Things have been quiet lately at Mahora Academy for a few days. After the dodgeball incident things have become more normal for Negi. He has gotten used to the crazy mob of students in the morning, the stares he gets from the students, especially his own, and waking up with Makie holding him. But things were about to change. Two tests were about to occure, both of which will test Negis skills as a teacher and a man.
At Mahora, there is a tradition that the teacher whos class scores the lowest of the finals will be fired. For Negi this was important because 2A always came in last. Negi knew that if 2A was last again he would be fired, thus also failing his wizards test and would have to wait another year to try it again. If things weren't tough enough, as a part of the test wizards must seal away their powers for three days, and now Negi will not be able to use his magic to help his students. Negi was sitting in the dorm room, thinking about what to do, when Makie walked in. "Hi Negi, good to see..." Makie started to say until she saw how stressed Negi looked. "What's wrong Negi?" she asked. "I have bad news Makie" he answered. Makie sat down beside him and asked "What bad news?". "If class 2A fails the finals then I will be fired" Negi answered. Makie was shocked to hear this, she couldn't imagine Negi leaving and never seeing hm again. "There has to be something we can do. Can't your magic help?" Makie asked. "I'm afraid not. I was forced to seal my magic away for three days." Negi answered. Makie started thinking about what she could do to help Negi. "Are there ant students that need to most help?" Makie asked. "There are five students, Asuna Kagurazaki, Fei Ku, Yue Ayase, Kaede Nagase, and...you" Negi answered. Makie was embarassed that she was one of the lowest in the class, but she was determined to make sure Negi stayed at Mahora. "I have an idea!" Makie said excited. "What is it?" Negi asked. "There's suppose to be a book in the school library that has the power to make anyone who reads it super smart. If me and the others read it we'll ace the test for sure" Makie answered. Negi thought about this for a minute then said "It's worth a shot". Makie was happy to hears this, "I'll go tell the other four" she said. "Wait" Negi said "Don't tell them I could be fired, I don't want that stress on them. Just tell them we think there's a way to help them ace the test". Makie was happy to hear that he didn't want his students to worry, "Okay" she said before she left to tell them. Negi sat back down and started thinking "This could work".
Negi, Makie, Asuna, Fei Ku, Kaede, and Yue were standing at the librarays main entrance. Yue, being a part of the libraray club, warned everyone that the libaray was full of traps to prevent theifs. Ako, Yuna, and Akira were back at the main building and told everyone the directions using walkie talkies. "Were about to go in. Be sure to keep us updated about any obstacles" Negi said on the walkie talkie. "We will Negi don't worry" Ako responded back. Negi then turned towards his group "Were going in, is everyone ready?" he asked. "YEAH!" they all responded. Negi theen opened to door and everyone was astonished. The book shelves were from the floor to the ceiling, there were hundreds of sections, and even a waterfall of books! The group starts to search through all the books. "Wow this place is amazing" Makie said as she started touching the books. This triggered a trap that sent an arrow at her! Makie turned around and saw it, she screamed and closed her eyes. A second later she open her eyes and saw Negi had grabbed the arrow inches from her face. Negi then tightened his grip and crushed the arrow into dust. "Are you okay Makie?" Negi asked concerned. Makie then hugged Negi "Thanks for saving me..again" she said smiling. Negi returned the smile and they went back to searching. After a few minutes Negi said "I don't think the book is here. It would probably be in the lower levels". Negi then got on the walkie talkie "Ako, what are the directions to the lower levels?" he asked. "You need to go straight, then right, and you'll find some stairs. Go down them and you'll be right there" Ako answered. Negi and the group followed the directions and ended up in a room full of water. They decided to go through it to reach a door at the other end. As they were walking Makie said "Oh! My clothes are getting soaked!" as she was holding her skirt to keep it dry. Negi looked at her and got an idea to help. Negi went over to Makie and picked her up bridal style. "Is that better Makie?" Negi asked smiling. Makie shock her head yes and was blushing tremendously. Makie started smiling, closed her eyes, and rested her head on his chest. Negi kept smiling as he carried her, the rest of the girls watched him, all were jeleous of Makie.
Negi and the group arrived at the door and proceded to enter. Negi then put Makie back on her feet and they countinued into the room they entered. They eventually found two stone statues and a stone block with the Latin alphabet. One of the statues then turned to them and started talking "None shall pass unless you pass my test!" it said. Everyone was a bit suprised, but were determined to find the book. "What is this test?" Negi asked. "The girls of your group must spell out words in Latin using the block. You are not allowed to help" the statue said. The girls were nervous about doing this, but Negi turned to them and said "Don't worry. I have faith in all of you. I know you can do this". This gave them confidence and they climed into the board. The statue then siad "Let's begin. The first word is difficult". Makie then said "I know this! The word is difficile!". The girls then put their hands on the letters. "You are correct. The next word is power" the statue said. Fe Kui then said "I know it, potestatem!". The girls then moved to those letters, getting in some suggestive positions. "Correct. The next word strength" said the statue. "The word is fortitudo!" Kaede said. Again the girls spelled the word, getting in some very suggestive posititons that Negi found hard not to stare at. "Correst. Final word winning" the statue said. Asuna then said "I know, conciliandos!" The girls started spelling the word, but by mistake they hit the A instead of the S. "WRONG!" the statues yelled, it then hit the ground with a huge hammer, breaking the floor and sending everyone falling. Eveyone started screaming and crying. Negi started moving and grabbed onto everyone. He held onto tight to all of them and moved so his back was facing the dark bottom. "Negi waht are you..." Makie started asking concerned until Negi started talking. "If we hit something, then you all won't get hurt" Negi answered. Everyone was touched that Negi would rather let himself get hurt then to let them get hurt. They all closed their eyes as they countinued to fall.
"Hello? Negi are you there?" Ako asked over the walkie talkie. Ako, Yuna, and Akira were all concerned since they haven't heard from Negi in a while. "Negi? Negi?! Negi are you there?! Negi please answered?!" Ako said as she started crying. All she got was static.