NOVEL WEB Volume 2 Chapter 42
42. Okay, That’s Magic!
“You… what do you want to do?!”
Xia Yi retreated several steps.
“Gran, I’m telling you, if your application for research funding isn’t approved, you should consider your own problems instead of blaming others!”
“Review of magical funding?” Gran frowned, “Your Highness, how do you know about the rejection of my research funding? Why do you care about these things?”
Oh no!
Xia Yi inwardly cursed her luck, could it be that Gran actually came to her not because of this, and she assumed he was seeking revenge, leading to her current outburst, isn’t this a total spoiler?
“Ahaha, Gran, what are you talking about, I don’t understand, ahaha…”
Xia Yi laughed stiffly, touching the tuft of hair on her head.
“Recently, Her Majesty the Queen has always rejected my applications for magical research funding, this situation has never happened before, I found it strange, why is this, well, it turns out to be because of Your Highness…”
“This isn’t my fault, who told you to propose canceling my afternoon tea time!”
“What are you talking about??”
Gran was full of question marks at this moment.
“I… have something else to do, I’m leaving! See you later!”
Xia Yi felt something was wrong and wanted to run away to avoid this old dragon’s wrath.
But Gran waved his hand, and an invisible transparent wall blocked in front of Xia Yi.
“Your Highness, you can’t leave yet!”
“Gran, you’re bullying me!”
“Your Highness, I don’t care about those, you misunderstood,” Gran paused, “I came to test you.”
“Test?”
Xia Yi thought for a moment.
Her magic course with Gran was almost over, but it wasn’t time for the test yet.
“Your Highness, I will be absent from the Dragon Kingdom for a while, I need to go out.”
“Go out?”
Xia Yi blinked.
It was the first time she heard that Gran would leave the Dragon Kingdom.
“Where to?”
“This is a confidential mission, I can’t explain to you, and I can’t determine when I will return, so I want you to take the final magic course test in advance, I came to you today for this reason, it’s also the Queen’s intention.”
“…I haven’t reviewed yet! The test is suddenly brought forward!”
“A true strong person doesn’t need to review, just like facing a battle, they can handle sudden fights calmly. Are you saying you don’t have the ability to adapt?”
“…Let’s have the test.”
Xia Yi pouted.
This is, using reverse psychology.
Anyway, it’s just a test, what can Gran do to her?
He definitely won’t be so shameless.
“Then follow me, Your Highness.” Gran said.
…
Gran took Xia Yi to a magical space.
The place was very large, Gran used it for magical experiments, even if powerful magic was used, it wouldn’t affect the outside of this space.
“The content of the test is simple, just to get my approval.”
Gran, wearing a mage’s robe, holding a long staff, combined with his aged appearance, had a profound and inscrutable aura.
“This standard is not clear enough, too arbitrary.” Xia Yi said.
“Then use magic to fight with me, just hold on for ten minutes.”
“Okay!”
Xia Yi understood and accepted.
She stood opposite Gran and began to chant the summoning spell, calling her Rose Staff to her side.
The Rose Staff was a gift from Xia Lulu, already bound to her, and could be summoned by her side when needed for casting spells.
Having a staff bound to oneself is also one of the basic conditions for becoming a magician.
“The summoning speed is very fast.”
Gran stroked his beard, very satisfied.
“Although you always daydream during class, your talent is undeniable.”
“Is this a compliment…” Xia Yi muttered.
“Then, let’s start, Your Highness, I will use Fireball first!”
Gran began to chant the spell for casting Fireball.
If following the absolute thinking of a magician, it’s about prediction, quickly using counter magic, preparing for the next magic to counterattack.
Since it’s Fireball, then according to the standard counter method, it’s the Ice Magic Shield.
“Ice Magic Shield!”
Xia Yi drove her own magic power, quickly released an Ice Magic Shield with a cold aura, which could well neutralize fire attacks.
But after releasing the Ice Magic Shield, she observed Gran’s casting situation and was stunned.
Gran wasn’t using the basic Fireball at all, above his head appeared a giant ball of fire, burning fiercely like the sun, even larger than a mountain.
If such a flame fell, how could the Ice Magic Shield withstand it.
“Gran, this is beyond the syllabus!! Xia Yi protested.
At that moment, Gran’s face broke into a pleased smile.
“Oh, is that so? Your Highness, this is within the scope of the exam, I don’t see any problem,” Gran chuckled, unable to contain his laughter.
This was clearly a chance for revenge under the guise of an exam!
“This is still the basic Fireball, just that I’ve infused a bit more magic power than usual, hehe, oh no, I accidentally used a multi-cast.”
Above Gran’s head, another massive sun appeared.
This was far from being indifferent.
It was outright revenge, shamelessly so!
Xia Yi really fell for this old trickster’s lies.
“Gran, I’m only a third tier magician, do you think this is fair?”
“With Your Highness’s strength, two Fireballs are indeed too modest. Your Highness, would you like one more?” Gran was clearly intent on venting all his pent-up grievances.
This guy, truly shameless!
I’m done playing!
Xia Yi turned and started to bolt.
But upon reaching the edge, she found she couldn’t leave.
“The exam won’t end until you concede,” Gran reminded her kindly.
Then, the two giant Fireballs descended.
Alright then, I’ll play along!
Old friend, come forth!
Xia Yi summoned the Holy Sword Gram, its light blossoming in the space.
She swung the sword, creating a fierce sword qi that split Gran’s Fireballs in mid-air.
Gran was left staring in astonishment.
“Your Highness, what are you doing… This is supposed to be a magic test!”
“Um…”
After a moment’s hesitation, Xia Yi declared with feigned confidence:
“This is magic!”