Not-So an Extra

A/N:

FYI: I edit the practical test's rule in the previous chapter from:

"...to defeat as many monsters as possible within the given time 1-hour limit—"

To:

"...to defeat every monster present before you within the given time 1-hour limit—"

Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you.

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A horde of goblins burst through the door and charged toward the arena.

As he laid his eyes on it, Adrian couldn't resist a smirk; his heart raced with excitement.

'Ah, finally, some challenge!'

Goblins were small, grotesque humanoid creatures with a hunched posture.

They were usually shorter than humans, around 3 to 4 feet tall, and had a lean, wiry build. 

They had brown skin, large pointed ears, and sharp teeth.

Goblins ranking rating was borderline between D+ to C-.

Although they were still considered low-ranking monsters, Adrian found it preferable to fight them instead of the E-Rank monsters, which tended to make him feel drowsy.

Dashing at him, the goblins waved their clubs in the air, and he immediately chanted inwardly.

Soon, a white Magic Circle formed behind him and began to spin.

—Tzz —Tzz —Tzz

Streaks of lightning filled the circle, and with a flick of his hand, Adrian hurled a barrage of bolts toward the goblins.

Unexpectedly, numerous fireballs flew in and collided with his lightning bolts.

—Boom! —Boom! —Boom!

A series of explosions roared, sending billowing black smoke into the air.

Nevertheless, as his Magic was far superior to theirs, the lightning bullet pierced through the fireball and shot toward the goblin warriors.

—Boom! —Boom! —Boom! 

The bolts hit the goblins, creating fireworks of flesh and blood while the rest were blown away in all directions.

"Squeeeaak!!"

"Squeeeaak!!"

The goblins let out piercing cries when streaks of lightning coursed through their bodies, their limbs thrashing uncontrollably.

Without delay, Adrian cast another spell.

Within moments, a shimmering golden magic circle materialized on the floor beneath the paralyzed goblins.

"Squeeeaak!!"

"Squeeeaak!!"

The goblins let out a blood-curdling scream as jagged spikes of earth burst forth from the ground, impaling their bodies and sending a sprinkle of green blood into the air.

Thick streams of green blood flowed from the goblins' wounds, painting the floor in a sickly shade of emerald.

Upon sensing the impending attack, Adrian quickly created a shield around him.

—Boom! —Boom! —Boom! 

Deafening explosions echoed when a volley of fiery orbs struck his wind barrier, clouding his sight with black smoke.

As it dissipated, Adrian's gaze locked on the Elemental Goblins who loomed near the entrance.

Dismissing the barrier, Adrian drew his sword and slashed horizontally, unleashing a brilliant crescent of white light that cut through the air and hurtled toward the goblins.

—Whizz!

The light passed through their bodies, and within seconds, blood was seen leaking from the fine cut before their body parts slid down the floor.

—Thud! —Thud! —Thud!

Numerous mutilated body parts of the goblins littered the ground, their torsos and legs twitching in agony before finally succumbing to silence.

The ground was drenched in green blood, forming a large puddle that glimmered under the light.

"Hmm…"

Adrian hummed softly; his cerulean eyes took in the strewn bodies of the goblins.

He had encountered goblins before during the survival test. 

However, he couldn't help but notice that the creature he had fought back then was far more powerful than the one he faced now.

Brushing it off, Adrian looked up and saw a screen displaying the timer and his kill count.

[ 50:49:05 — 48 kills ]

"..."

The blonde-haired woman watched the scene downward with an expressionless face, then shifted her gaze towards the paper report in her hands.

'Magical Abilities with the average of S-Ranks at the age of 9.'

Fixating her vision on the white-haired boy below, and tapped the armrest.

—Tap —Tap —Tap 

Using his magic, the Prince swiftly eliminated 18 E-Rank monsters in just 3 minutes and 30 C-Rank monsters in 7 minutes. 

At this rate, it was certain that the Prince would reach a kill count of 500 in an hour. 

After a brief moment of silence, the woman eventually spoke up.

"Release 'them.'"

The man next to her was taken aback and hesitated.

"But, Ma'am—"

Without taking her eyes off the boy, Serena interrupted him.

"Don't make me repeat myself."

"I… I understand."

Throwing the students' profile report on the table, Serena leaned back against the plush backrest and let out a smirk.

'Let's see if he can remain motionless in his position after this.'

Nevertheless, she couldn't deny that the Prince's magic was extraordinary.

'Will he be the first Elementalists to reach the EX-Ranks?'

—Drrtt —Drrtt —Drrtt 

"?"

The moment the ground beneath his feet trembled, Adrian's gaze fixed upon the massive door looming ahead. 

Three towering silhouettes strode purposefully through the hall, their massive forms casting long shadows as they made their way toward the arena. 

—Drrtt —Drrtt —Drrtt 

As the ground ceased its tremors, his sight fell upon three towering humanoid creatures with skin the color of emerald, standing guard at the entrance of the gate. 

The white-haired boy couldn't help but arch an eyebrow in surprise at the presence of them.

'Orcs?'

Orcs were highly intelligent and cunning monsters, possessing a natural resistance to magic and formidable physical prowess. 

Towering over the average human, they had broad shoulders, thick limbs, and powerful jaws that could crush bone with ease. 

Their skin was tough and leathery, with a greenish hue that helped them blend into their forested habitats.

Despite their fearsome appearance, those orcs were not mindless brutes. 

They possessed a keen intellect and a deep understanding of strategy and tactics, making them formidable opponents on the battlefield. 

They were skilled in the use of a variety of weapons, including swords, axes, and spears.

And when his guts sent him a dangerous siren, Adrian immediately leaped backward.

—Boom!

His previous foothold exploded into a shower of debris and dust, filling the air with a choking cloud.

As Adrian levitated in the air, he swiftly erected a shield of wind around himself, and seconds later, his body was flung sideways.

To his astonishment, an orc had been lying in wait, and before he could react, it swung his mace, sending Adrian hurtling downwards.

—Boom!

Rubbles and dust flew in all directions, and with a loud thud, the orcs landed flawlessly on the ground.

—Thump! —Thump! 

However, their attack wasn't over yet. 

The orc holding a staff near the entrance chanted, and a Magic Circle appeared in front of it, unleashing five fireballs that flew toward the boy.

—Boom! —Boom! —Boom!

A deafening explosion rocked the ground, scattering debris and dust into the air.

—Whizz —Whizz —Whizz 

Soon, sharp wheezing sounds sliced through the silence, compelling the orcs to turn toward the noise.

In the distance, they saw numerous streaks of blinding white light shooting out from the dust, zooming toward them at incredible speed.

In an instant, the attack pierced through them effortlessly.

—Slash! —Slash! —Slash! 

The orcs peered downward and saw the freshly made cuts on their bodies were now oozing green blood.

Due to their resistance to Magic and Adrian's Sword of Elemental being only rank B-, the attack could merely create a scratch on their bodies.

Baring their sharp teeth, the orcs immediately dashed into the thick clouds of dust and brandished their maces.

—Boom! —Boom!

Amid the chaos, Adrian was seen emerging from the dust of the stampede.

As he was hovering in the air, he cast a plate of earth in the air and landed perfectly on it.

However, he was forced to jump sideways and create another plate of earth to land.

—Boom!

His previous foothold burst, and the attack did not stop; the Elementalist Orc continued to release fireballs in his direction with relentless fury.

—Boom! —Boom! —Boom! 

"Tsk."

Adrian clucked his tongue in annoyance and chanted inwardly whilst jumping from the earth plate to another.

Sensing something descending, the Orc Elementalist raised his head, and what came made the beast widen its eyes.

Without wasting any time, the Elementalist Orc scrambled to its feet.

Alas, it was too late.

—Boom!

A massive block of earth slammed down and sprayed green blood through the floor.

The beast's body was crushed into a pulp, and its green blood oozed out the sides of the block.

'One down, two more to go.'

His cerulean eyes flickered downward, and upon meeting their gaze, the two Orc warriors' eyes glinted with rage.

Unfazed, Adrian let out a mocking grin. 

"ROOAARRR!!"

With a loud cry, an Orc shot at him, causing the boy to smile even wider.