A light drizzle fell outside Shuilan Middle School.
Parents holding umbrellas crowded the school gates, their rain-drenched faces brimming with anticipation.
Today marked their children's crucial academic advancement. Whether they could attend Tianlan Magic High School, and ultimately, whether they could secure admission to a prestigious university, depended on their performance today!
You read that right.
A Magic High School!
In this society, magic reigns supreme!
All children undergo nine years of compulsory magic education. After learning the fundamentals of magic theory and practical skills, they will take an exam similar to the high school entrance exam. Only those who pass it will be admitted to Magic High School and become true magicians!
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Osmanthus blossoms, drenched by the rain, fell onto the straight paths of the campus. After the bell rang, students streamed out, some walking alone, others seeking companions, discussing the content of today's exam.
"Hey, Mu Bai, have you solved this problem on the seven elements of elemental magic: ice, fire, earth, water, wind, light, and lightning?" a pale-faced boy wearing a small bow tie asked.
"Perfect solution!" said Mu Bai, who, with his hairstyle, height, and looks, was a true idol.
"As expected of our top student, you can even solve such a difficult mixed-element problem... Hey, isn't that Mo Fan, who only got in with a 6 on the mock exam?" said Zhao Kunsan, his face pockmarked.
Mu Bai, the idol, immediately glanced disdainfully at the boy holding an umbrella and said, "That guy's about to become a pickup truck buyer like his dad."
"That makes him a servant of your Mu family, hahaha!"
The three spoke with impudence, completely unafraid that the boy next to them, Mo Fan, would hear them.
After their ridicule, the three swaggered off, clearly confident they had every intention of getting into Magic High School.
...
Carrying a black Huang Feihong umbrella, Mo Fan walked out of the school gates.
Looking back at the campus he was about to leave, Mo Fan's words boiled down to two words: What a bummer!
How could it not be a bummer?
Mo Fan didn't belong in this world. He was a gifted student who actually disdained everyday exams and always handed in blank papers.
Being considered a poor student by classmates and teachers was normal, just like there was no reason for a college student to waste over an hour sitting there for a little red flower.
Originally, Mo Fan had planned to study a little harder on the high school entrance exam, easily taking first or second place in the school and, in a most embarrassing way, slamming Mu Bai, the idiot who had gotten into the best high school in the city...
But then something unexpected happened.
He was a good student, taking a nap in the hills behind the school, and suddenly, he ended up in this world!
Magic!!
My classmates, teachers, dad, and sister all remained the same; it was the whole world that changed.
My science-loving world had transformed into one dominated by magic the moment I woke up.
Math, physics, and chemistry had become black magic, white magic, and other-dimensional magic!
Schools had become fire, ice, and thunder!
Mo Fan had no aversion to magic at all; he even knew it existed. He had become completely Spartan. But the world had to change so drastically just as he was about to take an exam.
He was completely clueless about magic!
So, from a shrewd student who wanted to play dumb, he suddenly became a complete slacker, subject to endless ridicule and mockery!
The only thing I could be thankful for was that during those nine years of compulsory magic class, I had only learned a bunch of miscellaneous theoretical knowledge, just the bits that mattered to me. I wouldn't encounter true magic until high school.
To become a true magician, one must undergo a crucial step: "Magic Awakening"!
The Magic Awakening will begin at the high school opening ceremony, witnessed by all the school leaders and teachers. Even if you haven't learned the previous theory, you can still unlock your own magic system!
Mo Fan truly loves magic. This is undoubtedly a perfect, magical rebirth for him.
He also wants to become a supreme mage, standing proudly atop a towering building, wielding fire and summoning thunder, and making a small contribution to saving the world.
But, this exam...
Let's put it this way, after his tireless efforts before the exam, he finally reached the point where he could understand the questions. As for whether the answers were correct... he was happy.
...
"Mo Fan, Mo Fan..." A sallow-faced middle-aged man in the crowd raised his hand toward Mo Fan.
Mo Fan looked at the familiar face with a hint of surprise and called out, "Dad, why are you here?"
"I'm here to pick you up. You'll graduate after your exams, and I've found you a sales job in the next town. Your uncle Guangfeng will be your mentor. After a few years and gaining experience, you can start out on your own. With luck, you should be able to make four or five thousand yuan a month. It's also good to start working sooner rather than later," Mo Jiaxing said with a smile.
The world has changed, but Dad is still the same Dad. Mo Fan could sense that unchangeable warmth.
Mo Jiaxing had mentioned the sales job to Mo Fan. Having originally wanted to give his father a surprise, Mo Fan could only grudgingly accept the reality that he was a poor student.
The problem was, he wasn't willing to accept it.
This society has cars, cell phones, computers, refrigerators. Technological products haven't changed at all because of the replacement of magic. If you can't become a magician, then you'll become a worker producing these things. D*mn, what's the difference between this and my old world? I'm going to learn magic! According to the theory that nothing in this world changes, my talent shouldn't change either. As long as I work harder in high school and catch up on what I've learned, I can still become a true academic master... no, a magic master!
"Dad, I want to keep studying." Mo Fan was silent for a long time before finally telling Mo Jiaxing what he was thinking.
"Don't you dislike learning magic?" Mo Jiaxing raised an eyebrow, looking puzzled.
"Uh..." Mo Fan felt a little annoyed, unsure if his father would believe his honesty. Alas, he felt so depressed.
Mo Jiaxing looked at his son, who was about to turn sixteen, and a simple smile appeared on his face. "It's okay. Dad won't blame you for not studying magic hard enough. Everyone has their own aspirations."
"No, I really want to learn."
"Will you pass the exam?" Mo Jiaxing asked.
"No," Mo Fan replied confidently.
"That's all, it's fine. Although the ancients often said, 'All things are inferior, only magic is superior,' there's also the saying that every profession has its own champion..." Mo Jiaxing continued.
Mo Fan unconsciously smacked his lips after hearing this.
Nowadays, Mo Fan has to automatically convert a lot of information, but the process of conversion leaves him speechless. For example, Mo Fan remembered one day when his history teacher told the students that the originator of light magic was "Edison." At that moment, Mo Fan felt a million horses galloping in his heart!
As his father, Mo Jiaxing, patted Mo Fan's shoulder, offering comfort, he suddenly noticed that his son remained silent, his expression looking a little off.
No one knows a son better than his father. Mo Jiaxing slowly put away his smile, his voice lowered, "Are you serious?"
"Yes, I want the opportunity to awaken. Although I know it's too late to regret now, I really want to study hard and become a magician," Mo Fan said sincerely.
All he needs is an opportunity!
Mo Jiaxing remained silent for a moment.
Mo Fan didn't say anything else.
"Do you really want to learn?" Mo Jiaxing asked again.
"Really?" Mo Fan nodded without hesitation.
At first, Mo Fan thought he was dreaming, that the world was playing a trick on him. But the reality proved that the world had truly changed, and this was no longer a dream!
"Okay, I'll think of a way," Mo Jiaxing said without further ado.
"Dad, I've found a part-time summer job at Tianlan Magic High School, managing the library. I start the day after tomorrow," Mo Fan said.
Now that he had decided to learn magic, Mo Fan had to focus on it.
Whether he could get into Magic High School and gain the chance to awaken as a magician depended on his father. His lack of knowledge would require his own hard work. So, knowing he had no hope of getting into Magic High School, Mo Fan took the job in advance.
This job paid next to nothing, with only food and lodging provided, but it was truly important to Mo Fan. He could find so much to cram for in the library.
Luckily, he was a true genius; he'd already finished all his first and second grade courses in such a short time... D*mn, why did he feel so retarded just hearing that?
Aside, his father, Mo Jiaxing, was moved by his son's determination.
Since his son was so determined to pursue magic, why shouldn't he be happy? After all, in this world, magicians hold true status. A lifetime of salesmanship, even with a house and a car, wouldn't be as valuable or respectable as a wizard who graduated from a magic school.
"Go home first. I'll take care of this!" Mo Jiaxing nodded, saying nothing more.