"What do you think of this year's examiners?

　The conference room of Rosangrila Academy of Magic.
　The staff was gathered there discussing this year's exams.

"They're pretty good.

　One of the staff members said.

"First of all, we have the daughter of the famous wizard family, the Sizenosnas. Marise Sizenosna. It's amazing that she has so much talent despite her inferior magical ability. She even used the highest level of magic in her practical exam. She's a cut above the rest.
"That girl Lara is amazing too. She couldn't hit the Mad Doll, but she did cast a very powerful spell. She'll get stronger with training.

　All the people in the conference room were excitedly talking about their favorite candidates one after another.

　The headmaster folded his hands and listened in silence.

"Hmm. I understand what you're saying. But there is one boy with extraordinary powers, isn't there?　A boy named Kurt.

　When I mentioned his name, the previously talkative examiner stopped talking.

　The magic of this boy Kurt was too overwhelming.
　So much so that it was as if he was witnessing a dream story.

"What are Kurt's test scores?
Of course, you'll pass the target and practical tests.
And the written?
His written work is excellent. The magic formula he drew was several levels higher than what we expected, and the final problem was the best.

"The final problem: ....... Oh, that problem that was designed to be unsolvable?
That's right. It is based on the lost magic theory of a thousand years ago. What was written on his answer sheet was a supplement to the theory of lost magic, which was said to be 'unrealizable'.
What's that, ......?
"If it were presented to an academic conference, it would start a revolution. It's that good. But we're not good enough to use it now.

　The staff shrugged their shoulders.
　Hearing this, the headmaster was stunned by the arrival of so much talent.

　But Kurt might be able to bring about the kind of 'revolution' that the headmaster wanted.

That's settled.
"Yes. It's a no-brainer.
Okay. Kurt Leprechaun.

　Kurt Leprechaun.

　The day of the acceptance speech has come at last.

I'm so nervous!

　When I walked to the Academy, Lara said, "Kurt!　Let's watch it together! Lara came running up to me.
　I had no reason to refuse, so I decided to watch with her.

"Yeah, I guess so.
Is that what you really think?　Kurt, you look the same as always. ......
No, you don't. I'm worried about you, too, if you're actually passing.

　This is true.
　I was confident about the content of the exam, but it's possible that I made a big mistake.
　Maybe the examiner didn't like me and I didn't pass.

If it was Kurt, he would have passed. If Kurt can't pass, no one can.

　While talking like this, I walked up to the place where the number of the acceptance announcement was presented.
　As I observed the people around me, I saw that they all looked nervous.

　And then.

"Ah!

　I thought I heard a voice, but then a woman approached us with a larger stride.

"Kurt Leprechaun!
You're ...... Marlies, right?
"You remembered me, didn't you?

　Marlies made a relieved motion.
　But she quickly shook her head and said.

And of course!　I'm not sure what to make of that.　There was a difference in ability, but ......
What's with all the babbling? Are you okay?
I'm fine!

　She crossed her arms and turned her head away.

　Marise ...... was the only one in the low-level test who used the intermediate magic of the Holy Sword.
　I've been paying attention to Lara as well, because I thought she had a good plot.

And ...... it's tricky to take a girl with you on the big day when you have to announce your acceptance!
"Huh?　Me?


Isn't it?　It's a real shame!　How could I lose to a man like that? ......
"Wow, Kurt and I are not what you think we are, Marise!　I'm not sure what to make of that.

　Lara was also mumbling about something.

　I understand about magic.
　But I'm not familiar with such experiences from my previous life, so I don't really understand the female mind.

Marise. My name is Lara. Nice to meet you!
"Nice to meet you, ....... I'm... I didn't come to this school to make friends!

　Hmm.
　But it looks like you're getting along.

Whoa. The acceptance announcement will be posted.

　While I was doing this, a person who seemed to be a staff member came and put up a large piece of paper on the bulletin board.
　On it, there was an examination number and next to it, a score.

The test score is 100 points each for writing, target shooting, and practical skills. The total is 300 points. A score of 170 or higher will be your passing score this time.

　The staff member said.


"Wow, 170 points!　Last year I got 140 points. ......
"Does that mean the level was higher this year?


　"Does that mean the level was higher this year?

　I don't know about last year, but the important thing is now.
　I'm going to look at the exam numbers from the bottom up.

　No .......

　How come it's not showing up?
　Where the hell is it?
　Are you sure you didn't fail?

　At last, only the top five remained.
　My heart was racing, but I kept looking up.


"Exam number 99, infinity points.


　There it was.
　The number 99 was for me.

"Oh, there it is!　I got it!
"Wow, I got it too!　It's not the top grade I was aiming for, but ......

　Apparently, Lara and Marise had also passed, and they were jumping for joy.

I was jumping for joy. The numbers didn't show up so fast, I thought you failed.
That can't be true!
No, it's not! And what do you mean by "∞"?　Even I, the runner-up, got 285 points. ......

　That's what I want to hear.

At any rate, I'm glad you passed.

　Now I'm a first year student at a magic school.