Insufficient balance

  Ode came to see me early in the morning.

  "How come you're up so early? I haven't slept enough yet. Let me sleep a bit more."

  "Hurry up, Longbow! Didn't you say you'd help me improve my Gust Technique today? Hurry up, hurry up!"

  I hugged the quilt and didn't let him in.

  "You'd better get up, or I'll use ice magic on you!"

  "Ugh, so early in the morning and you won't let people sleep. I'm getting up, I'm getting up." As soon as I heard him start chanting spells, I quickly got out of bed. This kid is so eager to suffer, I'll just help him along, heh heh.

  ……

  Aud is moving quickly in the sack array, not bad, this kid has made rapid progress, and can now last almost an hour in the sack array within two months (of course, under the condition that I don't use magic to sneak up on him). Thinking back to those first few days when he was so pathetic, it still makes me want to laugh. Aud now particularly understands why I used to return home exhausted every day at the beginning.

  "Big brother, I can't take it anymore, let me out." If he comes out with my consent, I will instantly transfer him to the front and push him back.

  "Okay, in a few days it's graduation exams, let's conserve some energy."

  Ode panted and flashed in front of me, plopping down on the ground. "Boss, I've made great progress, right?"

  "Anyway, it's not like you're using Instant Movement, so it's already pretty good that you can achieve this effect. The exam is in two days, do you think you can get into that academy? In the Senko City Intermediate Magic Academy, there are 13 schools, with two A-class schools and four B-class schools, the rest are C and D-class schools. The A-class school is the best, every year several students can be admitted to the Royal Magic Academy (the highest magic institution in the country)."

  "How about getting at least a B, what about you, boss?"

  "I don't know either, the subjects for the graduation exam are different every year, who knows what we'll be tested on this year. If it's evasion and defense, I'm sure I can get into an A-class school, but if it's attack, I'm doomed, definitely D-class. To be honest, I'm not too interested in which academy I get into, but my mom said that if I get into an A-class academy, she'll give me 5 silver coins as pocket money every month. 5 silver coins are a huge fortune for me! For the sake of my beloved money, I'll try my best."

  "Older brother, didn't your teacher say you would be back before graduation exams? The exam is the day after tomorrow, why hasn't he come back yet?"

  "I don't know either, it's better if he doesn't come back. Otherwise, can I handle a pre-exam intensive training session?"

  "Do you want to attend a pre-exam boot camp? I'll make it happen for you." A familiar voice suddenly rang out.

  "Ah! Teacher Xiu, you're back. We don't need to have a pre-exam intensive training session anymore. I was just joking earlier, XiXi."

  "See you later, boss." Looking at Teacher Xiu's stern face, Ode turned around and slipped away without a word.

  "Aude, you little stinker, don't let me see you again."

  "Longbow!"

  "Teacher, I..." For some reason, now whenever I see the old devil, I feel uneasy all over and my two legs start to tremble involuntarily.

  "Longbow, the graduation exam is approaching, are you confident in yourself?"

  "I also said it's not good, let's see what we're testing this year."

  "You silly kid, you're studying light magic, the only one in decades. The school won't test your attack magic, that wouldn't be fair to you!" Teacher Xiu's stern expression revealed a hint of kindness.

  "Ah, that's great! I'll definitely get into an A-class college." I jumped up excitedly, of course for the sake of future pocket money.

  "Your competitive spirit is still quite strong! However, this time I don't want you to participate in the college graduation exam."

  "Why?" I asked in puzzlement.

  "This time I came back to the capital for you to sign up for the Royal Intermediate Magic Academy, hoping that you can directly participate in the entrance examination of the Royal Intermediate Magic Academy. The teacher's expectations for you are very high, you must work hard."

  The Royal Intermediate Magic Academy is a college under the Royal Magic Academy, where young people with excellent magical talents gather, and one-third of the students are admitted to the Royal Magic Academy every year, making it the best intermediate magic academy in the country, belonging to Class S.

  "Ah! What?! No way, the Royal Intermediate Magic Academy is so famous, it must be strictly managed inside. It's not easy to escape from the old devil, I won't fall into another trap right after escaping the tiger's mouth."

  "Teacher Xiu, is my level okay? Everyone there is one of the best talents in the country, and my magic is so weak?" I quickly pushed back.

  "Who says your magic is weak, you are the most outstanding student I have ever taught, how do you know you're not good enough if you haven't tried?" For the first time, I heard Teacher Xiu praise me directly, but I didn't feel any joy at all.

  "I'll go home and discuss with my parents, I will give you a reply tomorrow."

  "No need, today I'll go with you to your home and talk to your parents, they will definitely agree."

  Won't be, usually calm and steady Xiu teacher today how so anxious ah. No way, let's go. Understanding dad and mom's me know it seems the capital I am going to is set.

  As expected, Teacher Xiu and my parents were even more excited than I was. After all, their own child had the opportunity to attend the best school in the country, which parent wouldn't be thrilled?

  "But, Teacher Xiu, I heard that to enter the Royal Intermediate Magic Academy, you need a noble's recommendation. We're all commoners, can we take the exam?" Dad asked a key question.

  "These you don't need to worry about, I've already taken care of it. I have a good friend who is an earl and I had him recommend a longbow."

  Mom suddenly pushed Dad a little. Whispering to Dad: "The tuition of the Royal Intermediate Magic Academy is quite expensive, we..."

  "I'd sell all our pots and pans if it means sending my son, I'm willing to stake everything. How can we bury his talent when he's so promising?" Listening to Father's righteous words, I felt that Mother and Father had such high expectations of me.

  "Dad, Mom, don't worry, I'll definitely get in." I said excitedly. (Then regretted it)

  "You're really clever." Dad patted my head.

  "Mr. Wei, actually you don't have to worry about these things, I'll cover Longbow's tuition fees." Seeing our family of three looking puzzled, Teacher Xiu continued: "I'm extremely passionate about magic, but my talent is too poor, even if I put in 10 times the effort of others, I can only barely become a great magician. Even if I work hard, I estimate that this lifetime will be at most a magic guide. But Longbow is different, I found that he has a natural talent for light system magic. I hope my students can surpass me and reach the realm of magic master, or even grandmaster. Longbow, don't disappoint your teacher."

  After hearing what Teacher Xiu said, Dad and Mom were extremely grateful. Since all the problems have been solved, I don't have anything else to say. Let's get ready to set off!