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　Moreover, even if those "reincarnations of gods" who are merely avatars are not qualified to compete for the first Magic God, it does not prevent them from participating in the "God's Cup" and deeply connecting with the "Magic God Path" in order to revive their true selves more quickly.

　Therefore, this "God's Cup" can be described as a true battle of the gods.

　However, using the "God's Card" as the ticket already excluded the possibility of ordinary mages participating.

　"Talia Sandriel, activate your Sorting Card." Principal Arte's reminder broke the silence of the crowd.

　The white-haired, silver-eyed boy, Talia Sandriel, suddenly had his ascent to divinity abruptly halted.

　But he didn't react with anger; instead, he smiled and activated the "Sorting Card" in his hand.

　Among the new students this year, there are quite a few who are "reincarnations of gods," and Talia is just one of them.

　Compared to other "reincarnations of gods," this one is more conspicuous and will continue to stand at the center of the stage, receiving everyone's attention. But as this happens more often, his abilities will gradually reveal themselves, allowing people to deduce his true form and what kind of power he wields.

　"Talia Sandriel, the House of Fools!"

　Fireworks shot out from the Sorting Card and bloomed in the air in the shape of a Tarot card.

　After a brief moment of stunned silence, the students of the Fool's House suddenly erupted in cheers. Even those students who were unfamiliar with the concept of divine reincarnation would surely recognize Talia's extraordinary nature after witnessing that miraculous appearance.

　And this freshman was assigned to the "House of Fools"? Is this year the "Year of Fools"?

　Following the previous "Academy Cup," Gina Grant, the core member of "Fool's House," has graduated and embarked on her own journey. "Fool's House" needs new growth points to revitalize its morale, and the appearance of Talia Sandriel is crucial.

　Amidst the excited cheers of the "House of Fools," the students of the other three houses were filled with melancholy.

　There may be many newborns who are "reincarnations of gods". But only Talia is a "reincarnation of a god" whose divinity is outward and whose identity is not concealed.

　The rest of the "reincarnation of a god" is the standard gameplay: quietly enroll in school, quietly improve yourself, and wait for the crucial moment to arrive.

　They are not particularly noticeable on the surface and therefore do not receive extra attention. Others that attract more attention are the "favored ones" and the "chosen ones".

　"Chosen Ones" refers to those favored by the gods. For example, the Duchess's daughter, Salynn Karenina, is a Chosen One of a certain "Dream God." "Chosen Ones," on the other hand, are those chosen by the gods, who are designated as their representatives, and are even higher than "Chosen Ones."

　Compared to the former, the latter, "reincarnation of a deity," has weaker control over its own divinity, which naturally makes it more conspicuous.

　These eye-catching bags are highly sought after by various departments.

　They largely failed to discover that among this group of new students was a true "god".

　The branch continues.

　The commotion caused by Talia Sandriel was quickly overshadowed. More naturally captivating new students continued to arrive, adding even more color to this Sorting Ceremony.

　Even with double the number of students, the Sorting Ceremony still had to end. After the last freshman underwent the Sorting Ceremony, Headmaster Art reclaimed the center position and, with a few brief words, introduced the next traditional part—the "Headmaster's Address"!

　This year's top second-year student is a boy with a buzz cut and unusually strong features, like the kind of "spirited" boy often seen in comics. But he belongs to the Magic Academy and is said to be a direct disciple of a certain sage.

　Sages may not be as physically powerful as truly mighty mages, but their wisdom surpasses that of mages, enabling them to consistently train exceptionally skilled junior mages.

　This second-year top student seems to be one of them.

　Next up was the top student from the third year.

　—Vivian Alvind!

　This girl, who could be described as the "Dark Elf Princess," finally achieved her long-awaited first place in this final exam.

　Although many factors were involved, such as Anna, Angel, and even Aurora's heart being elsewhere due to the kingdom's situation, they were not in the examination hall.

　But she deserved to win first place.

　It is the result of the combined effect of talent and hard work.

　Vivian Alvind is also a student at the Magic Academy.

　The Magic Academy continued its reputation for being "good at exams," winning the top score in both the second and third years.

　However, the top student in the fourth year was Emma Metis from the Knights Academy!

　After three chaotic years of upheaval, Emma Metis, the original female protagonist of the game, finally ascended to the position that was rightfully hers.

　In this final assessment, she performed exceptionally well, surpassing Saraswati, who ranked second, and earned this coveted first place.

　This is undoubtedly proof of her ability and is very helpful in rebuilding her confidence.

　In fifth grade, the girl who went on stage to give a speech was a girl with braids, thick glasses, and dressed very modestly.

　Her name is Cecily Merpomer, a student of the Fools' House. She was previously unknown and was considered a dark horse who stood out in the final exams.

　However, the faint divine aura emanating from her suggests that she has gained the favor of a certain deity.

　The top student of the sixth grade, still from the Magic Academy, is Winiscrat! As she gets older, Winiscrat stands out more and more among her classmates.

　As if preparing to "debut" in the final year of her studies, she changed her original low-key and reserved style, letting her long, cascading hair down to reveal her beautiful face hidden by her bangs. Her entire temperament changed dramatically, making people think of the previous graduate of the Magic Academy—Pandora Drogon.

　Even in the end, Winnie couldn't defeat Pandora. But she wasn't discouraged.

　This is her final year at the academy, but after the opening banquet, she will embark on a journey to find Pandora and travel with her towards the "God's Cup".

　Dark had heard a little about how Pandora and Winnie got together.

　He would often take time to contact his senior.

　Relying on the Duke's mansion's ubiquitous intelligence network, he could always find his senior's whereabouts. He not only knew her movements like the back of his hand, but he also had a general grasp of them.

　For graduates like Pandora, graduating from St. Marian College is not the end, but the beginning.

　The new era, filled with "miracles," is the perfect ocean for them to roam. Dark knows that besides Pandora, Gina Grant and Eluri Clarissa have also embarked on their journeys after graduation. However, according to the latest information, Eluri appeared near the capital a few days ago.

　Looking back now, she must have received some news and was on her way back to the capital.

　Although often overlooked, Senior Eluri is still the eighth in line to the throne, and her status in the royal family is rising accordingly.

　She embarked on her journey alone, and in each city she visited, she was warmly received by the local nobles.

　Of course, talented young men often unexpectedly appear at banquets... After all, she is the eighth in line to the throne. She poses no political risk, possesses noble blood, and her own strength and potential are outstanding. She is the best marriage partner in the eyes of many nobles, a veritable holy grail of marriage alliances.

　Local nobles all wanted to use this opportunity to bring her into their families. So after returning, Senior Elurly became more and more low-key and often disappeared from sight.

　And by the way.

　Although the "Legendary Fairy" Nia Aristarchus is still in the academy, it's purely because of Professor Lily's capriciousness.

　Once she receives a new physical body from Professor Steven Harvey and can move freely, she should go and travel with her senior, Eluri.

　When Winiscatti, as the sixth-year leader, took the stage to give her speech.

　Things are changing in the kingdom.

　The Duke's mansion had already taken action thanks to Dark's unintentional "reminder." After a brief intelligence analysis, Alvette and Claire immediately changed into formal attire and headed to the palace.

　Aoli stayed in the manor, mobilizing its resources to prepare for any potential chaos and crisis.

　While the Sorting Ceremony of St. Marian College was in full swing, Alvette and Claire arrived at the palace to request an audience with His Majesty the King.

　Ashe, who arrived earlier than them, hid in the shade of the trees behind them using Shadow Spell and watched from afar.

　If I were to travel with His Excellency the Duke, it would be impossible to continue maintaining the "Spiritual Connection Technique".

　Therefore, she chose to observe from a distance so that she could share the information with Ellie, who was attending the opening banquet at St. Marian's College, in a timely manner.

　An eerie silence prevailed both inside and outside the palace.

　The vast palace lurked beneath the dark night, like a slumbering behemoth.

　Being outside the palace, one has no idea whether anything has changed inside.

　But Anna and Angie did not go to the academy.

　The Duke's intelligence department quickly deduced Anna and Angie's whereabouts from the clues.

　Not only did they not go to the academy, but they also secretly sneaked into the palace last night.

　Accompanying them into the palace was their mother—the second queen.

　Anna and Angie's "lateness" can also be explained by their past willful behavior.

　They spent most of their time during this long holiday studying in the palace.

　It wouldn't be strange for him to come and go from the palace at any time.

　But the simultaneous arrival of the second princess was highly unusual.

　Arvit stood in front of the palace gates, waiting for her application to "enter the palace to meet the emperor" to be approved.

　Normally, she can get around without any problems. But when she visits at night, there are some rules she has to follow.

　However, the application, which should have been approved quickly, has been delayed.

　The person who went to report it had not returned for a long time.

　Arvit and Claire exchanged a glance and realized that the other was stalling for time.

　"In that case..."

　The two figures intertwined.

　Claire provided some cover.

　Alvitt left a clone behind, while she herself appeared in the corner where Ashe was hiding.