From the time I got my mind on it, Fermina wanted to be strong.

Because Fermina's father belongs to the Magic Knights.

Seeing his father fight demons with his life at stake for people, Fermina began to want to be stronger than anyone else so that he could protect one of his loved ones from demons.

Fermina, who worked hard to fulfill such a dream, decided to attend the Royal Erstadt School of Magic, the world's highest educational institution.

That's how I took the entrance exam...

Passing magic measurements and written exams at leisure, Fermina was challenging the practical exams.

The practical exam is a two-block tournament.

They make a comprehensive decision about technology, stamina, potential, etc., and decide whether or not to accept it.

Of course, I've never been over to win, and the winner of each block is guaranteed admission as a special student.

And Fermina was in the A-block finals.

"Did you hear about Block B? He said it was the final, but it was an instant kill."

"What, it's over already!?

"Yeah. Noir said my daughter won."

"That girl is amazing...... But for the first time in ten years this year, some daughters decided to enroll on a recommendation, right?

"By recommendation, you mean Dean Phillip recognized his merit, right? What kind of daughter..."

"You care...... Besides, that red-haired girl has been such a winner, and this year's freshman year is amazing."

I hear such conversations from the guest seats in the Third Arena.

Apparently, the B-block winner has an overwhelming strength.

(Noir. I'd like to fight that girl too)

The shortcut to becoming strong is to fight the strong.

(I hope this one is strong too)

Fermina sees her opponent in the final.

The opponent's boy looked tired.

It must have drained a lot of magic by the time I got to the finals stage.

"Then let's start the A-Block Finals!!

Shortly after the test director's voice sounded, Fermina completed the Fire Bullet (Fireball) rune.

A four-metre diameter fireball appears over the head of Fermina, and the venue is engulfed in enthusiasm in the double sense.

"Hey, what's that size! I've never seen anything like it!

"I mean, Rune, isn't it too soon to draw!?

"And look at that! That girl, she doesn't look tired at all!

"You're supposed to be draining a lot of magic in a series of wars... that's just a bucket of magic"

"Neither technology nor stamina is at freshman level..."

"Well, it's up to you to look like that!

Opponents shouted in remorse and waved the magic wand (Withers Rod).

The wind magic "Wind Spear (Tornado)" is unleashed on the fireball.

But because there was little magic left, the fireballs were not frightened even by the direct hit of the tornado.

"You can't turn it off in that breeze!

Fermina waved the magic wand.

Huge fireballs fall like meteorites, crushing opponents.

When the fireball was extinguished, the opponent was turning his eyes and passing out.

"Game over! The A-block winner is Fermina Hermish!

Fermina, who also won the final, passed as a privileged student.

Fermina, who became a sophomore, had a problem.

"I'm finally getting a promotion exam today... I'm nervous"

"Written exams are good, questions are practical."

"I don't just want to fight Mr. Fermina..."

"I don't like it either. I had to give up thinking I was unlucky then..."

morning of the promotion exam.

As I was eating BBQ in the dining room, I could hear no conversation from anywhere.

Fermina, who became too strong, became reluctant to compete in promotion exams.

If you fight strong enemies, you can grow, but you don't know why you want to avoid fighting.

Fermina sighed and headed to the classroom to take her written exam.

After the written exam...

"Hey, Nowa. After the promotion exam, why don't you fight me?

Fermina challenged Noir to battle.

"I always say that. I'm not interested in that."

"Oh. You can always tell me if you change your mind!

"Immutable."

Fermina, turned down by Noir, now speaks to Efa.

"Hey, Effa. After the promotion exam, why don't you fight me?

"I'm sorry. That's not what I'm interested in."

"Oh..."

Because of this, Fermina had never competed, even though the privileged student (Noir) and the recommended admission (Efa) were in the same class.

By the way, I've had practice matches with other classmates, and Fermina has won all of them.

(Nowa and Effa are the only ones in this class who might be stronger than me, and I'd love to try)

When Fermina was disappointed, a red lottery appeared on hand.

Red means that the practical exam is a serious battle.

The opponent...

"Ash Arkvaldo, huh...... Is that it? Only this one..."

Fermina heads to Elena, who stands on the stage.

"Dr. Elena. Ash-kun was only an integrator, wasn't he?

"That's right."

"Is Ash-kun strong?

"You can't bring the exam to the outside world, so I can't give you the details... anyway, he was amazing. I've never seen a kid like that before."

"Out of standard!?

Fermina brightened her face.

(Out of standard means you're very strong! I have to go see him now!

Fermina flew out of the classroom and ran to Group F. for two years.

And take a deep breath in front of Group F's door for two years.

(Please, Ash-kun is so strong. May he be one of those people who loves to fight)

Praying so, Fermina opened the door as she wished.

"Ash, are you there!?