Mohammed left, not wanting to attract attention, and only 20 people succeeded in the second test.
The supervisor spoke and said: "Because the final test will begin now, and it is simple and difficult at the same time."
The supervisor brought a giant pillar filled with energy — a pillar of magical power. He said: "This pillar measures the strength of the strike. You must strike this pillar, and it will measure the power of the blow. We will rank the winners based on the strength of the strike. Oh, and you may also use magic in the strike."
Then the supervisor began calling the names of the students who would strike the pillar.
He called: "Julian, step forward!"
Julian used fire magic and struck the pillar. The pillar responded and his strike reached 150.
Then he called: "Ryuk, step forward!"
Ryuk used a fire attack as well, and it was stronger than Julian's, reaching 200.
Then Andergsen stepped forward and achieved 170.
Everyone continued to take their turn until it reached the last five students.
Angela used wind magic and scored 550.
Then Aryan stepped forward and used earth magic, scoring 650.
Nix stepped forward and used a water attack, scoring 570.
Then Helena stepped forward and used ice magic, scoring 850.
After seeing all this magical power, Mohammed became very excited because he had never seen magic like this before, and he could not use magic like them — only healing magic — but his physical strength was extremely strong.
Then Mohammed's turn came, as he was one of the most notable students. Everyone watched silently to see what he would do. Mohammed stepped forward, not knowing any offensive magic. He turned and asked the test supervisor:
"Can I attack the pillar without magic or not?"
Everyone was shocked by Mohammed's foolish question — how could someone abandon the advantage of using magic and attack only with his body?
The supervisor replied: "Yes, you may do that. But remember, if you do not reach the top ten strongest strikes, you will be prevented from entering the top ten students."
Mohammed replied: "I know that."
Mohammed approached the pillar, remembered his mother's training, focused deeply, and delivered a powerful strike to the pillar without using even a trace of magic — scoring 500.
Everyone was shocked by Mohammed's stupidity and strength. Students began whispering:
"How can a person's strength reach such a level?"
The supervisor said to him: "Why didn't you use magic? Were you underestimating our academy?"
Mohammed replied: "No, that wasn't my intention. I simply don't have any offensive magic."
The supervisor replied: "Then why don't you use your sword?"
Mohammed asked: "Can I really use my sword?"
The supervisor answered: "Yes, you may do that."
Mohammed stepped toward the pillar and focused deeply, then struck the pillar with such force that the pillar split into two halves.
The supervisor and the students were shocked by Mohammed's strength — how could someone at rank E possess such power? The supervisor then declared Mohammed one of the school's geniuses without any dispute, and the best among them.
Then the supervisor listed the top ten students who would receive free education and excellent, luxurious accommodation:
"Tenth place: Julian.
Ninth place: Andergsen.
Seventh place: Ryuk.
Sixth place: Steven.
Fifth place: Angela.
Fourth place: Nix.
Third place: Aryan.
Second place: Helena.
First place: without any contest, Kairos.
This is the list of the best students joining the academy, and the best student is Kairos.
Now, you are accepted into our school. Welcome. We will meet tomorrow after you bring all your belongings. You may bring a servant with you, but the number must not exceed ten.
I have told you everything I need. You may leave now."
As everyone was leaving, Ryuk, Steven, and Aryan approached Kairos and said:
"Can we get to know each other?"
Mohammed replied: "Okay, no problem."
Helena approached and said: "Don't forget me as well."
Mohammed said: "I'm excited for tomorrow. It's my first day in a magic school."
Helena replied: "You really never studied magic before? It seems you're very strong since you got first place without using any magic."
Mohammed replied: "I only know healing magic, and I never studied magic before, so I don't know offensive or defensive magic."
Ryuk said to him: "You took first place without using magic. If you used magic, we wouldn't even dream of first place."
Mohammed replied: "Haha, don't be sad. I don't care about first place, I only care that I succeeded in entering the school."
Ryuk replied: "You're such a humble person. I hope we become good friends."
Mohammed said: "Me too," then he remembered Osama, the first friend he made and the friend he respected the most.