips, she said.
"Aren't we going to save the others?"
"Huh?"
Übel looked at Fern in disbelief when she heard what Fern said.
Her gaze was as if she was looking at an idiot.
But Übel really did think that.
Dead?
Wouldn't it be better if they died?
That's fewer competitors.
This little girl wouldn't actually think that the exam requirement was really just to catch the Stille, would she!
"You..."
Land's calm demeanor was also somewhat affected by Fern.
The apprehension in his eyes when he looked at Fern disappeared, replaced by a complex expression.
Too kind, isn't she?
"Wh-what's wrong?"
Fern noticed their strange gazes.
She couldn't help but tense up.
Her words also became a stutter.
"Those guys are our competitors..."
"Wouldn't it be better if they died?"
Übel explained with a helpless smile on her face.
What's going on, she's starting to like this silly girl.
"But..."
Fern placed her hands on her chest, opening her mouth as if to speak.
"Fern..."
"Have you ever considered why the Mage test continues even when there are casualties?"
Land adjusted his black-rimmed glasses.
His tone was steady.
"You mean this is also part of the test?"
Fern found it a bit hard to accept.
Those were living people!
How could they just... "I didn't say that."
Land shook his head.
"But since one wants to become a rank one Mage, if one can't even deal with mere ordinary magical beasts..."
"Then naturally, one must pay the price for one's arrogance."
Land's tone was cold.
Rank one Mage was the highest honor that countless Mages yearned for but couldn't attain!
But if one lacked self-awareness and always thought of passing by simply making up the numbers.
Even if one died because of it.
It wouldn't be something worthy of sympathy, would it?
"Alright."
Fern took one last look at the raging battle not far away.
She nodded lightly and followed Land and Übel on their journey to find a place to stay for the night.
"Fern!"
Behind the group.
In a patch of grass.
Yulian pursed his lips, on the verge of tears.
You keep talking about life, and pity!
But is no one going to speak up for my Geisel!
Now Yulian's lead was completely cut off.
With his mana suppressed, his magic perception was also effectively shut down for the most part.
In this pitch-black forest, Yulian was completely blind!
However, as Yulian gnashed his teeth in thought, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Since Fern's team hadn't been attacked by magical beasts, could it be because the demon behind the scenes noticed their team's formidable strength and was preparing to act personally?
Thinking of this, Yulian controlled his aura and set off again.
He followed Fern's team.
To be honest, Yulian was a bit conflicted at the moment.
He both hoped that the demon behind the scenes would attack Fern's team.
And worried about Fern's safety...
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