He was very tall but slender, with a deep and sculpted face that exuded an indescribable mature charm, though he already had some wrinkles, and his eyes were bright and spirited.

This is none other than Clarence, the vice dean and instructor of the magic academy.

When Yu Ling saw the person's face clearly, her eyes flickered for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.

Oh, it's an old acquaintance of the original owner...

Clarence is one of the five strongest mages in the academy, one of the top ten mages on the entire continent, and also serves as the vice dean of the academy, responsible for the management of the entire academy.

This man, despite his status and strength, has never taken on any apprentices. However, his influence within the academy is undeniable, and he is known for his low-key nature. Many say he has an eccentric personality and is difficult to get along with.

But he actually had a brief relationship with the original owner, Roy, before he turned to the dark side... Two guys who were both being played by life, pitifully licking each other's wounds, and then there was misunderstanding, betrayal, regret, a very melodramatic plot, but it was a fatal blow to the original owner.

Of course, it doesn't matter much to Yu Ling, whose life is in danger. Look at this guy, who is only in his thirties, he has already worn himself out like this. His once handsome face is now weathered. He must be feeling bad about it.

Clarence naturally didn't recognize Yu Ling, whose hair, eye color, and talent had all changed and who was now a severely diminished version of herself, as her old friend had turned out to be her. He also had no idea that this person was still making up stories about him in her mind.

He swept his authoritative gaze, slightly oppressive, over the crowd, and then said:

"This midterm exam will not only test your basic spellcasting skills and magic cultivation level, but also your willpower, reaction speed, memory and other comprehensive abilities."

Students specializing in areas such as potion-making and alchemy will be required to take tests on all items over three days. No leave of absence is permitted during this period, and those who fail to take the tests without a valid reason may face expulsion from the academy.

Those who achieve outstanding results will have the opportunity to become apprentices of a mage. Finally, we wish everyone the best of luck!

Yu Ling and An Liz were probably the most relaxed people in the room. Although they didn't show anything unusual in class, they both knew each other's level.

Among the freshmen, they should be among the top students.

Then, under the gaze of the faces below—some excited, some nervous, some expectant, and some indifferent—Clarence announced:

"Alright, the test will now officially begin!"

The first part, of course, is the written test. All the content in the textbooks will be tested. Without any cheating tools like the Memory Bread, it's a terrifying event that could make you lose all your hair.

Enritz likely had a foundation before entering the university. He never reviewed, yet his writing flowed smoothly and without pause, a stark contrast to the other candidates who were struggling to think.

Yu Ling herself used a secondary account, 'Klosen,' to run two accounts simultaneously, taking the exam on one side and cheating by flipping through books on the other, and her speed was equally impressive.

It wasn't that he lacked learning ability, but rather that this kind of basic knowledge, which was only effective in the magical world, was rubbish to him and there was no need to memorize it.

Time and energy should be allocated to more important areas.

The written test alone lasted a whole day. Everyone's hands were numb from writing, and they looked dazed and confused, as if they were under some kind of dark magic. It was terrifying. Even Anlitz had a bitter expression and lost his smile.

When Clarence announced the end of the written test that evening, everyone's faces showed a sense of relief, as if they had come back to life. They could finally go back to rest.

Seeing that Yu Ling was still as indifferent as ever, showing no signs of overworking her brain, Anliz asked curiously:

"You didn't hand in a blank paper for all your exams today, did you?"

“No.” Yu Ling gave me a look that said she was an idiot. “Except for reading comprehension and personal reflection, I estimate I can get full marks on the other questions.”

"Me too!"

The academic geniuses admired each other, but unfortunately, a scoundrel had infiltrated their ranks.

On the second day, various tests were conducted. Yu Ling and An Liz were well-rounded, demonstrating high-level performance in every aspect.

What remains are the magic level and practical assessment, which are the most anticipated events for all the students.

The academy forbids the use of magic outside of class breaks, and these newbies who have just learned new magic are all itching to use it.

Clarence reappeared in the classroom, but this time he only brought a form and a staff in his other hand. As soon as he entered, he gave the entire classroom a thorough cleaning, not only reinforcing the walls and floors but also removing all the desks, chairs, benches, and the podium.

The space had become more spacious, and under his direction, the candidates lined up one by one and stood against the walls on both sides, leaving the middle empty.

"Now, those whose names I call, stand in the middle to begin the test. Don't be nervous, I will only test the most basic magic in your magic talent category."

Clarence said,

"After the exam, go to that magic crystal ball over there and put your hand on it to test your magic level. Do you all understand?"

Everyone nodded, eager to try, even though they didn't know their current skill level, but they were confident.

"The first one is Jimmy Bernhardt."

He was dressed as a noble young master in a white shirt and black vest, but the price of his clothes couldn't compare to that of Anliz or even Yuling. He was obviously just putting on a show.

"Water cage technique".

Clarence cast a very simple basic water spell.

But Jimmy, being the first one to go on stage, was inevitably a little nervous.

He rushed forward, flicked his staff, and with a snap, a giant water ball materialized and blasted towards Clarence.

Clarence reacted quickly, tapping his staff lightly, the water sphere disappeared, and he said with a sour face:

"Since you're the first tester, I'll give you another chance. It's the Water Cage spell, not the Water Ball spell."

Jimmy had simply made a slip of the hand and accidentally mixed up the spells of two spells. He was so scared that his face turned pale, but seeing that Clarence had given him another chance, he immediately put together a standard water cage spell.

Clarence: "Okay, that's enough. Go over there and test your magic level."

"Next......."

The test proceeded quickly. Clarence's selection of people and magic was completely random and unpredictable, sometimes simple and sometimes complex, but always within the basics.

However, this still made those whose names hadn't been called yet feel uneasy.

Soon, he called out Andritz's name.