The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player Chapter 35

Episode 35

The square where all the freshmen gathered was very crowded.

This is because, in addition to the 600 new students of the Department of Engineering, there were many current students and external audiences who came to watch.

Current students wearing cadet uniforms stood together and cheered on new students from their clans or factions.

Among them, three factions with the largest number of members and loudest voices stood out.

The Templeton family of Duke Marquis, who is said to be the kingdom’s greatest knight and swordsman.

The Marquess of McNeil is being held by the intermediate Ax Master, the Marquis of Clifford.

The Randall family is rapidly emerging as a new military family.

As a prestigious military family, these three families were enrolling many people into the academy every year, and of course they were exerting great influence within the academy.

-The strongest Duke of Templeton! Congratulations to Dalton Sogongja on his graduation as a top student!!

-Senior admission is ours! Prince Jameson de McNeil, alright!

-The rising divinity of the Randall family! I believe in Prince Caleb!

A variety of cheering signs and phrases filled the auditorium.

Raoul looked at the audience and sighed involuntarily.

‘It’s bright even without seeing how the academy works.’

I had already guessed this kind of atmosphere, but it seemed to be much worse than I thought.

Jake, the escort driver, may or may not have known how Raoul felt, but chatted in an excited voice.

“After all, the academy in the capital is different. It’s a complete festival! It’s a festival! It’s a graduate school, but there are quite a few young ladies. Hehehe, now I completely understand why the Prince wanted to come here so much!”

Philip gave him a hint by tapping his side, but he spoke more confidently.

“Oh why? Anyway, Confucius is the senior, so there’s something to be concerned about… You should definitely see the surprised faces of those guys over there who are talking about how great they are. what? “Aren’t those guys over there our kids?”

When I looked at the direction Jake pointed to, I saw about ten people holding a small picket and observing their surroundings.

-Fighting, Prince Raoul!

They were cadets sponsored by the Count family who had taken Raoul’s side at the mansion not long ago.

As if there was no particular focus, they were being pushed around by others.

“Oh, those pathetic bastards. Confucius, I will take care of those guys. Good luck on your exam!”

It was soon time for the escorts and servants to leave their seats.

As Jake took the lead, Philip and Pierce also nodded and left.

Raoul, who was alone, calmly looked through the documents in his hands.

It was a list of new students who had been hastily obtained information and articles about the test method.

Raoul’s expression as he looked at the list did not look very good.

‘ha. ‘Why are these guys here now?’

The list was filled with the names of promising players from each family who had played in their previous lives.

Among them, Dalton of the Duke of Templeton and Jameson of the Marquess of McNeil were people who could not be ignored.

‘These are talented people who will reach the level of master in 10 years…’

As the scenario progresses, the growth of Connect residents (NPCs) also accelerates.

Currently, there are only a few masters in the kingdom, but in the future, quite a few will surpass the level.

Still, a master is a master. Even if the number increases, a superman is still a superhuman.

I haven’t checked his abilities directly yet, but I thought he wouldn’t be an easy opponent.

“The first test will be held shortly. Freshmen, please move to the auditorium!”

An announcement was made and the hosts guided the new students.

Raoul followed suit and composed himself.

‘Well, they’re still kids. I’m sorry, but I can’t hand over the chief.’

Despite the fact that I had sharpened my fighting spirit, the first exam was a written exam.

As expected from a knighthood department, questions were asked about basic knightly tactics and strategies, and old-fashioned questions such as the history of the kingdom and the genealogy of the royal family were also included.

Although Raoul had not particularly prepared for the written test, there were no problems.

This is because he had a cheat called the System Community and Link Cafe.

After completing the written exam, we were divided into several groups and moved to a small indoor gymnasium.

Jiyiing.

The moment I entered the gym, a cold feeling ran through my body.

‘Is it a mana suppressor?’

I slowly summoned up my mana, but it didn’t budge as if I was caught in a noose.

“We measure basic physical abilities here! You can’t use mana, so don’t use it. “Come out in the order your name is called and follow instructions!”

Several machines were installed in front of the instructor.

‘what? It’s a punch machine, right?’

I didn’t know that it was only called a ‘muscle strength measuring device’ in the preliminary information, but it looked exactly like a punch machine.

pop!!

When one cadet put his weight on the machine and hit it, numbers appeared on what looked like an electronic display board above the gym.

-1322

-1418

“Cadet No. 202. 1418 points. next!”

It seemed that the highest score among the two attempts was used as the measurement.

I couldn’t tell what the highest score was, but it didn’t seem to be a particularly high score.

Fortunately, Raoul was at the back of the order, so he was able to sufficiently observe the other cadets.

One cadet approached the machine while the average score was between 1,000 and 1,500 points.

‘hmm. ‘How much will it cost?’

He was a freshman at a level that could be counted among the top five out of 100 people in the same group.

His level was 43 and his strength stat was 50.

It looked similar to the stats of his cousin Dion, whom he first met at the coming of age ceremony tournament.

Kwaang!!

“Oh oh!”

“As expected, Marquess McNeil!”

The audience was in an uproar.

2250 points.

For the first time, scores exceeding 2,000 points appeared.

‘That’s 2250 points. Then…’

Raoul’s mind began to spin in confusion.

* * *

“Wow, that’s a decent score. As expected, the overall score is very high, as befits the name of the Kingdom of Knights.”

It was a quiet auditorium in contrast to the noisy exam hall.

On the large wall in front of the auditorium, images of six test rooms were vividly transmitted through a magic video sphere.

The people sitting on the soft sofa, drinking tea and watching the video are none other than VIPs from five prestigious samurai families and influential noble families.

The Academy’s Vice Dean and professors were also sitting among them and talking.

“I guess it’s because everyone tried out for the academy after hearing that Gray was coming. “Compared to previous years, the level of new students is very high.”

Vice Chancellor Gray nodded at what a nobleman said.

“Even so, most students under the age of 20 score over 1,000 points. “The students of Leslie Kingdom Academy will be shocked to see it.”

“Haha, that’s too much praise.”

As the Kingdom of Leslie was a magical country, it was inevitable that the level of its knights would drop.

On the contrary, Leuven is a country of knights. Vice Chancellor Gray might be very disappointed when he sees the new students in the Faculty of Magic.

“Anyway, I’m curious as to why Mr. Gray came to our academy. “Just a month ago, I heard that no one was coming from the Magic Tower.”

A professor in the Department of Magic asked curiously.

“Haha, didn’t I already tell you? I wanted to see for myself how the newly developed magic circle worked. “As I talk about this, I feel like I’m using students as test subjects, so I feel sorry for no reason, right?”

“How can this be! I cannot thank you enough for being the first to introduce this state-of-the-art magic circle to our Kingdom of Ruben. Moreover, you provide training magic circles for the top entering students at your own expense!”

Not only the professors around him, but even the nobles tried to win Gray’s favor.

Although he was not a noble with a fiefdom, his status as an 8th circle archmage and magic tower lord was not a status that most nobles could treat carelessly.

“I think it was a good idea to come because I got to see these young students in person. But this time, many children from prestigious samurai families also entered the school, right?”

“Hahaha, thanks to you, so many VIPs were there. As I introduced you earlier….”

While the president smiled and introduced the new students from each family, the VIPs began to chatter.

“It’s finally come out.”

“Is that boy the 13th son of the Randalls?”

The screen showed the image of the young man who had argued with Raoul at the entrance ceremony earlier.

“Hehe, that guy is Caleb. “He was so talented that he was trained directly by the head of the family, and he begged me to let him enter the academy.”

Count Randall’s younger brother, Viscount McGinney, stroked his white beard and spoke proudly.

Meanwhile, Caleb approached the measuring instrument, took a stance, twisted his entire body, threw his weight, and punched out.

pop!!

“Oh oh!”

Even the sound was different from before. It felt like the machine was shaking as if it was screaming.

And finally, the number that appeared on the electronic display board was.

“3005 points!!”

“Hey! It’s different after all! “It is truly worthy of being treasured by Count Randall.”

And Caleb on the screen laughed when he saw the score, slapped his hand as if there was no need for a second chance, and arrogantly returned to his seat.

Viscount McGinney kept smiling as if he was satisfied, and several nobles sitting in the back looked dejected.

‘After all, prestigious families are different?’

‘There’s still a long way to catch up.’

Even though only the talented children from each region gathered together, a noticeable difference in level was felt.

As the Randall family’s story about Caleb continued for a while, all eyes were focused on the screen again.

“This time, it’s the Marquess MacNeill’s kid named Jameson. “I am the direct grandson of the current head of the family, Mr. Clifford.”

“If it’s Jameson… is he the kid that the Knights of the Royal Guard also covets?”

“yes. “I heard that your skills are good enough that you don’t need to go to the academy, but this rider has a lot of talent.”

Jameson, 19 years old, was already a famous prospect in the capital.

Wow!!

And the prospect paid a famous price.

“oh my god!!”

“Over 3500 points!?”

Kwakwang!!

“3612 points! “Isn’t this a record?”

Jameson barely exceeded 3600 points on his second attempt.

News spread that the record for freshmen had been broken since the measuring instrument was introduced five years ago.

Clap clap clap.

“It’s really amazing. When that machine first came out, it was difficult to get more than 3,000 points for regular articles…”

Vice President Gray couldn’t help but applaud and express his admiration.

While the nobles around him were clicking their tongues, only Viscount McGinney of the Randall family cleared his throat and soothed his sore stomach.

Subsequently, several new students attracted the attention of the nobles by recording scores of nearly 3,000 points, and finally the grandson of the swordsman Marquis de Templeton, who was said to be the best swordsman in the kingdom, appeared.

“Did you say Dalton?”

“He is the grandson of a swordsman. “This is my first time doing external activities.”

A mysterious figure kept hidden by the Duke of Templeton.

The audience’s attention was focused on whether he would surpass Jameson’s record. And…

boom!

“2900 points??”

The nobleman, who looked at another screen for a moment and then checked the score, looked puzzled at the score being lower than expected.

However, the atmosphere in the audience was unusual.

Unable to overcome the chilly air, he asked quietly.

“Why is the atmosphere like this? “What’s going on?”

“I put that guy behind his back and hit him with one arm.”

“…!!”

(Continued in the next part)