Cosmic Ruler

Chapter 38 Academy City II

At Dinner, they all had a surplus meal while talking about their next course of action.

"Hmm, I have registered all of you, So you all just have to go to Academy Tomorrow and pass the test, nothing else" Alina said.

"Thank You, Aunt Alina" Jake and others thanked her.

"There is no need to thank me, just make sure to win the best rankings possible" Alina smiled and said.

"Where is Master Tom?" mark asked not seeing him at the Dinner table.

"Sir, Tom, is touring the City" Alina said.

Mark nodded and then asked " Can you tell us about the test?"

"hmm, not much but I can tell you about last year test, Firstly and I guess the most basic Core Test, and It will happen at the Gate, only then will you all be allowed to enter inside the Academy gate" Alina then started explaining about the tests.

"Nest is Combat Power test, it is divided into grades, Common, Good, Excellent and Superb Grade" Alina

"What is the meaning of this Grading?" Jake asked.

"Common means, defeating a single enemy at the same rank as you, Good is simultaneously defeating 5 enemy as the same rank as you, Excellent is defeating One rank above you enemy and Superb is defeating Two ranks above you enemy" Alina

"The higher grade you receive, the better the rankings you might get, this two are the only one I can explain to you all, there are other tests but I can't tell you all about them" Alina smiled and said.

"it's okay, what ever test it's going to be we will just pass it" Jake smiled and said, and other nodded.

Seeing this Alina smiled too and said " it's good that you are all confident but always remember, overconfident is the source of defeat"

"we know, Aunt Alina " Jake and others.

All of them then peacefully ate their meal and went back to sleep, for the next big day.

Waking up next day all of them got ready and the boarded the carriage waiting for them, and Alfred is once again accompanying them.

As their carriage moved past the now silent roads of the city, Jake could not help but ask " Why is it so deserted?"

"it's because of the today's entrance test of Celestaria Academy" Alfred replied

"I still didn't understand" Jake.

"Most people, will be going to watch the Entrance test, it's like a big festival, here is deserted but as we reached the Academy, you will start seeing the crowd" Alfred said and just as he said, the moment they reach the Academy, they saw a massive crowd.

Although it was crowded but the path leading to Academy gate was totally empty.

Their carriage stopped some distance from the Academy, and as they disembarked, several people rushed to them

"Hello young master, take this special brooch, it will definitely help with the Test" ???

"Take this special stone, it's lucky" ???

"Okay, what this about?" Jake and others looked at the crowd and asked.

Alfred released a bit of his Aura and then the merchants scrammed away, He smiled and said " It's all because of certain incident"

"What incident?" Jimmy asked the same question as on everyone's mind.

"The incident is also called Lucky encounter, it's about a girl, She came to pass the test and enter the academy but her core was only peak Indigo, causing her to fail before she could even enter, depressingly as she was returning home, she bought a beautiful looking flower from one of these shops and the flower turned out a special herb that can aid one in refining their core, The girl returned after some hours and then passed the core test, baffling everyone and not only that but she also got admitted to this Academy, and at the day of her graduation she shared this story with everyone, causing the director of the Academy to let them arrange their stalls at the academy gate , during every year, he said luck is part of strength" Alfred explained.

"What a lucky girl" Mark said and others nodded and then Jimmy eyes shined and he looked at Jake.

"Jake go and buy something and don't forgot to buy something for us too" Jimmy said and then pushed Jake to those Merchants.

"This is.." "he is the luckiest among us all" As Alfred not understanding what is happening Mark explained to him.

Alfred nodded and let them do what ever they want while thinking ' These stalls are already checked by these greedy merchants , there is no way something of value can be found here'

Amidst the bustling stalls and vibrant marketplace of the Academy City, Jake found himself nudged by Jimmy and pushed towards the merchants. The lively atmosphere, filled with the chatter of traders and the display of various wares, greeted him as he navigated through the colorful stalls.

As Jake perused the myriad of goods on display, he decided to utilize his Akashic Eyes, a unique ability that allowed him to perceive hidden truths and discern the genuine from the illusionary. As he activated his mystical vision, the mundane items around him blurred, revealing the underlying magical auras of the products.

As he looked at each of the products, one particular stone caught his eyes, Reaching at the stall where that stone is, Jake pretended to look at other items.

"young Master, would you like to buy this special lamp?" The merchant whom that stall belongs to showed him a lamp, Jake shook his head and kept pretending and then he sighed and picked up that stone.

"What is the cost of this beautiful stone" Jake asked holding the obsidian stone with crimson markings.

"Oh this is .. very special stone, I got it after many difficulties.." Seeing him bragging so much Jake put down the stone and as just he was about to walk away, the Stall Merchant said

"10 Inferior Mana coins"

Jake nodded and then paid the amount and took the stone, 'Hahahaha, fool, it was nothing but a stone I picked up from road side' The Merchant laughed as he looked at the Inferiror Mana coins in his hands.

While Jake was looking at the Stone info.

[Name : Undead Sanctum Key

Rank : EX

Description : One time use Gate key to Undead Sanctum gate, concealed by Duke rank concealment spell]

His Akashic Eyes wasn't enough to appraise it but Liliac appraised it for him.

"A steal" Jake hummed happily and then returned to others.

"Looking at your face, you must have got something" Mark smiled and asked.

"Yes, a Gate key, just for 10 inferior Mana Coins" Jake grinned and showed them the Gate key.

In this world currency is Mana, and other energy coins, crafted from the Energy stones.

And their value is determined by their purity, from Inferior to Low, Middle, High and Perfect Grade.

"I knew it" jimmy laughed and said.

"So what is this one Rank?" Emily asked.

"It's Ex" Jake replied and then Mark snatched it away.

"Nope, not gonna leave such a dangerous thing in your hand" Mark said and then passed the Gate key to Alfred and told him to give it to Alina until they are ready to raid it.

Jake shrugged and didn't say anything, after all it's true, A gate key of such rank can indeed cause many problems.

Alfred absent mindlessly took the Key and nodded while thinking 'it's a Dream right?'

Leaving the gobsmacked Alfred they reached the tent near the Gate, where the core appraisal Teat is happening.

"I will go first" Jimmy said and then entered the tent, inside was nothing but a table with two students seating behind it.

"Just touch the crystal" One of them pointed at the crystal placed on the table and said.

Jimmy nodded and then placed his hands on the Crystal and then after a second crystal ball shined with bright purple light.

Seeing this they nodded and then asked Jimmy his name and affinity, they, then scribbled his information and then gave him a ticket with 79 number.

Jimmy then thanked them and exited the tent,

Next then Jake entered and came out holding a ticket followed by Mark and Emily.

Together they then reached the Gate and showed the Ticket to guards standing there and they granted them access.

The Academy, a marvel of architectural brilliance, unfolded before Jake and his companions as they stepped beyond the grand gates

Entering inside they saw a variety of people waiting at the Garden of the Academy and their races varied too, from Dragons to Elves to Fey folks.

Each Race youngster standing their with confidence oozing out of them.

As Jake and others entered some eyed them while mostly ignored them.

"They sure have lot of Pride" Jimmy frowned seeing their mocking eyes.

"leave it, At test we will show them, who is the boss " Mark stopped Jimmy and said.

While Jake thought 'It's really like those cliche novels, face slapping scene, hehehe, interesting'.

"Jake ...Jake!!" Emily yelling brought him out of his fantasies.

"Ahh, yes, Emily what is it?" Jake asked looking at Emily.

"I should be asking that, what happened? You were making weird face earlier" Emily asked and Mark and Jimmy looked at him too.

"Nothing, I was just thinking about something" Jake waved his and and said.

Emily eyed him suspiciously while Mark smiled knowingly looking at all the beauties while Jimmy remarked " You must be thinking on how to beat those pride full brats right?"

Jake : "-_-"

Mark : "-_-"

Emily: "-_-"