Reincarnated as son of powerful duchess

Taking the test.

I have reached the venue where Mage license exam is held, there is a lot of people here. And they are eyeing at me since I have arrived with a fancy horse carriage with two maids. The maid outfit really suits Seraphina, and the maid my mother personally appointed was professional dedicated to her job. There are total of 5 people inside the carriage including me

I haven't focused on my mana, since shadow cloak can easily make me evade a surprise attack. I really hate surprises. Shadow cloak can make me evade a devastating attack and it breaks afterwards.

I have enchanted it to make it non-detectable and it is a handy spell.

"I really hope I can find a good Transmuter," I muttered to myself, lost in thought.

"I will complete faster than you. Bet on it, Ethan " An arrogant kid, named Charlie jumped from my own carriage and pointed his finger at me.

Great he is making me stand out even more, frankly I don't mind attention as long I get what I want from here.

A teen girl exited my carriage and smashed her fist on his head hard" Charlie, You idiot *Smack*, you should pay respects to him bringing us here You know. And thanks Ma- I mean Ethan for the ride " She said while smiling as she turned to me.

Charlie and chole were my personal retainers, who took interest in serving under and proved to be skillful. I have taken them here so that I can two powerful soldiers with me

"Sheesh, talk about a split personality," Charlie grumbled, rubbing his head. "One minute she's a demon, the next she's an angel. And only around you, too!"

The girl, not missing a beat, cracked her knuckles. "Oh, you want another one, huh?"

*Smack* Smack* Another smack echoed through the courtyard as the girl landed a final blow,

She has the strength to physically harm a grown man, she really sure provides good entertainment. Both of them provide good entertainment and I brought them personally since they make it more fun.

I have both of them in my childhood. I found charlie and defeated in a duel roadside and I met chole in my castle.

Charlie became my retainer so that he can defeat me in fighting and chole wanted to serve me personally, as goal.

She was the daughter of Sir gareth who is a great knight served at my house. She learned how to use spear by her father and joined as my retainer.

She maintains a respectful and obedient servant while having decent support as a good friend and a cook. I really like her cooked food.

We have caught a lot of gaze, I have checked my and Chole, Charlie's registered numbers. We are all have to take at different centres.

So I have made myself at exam location B while Chole is at F and Charlie at D.

As I entered through the door, I could see there was a portal with each participant going there linewise with the examiner is making sure to inspect everything. I find their gaze disturbing

Man! These water earbuds is a very good idea, It reduces unnecessary noise and I only hear what is required. So, I don't hear the gossip between them. Chole must have beaten somebody by now.

With a deep breath, I stepped through my portal, the familiar courtyard vanishing as I found myself standing in a dimly lit dungeon. There was little moisture in the dungeon, at least there is an oxygen supply sufficient for a lot of people. The air was heavy with the scent of damp earth and old magic. Torches flickered on the walls, casting long, shadows that seemed to twist with a life of their own

Other participants gathered around the area, their faces a mix of nervousness and confidence. Then there is some people who are just chilling as if a single exam can't decide their fate.

Among them, there was one figure that stood out: a young girl with long, flowing black hair and some sidelocks tied back with a ribbon and crimson eyes. She was holding a life-sized doll in her arms with a creepy face. The girl seemed to be lost in her own world as she muttered silently, moving her lips in an incantation and at the same time stroking the doll gently.

She had on a soft black evening dress with a big heavy skirt. Her upper body was dressed in lace ribbon and a short tailored jacket. She has a cup size of C as she draws decent gazes from men within her.

Above all, I really liked her rosy sexy lips and the confident smile on her face. She noticed me gazing at her and responded with a slow, deliberate lick of her lips,. She seemed like a freak in inside and her mind and in bed. I have been trying to use detect[channeler type] To detect their mana levels but couldn't find anyone noteworthy. As guessed everyone must have hidden their magic levels.

"Welcome, young mages, to the first stage of the Mage's License Exam!" A tall, imposing figure materialized in the center of the dungeon, his robes shimmering with a faint magical aura.

"I am Examiner Magister, and I will be your guide through this trial." His eyes swept over the assembled mages, his eyes gazed on me for a moment before moving on.

"This dungeon is built to test your knowledge, your skill, and your creativity. You will face challenges that have the potential to pull you down, but those who remain strong will emerge as true mages, worthy of wielding the power of the elements."

He paused, his eyes turning hard. "But take heed, not all will pass. Those who do not will be expelled, their dreams of becoming a mage irrevocably ruined. I entreat you, therefore, to do your best at this trial. It is your future on the line." "This dungeon is a living labyrinth," he announced.

"You must choose a maze that resonates with your element. A multilayered labyrinth that tangles in multiple dimensions, each one harboring something more challenging than the last. They are issued the task not just to prove they have mastered their element but to demonstrate they can fluidly blend and apply magical varieties to solve puzzles and achieve defined goals."

"Does this mean we are going to pass?" A participant asked with a smile.

"Sadly not, it's the first maze " The examiner answered.

"Wait, if I choose the fire maze do I get to fight fire element monsters or monsters weak to fire element? What to choose if we are talented in two elements " One muscular man asked.

Magister shook his head. "Not exactly. This is just the first of the trials. Only those who are excellent in resourcefulness and adaptability would continue to the next stage. I can't say anything more than that," he replied as he opened the portals, each with color replying a specific element.

I saw many people heading toward blue, but there are few people going towards other portals. But I've already made my decision to where should I be going.

Without hesitation, I had gone towards the portal pulsing with an inky blackness. The darkness was calling me. So with no care, I stepped into the portal; the darkness enveloped me as I was thrown into the dimly lit corridor that was ornamented in weird symbols.

I did have a used [Shadow wisp] to make an artificial light—it is made out of dark matter. It is pretty safe unless you touch it. It won't affect strong dark mages though.

"Ara ara~, that was a voice speaking right beside my ear, a soft and alluring voice that sent shivers running along my spine. "What do we have here? A lost little lamb in the darkness?" A girl whispered with a playful voice behind me.

I turned to see the girl with the haunting doll and crimson eyes standing behind me, her lips curved into a knowing smile. The doll in her arms jerked. Its head turned to me, painted eyes landing on me with great interest. Before I could react, the doll opened its lips. "Interesting," it said, but it was not her voice, for the doll can talk now. Wait—I feel that she's an enchanter.

Moving closer to me, she wrapped her arms around my neck and then nudged me closer to her chest. "Don't be shy," she whispered in sweet, sickly voice. "All of us are friends here, aren't we?"