The Reincarnated Young Lady Will Finally Grasp Happiness This Time! - Episode 10

The Day of the Royal Court Mage Exam

On this special day, I rode in a carriage with my father and brother to the entrance of the royal palace.

Since morning, my mother had been more excited than me. She kept saying things like, “Did you forget anything? A messy hairstyle means a messy mind! Are you ready? Do your best!”

On the other hand, my father was nervous, and my brother kept telling me, “I’m here with you,” over and over again. They must have been really worried.

When we arrived at the palace, my father sighed anxiously before heading to his workplace. My brother walked me to the exam room and waited outside. Today, he didn’t need to stay by the prince’s side.

As I nervously waited for the examiner, the person who entered the room was none other than Neil Karsal, the captain of the First Division of the Royal Court Mages.

He was a highly skilled mage who had earned his position at a young age.

I had seen him from a distance during a royal event before, and back then, he looked well-groomed. But today, his hair was messy, and I could barely see his face. Maybe this was just how he usually looked.

“My name is Neil Karsal. Nice to meet you. You must be Lia Notes. A marquis’ daughter wanting to become a mage is quite unusual. Now, let’s begin the exam. First is the written test, followed by the practical test. Let’s get started.”

I carefully answered the questions given to me. As long as I stayed calm, I could handle them.

The questions seemed to be at the level of a third-year academy graduate, with a little extra difficulty. I think I managed to answer all of them.

After submitting my answer sheet to Captain Karsal, I was taken to the training ground for the practical test.

There, the knights, including their captain and vice-captain, were training. It seemed my test would take place in one part of the training area.

I could feel the knights glancing at me.

“Lia, I heard your affinity is with light and water. First, use water magic and attack me. I want to see how well you can use it in a real battle.”

“Understood.”

…It was finally happening.

Today was the day my poor water magic skills would be exposed!

As a first-year academy student, I could only use basic spells. Although I knew advanced-level spells in theory, the only spell I was allowed to use was “Aqua Shot.”

As expected, all my attacks were blocked by Captain Karsal’s defensive barrier.

“Is that the only spell you have?”

“I’m sorry, Captain Karsal. I just started training with water magic, and ‘Aqua Shot’ is the only spell I’m allowed to use. But I can use advanced light magic.”

“I see. Then, show me your light magic. Vice-Captain, you’ve been interested, haven’t you? Come over here.”

The vice-captain ran over as if he had been waiting for this moment.

“I knew you’d call me!”

From what I could see, the vice-captain was in great shape and didn’t seem injured.

“Lia, he injured his back during a recent monster hunt. I’d like to see how much you can heal him.”

“Understood. Vice-Captain, may I see your injury?”

“Oh! You want to see my bare back? I’m flattered!”

The vice-captain eagerly took off his uniform, revealing his well-trained body before turning around.

His muscles were well-defined and balanced, but the large claw wound on his back was still healing. It looked painful.

Come to think of it, since my past life, I hadn’t seen a man’s bare back in a long time.

Feeling embarrassed, I blushed but reminded myself, “This is for healing!”

I gently placed my hand on his wound and started channeling my magic.

His back had the largest wound, but he also had many small scars all over his body.

In my past life, I had little magical power, like a commoner, so there was a lot I couldn’t do. But in this life, as a noble, I had an abundance of magic and could use all light spells.

I softly chanted “Heal.” A gentle light covered the vice-captain’s body, healing not just his back but all his injuries.

“It doesn’t hurt at all! Hey, Neil! Even my old scars are gone! Let’s recruit this girl into the knights!”

While the vice-captain celebrated, Captain Karsal responded with a tired expression.

“We’re still in the middle of the exam. I’ve confirmed her healing ability. Vice-Captain, thank you for your help. Now, return to your post.”

He seemed eager to send the vice-captain away. They must be close. The vice-captain muttered complaints as he walked back.

“Now, Lia. Light magic has more than just healing spells. Can you create a barrier?”

“Yes, I can.”

“Then, create the largest barrier you can maintain on your own.”

“Understood.”

I carefully adjusted my magic and cast “Barrier.”

In my past life, I could only make a barrier big enough for one person. But now, I could surround the entire training ground with it. I was impressed with myself.

Captain Karsal seemed satisfied as well.

“Lia, how long can you maintain this barrier?”

“At this size, about three hours. If I make it smaller, it would last longer.”

“The exam is over. You may dispel the barrier. We will inform the Marquis family of the results later. Until then, please wait patiently.”

With that, Captain Karsal left.

I was left standing there, unsure how to get back. Just then, my brother called out to me from behind and helped me return home. I had completely forgotten he was waiting for me.

“Brother, do you think I’ll pass?”

“Hmm. You still need to train more with water magic, but your light magic was perfect. For a first-year academy student, that’s already impressive.”

Reflecting on my performance, I promised myself that I would train harder in water magic.