Durma Academy, located in the central region of the imperial capital, is the largest metaphysical institute. It is said that the most advanced students nurtured here have one or two monster beings who achieve godhood every year. However, unfortunately, the admission requirements are very strict.

Every person entering the examination room is required to wear a colorless wristband.

For each defeated enemy (unable to continue fighting), one energy slot can be obtained. Every ten minutes, an additional slot will automatically be added to the energy bar. Gathering fifteen slots within an hour is considered a promotion, while those who fail to reach the end or collect enough energy slots will be eliminated.

That's about it for the examination rules. I put away the exam notification letter from the school and slowly entered the first major city of Saint Ronica - the imperial capital - on the carriage.

The ancient and majestic earthen walls contrasting with the modern style of the city naturally seem incompatible.

But careful observation reveals that the living conditions in the imperial capital are divided from the inside out, consisting of nobles, merchants, and the common people, who are the poorest.

No wonder it is the capital of the empire. After passing through the bustling commercial streets and markets...

In the vast center of the imperial capital, there are two large castles back to back, one of which is the palace.

"We have arrived, please get off...everyone!"

Durma Academy, which has a history of millions of years, is now standing before our eyes.

The education system of Durma Academy is not much different from regular academies, but its students rely on their strengths and combat abilities to achieve victories in battles.

As a result, combat has become the most important subject at the academy, with the only humanities subject being the doctrine of power.

The entire academy is divided into four classes: iron, copper, silver, and gold. Currently, there are over thirty thousand students, but the nobles occupy more than five thousand spots.

"The students admitted come from different ethnic groups, probably over one hundred million people, right?"

Just when I wanted to enter a bar to rest, unexpectedly, the bar owner said this, causing me and Kaya to break out in cold sweat.

"Really? How can so few spots be divided among over a hundred million people...!"

"That's why it demonstrates the status of Durma Academy even more!"

The boisterous bar owner (crazy old man) regretfully said, tears streaming down his face.

"In the past, I also wanted to go to Durma Academy and change myself, but unfortunately..."

"Come on, Qiu, you're bragging again."

Sitting next to me was a young beggar, enthusiastically drinking beer. He seemed to be a regular here and immediately started teasing the bar owner about his childhood.

"Back then, I couldn't even defend against their first move in the preliminaries and ended up running away in fear, hahaha!"

"..."

I didn't expect the bar owner to have such a "heroic" story, which made all the customers in the bar burst into laughter.

Most of last year's outstanding talents from other regions who wanted to participate in the entrance exam ended up in defeat. There were even many students who couldn't leave the exam hall on their own and some even died on the spot...

It seems that the first thing to eliminate is the death ray that sandwiched me. Why do I always feel like I'm being targeted by someone with a deep grudge?

"So... why are you still following me?!"

Embarrassed, I pushed away Yuka, who was holding onto my arm. They are all ordinary people, even without activated metaphysical powers, let alone the ability to possess authority.

But there's no need to explain why they followed me. I just wonder why even Kaya and Chiyeri followed along.

"As for me, wherever big sis goes, I'll go! Plus, after what happened last night, I feel like I can't just let big sis be alone with you!" (This is Yuka's reply)

And then she reverted back to her contemptuous attitude towards me.

I'm also a victim here. It seems that no matter how I ask, I won't be able to change anything.

"What about you, Chiyeri?"

"Well, I can't be abandoned by someone and grow old alone in the jungle, right? Of course I'll be with everyone." (Chiyeri shed crocodile tears)

As for why it turned out like this, it was because of last night...

"Xiao Xi, Durma Academy has some really abnormal individuals, and there's a high chance that you will be discovered by the upperclassmen. So, let me go with you to help you get through the exam. After all, you can't use your metaphysical powers, right?"

Speaking with an anxious tone, is he worried about me? I stopped moving and looked around for Yuka's small hand (just wanting to hold it).

"Yes, but the strength of my elemental power is stronger and more concentrated than ordinary people. I can easily pass the exam without any help. You can rest assured, Youmu."

"I can't let Youmu worry anymore. From her stuttering speech, I think she is too embarrassed, so I quickly wanted to find out where her hand was!"

"Youmu, I don't want to put all the blame on you alone. Sometimes, rely on me a little bit too!"

"..."

For the first time, from the moment I met Youmu, this is the first time Youmu said caring words to me face to face. I feel so touched.

"Youmu... huh?!"

"Ah!"

I felt a strange touch on my hand, and although Yuyuko couldn't be said to be a god, her transmission speed was even more real and fervent than ordinary people!

This soft and elastic touch, something feels off...

"Youmu?"

"Youmu, take your hand off from there..."

Yuyuko was already very nervous, but even more so, she wasn't wearing a nightgown?!

I touched that gray area with my hand, and all the way I could feel the real sensation of skin, without any fabric or bra present!

Wait a minute! Did I just do something so embarrassing again? Am I going to be scolded again?

I almost had the idea of not retreating this time, because every time I did this, Yuyuko would scold me mercilessly, and Yuyuko's mood doesn't seem to be too good now.

"Yuyuko, are you not angry?"

"No, not... not angry at you!"

Yuyuko curled up on the edge of the bed, still keeping some distance from me.

Of course, I retracted my guilty hand.

Although there is nothing to be embarrassed about in the darkness, I'll just go along with it and go back to my side...

"Don't...!"

Yuyuko, who lost her balance, fell from the bed to the floor, and I, along with her, fell off the bed too.

"What are you doing? Why are you making so much noise? Don't you want people to sleep?!"

Chiyuri's voice, mixed with dissatisfaction, and heavy footsteps, came from the doorway.

"Yuyuko! We've disturbed Chiyuri and the others. We need to figure out a way to get up..."

"So noisy, as if I don't know!? But you still have the blanket, uh... you're all tangled up together!"

Yuyuko struggled to free us from the blanket that had entangled the two of us.

But because she exerted too much force, my chin got caught in a very elastic and sensitive place, and the blanket still hadn't found a breakthrough point, leaving me anxious and covered in sweat.

Because the footsteps stopped, it sounded like they reached the door!

Snap!

Yuyuko and I didn't know what kind of danger we were in, but Chiyuri, fearless, calmly walked in holding a candle.

Yuyuko and I, with my face flushed while being pressed down by me, immediately became exposed.

"What... what is going on here?"

She, wearing a red coat, saw two naked men and women in this position at first glance. Anyone who saw such a scene would have their mental defense line collapsing.

"Ah, um, that... we didn't do anything, it was an accident! Right, Yuyuko?"

I dared not look at Yuyuko, and she shyly nodded.

"Our clothes were taken for washing, so we didn't wear anything to sleep..."

"Alright, alright, what you guys do in your "marital" room has nothing to do with me. Just remember to be a bit quieter, don't make it seem like I am catching adulterers!"

Bang! After Chiyuri scolded me, she added a disdainful look, in the end, I still got scolded.

"Scumbag!"

After that, we even woke up sleeping Ren, and she also came over to make a fuss.

This is why all five of us are here.

"Hey hey hey, wait for me! Why am I the only one carrying the luggage for six people?"

...Oh, I almost forgot, it also includes Yuanhui, who is specifically responsible for carrying our luggage. But it's difficult for him to carry luggage for six people without using his power.

"Juxi... Oh no, Lord Xiu Luo! Can you help me carry some of the luggage?"

"Sure, well..."

Before I could even take the luggage eagerly handed to me by Yuanhui, his small and burdened body was crushed by the mountain of suitcases.

Chiyo squatted down next to the luggage and pinched Yuanhui's face.

"Tsk, so useless! How dare you call yourself the Thunder God, it's making me want to laugh out loud during breakfast."

"Enough already...!"

Yuka finally exploded in anger, her hair standing on end.

"Xiaoxi and the rest of us have exams to take, you guys go quickly and bring the luggage to the hotel, then we have to come up with a plan!"

"Yes, Boss (President)!"

While Yuka's attention was distracted by Ryo and Chiyo, the sound of horse hooves could be heard from the street below.

This is the road that leads to the royal palace, so the people being transported here must hold a significant status in the palace!

I looked out the window at the army of tin cans and it took them more than two minutes to pass by before I saw the person being escorted in the middle.

A white horse suddenly appeared in my field of vision, and the person on horseback was dressed in robes that resembled those of a high priest, with white and blood-red trimmings.

And even more remarkable, the face of that person was covered by a golden mask.

The only thing visible were his small, inconspicuous eyes.

Just as I was getting interested in all of this, the person in white suddenly seemed to notice my gaze.

The golden mask turned in my direction.

Accompanying him was an indescribable presence, which even made Yuka and the others feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Xiaoxi, I suddenly feel short of breath, what is going on?!"

"Ah, maybe the air in here isn't fresh."

So I opened the window to let the air in the room circulate.

At the same time, I watched the back of the person in white and muttered to myself.

"Perhaps a troublesome figure has arrived..."