Chapter 193 Why do you two feel so familiar to me?
Kira couldn't help but ask, "Dean Conas, could I ask what the enrollment rate of the academy was in the past?"
Hearing Kira's question, Conas smiled knowingly, with an expression on her face that said 'I knew you would ask this question', and it was obvious that she had already answered it many times.
"The college's assessment is different each time, and the qualifications of the children who apply are different each time, so the final enrollment rate is also different. Since I took office, the highest was about 10%, and the lowest was about 5%. Every year, there are 400 to 500 people who apply, but in the end no more than 50 are admitted."
The old man Gulan also asked curiously: "What kind of assessment is the first level of this session?"
"This year's assessment is relatively simple. This first stage is just some tests."
Conas briefly explained the test criteria for the first round to the three visitors, which included physical strength, magic power, endurance, attack, defense, speed, magic, and many other test items: "These are all tests for the physical fitness of the young wizards. I expect the pass rate to be around 70%."
Hearing her words, Kira secretly calculated in his mind, 70%, that shouldn't be too difficult.
When the few people came out, the first level of the test was almost over. Kira leaned against the railing and looked down, and found that the children who had finished the test were divided into two groups, one with more people and the other with less people.
The children couldn't hide the expressions on their faces, and the atmosphere became more obvious when they gathered together. From the expressions on their faces, Kira knew that the group with more people passed was the one that got through.
Soon, the crowd at the examination venue dispersed. Not long after, a man who looked like the dean's assistant entered the villa and handed Conas something that looked like a list.
After reading the list, Conas looked up and smiled at the three people: "After the first round, more than 400 people stayed. It seems that the children this time have great potential!"
Although only about 50 more people passed than predicted, the 70% pass rate was obviously calculated based on the average quality of the candidates in previous years. The 10% error in the result of this level is enough to show that the overall strength of this batch of freshmen is much higher than before.
"That's all for today. Please go back to the hotel and rest. I also need to prepare for tomorrow's assessment."
After Kira and the other three briefly looked at the list of people who had passed the level, Conas led them out of the villa and said, "By the way, tomorrow's competition will be moved to the venue."
After the four of them dispersed, Kira went to find the three little ones . From the list just now, he already knew that the three of them had passed the screening. In addition, he also saw Rufus' name.
"Boss Kira, we passed the first test!"
As soon as they met, Ika rushed over and yelled at Kira.
"Yeah, well done!" Looking at the lively Ika, Kira smiled and patted his head, "There are still two levels to go, keep going!"
On the way back, Ika held the back of his head with both hands, his face full of anticipation: "What will the assessment be like later? I'm really looking forward to it!"
Kira said calmly: "Today, I asked the dean of Demisol College. In the past, the number of students admitted each year did not exceed 50. You still have many competitors behind you!"
"50 people?!" the three exclaimed. They never expected the competition to be so cruel.
Akasi made a bitter face and said worriedly, "With an enrollment rate of less than 10%, can we pass?"
As he said this, he took out the juice from his waist and took a sip. His heroic look was already 70% .
"Don't worry, Akasi!" Kuwaru encouraged. He was much more mature than the other two in this regard. "No matter what the outcome is, we just need to keep going forward unwaveringly!"
Kira gave him an approving look: "Well said!"
I silently complained in my heart: How come this kid has such a high level of ideological awareness? He has distorted the style of painting around me. I am really not used to it!
At this time, Ika casually mentioned to Kira: "Speaking of which, Boss Kira, I think I saw the boy I saw a few days ago today."
"Hmm? Which one are you talking about?" Kira asked knowingly.
Sure enough, the boss is still the same boss, and the golden-haired little devil has long been forgotten.
Ika's expression was somewhat excited: "It's the golden-haired kid you invited to have tea a few days ago."
"What little brat? He's about your age, right? You mean Rufus? I saw the list, and he also passed today's test."
The smile on Ika's face froze instantly.
Kira turned his head and asked curiously: "Why do you hate him so much?"
“Humph, I just don’t like him. He’s not that strong, but he always acts like he’s awesome…” Ika said angrily, “If I get the chance, I’ll let him see how powerful Ika is!”
"But I think your strength is about the same, so if we really fight it will just be a draw."
He was telling the truth, but Ika obviously didn't like it and shouted directly on the street: "No way! If we really fight, I will definitely beat him!"
Alas, young people are full of vigor and honest advice may be unpleasant to the ears!
Kira complained in his heart: Kids are like this, they are very competitive. I didn't meet any rivals in the orphanage, but now that I'm out in the world, I happen to meet a kid of the same age with similar talent, so I start to compare myself with him.
The fire magic used by Ika is of many types and functions, a bit similar to Tutumaru's fire control, but more suitable for combat and should be stronger in the future; while Rufus' elemental shape excels in change but loses in purity. If he learns the memory shape, his strength will increase rapidly.
From this perspective, the two are actually about the same level. One is a fire magician, the other is a shape magician... huh? Wait!
Kira suddenly stopped and thought about it carefully: fire magic, shape magic? A noisy personality, a show-off personality? And finally, a setting where they are disgusted with each other... Isn't this just a low-profile version of Natsu and Gray! ?
"No wonder I always felt that these two little guys gave me a very familiar feeling. Could this be God's will?"
"Boss Kira, what is God's will?"
"Nothing." Kira looked at Ika carefully and said seriously, "Ika, I have a feeling that you and Rufus will become good friends... No, good friends!"
Ika's voice increased an octave: "Good friends?! Me and that guy?! Boss Kira, I advise you to think carefully before you speak!"
He raised his fist and said, "I won't be friends with that kind of person!"
Kira didn't believe a word of this.
When Erza first joined the guild, after Gray was taught a lesson by her, he said, "I will never acknowledge such a person as my companion." But now, doesn't he still treat her as close as a sister?
When they were on Karna Island, Gray also said, "I will never forgive anyone who disturbs Uru," but didn't he forgive Leon later?
In the guild competition not long ago, Gray was said to have used his ultimate move in the battle with Cana, but when he faced me, he turned around and pulled out a new ultimate move?
Eh...why are they all Gray?
If you don't think about it, you won't know. Once you think about it, you will be shocked. It turns out that Gray has said so many useless words. In comparison, Natsu's honesty is so honest that it is a little cute.
Kira's mind was full of thoughts. For a moment, all he could think of was the scene of Ika and Rufus quarreling in the orphanage. Then Akas was Kana, and Kuwamaru was Elfman. The four of them quarreled every day and used magic to destroy the house at any time...
Wow, this is so beautiful!
Kira was quite relieved: Whether it's beliefs, magic or everyone's daily life, Fairy Tail has successors!
Akasi, who was the most sensitive, immediately noticed the change in Kira's expression. Although it was barely noticeable, it still caught her eye: I always felt that Teacher Kira was thinking about something very rude... No! There was a hint of praise in the rudeness, what was going on?
So weird! Teacher Kira is really weird! Sister Kana is more normal!
Thinking of this, Akas took another sip of juice and felt refreshed all over.