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In front of the magnificent tomb.
Sense announced the rules for the second round of the test.
"The rule for the second round of the test is to conquer the labyrinth..." "Your task is to conquer this labyrinth called Ruins of the King's Tomb."
"There is only one condition for passing..."
There were a total of eighteen Mages participating in the second round of the First-Class Mage Exam.
Almost everyone was listening attentively to the test rules being announced.
But there were three exceptions.
"Mistress Frieren, isn't that Yulian?"
Fern leaned close to Frieren's ear and whispered.
Frieren had also been stunned ever since she saw that the "Passerby A" examiner was Yulian earlier that morning.
Demons, examiner?
Did she participate in some strange test?
But the only thing that brought Frieren some comfort was.
The one reading the rules was Sense.
According to convention, Sense should be the chief examiner for the second Mage test, no mistake.
"Alright, next, the Passerby A chief examiner will distribute the escape golems."
Sense's calm words shattered Frieren's last trace of comfort.
Frieren stared blankly at the bottle that floated down from the sky into her hand.
Her brain struggled to process what Sense had just said.
Yulian... chief examiner...
It's a good thing Frieren wasn't Yulian.
Otherwise, she would definitely say!
Did he give Serie 1 for 1?
"That's great, Frieren..." Fern put away the escape golem.
She leaned in close to Frieren's ear again, speaking somewhat excitedly.
"If Mr. Yulian is actually the chief examiner, it looks like our test this time is guaranteed to pass!"
"I really didn't expect Yulian to have such connections..." "He can even bribe his way into the position of chief examiner."
No, Fern.
Frieren's brows furrowed into a rare shape.
Yulian, being a Demon, serving as the chief examiner for the second round of the highest-level First Class Mage exam for humans.
Even if there were connections, was this really good news?
But Frieren didn't speak.
Yulian's identity as a Demon...
No!
That was Magic just now!
The bottle floated to the Mages' hands!
That must have been Magic!
But why!
Frieren's eyes widened.
Didn't Yulian seal his mana because he was worried about exposing his identity!
But why could he use Magic!
And sensing the mana, it was clearly the mana of a human Mage!
How could Yulian have changed so much in just three days!
Frieren couldn't understand at all!
But a sentence she had previously dismissed involuntarily popped into her mind—in the world of Magic, even if the world turns upside down, it's not worth being surprised!
As if sensing Frieren's gaze.
Yulian smiled and nodded at Frieren, then blinked.
That look completely conveyed that the back door had been opened for her.
Guaranteed to pass, sis~
But who wants a Demon as their backer!
Frieren covered her forehead helplessly.
Watching Fern and Yulian exchange glances.
The sparkle in their eyes.
Frieren felt even more helpless.
"Mistress Frieren, it's really guaranteed!"
Fern couldn't help but whisper again.
This time, Frieren finally responded.
She squeezed out a smile and nodded.
Yeah, putting aside the Demon identity.
The chief examiner is one of their own, how could it not be guaranteed?
"Alright, you can now freely enter the testing area."
Seeing that all the Mage candidates had received the escape golem made by Leln, Sense smiled knowingly and stepped aside to clear the path into the Royal Tomb.
"Wait, I have a question!"
A bald man interrupted Sense.
He looked at Sense with a somewhat unpleasant expression.
"I've heard that this labyrinth has never been conquered, and many adventurers have gone in and never returned."
"Are you planning to fail everyone this time as well?"
Oh ho, a troublemaker!
Yulian's eyes lit up.
In the physical sense.
After all, looking at a man under the sun really does make your eyes light up.
"You..."
Sense's lips moved slightly.
But before she could speak.
Yulian stepped in front of her and spoke to the bald man first.
"Why do you have such a misconception?"
Huh?
The bald man's mouth twitched.
What does he mean by such a misconception?
Shouldn't Sense's goal be precisely this?!
"I think Examiner Sense's goal is to prevent us from passing, thereby elevating the status of all current First Class Mages."
The bald man thought he had delivered a beautiful counterattack.
He raised the corner of his mouth triumphantly.
"Why do you think Examiner Sense doesn't want you to pass, instead of me not wanting you to pass?"
"And what status are you talking about elevating?"
Yulian tilted his head.
A soul-stirring question.
Kid, still too young, huh!
"I.."
"You..." The bald man clenched his fists.
For a moment, he was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Where is there an examiner who says they don't want you to pass before the test even begins!
Isn't this just messing with people!
He wanted to make a move!
However, it seemed like he couldn't win in an argument.
And he couldn't win in a scold either.
Heh heh!
Yulian sneered inwardly.
Only then did he return to a normal expression and speak to all the Mage candidates.
"I know this test might be very difficult for some people..."
"But as I said..."
"If you want to accuse someone, you can always find a pretext?"
"I hope you understand this principle."
Yulian's phrase "If you want to accuse someone, you can always find a pretext" immediately made many candidates nod repeatedly.
At the same time, they couldn't help but mock the bald man in their hearts.
He dared to challenge the examiner right at the beginning.
Didn't he hear him say it openly?
It's a matter of minutes to mess with you!
"As for the test difficulty..." Seeing the good reaction, Yulian's mood improved greatly.
He instinctively plagiarized the familiar words that suddenly appeared in his mind.
He wanted to encourage these seemingly good guys (except for the bald man).
"You must understand, your goal is the pinnacle of Mages!"
"Isn't a First Class Mage someone who makes the impossible possible!"
"Whether it's uncharted territory or unprecedented..."
"Shouldn't you all overcome countless difficulties and move forward!"
After finishing his speech.
Even Yulian couldn't help but admire his own talent.
Applause followed Yulian's final words, ringing out continuously.
From sparse applause to enthusiastic applause.
It only took a mere two seconds!
Sense swallowed.
Her eyes, hidden by her golden bangs, looked at Yulian.
She had a feeling of living in Yulian's shadow.
This Demon's thoughts were surprisingly consistent with her own!
"Mistress Frieren, did you hear?"
Fern leaned her head close to Frieren.
Frieren paused her clapping rhythm and looked at Fern curiously.
"Mr. Yulian is openly hinting to us that we're guaranteed to pass!"
"Uh..."
Heh... heh...
Frieren's mouth twitched.
Her gaze fell on Yulian.
Yulian also happened to meet Frieren's gaze.
Don't worry, Frieren and Fern.
Since I'm here today.
I'll guarantee your C!
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