Chapter 179: Target Shooting
Rigel had raped swordsmanship examiner Oriana and creampied her. After that, he erased all traces of the rape and returned to the gathering place with her. Oriana somehow maintained her composure and returned to her duties as an examiner. She would now summarize the evaluations of the examinees while receiving reports from proctors and supervisors.
(Now then... Next is the magic exam, I suppose)
Rigel thought to himself. The swordsmanship exam had almost turned into a waste of time, but by using Oriana, he had safely killed time. The mock battles between some students seemed to be dragging on, but they would end soon enough. Even though Rigel was a rapist who couldn’t endure it, five or ten minutes was manageable.
(Should I look for the next rape candidate... I need at least one. If there are a lot, it’ll be my post-enrollment pleasure... If that person fails, I can just casually rape them on the street)
Rigel thought this way. It was truly demonic and trash-like thinking. But that was fine. That was how he had lived until now.
"Alright! All the mock battles have ended successfully!"
The male examiner nodded in satisfaction. This was the gathering place on the hill. The examinees who were taking the final exam, the magic exam, were all gathered here.
(The ’Illusion Eye’ Ero-Ra, huh... I thought she was a flat-chested boring girl, but raping a girl with such shitty arrogance sounds pretty fun)
Rigel thought this. With his cheat skill [Rape], he could have beaten up Ero-Ra right there on the spot. But he didn’t do that. The reason was simple and clear. He didn’t want to stand out.
(My true strength and status are already clear, so things will get easier... But at the same time, my fun will decrease too)
During the entrance exam, Rigel had raped three women. The girl he sat next to during the written exam, the beast-girl he provoked during the basic physical fitness test, and Oriana, the examiner for the swordsmanship test. When he approached each of them, they showed strong resistance. That was because they thought they could escape by resisting. That was how they acted because they didn’t know Rigel’s true strength or status.
(It’s not fun to rape a woman who offers no resistance)
If there was a woman who already knew Rigel’s true strength and status, and she was approached by him, how would she react? She might show at least the minimum resistance. But she probably wouldn’t resist strongly. What could she do anyway? It would be useless in front of Rigel’s strength and status.
That kind of preemptive surrender was something Rigel, who loved rape, also disliked. He wanted to completely submit the other person during the act of rape itself.
"Well then, let’s begin the explanation for the magic exam!"
The examiner declared. The examinees listened with serious expressions. Of all of them, only Rigel looked bored.
(Tch... The examiner for the magic exam is that man from earlier. I was hoping for a woman I liked...)
Rigel grumbled inwardly. If she had been a young woman, he might have raped her like Oriana and enjoyed it. But the examiner this time was a middle-aged man. This didn’t suit Rigel’s tastes.
(Well, I guess I have no choice...)
Rigel let out a small sigh and switched his mood. There were plenty of chances to rape. During the written exam he had enjoyed the girl next to him with magic enema, and during the basic physical fitness test he had raped the beast-girl by provoking her. In the magic exam too, he could just find an opening and rape her.
(Now then, what kind of exam will it be...)
Rigel smirked. He then focused his attention on the explanation for the magic exam.
"The magic exam is divided into two parts! The first is to hit and destroy targets with magic!!"
The examiner began his explanation. The first one was simple: hit targets with magic. They would be judged by accuracy and destructive power.
(Hou...)
Rigel let out a small breath. The content of the magic exam was not what he had expected. With this, no matter how hard he tried, he probably wouldn’t be able to connect it to rape.
(Well, fine... I’ll just do it casually)
Rigel thought this. But his thoughts were quickly shattered.
"The second exam is a mock battle! In a way, it’s similar to the swordsmanship exam! However, only those who hope to participate will be allowed! Since there are few who can use offensive and defensive magic at a real combat level, that’s how it is!!"
A murmur rose from the examinees at the examiner’s words. Meanwhile, Rigel smirked.
(Heh... So even the magic exam has a mock battle. That sounds fun)
As the examiner said, there are few who can use offensive and defensive magic at a real combat level. In fact, in the commoner class, there are many who can’t use magic at all.
The average skill level of those taking the Royal Academy entrance exam is high. However, even then, the majority would probably be people who can somehow release a low-damage beginner-level offensive magic if they concentrate and take their time. In actual combat, they are still useless. It’s difficult to concentrate while fighting, and if you take too long, the opponent can move freely. Even if you somehow manage to activate an offensive magic, you can’t demonstrate any real power. If the opponent releases a proper offensive magic, you’ll take massive damage if you can’t use defensive magic.
(I see...)
Rigel understood. Then he smirked inwardly. He was one of the rare people who could use offensive magic at a real combat level. Furthermore, he could also use defensive magic at a real combat level. Rigel smirked inwardly and turned his attention back to the examiner’s explanation.
"Well then, let’s begin with the first exam! There are targets set up on this hill. Starting from the one called, come forward and activate your magic!"
The examiner shouted. The examinees who were called then activated their magic one after another.
"[Fireball]!"
"[Wind Blade]!"
"[Water Ball]!"
They each released their magic. However, the power and accuracy were mediocre. It seemed there really were few who could use offensive magic at a real combat level. Rigel watched the target-shooting exam with a bored expression.
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The magic exam was underway. First, the target-shooting test. The examinees took turns releasing their magic, and their power and accuracy were measured.
(Haa... This is boring...)
Rigel muttered to himself. He yawned tiredly.
(When will this end...?)
While Rigel complained inwardly, his turn finally came.
"Next person! Come forward!!"
The examiner’s voice rang out.
(At last...)
Rigel stepped forward. Then, on the examiner’s signal, he activated his magic.
"[Fireball]"
He chanted the spell casually. A flame shot out from his palm.
(Hmm...)
Rigel calmly analyzed his own magic. Its power, accuracy, and casting time were all satisfactory. The power of magic depends on the mage’s magical power. Thanks to the cheat skill [Rape], Rigel had higher magical power than normal people, so even this level of magic possessed real-combat-level destructive power.
"Hou... Not bad power! Good casting speed too! Your evaluation is B!"
The examiner said with admiration. Rigel nodded obediently.
(As planned. I received a nice B evaluation)
In the Royal Academy entrance exam, evaluations are basically graded on a five-level scale: A, B, C, D, E. On average, examinees overall tend to receive D, while passers overall tend to receive C. That means receiving B in every exam guarantees almost certain qualification.
(If I get an A, people will notice me. It’ll cause trouble with my rape life)
If I show my overwhelming strength, how will the surrounding girls react? Some will try to curry favor with me. Some might even offer their bodies. Rigel liked simple sex just fine, but he loved rape the most. He wanted to avoid decreasing his opportunities for rape by showing off his real strength.
"Next! ’Illusion Eye’ Ero-Ra!! Come forward!!"
The examiner shouted. From the back of the line, one girl stepped forward.
(’Illusion Eye’ Ero-Ra... huh)
Rigel muttered inwardly. Ero-Ra was covering her left eye with her long bangs. Her navy-blue hair, long enough to reach her shoulders, swayed in the wind. Her facial features were beautiful, but she carried an atmosphere as if she looked down on people.
"Go ahead! Become terrified of my true power!! —Spirit of the swaying water, lend me your power! I desire the use of water’s power!! [Water Blade Tempest]!!"
Ero-Ra thrust her right hand forward. Countless water blades shot out from her hand and flew one after another toward the target floating in front of her.
(Hmm... Her hit rate is poor, but her power is decent)
Rigel analyzed calmly. The magic she released had destroyed several targets. Although accuracy was lacking, she compensated with sheer numbers.
"Impressive! As expected of one of the ’Miracle Generation,’ the ’Illusion Eye’ Ero-Ra!! Your true ability seems to be real!!"
The examiner shouted. The surrounding examinees voiced admiration for her skill. In response, Ero-Ra showed off her smug face again.
"Hmph! This is my true power!! I’ll receive S evaluation!!"
(...S evaluation, huh)
Rigel muttered inwardly. As I mentioned earlier, the Royal Academy entrance exam is basically graded on a five-level scale: A, B, C, D, E. However, there is one exception. S evaluation.
Those who achieve exceptionally excellent results can receive S evaluation. For example, if you receive S evaluation in the magic exam, your overall evaluation becomes S regardless of the other tests. There are also cases where, for example, if all exams are A and you had some achievement before enrollment, your overall evaluation can become S if several conditions are met.
"Well then, examiner! Please announce my evaluation! I think it’s S evaluation!!"
Ero-Ra shouted. The surrounding examinees were also paying attention to the examiner’s evaluation.
"Ero-Ra is—B evaluation!"
"Haa!? W-why?!"
Ero-Ra tried to argue at the examiner’s words.
"Why am I only B evaluation!? I am one of the ’Miracle Generation’ and the ’Illusion Eye’ Ero-Ra!?"
"H-hold on!"
The examiner was taken aback by her outburst. He made eye contact with the other examiners around him. Then he began to explain to appease Ero-Ra.
"Your skill is wonderful. But it doesn’t reach S evaluation. That is our judgment."
"Why!? I’m a genius!! You saw my water magic, right!?"
"I understand. However, you took too much time on casting and your accuracy was too lenient. Your hit rate is mediocre. Your power isn’t bad, but it’s not enough for a one-hit kill."
"But!"
"S evaluation is not determined by one-sided factors alone. It takes various elements into account. We evaluate your talent and skill, but that alone isn’t enough for S evaluation. I’m sorry, but we cannot change the evaluation."
"Guh...!"
Ero-Ra gritted her teeth in frustration. The examiner continued.
"—However, this is the evaluation for the target-shooting test. In the next mock battle, your ’Illusion Eye’ will be evaluated in a different way."
"A mock battle..."
At the examiner’s words, Ero-Ra fell into thought. Then, after a while, she spoke.
"...Fine! I’ll accept it! I’ll show you my true power!!"
Ero-Ra declared with a showy attitude. At that, the examinees began to stir.
"H-hey...! The ’Illusion Eye’ Ero-Ra is going all out in the mock battle...!!"
"No way...! She’ll definitely turn the opponent into a wreck!!"
"It’s over... The opponent is pitiful."
"Actually, everyone might just forfeit. It’s important for pass/fail, but if they get wrecked, it’s meaningless..."
The examinees muttered one after another. They were all terrified of the mock battle with Ero-Ra.
