Although there was one more person, it did not dampen Rudy's spirits.
On the contrary, Rudy thought that Ariel, the silver-haired girl, was quite pleasing to the eye.
The two girls chattered away as if they had endless things to say, and soon they became familiar with each other.
This made Rudy marvel at how quickly friendships could form between girls.
Of course, it was mostly Michelle who did the talking.
During this time, Ariel also revealed her divine mark.
It has the attribute of wind.
Wind is a type of element with very high attack power.
Although it doesn't have the explosive power of fire-attribute attacks, its penetrating power is the strongest.
Furthermore, wind magic can be used not only for offensive purposes but also for support.
For example, the "Wind Walk" technique unique to the Wind element.
This magic can buff teammates, granting them the power of the wind element, which, when it surrounds them, reduces resistance.
With reduced resistance, one's own movement speed will naturally increase.
Therefore, "Wind Walk" is a good choice whether for escaping or fighting enemies.
Ariel stated that she possesses the ability to use wind magic.
Moreover, she briefly explained her background.
She comes from the Mertenson Empire and is of half-elf race; her silver hair is inherited from her mother.
Furthermore, she told Rudy and Michelle that she had come here to study magic at the Hero Academy.
When she arrived here, her money was accidentally stolen, so she worked at the "Angel Wings" tavern for a while, which is why the tavern staff knew her.
Rudy actually had doubts about her account.
Because the Mertensian Empire was said to be very xenophobic.
Especially the elves.
Because some human nobles once captured elven women and turned them into slaves to sell for their own desires (this is still believed to be the case today).
This led to the hybridization of humans and elves, resulting in the birth of "half-elves".
The elves of Meltison considered half-elves a disgrace to their race, so they didn't have a very good impression of them.
This explains why Ariel was dressed so shabbily.
...
Here, have a taste.
Rudy bought two skewers of roasted rabbit meat and handed one to Ariel and the other to Michelle.
"Thank you, young master."
Michelle smiled sweetly and accepted it.
Ariel took the skewer blankly, looked at it, then at him, and finally uttered two words.
"Thanks."
Rudy smiled and waved his hand, saying:
"No need to be polite. Since we're both going to the Hero Academy, we'll be classmates from now on."
"Didn't Kane from the tavern mention that the entrance exam might involve team battles? So, could you team up with us later?"
Ariel Arnold nodded vigorously in response to his invitation.
"Can."
She was looking for an excuse to stay by Rudy's side.
Ariel wanted to observe how Rudy treated his own kind.
When Rudy invited Ariel, Michelle first pouted jealously, then became excited.
"Great! Ariel, teaming up with us is definitely the right choice!"
Although they had only spent an afternoon together, for some reason, Michelle instinctively felt a sense of closeness to Ariel.
Furthermore, her micro-sprites seem to be quite close to Ariel.
"Alright, it's getting late, let's go take the entrance exam."
Rudy glanced at the sky and decided it was time, so he led the two men toward the palace.
A short while later.
The three of them arrived at the door.
Two imperial knights clad in silver armor stood at the doorway.
Upon seeing Rudy and his two companions, they solemnly performed a knightly salute.
One of the knights said, "You three are here to take the entrance exam, right? Please come in; it's in the square in front."
“I understand.” Rudy nodded, then asked:
"But can anyone take the exam? Are there any other requirements?"
One of the Imperial Knights offered an explanation:
"As long as you have a divine seal, you can participate. The examiners at the Brave Academy have special testing equipment. Whether the divine seal is real or fake can be determined in one test. After you enter, you must first register with the examiners and then take the unified exam."
"Just like the announcement said, it will start at 10 o'clock sharp, and those who arrive late will not be allowed to register."
"Hurry up and go inside, we'll be off work in about ten minutes!"
"All right."
Rudy nodded in agreement and quickly led Michelle and Ariel inside.
Unexpectedly, even the Imperial Knights were in a hurry to leave work.
...
The square in front of the royal palace was already packed with people.
Most of them are around 17 to 18 years old.
There were also older people.
It's likely that they couldn't make it in time or were eliminated.
Not everyone can enter the Academy of Heroes.
It also needs to be screened.
After all, the Sky Gardens are only so big.
If all the ordinary young people on the entire mainland came to enroll, wouldn't the college explode?
Moreover, there aren't that many resources.
Naturally, priority should be given to cultivating highly talented individuals.
"Hey Rudy, you're here! We've been waiting for you!"
As soon as I entered the venue, a handsome blond guy walked over with a smile.
It was Kane.
The blond heartthrob appeared, and naturally, the red-haired twin sisters from before also appeared beside him.
Michelle glanced at Ariel next to Rudy, couldn't help but purse her lips and mutter something under her breath.
"This pervert has tricked another beautiful girl."
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