Wizard: I brought the wrong system.

Chapter 33: Alternative Genius
The first thing tested is aptitude, which is the body's affinity for energy.

The higher the energy affinity, the greater the possibility of breaking through to become a wizard; such apprentices are the most valuable to cultivate.

After all, any wizarding academy would prefer low input and high output.

In Bialo's previous life, the middle school also preferred to admit students who had previously achieved good grades.

But unfortunately...

Nicole shook her head expressionlessly as she watched the shimmering light on the gray-green glass sphere.

"Second-class qualification, not considered excellent."

He looked up and scrutinized Yaro closely, then looked down again to make his notes, saying coldly at the same time:

"No special qualifications!"

Second-class aptitude only means that there is some potential for development. However, most of them can only barely reach the level of advanced wizard apprentice. For example, Barrow's grandfather was a second-class aptitude, and he probably would never have the opportunity to break through in his entire life.

Upon hearing the wizard's comments, most of the noble children remained silent, trembling with fear, but a few bolder ones began to whisper and sneer.

People like Yaro, dressed in strange clothes but standing with Monri in hemp clothing, were naturally classified as commoners.

From the moment they were born, which commoner didn't tremble with fear and act humbly in their presence?
Just like those civilians in the middle of the open space, they were like a flock of timid little quails. This is the proper attitude!
The 'commoner' in front of them was calm and composed, holding his head high and even daring to ignore their presence, so they naturally couldn't give him a friendly look.

The appearance of outliers is always hard for people to accept.

Despite the whispered criticisms from the noble youths, Yarrow remained calm, as this situation was entirely expected.

Because he had already taken the qualification test at home, the current testing order was arranged in advance.

As the pointer in front of the magic circle gradually stabilized, Nicole, who had maintained an indifferent expression, finally changed her expression and looked up with emotion: "You have reached the mental strength standard of an intermediate wizard apprentice. Are you really only ten years old?"

One is a super genius in mental strength, but unfortunately his aptitude is too mediocre.

One is an ordinary person, but possesses mental strength that surpasses that of a genius.

It's like 'first finding 100 yuan, then immediately losing 100 yuan' versus 'first losing 100 yuan, then immediately finding 100 yuan'.

It is the same?

This involves two psychological principles.

One is "loss aversion," which simply means that the same amount of pleasure cannot compensate for the same amount of pain.

Another is the "recency effect," which means that people tend to remember the last piece of information in a series of messages.

It's the same Yaro, but with a different testing order.

One is a person with a huge regret, who can at most be trained in a second-class academy.

The other, however, is an unconventional genius, worthy of attending the most prestigious wizarding academy!
Everyone likes a slow start followed by a strong finish, and dislikes a strong start followed by a slow finish.

Yaro and his mother had already arranged every detail perfectly.

Watching his mother's flawless performance, Yaro felt a pang of emotion. Women are indeed born actors, yet he had no choice but to play along with her.

Adopting the graceful manners of a wizard apprentice, Yaro humbly replied, "It's all thanks to the excellent upbringing I received from my family."

"No! Nowhere can we guarantee that a young child can break through to the level of an intermediate wizard apprentice without practicing meditation!"

"This has far surpassed our previous assessment of the limits of ordinary people's mental strength. You are a genius, a genius of mental strength!"

After Nicole finished speaking, she wrote a big 'Excellent' in her notebook with a flourish.

The mental journey of this wizard can be clearly seen from the strokes of his pen.

First it was, "Oh wow, what a piece of junk!" Then it was, "My God, that's amazing!"
Yaro couldn't help but feel admiration.

Great!

awesome!
I have to admire him. He truly deserves to be called a formal wizard. He can express so much meaning even with just a few words!

Nicole put away the register, and her attitude seemed much better. She nodded and said, "Let's get on the ship."

Yaro bowed slightly: "May I wait for my brother? He has difficulty walking."

Upon hearing this, Mengli was so moved he almost cried. What a true brother!

Nicole opened the register and said again, "Okay, let him come over for the test."

"Um... his eyesight isn't very good either, can I help him across?"

Nicole frowned, glared at Yaro, her black robe billowing, revealing the majesty of a formal wizard.

Are you kidding me?!

Seeing his mother's behavior, Yaro was even more speechless. Teacher Gemma must have told you what happened, right?

Besides... what are you pretending for in front of your son!

Monri nervously grabbed Yaro's sleeve and stammered, "How about... I'll just give up, my good brother, you go ahead."

"No, I must wait for you. You can definitely pass the test!"

Blind and crippled, Monri was at his most vulnerable. Hearing Yaro's words, he was so moved that he was speechless, his lips trembling slightly: "Thank you... Waaah, good brother, thank you!"

"Ugh!"

Before Yaro could reply, Nicole's expression changed again, her billowing black robes calmed down, and she looked at Monri with a surprised expression.

"That's actually the case."

Nicole muttered something, looked at Mengli's limping leg carefully for a few moments, and nodded thoughtfully.

"Hmm...not bad. Okay then, he doesn't need to be tested. He can go up with you."

Upon hearing that no test was needed, many people around became excited. They didn't know why, but assumed that Nicole was moved by the friendship between Yaro and Nicole, and many thoughts immediately arose in their minds.

Perhaps... I could find someone to travel with?

Emily, who had been hiding to the side, rushed out and said urgently, "Wizard, it's me! Me too! I came with them!"

Nicole glanced at them coldly and snapped, "Line up and get tested!"

Seeing the wizard's indifferent expression, Emily shrank back and muttered again, "I really am with them!"

"Those who are not going to be tested should leave immediately, and those who want to be tested should line up."

Emily had no choice but to follow Yarrow's example and place her palm on the gray-green glass ball.

"The weakest first-class qualification!"

Nicole made a judgment immediately.

People at this level are basically not worth training, because no matter how much training they receive, their ultimate achievement will mostly be that of an ordinary apprentice. This is basically the level of any ordinary person.

"No need for a mental strength test, next!"

Emily's face turned deathly pale as she made her last desperate attempt: "No! No! Maybe my mental strength is quite formidable too!"

"Um……"

Nicole hesitated. Of course, she wasn't doubting that the girl in front of her was also a genius in mental abilities.

She was wondering if she would be too conspicuous if she didn't conduct the mental strength test when facing a second test subject.

"Okay, then come here."

As expected, Nicole glanced calmly at the hands and began writing.

"First-class mental strength, you can leave now."

"no no!"

Emily stood there dejectedly, muttering to herself.

"I came here with those two!"

……

Silent brother, my good buddy, sob sob sob, it's just past midnight, only the 12st, and you've already sent me two monthly passes, sob sob sob, my good buddy!
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