The Beginning of the End of Magic

Grimoire 01 - Chapter 02 - The Aptitude Test [Part 04]

"WE MAAADE IT!"

The both of them shouted out loud as they turned round the corner. After a solid five whole minutes of running, they both made it to the field within the Multi-Purpose Stadium.

"Haaaah... Haaah..."

"I can't... even remember... the last time... I ran... so... fast..."

Finn placed one hand against the wall nearby as he tried to catch his breath while Gaheris simply gave up and dropped down onto the grassy field a few metres ahead.

Once his breathing was back to normal, Finn walked over to Gaheris and pulled her up to her feet. Gaheris proceeded to dust off her dress while Finn took a look around.

"Man, I kind of already expected it, but this is really something else."

Finn could not help but say out loud.

"Well, I guess the size does give them the added flexibility for the Magic Tournaments."

Gaheris chimed in as she stood by Finn.

"Magic Tournaments...? That sounds interesting, maybe I can participate next time. Say how do you know that anyways?"

"Well, Freya told me."

"Haaaah..."

"Hey, the two of you, what time do you think it is now? Serio—Wha...? Why do you two look like you've just completed a marathon...?"

Freya shouted out to them as she walked closer towards them, along the glass railings that further separated the elevated platform of the seating decks with the field.

"Morning Freya!"

"Oh hey, well, it's a long story."

Letting out a sigh, Freya continued.

"Well whichever the case, go ahead and make your way over to that marker over there. I've already passed all the required paperwork over, so don't worry about that. As for the rest, well, those two up there would be your examiners."

"Ah, right. Got it."

"Anyways, the Aptitude Test isn't anything fancy or difficult for that matter. Simply put, it's just a technical demonstration of skills. I'm sure you'll do just fine, but still, good luck. I'll be watching from the seats. Wanna join me, Gaheris?"

"Sure! Good luck Finn! Do your best!"

Gaheris cheered on Finn with a vibrant smile before joining Freya up in the seating decks.

"Let's get pumped up and ace this." Finn muttered under his breath as he walk towards the designated position.

Taking position, he then looked up towards what seemed to be a front row viewing gallery. On it stood two adults. A lady, who had some papers on hand, and a gentleman, who had a few displays in front of him, most likely connected to the various cameras located throughout this stadium.

"Finn Lockwynn?"

The gentleman asked out loud as he finished typing on the virtual keyboard with one hand.

"Yes, that's me."

Finn replied, steadfast.

"Well, lucky you, you're just barely on time. Instructor Lynn and myself, Instructor Grover will be your examiners for today. I believe you've already received your Training CTC from Professor Ryker?"

"Yes, I have."

"Well then, let's begin."

The moment he finished his sentence, four pillars of light shot out from the ground around Finn. Within the next second, each pillar of light cut across the ground in a straight line, connecting the end of one line to the start of another. A high grade magical barrier formed in the shape of a perfect cube, 25 metres on all sides, similar to the one that Finn just witnessed earlier, albeit smaller.