17 New Year with a New Start

Chapter 17: New Year with a New Start

~ Three Days Later ~

Seriously now I am bored… I have been training my Aura and in between my electric element. I can use Dragon's Aura for straight 45 minutes, but the more time you are able to use it, the more it's getting harder to increase the time.

And yeah, cause of the Dragon's mana, I am now at the Mid-Yellow stage, and soon, I will be Light-Yellow Stage.

Later today, I decided to go out for a walk since I had nothing to do. And as I was walking around the city, I saw a poster. The poser is about military training for those interested in learning military martial arts. There are tests to pass and then learn the martial arts. The camp will last for six months.

Military camp, eh? But you need to pass the test. Well, that's not the issue here. Hmm… It's decided that I am going to this camp. Either way, I am bored, and it's better to do something different than do the same thing.

I once again looked at the poster as details are mentioned on it.

I see. So, I need to arrive at the military's campground on the 7th of January and register on the spot. And once done, you need to take on the tests to pass. Hmm… I guess I will head back now.

~ Five Days Later, 31st of December ~

It's already the last day of the year, eh?

{Whole Miscentia continent celebrates New year that but the celebration/party happens on 31st of December. It's like a sent-off to the current year and welcoming the new year on the last day. So, the whole Rex City was decorated since it's the Capital of the Sapein kingdom. At sharp 00:00 there's a firework show at the Royal Palace as a sign of welcoming the new year.}

It's the year-end, and I am all alone, no one to celebrate. "Sigh," Man, the days are so freaking boring. All I am doing is the training, not saying I don't want to train, but….

Well, whatever. I have sent a letter and some gifts to home as a new year gift two days before. Since there won't be any service available for the next two days. And the letter I had sent them in which I mentioned the incident. I got the reply, and not just me but Ms. Enya also received one.

I thought of going out for a walk since the whole Capital is decorated. The entire city is awake, huh? And the decoration of the Capital never disappoints.

All I could hear was the sound of people coming from bars, restaurants, and people dancing on the streets and enjoying themselves.

It was unexpected, but I could see Ms. Enya walking from the front.

"Hi Art, out for a walk?"

"Yes, what about you.?"

"Well, I just wanted to get out of my house since it's chaos in there."

Chaos? In her house? I cannot imagine that, but I think it is her family though I haven't met any of them.

"By the way, did you have your dinner yet?"

"Nah, I haven't."

"Good then, so want to have dinner with me?"

"If you are fine with it, then gladly." And some and her went to the restaurant.

"So, Art, how's your training going on lately."

"That is also going good."

"Great. So, are you missing your family?"

A brief moment of pause I took. With a slight chuckle, I replied, "If I say I am not, then I will be lying. So yeah, I am missing them."

"I see. Then today I will tell you something interesting. But just one thing since I cannot tell each and everything without asking your father."

And so, after having the dinner, we parted ways, and I am going back.

I didn't know that Ms. Enya was my father's cousin sister. If so, then I am also her cousin's brother. But they have different last names but wait, Azureflame is a noble family, but my last name is Kei.

Wait, does that mean...

Until I reached the Inn, I thought of different possibilities throughout the streets. But I couldn't get to the conclusion that satisfied me.

I opened the door and went straight to the bed. My stomach is full... I ate more than I should have. Urg!

Lonely, isn't it? Saying that, my vision faded, and I saw a memory where Naomi was drunk. I was just following her here and there so that he doesn't do any idiotic thing now.

And thus, the year ended, XX20 started. At sharp 00:00, fireworks were fired from the Royal Palace, indicating the start of the new year. Though I was sleeping.

~ Days Later ~

I am on my way to the military's campground. Finally, it's the day I waited for long.

Upon reaching, I registered myself, and I was asked to go into my area, and in a few minutes, they will start with the program.

Minutes Later,

"Attention, everyone." Said in a loud voice.

Woah! Just with his vocal sound, he drew everyone's attention.

"I am Aron, one of the captains of the military force. And today, I will guide you through today's selection."

The military force of the Miscentia continent. In the military, there's no restriction to race. Therefore, everyone can join legally. The concept of the military was founded by the King of the Sapein kingdom. The mainstream ranks of the military are; Knights -> Captains -> Commander.

"….. So, there will be a total of three stages of the test. Each test has its own significance, so don't underestimate any. In the First-stage, we will check your magic level. Followed by second-stage physical endurance and concluded by a one vs. one fight. Those who pass these test stages will be allowed to be the part, and the rest will return. Don't fall back and give your best."

Captain Aron concluded his introduction, and another knight comes and said,

"Follow me for the first-stage test."

Thus, the rest of us followed him.

Most of them are students from the magic academy. I guess these students are those who have just completed their primary years. And since they got the holiday for one year, they decided to come here. And if you look carefully, there are few kids of noble.

[Explanation]

The magic academy also called Magica Academy, has a system where they give one year off/holiday to students who completed their primary years (from 8-14 years old). In that one year, students can do anything they want for their own personal improvement or anything that will help them. Many of them also become Adventurer.

We all reached the place where the first test stage would take place.

The task is simple. From this red line without crossing it, you need to hit that target using any magic." The knight said to the entrants.

Indeed, the task is simple but for those who can use long-range magic. This is what everyone is thinking, but again those who think this way would never understand the magic. This test depends on your current magic tier and knowledge. The distance between the target and us is around 23-25 meters.

If you think a bit about this test, there's a loophole in it. And that is, they never said you cannot use a weapon. The only restriction is one needs to use the magic. That means using mana-manipulation on a weapon and then throwing. Not only does it fulfill the requirement, but it hits the target as well.

And if I look around, there are a total of 10 different targets, which means this will finish soon.

{Each entrant has a number assigned to them. So, they will be called out if it's their chance. Art's number is 170.}

Ten minutes later, my entrant no was called. So, I walked to the 8th target.