The second major assessment of the day was the Agility Test.
Unlike the strength test, agility was measured in two ways:
Speed — how fast a student could move
Distance — how far they could travel before giving up
Students with movement-type powers had a clear advantage.
The exam took place on Lionel Academy's massive ground track—a full circular field designed for long-distance and high-speed tests.
As expected, Astra Noire stepped onto the track with quiet confidence.
With her flight ability, she could stay airborne almost indefinitely.
She passed the starting line, lifted gently off the ground, and glided forward with flawless grace.
Everyone knew she would rank first.
Zack Kreiger — Flames and Friction
Zack Kreiger, a first-year pyromancer, ignited flames beneath his feet, attempting to propel himself forward.
But unlike Astra, he lacked experience.
His flight was unstable—more like chaotic hopping than actual soaring.
He still managed a surprising distance before collapsing, but it wasn't enough to reach the top three.
The non-movement students fared differently.
They simply ran until their legs burned out or their lungs gave up.
Most stopped early, exhausted.
Raze Arcwell — The Marathon Monster
Then came the shock of the day.
Raze Arcwell—the powerless boy—began running normally along the track.
And he didn't stop.
He ran.
And ran.
And ran.
Hours passed.
Students dropped out.
Even the instructors looked impressed.
By the time the test concluded, Raze had run 45 kilometers in total.
But there was a catch.
Raze didn't run fast.
He had incredible stamina, but the test prioritized speed first, then stamina.
Because of this, he placed 7th overall.
But the field was buzzing.
"A powerless guy ran 45 km?"
"How is that even human?"
"Is he really Arcwell family material…?"
"No… he's scarier. He's insane."
Even Astra glanced at him with genuine curiosity for the first time.
Roger Castellan — The Surprise Speedster
The real surprise came from Raze's friend, Roger Castellan.
Roger placed 2nd, beating almost everyone except Astra.
His power—Momentum Shift—wasn't flashy or overwhelming, but it was perfect for this test.
Roger's Power: Momentum Shift
Roger could lock himself into the exact momentum he began his sprint with, allowing him to maintain his starting speed for thirty full minutes without slowing down.
He didn't get faster than he was at the start—
but he never slowed down either.
This let him cover 10 km in just 30 minutes.
With no pure speed-types in the first-year class, Roger naturally claimed the second spot.
The judges were impressed.
Even the upperclassmen watching from the stands nodded in approval.
Multiple Tests happened throughout the week, Same Result
Several other exams followed:
Vertical Jump Test
Reflex Reaction Wall
Balance Track
Strength Endurance
Grip Force
Combat Flexibility
In each one, Raze placed within the top 10.
And despite having no powers, he still ended the day ranked 8th overall.
A ranking that was unheard of for a powerless student in Lionel Academy's history.
Rumors spread like wildfire:
"He's definitely monster-level in stamina…"
"No ability and still 8th? What kind of training does he do?"
"Is he really human…?"
Raze only brushed the sweat from his forehead and smiled faintly.
One more test left.
The Final Test — Combat Examination
At last, the loudspeakers boomed:
"Final assessment: Combat Test!
First-year students, prepare to face the academy's humanoid combat units."
Two large humanoid robots marched into the center of the field.
They radiated killing intent despite being machines.
The final test would measure:
Combat instinct
Adaptability
Fighting spirit
Power application
Physical and strategic talent
This was where many students would fall—
and where true warriors would rise.
Raze stepped forward, eyes sharp.
The boy with no power was about to fight machines built to crush ability-users.
And everyone was watching.