Tsuki Ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
Round 82: Raidou takes the exam

I feel heavy.

Anyway, I feel heavy.

I thought it was obvious I would be a student and not confirm the documents and letters of recommendation that Rembrandt-san arranged. Maybe it's because I'm naive. But I was still a teenager. I am aware that my outward appearance looks younger than my actual age. I didn't think for a second that they would recommend me as a teacher.

The subjects called specialized tactics, in simpler words, seem to be subjects that teach real combat techniques. To be honest, there's no way I can do that.

I have lived here for a while after coming to this world, but I myself understand that I am a strange existence. With just that one point, I thought it was impossible for me to teach the technique. It seemed like I could conduct a lecture in an area that suited me the most, but the magic I used, made Lich call me a pervert once.

Just like that, 3 miserable days have passed yet, I am still heading to the test location. I have a letter of recommendation above already made a formality.

Shiki also queued for 6 days. To undo all that a little bit. I tried to ask if they could change the test personnel were working, but apparently I could not.

Not only that, they thought I was scared (i really thought) and recommended me to back out of the exam. When I thought this might be an option as well, Shiki perfectly managed to aggravate the situation with the personnel involved.

By the time I tried to calm the situation down, I was forced to take the toughest test of all. They said it was a test where one could count the number of people who passed.

I am a little bit happy internally that the test went from a written test to a practical test. In short, a test where practical skills are 10 while writing is 0. Extreme barrier, or so it seems.

In my opinion, being able to choose a balance between practical skills and theoretical knowledge is a specialized system. By the way, in theory 10, it seems that one should do a test on 18 subjects. And after that, the interview.

… That I didn't do an interview at all, probably because of the effect of Rembrandt-san's letter of recommendation.

Truly the authority that makes the test prostrate.

Well, I had no choice but to do it. I don't know what Rembrandt-san was thinking of putting me as a teacher, however, I can't tarnish the name of the person who had trouble writing a letter of recommendation for me. He'll be in touch with Tomoe and the others. At least I want him to feel calm while working with us.

Uhm.

I remember the explanation of the test. Recalling Shiki's interruption made my head hurt, so I only remembered the outline.

I am currently in a wide field. It seemed to be the place where the test would be conducted, but the scale was at a different level. How many miles from each side? Count me, there are only 4 people taking the test.

Before we were sent here, we met in person. From what I see, they seem to be adventurers and veteran scholars. Elves, animals, and humans. I think they have the same ability as the guys who are the backbone at Tsige. There, Tomoe and the others as well as the Toa-san group, their levels increased quite a lot. By the time I visit next, they may have increased their level even more. Their levels might increase but I have no idea about their skills.

Well, that's just an assumption but I think they're roughly level 150. They knew I came with a letter of recommendation and that I was related to the merchant union. I wonder if they will charge me for fraud because I hid that I was registered in the adventurer guild as well. Not saying it, is a little different from lying, but I'm a little worried. Still, write that I am level 1 only. Alright, it's fine if I answer when they ask. When I wrote that I was a merchant, the officer in charge had quite the impression.

Ah right, confirm the test content.

In this field with mountains and valleys, there are three types of spherical objects quite separated from each other, so the objective is to bring three of them back within 3 days. Everyone who fulfills this, passes. Fighting between us is prohibited. Food will be self-provided.

When I tried to check with Sakai, these three people and I were really the only ones in this field. Moreover, it seems all of us have been send to locations pretty far away between us. With this, without the examinee intends to, battles should not happen.

However, it’s not like the wastelands, but it is possible that they have released wildlife here. I can feel the presence of a number of mamonos. I wonder if the others will be okay. We have been provided with a give-up item, so it might not turn into a worst-case scenario.

What they provided us was a bell in case of danger and a feather-shaped ornament we use to leave when the test is over. If one takes it in his hands and reads the exact words written on it, a door to leave the test field will appear and will be able to return to the place where we received the test explanation. In the end, both of them seem to have practically the same effects, but the fact that they went through the trouble of having us hold the two makes me have a bad feeling.

They also told us about the special characters of the three balls. Basically, all of them move at high speed. They showed us a sample and it was pretty fast. It’s the size of a fist, floats and from zero it makes an instant acceleration that makes you wonder what the hell happened to inertia. It just gave me the impression that it seems to follow the conventions.

If we can deal damage to it and accumulate it, when the specified line is crossed, the movement will stop and someone will be able to catch it.

The ball will be destroyed if exposed to magic. A ball that will explode when a person approaches a certain distance. And the final ball will be destroyed if it is hit by a physical attack. All attacks besides, they had high defensive capabilities.

There may be many other methods, but all I think about is: approaching and punching, shooting from a distance, dropping it with magic. Each is: short-range physical, long-range physical and magic.

If we stop the movement, it seems they will return to the normal ball, so it is okay to put it in the bag.

I don't want to sleep outdoors in an empty space, so let's finish this in one day. I'm glad this is an easy and anticlimactic test.

Yet.

I was immediately shown that this was a very naive and fleeting illusion.

I was quickly able to find the ball with Sakai. It's not a problem.

Closing down a bit, I understood the close range type location with my eyes and used Sakai to get the ball details. It also passed without any problems.

The problem came after that.

Approaching the punching type ball, I punched while laughing. It was supposed to stop his movements, but it turned into pieces.

I shoot the ball kind of shoot with the bow I carry. On target. It was supposed to stop his movements, but it turned into pieces.

I shot a magic type with a bride. On target. That should have stopped his movement, but the same story!

The way I did it was not wrong.

I seem to put too much energy. Even though I do it lightly. I was in a mental state where I wanted to scream so as not to make the lie solid.

It made me suspect that up front, this might look like a test, but it is actually an absurdity used to drive away the claimant.

Without despair, this time I lightly pressed my finger while holding back to test it out. Completely destroyed.

Now I do it gently, as if touching a baby. It didn't need to be exhausting for my body, but there was no choice. Completely destroyed.

……

…

Uuoooooooooo !!

My stress! My stress doesn't stop !! It sped up and drove at Mach !! I'm bald! Everything will be gone in one day !!

In the end, a fight with myself that lasted into the night, resulted in a zero ball being obtained.

When I decided to go and take a break, I searched for a place randomly. In the middle of it, something gorilla-like attacked me and I left it half dead. Something that had a long nose like Tengu, the others were removed.

Finally, I had to sleep outside. Damnit.

Next day.

I now challenge them with a touch like a feather. All of them hit the target, and then, each of them fled. I did not hear that they could teleport ?!

Could it be.. they had no intention of letting anyone through?

Fu... fufufufu ~ this region, should I make it a scorched earth ?!

T-Quiet. Fuh ~ Fuh ~

For a while! Talk tentatively!

I now understand that I can attack them with a touch of feathers without destroying them completely. On the third attack it broke out but. O-Oh alright, I definitely did one step forward!

If I don't take a lot of time and attack him again, it doesn't seem like it will teleport.

Dabble. It's the only option yes. Come onl.

What I lack in talent, I compensate it with perseverance. Let's do this. I don't care if it's unwise honesty, it doesn't matter if I deliver results in two days.

At this moment, the test that I did not particularly like, turned into a peak that I had to conquer.

After that, I must have smashed quite a lot of balls. It was already a memory that felt like a nightmare when I thought about it again.

At the time the stars took a leading role in the sky.

I was finally able to finish three types of balls.

I-It takes a long time. Today I am very sure I have learned the art of restraint.

With this I can finally return!

But let's leave that for tomorrow.

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“Ah, Raidou-san. Are you done collecting it? Or maybe, withdraw? ”

Instant sarcasm yes. The examiner smiled with satisfaction. His expression pisses me off.

I used that feather to come back. Can't you confirm it from your side?

[I gathered them. Please confirm]

I hand the bag to the person in charge. It's now the third day, but somehow I can finish it. I didn't think I would feel such mental training. Beyond my expectations.

“... Hoh ~ you collect them, you said. Then let me see... I-This is it ?! ”

The person in charge saw my ball and showed clear agitation.

Are there rare bonus balls or something? Even if there is, I have no leeway to aim for something like that! Not one bit!

The oya?

The other three people who took the exam at the same time as me were here.

The quick guy can come back on the first day. They were definitely people with skills that exceeded my expectations. I was the only one left on the third day.

After all, as long as the requirements were met, everyone would be able to pass, so there was no sense of competition. Or rather, man?

It seems like a tough test, right, everyone.

“Raidou-dono, what exactly are you?”

N, what tester is wrong?

You changed from –san to –dono?

I just brought a number of items that were told to carry and return, so I do not know the reason to call me –dono.

[I'm just a trader with combat experience?]

“This ball, there is one of each type. People who have passed this test with results like this. no ” yet.

Don't understand what you want to say.

You're the one who said there were three types of balls and brought three here.

…… ..

But maybe my doubt is one of the less plausible. The three returning examinees first opened their eyes wide and stood up excitedly.

What's so weird?

[I think that's the test]

"Yes. I did say to return three. If you can catch three very sturdy balls with a "special method", it doesn't matter. However, Raidou-dono carries one of each type. That is, you use three methods to catch it. Is that true?"

[Yes, that's how it is]

“For the academy, this is a test that allows us to measure the ability of “ specialists in each area. The other three had long since given up and returned, however, to think someone would appear who would transcend the passing lines, carrying all three types of "

…

Oho! I'm seeing.

So the initial goal was to bring the same three types huh. Maybe I missed something while listening, or maybe because I just missed it. So not to bring one of each kind huh!

Now I understand. That's why it's so troublesome. The other three surrendered. Even though I did my best to try to learn how much I should hold back. You guys are not my comrades!

“As expected of someone who survives at the borders of the world. The power you hold is on a different level. I think the contents of Rembrandt-shi are quite ambiguous unlike him, but if it is like this, I can understand it. You can clearly communicate your intentions by writing and we don't mind if you use your followers to speak for you. What we value is his skills and not his outward appearance "

It seems like there will be no problem having Shiki as my assistant. In the end, the person in charge talked about me.

I don't want to reply about any unnecessary comments from him.

“No complaints. You graduate. Raidou-dono, the Academy City welcomes you as a temporary tutor. You can choose to become a new college teacher, or become a classroom assistant to another lecturer. In addition, taking into account your circumstances, we allow your followers to accompany you ”

Telling me that detail later, he asked for a handshake. Of course, I accept. A part-time teacher. I'm thrilled. If I suddenly became a homeroom teacher, I would die.

Also, he told me that at Rotsgard Academy. I am glad I did not have to move to a city in the area and can stay here.

With this, I might be able to visit the local Gotetsu in the near future. Actually I have no plans to leave, but if I am going to stay in this city for a while, it is not a bad idea to go at night. If a fake nabe appears, I can only laugh. If that happens, it would be nice to bring Tomoe here.

Different from my goals, I have now become a teacher in Rotsgard. Especially in the middle of the city where elite students gather.

Like this, our lives in Academy City began.