SailorStar9: After getting the prologue out, this is Chapter 1 of this fic. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?
Disclaimers: I own nothing, except for the plot bunny and my OC.
Chapter 1: The Magic Knights Entrance Exam
On the morning of the Magic Knights Entrance Exam...
Rhiannon was half-way through breakfast when one of her informants approached her dining table.
"Rhiannon-sama, this just came in from the exam venue." an informant handed over a piece of parchment.
"Thank you." Rhiannon took the parchment, her eyes immediately noticing Yuno's and Asta's names on the registry. The two of you finally came, Yuno-nii, Asta-nii. She smiled.
At the opening of the Magic Knights Entrance Exam...
William took the stage and was about to begin his speech when one of the Golden Dawn Junior Magic Knights ran to his side and whispered something into his ear. "Freyja-sama?" he echoed in astonishment, the gathered Squad Captains turning their heads upon hearing a slight shuffle of a screen divider being shifted in place above the podium. "Freyja-sama." the Golden Dawn Squad Captain addressed the feminine shadow behind the screen. "You honor us with your presence."
"Please continue, Captain Vangeance." a soft regale voice sounded from behind the screen.
"By your leave, Freyja-sama." William returned his attention to the gathered candidates.
Almost instantly, shocked and excited mutterings were heard all over the exam floor.
"The Lady Freyja?"
"You mean... the Goddess of Magic is real?"
"I thought she's just something we all pray to..."
"Doesn't she sound young?"
"Candidates." William silenced everyone. "I will be conducting this exam." opening his Grimoire to a spell page, he summoned the spell. "Magic Tree, descend."
Amidst the gathered darkened clouds, a giant tree descended from the sky, its roots forming a broomstick for each candidate.
"We will now begin the Magic Knights Entrance Exam." William shut his Grimoire. "We will now have you all take several tests. The nine of us will evaluate your performance and then we will select the candidates that we would like to add to our squads. If chosen, you will join that squad. If you're chosen by more than one squad, you may choose the squad you want to join. On the other hand, those who are not chosen by any Captain are not qualified to join the Magic Knights. For the first exam, we will have you get on those brooms and fly. Mages that can control their magical powers should be able to do this instinctively. It is the most basic for mages to travel. If you cannot fly on a broom, you should've even be here. However, do not use this as a chance to try and sneak a peek as to what Freyja-sama looks like. Begin." he started the first test. "The next test shall be the last one." he announced, the candidates having gone through a Magical Ability Exam, a Magical Ability Control Exam, a Creation Magic Exam and a Developmental Magic Exam. "You will engage in actual combat."
"You'll be battling." Fuegoleon clarified. "You will pair off with your partner. You may use your Grimoires to attack. Fighting is our duty. Show us your true abilities."
"As soon as one of you yields or becomes unable to fight, the exam will be over." William laid out the rules. There will be mages who can use healing magic on standby."
"So, fight to your heart's content." Fuegoleon declared.
On the battle floor...
"Fight me, Asta." Sekke instantly picked out his opponent.
"First combatants, come forward." the referee declared. "Begin." he started the fight.
"No holding back, all right?" Sekke smirked, already summoning his Grimoire. "Bronze Creation Magic: Sekke Magnum Cannonball." he conjured a magical sphere around himself. "Come at me." he issued his challenge.
"Here I go." Asta produced his Grimoire and ran towards Sekke, drawing out the Demon-Slayer Sword.
Behind the screen...
A shocked Rhiannon stood up from her seat, instantly recognizing the black Grimoire in Asta's hand. Why does Asta-nii have that Grimoire? Even the Demon-Slayer Sword? She gasped.
On the battle floor...
Closing in on the Bronze Creation mage, Asta sliced through Sekke's spell with a single slash and knocking his opponent out.
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