I Reincarnated As the Villain in a Game, but I Don’t Want to Be Executed, So I’ll Use My Game Knowledge, Stay Serious, Take It Easy, and Live a Relaxed Life.
Following the completion of the magic power measurement for all the examinees…
“We will now proceed with the practical magic examination and physical fitness test. From here on, the examinations will be conducted in several testing venues, so please move to your designated venue as your name is called. First up…”
It seems that from this point onward, it will be individual exams. But even though they’re calling it “practical magic training,” I can’t use magic, so I’ll probably just do the physical fitness test and be done quickly.
“Next, Seras Alfeid.”
“Yes.”
As I was thinking about that, my name was called, so I stepped forward to the examiner.
“Seras, please head to the fourth examination venue. Walk straight down this path, and when you reach the end, turn left, and you should see the fourth examination venue.”
“Yes, understood.”
I followed the instructions and started walking toward the fourth venue. As I did, I noticed Schwartz again, smirking at me with that vulgar grin of his, but I decided to ignore him.
“Alright, the fourth examination venue… It’s down this path, turn left at the end.”
Following the examiner’s directions, I arrived in front of a door labeled “Fourth Examination Venue.” Standing by the door was what appeared to be a student assisting the proctor.
“Seras Alfeid, correct? The current examinee is still in the middle of their test, so please wait here in front of the door.”
“Yes, understood.”
I stood at attention in front of the door as instructed. However, no matter how long I waited, not a single sound came from inside the examination room.
(Ah, I see… This assistant must be using magic to block out any noise from inside.)
Well, it makes sense since it’s an entrance exam. If the content of the test were known beforehand, later examinees would have an unfair advantage.
Still, I’m grateful that no one outside will witness my embarrassing performance. After all, I can’t do anything in a practical magic exam.
So now, all I can do is pray that the examiner assigned to me will be kind enough to overlook my complete inability to perform magic.
“…Alright. Next examinee, please come in.”
Not long after, a male voice came through the speaker installed outside the door. It seems the previous examinee had finished their test.
“Understood. Excuse me.”
— Click…
I opened the door to the fourth examination venue. Inside was a space resembling a small gymnasium. And waiting for me in the fourth examination venue was…
“Hey, it’s been a while, Seras!”
“Eh… Wait, ah! Isn’t that Franz?!”
To my surprise, standing there was none other than Franz, the legendary sword saint who joins the party late in the game. Meeting characters from the game always gets me excited, no matter how many times it happens!
But since I’m in the middle of the exam, I tried my best to hide my excitement and maintain a calm demeanor as I spoke to Franz.
“Uh, um, it’s been a while! About five years, right?”
“Yeah, that’s right. Around that long. Sorry, I promised I’d visit again someday, but I couldn’t make it. Both Asha and I wanted to go back to the Alphons territory, but we’ve both been so busy…”
“No worries at all! Oh, by the way, how’s Asha?”
When Franz mentioned the nostalgic name “Asha,” I couldn’t help but ask about her.
“Yeah, she’s doing great as always. Asha is a student at this noble academy, but today she’s out visiting a neighboring territory for family business. She should be back the day after tomorrow.”
“Ah, I see. That’s good to hear if she’s doing well.”
(Her family business… Does that mean she’s working as the Holy Maiden?)
If Asha’s involved in family business, it’s probably related to her duties as the Holy Maiden. That means she’s likely traveling to various churches to offer prayers.
Come to think of it, in the main story of the game, Asha was serving as the Holy Maiden and met the protagonist while praying at a local church.
She was the character who kindly taught the new adventurer protagonist various combat tutorials. She was such a beautiful, kind, and caring older sister figure… truly wonderful.
“Oh, right! Speaking of which, Asha will be returning to the capital the day after tomorrow. How about we grab a meal together then? I’m sure she’d be thrilled to see you!”
“Huh? A meal?”
Franz made this appealing suggestion. It sounded incredibly tempting, but…
“Hmm, that’s a very kind invitation, but… I’m planning to return to my territory with my younger brother immediately after the entrance exam. In fact, I’ve already booked a carriage for noon tomorrow…”
“Ah, I see. Okay, no problem. Then let’s plan to eat together another time. Oh, and actually, there’s someone I’d like to introduce you to… Would it be okay to invite them along?”
“Someone you want to introduce me to? Sure, that’s no problem at all!”
“Great! Thanks, Seras! Let’s set another date soon and have a meal together with everyone!”
“Yes, understood!”
And so, despite being in the middle of the exam, I ended up making such a fun-sounding plan with Franz. But…
(Who could this person Franz wants to introduce me to be?)
Could it be another character from the main storyline, like Franz or Asha? If that’s the case, I’m getting really hyped!
