Today, we gathered at the first year training ground for our class. We gathered with each of our partners while waiting for Mr. Alan to arrive. We waited for a while for him, he finally came but this time he only came alone and not accompanied by other staff like in the first exam.

  "Good morning, everyone. Judging by the looks on your faces, it seems you're ready to take this second exam. First, let me explain what this exam is all about. Just like the first exam, this exam will be held over four days. You'll have another day off on Friday and return the following Monday. After taking today's exam, you can go straight home to prepare for the next day's exam. Please remember, this week is exam week, so you won't be able to take the daily matches. You can only take them again next Monday."

  "Back to the exam explanation. I previously explained that in this second exam, you'll earn 3,000 points. However, 3,000 points is the total points you can earn by winning all four matches in this exam over four days. In this pair match exam, you'll compete once each day, and your opponents will be randomly selected,"

  "The total points are calculated as follows: on the first day, if you and your partner win, you'll earn 250 points. If you win again on the second day, you'll earn 500 points. If you win again on the second day, you'll earn 500 points. On the third day, if you win again, you'll get 750 points. If you win again on the fourth day, you'll get 1,500. In total, you'll get 3,000 points from 4 consecutive wins. If you lose, you and your partner will get 0 points. Keep in mind that the points you get for winning are cumulative. If you win on the first two days, you'll get 250 and 500 points, respectively, for a total of 750 points. If you lose on the third day, you won't get any points,"

  "However, if you win again on the fourth day, you won't get 750 or 1,500 points, but you'll only get 250 points as a prize for winning on the first day. Your points will return to the same level as on the first day because your winning streak was interrupted on the third day, so your points will start all over again. Similarly, if you lose on the first day, then win on the second day, you'll get 250 points. Then, lose again on the third day, then win again on the fourth day, you'll only get 250 points," said Mr. Alan.

  "So, basically, the requirement to get lots of points in this test is to just keep winning, right?" Noa asked.

  "Right, it's that simple," I said.

  "Your victory points won't be reduced by any factors like fatigue, injury, or anything else. Even if your partner is injured or faints and can't continue the match, you and your partner will still get victory points if you win."

  "Do you have any other questions about this test?" asked Mr. Alan.

  "Nothing else, sir," we all said.

  "Okay, then let's start drawing lots to see who you'll be playing against in this test," said Mr. Alan.

  Mr. Alan prepared a large container filled with pieces of paper.

  "The drawing is the same as when I chose your partners: a piece of paper. In this container, there are two matching numbers, from 1 to 10. Representatives from your teams must draw these pieces of paper at the same time. If you draw the same number as another team, you will play against that team. The number on the piece of paper will determine which match you will play against them. If you draw number 1, you will play in the first match," said Mr. Alan.

  "Then let's begin the drawing. Representatives from your teams, please step forward," said Mr. Alan.

  "You go ahead, Julie," I said.

  "Hey, is it okay if I draw the lot? But I'm afraid I'll be unlucky and face a tough opponent," said Julie.

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  "It's okay, I don't care who we face," I said.

  "Okay then," said Julie.

  Then Julie stepped forward as our team representative to draw the lot. The other representatives also stepped forward and began drawing the pieces of paper together. Julie got number 1, the same number as Kotaro, which meant I'd be facing Kotaro and Lily in my first match.

  "It's only the first day and I've already faced a pretty troublesome opponent, but of course, all the opponents I'll face in this exam will be troublesome too," I thought.

  Meanwhile, Irene got number 7, the same number as Chloe.

  "It's only the first day, but we already have an interesting match,"

  "Princess Chloe and the Ice Princess will be competing," said the other students.

  "Why are you all focusing on the other matches instead of your own? Well, whatever, since you've already found your opponents. Let's get started on the exam. Oh, and I forgot to tell you, after facing the team you'll face today, you won't be able to face the same team the next day. So, if the draw for the next day draws you against the same team, the draw will be repeated," said Mr. Alan.

  We all nodded in understanding.

  "That's a relief. If I'm unlucky and encounter a strong opponent, I won't face them again the next day."

  "Who are the strong opponents you're referring to? There are so many strong opponents in this exam. Even if you don't get the same opponent, there are still others."

  "Y-you're right," said the students, chatting among themselves.

  "Okay, Rid, Julie, Kotaro, and Lily, please come forward. We'll begin the exam soon," said Mr. Alan.

  The four of us stepped forward to the center of the training ground, which served as an arena.

  "I didn't expect to face such a strong opponent on the first day," Kotaro said.

  "You're right, it seems we're unlucky today. Please don't be too hard on us, teacher," Lily said.

  "Why do you say that? I'm not guaranteed to win against you, am I?" I asked.

  "As usual, you're being humble, but we'll still fight you with all our might," Kotaro said.

  "Are you all ready?" Master Alan asked.

  "Ready," the four of us said.

  "Then, the first match of this second exam begins!!" Master Alan said.

  The match between Julie and I against Kotaro and Lily continued. From the start, they both intended to attack Julie first, and after she fell, they would attack me. But I knew their plan and stayed close to Julie to protect her.

  ~Great Wind Slash~

  Kotaro launched his wind slash at Julie, but I quickly countered it with my long-range slash, shattering it. Meanwhile, Lily, in her ~Magic Martial Arts~ mode, tried to approach Julie to attack her, but I managed to block her. Lily and Kotaro kept their distance from Julie and me.

  "That Rid, besides being a great fighter on his own, is also adept at protecting his partner," Lily said.

  "You're right, fighting Rid before he used magic was already very difficult. And now he's using his magic continuously. There's no choice, let's just keep attacking his partner, then we'll start attacking Rid together," Kotaro said.

  "Okay," Lily said.

  Then they both advanced back toward us.

  "Julie, as soon as I give you the signal, fire your electric arrows. They might try to attack you first, but I'll protect you," I said.

  "Okay," Julie said.

  Kotaro prepared to launch his long-range slash at me.

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  The slash was aimed at me, but I couldn't dodge it because Julie was behind me.

  ~Water Sword Art: Great Water Slash~

  I launched another slash in the same direction. It shattered, but my water slash continued to strike Kotaro, even though he managed to dodge it. Meanwhile, Lily quickly moved toward Julie as I blocked the slash. She tried to punch Julie with her electric fist, but I quickly caught her hand before it could hit her. Then I threw Lily toward Kotaro. They collided.

  "Now, Julie," I said.

  ~Electric Flow Arrow~

  Julie fired her arrow at both of them, and they were both electrocuted by the arrow. They screamed in pain.

  "Even though I use electricity magic too, I feel pain from my opponent's electricity magic. But an attack like this isn't enough to take us both down," Lily said.

  They both got back up and prepared to attack again.

  "You're right, an attack like that won't be enough to defeat you. Therefore, ~Water Gun~," I said.

  I shot a water bullet from my finger. I shot Kotaro with it, and he was hit. The electric current in his body grew stronger after being hit, causing him to scream in pain. After that, he fell. At the same time, due to the effect of Julie's arrow, Kotaro and Lily's electric current remained connected even though they weren't touching. Because the water bullet I shot at Kotaro intensified the electric current, Lily felt the same electric current, causing her to fall instantly.

  "...It seems I overdid it," I said.

  - To be continued