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nIt didn’t take long before the test started. It began with Class 4.

nProfessor Stella looked at the students as she considered who would go first.

n‘I need someone who can set the mood…’ She silently thought.

nAfter some hesitations, she decided to call for Luna. She wasn’t just a role model student but also a talented Arcanist. She would certainly perform well and would give a good start to give some excitement for everyone.

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nOn the other hand, Luna almost stepped back as soon as she saw Professor Stella looking at her.

n‘No…’ She said in her mind. She bit her lips as she realized that Professor Stella was indeed planning to make her the first student to take the examination.

nAlthough she was confident with her looks, she didn’t like being stared at by many people.

n“Luna… Stand here.” Professor Stella called her as she gestured where to go.

n“Watch her carefully since you’ll be following her next.” Stella added.

nLuna could only sigh as she walked onto the stage nervously, clutching her pendant.

nShe looked at Stella before shifting her gaze to the three other professors who were the judges of the test. She bowed politely at them as she looked at the Recording Crystal that was pointed at her.

n“Don’t be nervous, Luna! We’re here for you!”

n“You can do it! Just relax and imagine that the Professors are frog—mph!” The student who said this suddenly received a head smack out of nowhere.

nThankfully, his words seemed effective as she looked at the audience watching her from their sections and smiled timidly.

n“You can begin now. Use your Darkness Manipulation Spell to control the Dark Energy around you. The stage you’re using will produce enough darkness that you need. It will not run out. However, make sure that you only gather the amount of Dark Energy you can control, as Manipulation is the key to this examination… Once you’re satisfied with your performance, you can just stop and cast your second Spell.” Professor Stella instructed enough for everyone to hear.

nLuna nodded at this as she took a deep breath and entered her Phantasm State. She swiftly triggered her Darkness Manipulation Spell as she felt the Dark Energy gathering around her.

n“Darkness Manipulation…” Luna said softly while observing the flow of energy around her. Of course, her words weren’t an incantation but her own chant to activate her Spell Model.

nWith these words, a sphere of made of darkness floated above her hands.

nWhom~

nThe sphere was only the size of a human head, but it had a cold and sinister aura.

nIt also absorbed all the light around it, making the hall darker and colder. She controlled it for only about 10 seconds before she felt that it was enough and scattered it above her, creating a beautiful scene of darkness and light merging together.

n“Whoa~”

n“So we can do that?”

n“Of course. However, don’t try copying her. Creating a sphere would be difficult if your mastery hadn’t reached the peak of Elementary Realm yet.”

n“Right… I’ll just focus on what I can do on my Spell.”

nThe audience gasped in awe and admiration again. The students, especially those who barely knew her, were impressed by Luna’s skill and beauty in creating such a mysterious sphere of darkness with the Manipulation Spell. Most of them weren’t using their Darkness Manipulation to create such a beautiful sphere after all.

nThey clapped and cheered for her louder, praising her for her talent.

nThe professors nodded in approval and appreciation of her skills. They were impressed by Luna’s precision and timing in creating such a precise spell. Without a doubt, she had a passing score on this part of the exam.

nLuna didn’t stop as she continued with the second part. Well, unlike Vale, her Phantasm State could only last for 7 minutes. The 7 minutes was even pushing her limit, so if possible, she only uses her magic zone within 5 minutes duration.

n“I’ll start with my second spell now…” Luna muttered, enough for Professor Stella to hear.

nAs Luna triggered her second Spell Model, a surge of power ran through her body, and she felt a connection with the Darkness. She raised her hand and pointed it at the ceiling, where she wanted to create her second Spell…

nLuna calmed her breathing as she spoke softly.

n“Moonlight.”

nWhom~

nA beam of light shot out from her hand and hit the ceiling.

nThe beam of light was a mix of dark and white, but it had a gentle and soothing glow. It spread across the ceiling, creating a beautiful pattern of stars and moons. It seemed as if the ceiling already had this design, which was exposed because of the Spell.

nIt illuminated the hall, making it brighter and warmer… But while this was happening, their shadows also started dancing simultaneously.

nAs she finished casting the Spell, many students recognized the Spell she used.

n“Moonlight Dust! A Tier 2 Spell?!” Neil was the first one to react.

n“What? That’s a Tier 2 Spell? She already learned it while we’re only in our Second-Year?” A student from another class said in disappointment. He was disappointed in himself that he couldn’t use such a spell. 𝑖.𝘤ℴ𝘮

n“How is that possible? Did she start training when she was two?”

n“This is impossible… If the standard is this high, I really won’t have a chance of being selected to attend the competition.”

nThe students who were probably thinking of using Ghost Hands, Dusk Imprisonment, Nightmare Spells, and other basic spells with high mastery started despairing at the sight of Tier 2 Dark Spell.

nThe three professors were satisfied with her performance as they gave her a passing mark. As for her specific grade, no one knows yet. Perhaps, it will be announced later on once they confirm which students will get the Contribution Points reward.

nNevertheless, the examination continued.

nThe second student from Class 4 was Jake Jones. His Darkness Manipulation Spell wasn’t as impressive as Luna’s since he only used this spell to create a Fog of Darkness around him.

nThe control wasn’t that great either.

nFurthermore, his second spell wasn’t a grandiose spell like the Moonlight Dust, but it was simply a Ghost Hand that could carry a pen and write his name and address.

nIt was impressive for him but not for many. 𝙡𝒊𝙖.𝙢

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