Avoid Former Co-Workers

22 – 22. Possibility of a Hidden Star

The end-of-semester evaluation is over, and the two professors who gave the test instructions and watched the students are meticulously grading the students’ scores on the second day.

“It’s hard to score. I don’t know what kind of test to give during the semester’s initial evaluation, which doubles as the entrance ceremony…”

“But Jake, it’s a shame that even the ones you taught me were there. The sons of the nobles belonging to the principality look much more serious than those of the Empire. The future looks bleak.”

“Oh… That’s right, I can’t deny it.”

The students in Class D and E did their best, as Professor Jake said, even though he didn’t give any hints.

For the goal of semi-promotion, we resisted heavy rain and landslides and finally finished the exam.

“How come this side was the top class and that side was the bottom class? I really don’t understand.”

60 Percent of the test papers received grades that were no different from failing. He said he didn’t want to look at Meuniher and was about to burn it right away, but Professor Jake held it back and let it go.

The remaining 40% of the test papers are first and second year students who had no choice but to give up even though they did their best, or who ended the test badly even if they were injured to some extent.

Basically, they were serious about end-of-semester assessments, so they tried to find out what the intent of the test was.

In Meuniher’s opinion, they were students who fit into the normal category, or at least could fit into the lower middle class.

They were divided into three categories.

First, if you declare that you will not overdo it any longer after accurately understanding your condition.

There were some who collapsed from exhaustion one by one, so even though the instructors had to step in and intervene or end the test, they were a minority.

D, E students’ desire for class promotion and outstanding persistence were enough.

“Even if there are guys who know my subject, casualties on the battlefield are reduced enough. These guys alone are average enough.”

“They’re the ones who worked hard for me. By the way, are you going to put them in Class C?”

“No, all of those scumbags will go to class F, so the average will be class D from now on. We have to close the gap.”

“Huh, Meuniher… You’re thinking scary thoughts.”

“These guys who stick together and try to do something are above average.”

Second, the type of people who want to work together in difficult situations to make up for their shortcomings and overcome difficulties.

As Professor Jake has repeatedly emphasized, it is not limited to battles with demons.

It is almost impossible for a student to deal with nature alone. Especially for students who can’t use magic properly.

However, when the two of them come together, they can relieve each other’s strength, and when the three of them come together, there can be room.

“This is definitely at the top. The gap seems to have narrowed somewhat.”

“…What are you going to do at the beginning of the semester?”

“Don’t worry, I have my own thoughts.”

Third, not only did they try to get closer to the essence of the test, but they also handled it brilliantly despite unexpected situations.

Michelle, Erica, Senia, Goden, Ronelion, Ophelia, Talon, Monia and more.

Most of them match the students on the list that Professor Meuniher said he should keep an eye on.

“They made a map. These two are the best among the sophomores.”

“Oh! That’s right. Did you see them? I think they’re the only pair of sophomores that can keep up with freshmen right now.”

“Like he said, there’s nothing particularly flawed. The only thing that can be said is that he’s excellent. There are other guys who show the end of an example. Still, it’s not without deductions.”

Even that was not 2%, but 20% of the students who were lacking for Professor Meuniher, who had a high eye.

Thanks to that, he seemed rather bored. Because it was such an obvious result.

Professor Jake quickly caught on to Professor Meuniher and asked if he was a friend of 20 years for no reason.

“I don’t think anyone noticed your intentions. Are you bored with that now?”

“Well, that’s right. I don’t think there’s anyone like that.”

“See, there’s not a single person in Hardia except for him. Your test standards are too strict.”

“Tsk, shouldn’t a professor be more strict, Jake. In this state, they are not students, but mere idiots who have learned magic.”

“Ehh. This guy has no blood or tears.”

In addition, additional points were given according to each student’s disposition and behavior, and the end-of-semester evaluation seemed to be over.

However, only one person. Because there was someone who exceeded the expectations of the professors.

“Huh…? This guy…”

“…I think I’ve seen the wrong thing. Jake, didn’t I clearly warn you not to be partial to judging the guy you taught me?”

“No dude! I’m sure I assigned the first level… But after that, the other guys took turns!”

Where do you look at that face that’s playing a joke?

Muniher himself knows that Jake, who has been with him for 20 years, is not the kind of person who would lie about something like this.

Even if there is a justification or reason to do so, I am a person with upright values, so I tend to make sure to distinguish the good.

But no matter how you look at it, this makes no sense.

A student’s evaluation sheet, which was filled with peculiarities and additional entries in all items, messed with the heads of the two professors.

For each item of the test, the high point was getting a lot of extra points for the subject that was already covered.

If you are not a person who understands the subject and the true meaning of this test, you cannot get such an abnormal score.

Since it is Professor Meuniher who made the test, he doesn’t even notice the test standard, let alone disclose it.

Therefore, one might suspect that someone had made a biased decision during the exam. People are bought with money. Is it possible?

But… Professor Jake, as well as the instructors and supervisors who had arrived from Hardia, had no way to be bribed by anyone.

This is because they were directly selected by the imperial family and sent only after a complex inspection was completed.

Some of them are indebted to Professor Meuniher, so there is no need to doubt them.

“First of all, it would be better to call all the instructors and supervisors in charge of each stage and ask them. There has never been anything like this in the Empire.”

“Haa, it’s unfair. I didn’t leave any footage… Hey. Meuniher, I’m really not like that?! Even if you look like this, you’re a fair guy in the exam!”

“…Okay, stop it.”

An unprecedented event in which a student was promoted from class E to class A, from the lowest to the highest class, might occur.

It is said that there is still a test called the evaluation at the beginning of the semester, but if the same steps are taken at this time… The story will be completely different.

‘There is no need to make hasty judgments.’

Even at Levant Academy, of course, there were students who could be called divine.

But… The thought that a hidden supernova might reveal itself runs through Meuniher’s head.

There is no certainty. However, after the evaluation at the beginning of the semester, you will be able to judge for sure.

The possibility that the only one so far eclipsed is an incomparably gigantic supernova.

The professor who recognized the supernova and taught it himself was looking at the same star even in the present with no memory of the past.

[ Class 2 E. Junon (18 years old, male) ]

[ Level 1 – Proficient in the use of grappling hooks and ropes. ]

[ Special note: Encourages and induces colleagues to overcome their fear of heights. Possess center position talent. ]

[ Step 2 – Build a raft with your partner and move. I didn’t even use magic at all. ]

[Special Note: (Estimated) Whether the function of the pocket watch has been checked, take a break and take the 3rd stage exam as if you have covered the day and night. ]

[ Step 3 – Rappelling posture is too clean. It is comparable to the trained front-line soldiers. ]

[ Special Issues: Same as Stage 1 Special Issues. ]

[ Step 4 – After confirming that the cumulonimbus is coming, fold the tent and prepare for an avalanche and heavy rain in a decent place. ]

[ Special note: Protected one student who fell. After that, he did not forget that he was taking the test, checked his watch halfway through, and took turns with his partner. ]

[ General Review: Skillful movements are impressive as if you are always prepared for any emergency situation on the battlefield without relying on magic at all. ]

[ However, it is presumed that those that do not rely on magic are difficult to use or do not have a great effect even if used. Need to be confirmed. ]

[ Except for that, of course, there are no deductions in all categories. ]

[ Patience – A~A+ (confirmation required) ]

[Direction – A~A+ (confirmation required)]

[ Judgment – A+ ]

[ Improvisation – A+ ]

[ Alert – A+ ]

[ Cooperation – A+ ]

[ Practicality (Special Item) – A+ ]

[ Total score – A+ ]

***

There was a male student who always stopped by the magic training room.

A boy who couldn’t help but stand out thanks to his characteristic black hair, and jumped head-on to face the waves of irrationality.

It was Junon, who had only tasted humiliation every time someone used magic with an expressionless face and let his grey-white hair flutter.

I got information that such Junon often visits the gym.

I gave up on asking Junon directly. No matter how much I inquired, he ignored it, so it was an act to attract attention, but that was clearly wrong.

Since the person concerned openly expressed displeasure, Senia also apologized by replying that she would not do that.

However, there was no law against conducting a background investigation.

“Why do I stop by the gym more often?”

Senia is an avant-garde. It is also a melee attack type avant-garde that uses the body directly and has more business in the physical training room than in the magic training room.

But Junon is the vanguard of the offensive tank stage. In theory, unlike Senia, she is the type with a lot of errands in the magic training room.

“In fact, the way you train your body is more helpful?”

Is stamina actually the most important thing when dealing with a ranged mage like Sylvia? It was a story of possibility.

Since Senia, who belongs to the avant-garde of a melee attack, uses a sword, her well-trained body was an acceptable condition.

It was the same with the evaluation at the end of this semester.

What use were weapons in the yard where cold rain fell and landslides raged? I could only use it as a substitute for a cane.

Senia came to the conclusion that increasing her stamina itself pushed Junon’s growth.

“Yes. Because there are still evaluations for the beginning of the semester.”

I don’t expect the final grade to be very good. Rather, it was because I was in a situation where I couldn’t do my best and only received help.

However, there is still an initial evaluation for the semester.

If even the initial evaluation is a test full of questions like the end-of-semester evaluation, it would be better to develop at least some physical strength in this short period of time.

I guess I just rented a room in the gym, and now I was about to follow the guide.

Smart.

Someone knocked outside.

However, who would be able to find her in her fitness room?

“Senia from Class 2 D, right? I have something I want to ask you. Can you give me a minute?”

If you listen to the voice, it’s a female student, but it’s not a voice you’ve heard before.

The one who knocked on Senia’s room where she was about to start training was the best honor student that no 2nd year would recognize.

“Michelle…?”