I Became the Younger Brother of the Female Protagonist in the Novel

“Okay, go in carefully. And Kayneth, if anyone tries to mess with Sophia, get rid of him immediately. I will tolerate it up to a certain extent with my authority.”

“Yes, in that case, I will trust only Your Highness and do it to my heart’s content.”

“… … No, to some extent. It is tolerated only to a certain extent.”

Kayneth and Ryard greeted each other with a joke-mixed conversation until the end.

When the two siblings left the social affairs office, Ardeal and Neris followed suit.

“… … Shouldn’t I usually be the first to leave?”

Left alone, Ryard scratched the back of his neck with a shy face for a while, then looked around and stood up.

“Let’s go back to the dorm.”

Chapter 51

51. Practical evaluation (1)

Friday, May 8, 1252 on the continental calendar.

A total of 1,217 first-year students enrolled in the Faculty of Swordsmanship and Magic.

They gathered in the auditorium to hear an orientation about the practical evaluation.

A middle-aged professor on the podium put a magic tool that looked like a microphone to his mouth, and soon began explaining to all students about the score measurement of the practical evaluation.

“First of all, the practical evaluation score is divided into the first and second tests. In the first practical evaluation, four people will form a group to defeat the beasts in a designated dungeon and receive a score within 50 points. , and depending on how powerful it is, we will set a score within the remaining 50 points. If you finish these two tests, the comprehensive practical evaluation score for the first semester of the first year will be announced. First, I will explain about the dungeon of hell, the test site for the first practical evaluation.”

The professor put the magic stone into a huge rectangular magic tool on the floor.

And when I activated it, a huge hologram appeared in the air, and a map was soon reflected.

The professor held a long stick and pointed to outlying places on the map.

“These dots on the outside of the map are all the entrances to the dungeons you will enter during the first practical evaluation. There are 17 entrances to Hell’s Dungeon, and the entrances to each class are all different, so be sure to check the notice that will be given later.”

He lowered his stick and looked at the students again.

“And as it will be written in the notice, let me explain the scoring.”

After a while, a new hologram unfolded.

“The score is determined by the rank and number of monsters defeated. Let’s take an example. The academy sets F-rank monsters at 0.5 points in the first practical evaluation in the first year. If so, do you have to subdue 100 per person to get a perfect score? Hopefully, that won’t be the case. Currently, this academy is introducing a group score system of 4 people in 1 group for the first practical evaluation.”

This means that the score changes greatly depending on the number of subjugations of the team members, not individual ones. Or, cooperate with each other to subdue high-ranked monsters.

“So you’d better be careful about organizing your team. And just in case, a few days ago, our professors first investigated the dungeon of Hell. It has been confirmed that various monsters from rank F to B are inhabiting the inside of the dungeon, and on the day of the practical evaluation, professors will be waiting at the checkpoint inside the dungeon, just in case, so if something happens, you must be paid Please report the situation to the professors through the communication port.”

Following the professor’s explanation, Kaynez nodded while touching his chin.

‘Well, if it’s at the level of F-rank, it won’t be very dangerous. More than that, F rank is 0.5 points, E rank is 1 point, D rank is 2 points, C rank is 5 points, B rank is 10 points… … . If I subdue only five B ranks, the test could be over in a short time.’

However, it seems that B-rank monsters live in an area called the deepest part of the dungeon.

Rather than going deep, it would be faster and more efficient to subdue E-C rank monsters and get a perfect score.

After 20 minutes of explanation, the professor drank bottled water to quench his thirst. Then he cleared his throat and started talking again.

“Keuheum, on the day of the test, subspace pouches and weapons will be provided to each group. If you individually bring a weapon, magic tool, potion, or the body of a dead demon, it will be regarded as cheating, and in the worst case, it may be treated as 0 points, so please be careful. So, next… … .”

Students showed a high level of concentration in the professor’s instructions.

Of course, after this time, the contents explained by the professor will be simplified and written down.

However, the practical evaluation is greatly involved in the overall grade that determines the class.

Students who want to maintain their current class or go up to a higher class will have no choice but to pay attention to the professor’s detailed explanation.

but… … .

“Keukkeuk… … .”

Students giggling and chatting were found all over the auditorium.

F class.

They acted as if they were ignoring the professor’s explanation, saying that they had nowhere else to go.

Students starting to doze off. Students who cause small disturbances while chatting with their friends. Even the students who brought in food and ate it.

Some of the F class students’ bad attitudes made even the innocent students receive negative attention.

“Tsk tsk… … . That’s why the common people… … .”

“Since you haven’t even learned the culture properly, you have no choice but to be savage. No, I don’t know if I know the word cultured.”

More than 90% of Class F was made up of commoners.

Is it because of that? The students from the nobility looked at the bad attitude of some F class students, severely undermined the existence of ‘commoners’, and said that they would not be able to interact with them. I turned my head.

and… … Kayneth, who was watching the scene, also frowned and clicked his tongue as the other noble students saw the students giggling while chatting.

‘Because of you, normal students like Sarvan are suffering. Of course, there might be a big problem with the mindset of the aristocrats who generalize it… … .’

Kayneth let out a small sigh.

Then, I took notes on the contents of the second practical evaluation.

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‘… … Does it mean that magic casting speed, power, and stability of mana are comprehensively evaluated through magic tools? It’s definitely more accurate than the professor’s eyes and intuition.’

Occasionally, a small commotion in class F interrupted the professor’s explanation, but the orientation for the practical evaluation was completed safely.

After leaving the auditorium, the first-year students started moving to the cafeteria to have lunch.

In the cafeteria, not only first-year students, but also second- to sixth-year students talked about the first practical evaluation, creating a noisy atmosphere.

Tumble.

“Oh, how long has it been? Mr. Keynes.”

“… … Senior Iris?”

A woman with wavy black hair. Iris T Arse, the heir to the Marquis of Arsé, appeared in the cafeteria.

And Kayneth, who was about to start eating, jumped up from her seat with a slightly surprised expression at her greeting.

“Are the preparations for the practical test going well?”

At her friendly question, Kayneth smiled and nodded.

“Yes, I am preparing somehow.”

“The performance evaluation was really difficult, to the extent that it was difficult to even get over 80 points every year. As the grade goes up, the number of points you get each time you defeat a monster decreases. Moreover, it is said that there has not been a single student who has received a perfect score in the second practical evaluation for decades… … . However, I expect that Kayneth will receive perfect scores in the first and second practical evaluations.”

Among grades 1-6, there has not been a single student with a perfect score on the practical evaluation for decades. Because of this, many students turned to Keynes and said, ‘Maybe… … .’

Even though he was a freshman, the professors also showed high expectations for Kaynes, from the evaluation that he was a genius wizard of the 4th circle magic.

However, Kayneth, the person in charge, smiled bitterly as if their expectations were burdensome.

“hahahaha… … . It’s a little burdensome.”

“But, at the first-year practical evaluation orientation in the morning, didn’t you think that Keynes-kun should finish the first practical evaluation by defeating five B-rank monsters and quickly finish the exam?”

When Iris hit the mark, Kayneth shrugged his shoulders slightly and smiled awkwardly.

Seeing that, Iris smiled brightly.

“Ah~ It would have been really nice if Keynes was in 4th grade… … . If that was the case, I would have been able to enter Keynes’s group and pass the first practical evaluation with a perfect score.”

Iris said in a playful tone.

Keynes scratched her head with a puzzled face.

“I heard that Kayneth-kun has experience of subjugating witch beasts, right?”

“I heard that more than 70% of the new students have acquired practical experience since childhood to prepare for the practical evaluation.”

“Still, he probably won’t have as much experience as Kayneth.”

“… … .”

Iris’ refutation did not refute, and Keynes let out a long sigh. The more she complimented me, the more I struggled with not knowing what to answer.

And seeing Kayneth, who was speechless for a moment, Iris covered her mouth with her right hand and let out a small laugh.

And he gently stroked Kenneth’s hair.

“sorry. Did it bother you too much? I just wanted to say hello because I saw you eating.”

It’s a bit difficult to see it as a greeting, but Keynes just nodded, saying, ‘I see.’

“Then, I’m waiting for my teammates, so I’ll go. This exam, do your best!”

“Yes, I hope you get good grades too.”

Iris waved her hand and went straight back to her table.

Meanwhile, Kayneth let out a small sigh as she began to pull away. A sigh with a slightly weary look.

Then he turned his head and looked at the members of the group who would be with him.

Ardeal, Neris, and Katarina.

These three are the members of Keynes who will be together in the first practical evaluation.

Katarina and Neris looked at Kayneth, who was talking to Iris, pouting.

And the moment our eyes met, I immediately grabbed the tableware and started eating.

Ardeal, on the other hand, asked Keynes a question as he was about to take his seat.

“You were also acquainted with the young lady of the Marquis of Arsé, right?”

“He was the one who guided me around the school on the day of the entrance exam. And he is one of the few people who believed in Sofia noona during the school trial.”

“okay.”

Ardeal smiled at the story of the school trial and nodded once.

Meanwhile, Kayneth frowned slightly as she looked at the slightly cooled stew.

‘… … The stew doesn’t taste very good when it’s cold.’

However, after taking a bite of the stew, Keynes muttered, ‘It hasn’t cooled that much’ and was relieved, and immediately looked at Neris, Katarina, and Ardeal.

“First of all, after eating, shall we stop by a cafe and have a meeting? If possible, I would like to subdue the B-rank monsters and finish the exam early, but according to the notice I received a while ago, they say that you have to enter the place where they live about 4-5 km from all entrances. In that case, it would be more efficient to earn points by defeating D-C rank monsters. And just in case, let’s check the checkpoints one more time.”

To Keynes, the Hell’s Dungeon was nothing more than a place for actual combat experience.

But he is not omnipotent either.

If they were to be surrounded by countless demon beasts, Ardeal, Neris, and Katarina. He, too, could not easily predict whether he would be able to protect the three of them.

And in preparation for such an emergency, a total of 37 professors were waiting at each checkpoint in the dungeon of hell, and the students had to check the location and exit route once again.

“Because we have to prioritize safety above all else. Of course, it seems that each group is handed one emergency communication tool… … .”

A total of 26 students died during the practical evaluation for 10 years. The number of injured reached hundreds.

As much as that, the practical skills evaluation of the academy was famous for being quite risky. Is that because of that?

The academy has received applications for participation from all students to confirm their intention to participate in the first practical evaluation or not.

And every year, 20-30% of students did not participate in the first practical evaluation, and the score of 50 points was blown away with that single decision.

“… … I really envy the F class. If you don’t want to go up to a higher class, you don’t have to participate in the first practical evaluation.”

At Katarina’s remark, Kayneth smiled bitterly and nodded.

“I guess so.”

Considering that 70-80% of the students who do not participate in the first practical evaluation every year are F class students, Katarina’s remarks had no choice but to accept.

On the other hand, it should be seen that it is almost compulsory for aristocratic students who wish to maintain and promote their class.

“… … That’s the case, but don’t the F-class guys not know about etiquette? You didn’t listen to the professor’s explanation properly, and you even disturbed the orientation by causing a commotion. What on earth did those people enter this academy for? … . I just can’t understand it.”

Catarina said with a dissatisfied expression, perhaps recalling the situation in the auditorium a moment ago.

Kayneth gave a small smile as she drank a glass of water.

“Well, sure, the F-Class did cause trouble in the auditorium, but that doesn’t mean they’re all the same. There must be people who work hard like Sarvan.”

When the name of ‘Sarvan’ was mentioned, Katarina looked around and opened her mouth in a small whisper.

“The story came out, but… … It seems that Sarvan is not in any group yet. If you participate in the first practical evaluation, Sarvan-kun will surely be forcibly placed in a group with insufficient personnel. In the worst case, they say you could be paired with students from Class A-2 or Class A-3.”

Kayneth frowned at the story.

“Well, there are 32 students in our A-1 class, so if we form a group of four, it will be divided into exactly eight groups, right? Then Sarvan-kun will most likely end up in a group of three. Even if you don’t want to.”

Katarina shrugged her shoulders as if it were rare for students from Class A-2 and Class A-3 to be in one group.

Chapter 52

52. Practical evaluation (2)

Kayneth seriously considered for a moment whether to bring Sarvan into his group.

However, in order to accept Sarvan into his group, which has already formed a group of four, he must remove one of the three people in front of him.

Unable to get rid of the three, in the end he just nodded to Katarina’s story with a small click on his tongue.

“… … I see.”

If you can take the test, you should consider yourself lucky for now.

Meanwhile, Neris, who was watching Kayneth, said with a bitter smile.

“Right now, rather than worrying about other students, we have to think about our situation first. Of course, as Iris-senpai said earlier, if Kaynes-nim is with you, you will be able to achieve high scores without any major problems… … .”

That didn’t mean that Keynes alone was competent.

Ardeal learned the 2nd Circle magic and showed his genius talent to everyone in the academy, and Katarina and Neris also possessed excellent skills to the extent that they completed the advanced course of the 1st Circle.

It’s just that those outstanding abilities were overshadowed by Kayneth’s ridiculous talent.

But that doesn’t mean they don’t have problems.

‘The most lethal thing… … It must be the lack of practical experience.’

In Ardeal’s case, it wasn’t bad at all. Because I’ve encountered demons a few times.

However, Katarina and Neris had no practical experience.

‘No matter how good you are among your peers, with 1st circle magic… … . It should be said that dealing with F-E rank monsters is barely possible.’

However, the first graders were given a considerably longer time limit.

Thanks to this, in the first practical evaluation of the first grade every year, the cut-off of Class A was measured at around 30 to 40 points.

If you get 30 to 40 points in the first practical evaluation and 20 to 30 points in the second practical evaluation, the overall score of the practical evaluation will be around 60 to 70 points.

However, Ardeal showed a relaxed smile even knowing that fact.

“In our case, we only need to get about 20 points in the second practical evaluation.”

“that… … .”

Katarina hesitated for a moment at Ardeal’s remark, then glanced at Kayneth.

OK,

“Whoa… … . Well, except for special circumstances, it wouldn’t be impossible.”

Keynes’ answer made Ardeal’s smile grow thicker.

“I feel very fortunate to have become close with Kayneth. Thanks to you, I will pass the first practical test with a perfect score.”

“… … Isn’t that a very snobbish statement?”

Ardeal gritted his teeth at Kayneth’s seemingly absurd question.

Ardeal has grown a bit playful lately.

Keynes thought that Ardeal was revealing his actions and feelings that he had been hiding until now.

“Still, I am sincerely relieved to be teamed up with Kayneth. Even with my ability, it’s really difficult to subdue D-C rank monsters. Even if you join forces with others, getting a perfect score of 50 within the six-hour time limit… … Frankly, it would be impossible. Even the professors are sure that, except for special cases, there will be no case of passing the 1st practical test with a perfect score during the first year.”

It’s not a circle problem.

It must have been that they judged that they couldn’t get a perfect score because of the students’ limited amount of mana rather than the level of the 1st and 2nd circles.

“That special case… … Is it a country?”

Ardeal nodded as if he were convinced.