Athena's General Reincarnated in Another World

125 – Athena Decides to Take the Exam

Chapter 125 - Athena Decides to Take the Exam

We were guided into a gigantic room that almost looked like another auditorium. Each level of the room had rows of large desks, each with a chair arranged in a semicircle, with a board in the center where the professor would presumably give lessons.

“We’ve randomly assigned seats for all of you, please find the one with your name,” said an elf.

I said goodbye to Chloe and began

I paused for a moment to think. Honestly, I’d never really thought about it deeply. Ever since I received these eyes from Sisika, a part of me has been worried about the future, and what I wanted most was the power to protect the people I care about.

That question brought back memories of Sisika and the moment I discovered she was Cylla.

I looked at the question again.

I answered sincerely. Above all else, what I wanted most was to be fully human and live a peaceful life.

I glanced at the next question.

I smiled.

Chloe Evenhart:

I had said goodbye to Nate and went to find my seat. A part of me was nervous, but I had calmed down after seeing Professor Adrihna. During this time, I had exchanged letters with Kinue, and she told me that the exam was manageable, as long as you studied the materials they provided.

"Chloe Evenhart," I read the nameplate and sat down.

I was seated in a higher section of the amphitheater, but I could still spot Nathan in his seat, a little ways away.

"Who is that handsome boy?" a girl nearby whispered.

"I don't know... he doesn't dress like a commoner, so he must be a noble too."

"Can you see the name on the back of his chair? I can't see from this distance," the girl murmured.

"Nathan Evenhart..." whispered the other.

"WHAT!?" I blurted out in surprise, realizing who they were talking about.

The girls glanced at me, and I felt my face flush with embarrassment.

"We’ll now be collecting any magical items you may be carrying, including storage bracelets," announced the voice of the elven monitor.

I ignored the girls and refocused on the monitor standing at the center of the room.

I took a deep breath to calm myself.

I decided to push my conflicted emotions aside for now. I had to focus on the exam.

"This is a device that detects magical items," an elf said, pointing a black pen-like object at me. I handed over my bracelet.

Afterward, he continued on his way.

"Pay close attention. The test will include questions about your personality. Don’t lie in your answers, understood? You’ll be evaluated based on how you respond, so if you try to fake anything, we’ll know. Always speak the truth," the elven monitor explained, and we were given the go-ahead to begin.

I took a moment to focus and flipped the page. I was surprised to see that the personality section came first.

I read the first question.

I paused for a moment.

Definitely yes, that one was easy.

I answered and moved on to the second question.

I stopped to think for a bit. My goals had changed over the years, but my passion for magic remained the same. When I discovered I could summon ice element creatures, I was overjoyed, so this was another easy one for me.

I answered confidently and moved on to the next question, but I froze when I saw it.

I reread it, then glanced in a certain direction.

I looked over to where Nathan was sitting.

I tried to write, but my hand stopped as soon as the pen touched the paper.

I took another deep breath.