Big Capitalist

The Arena is a venue specially set up for students of the academy to compete and test. It is located in the center of the academy and is surrounded by towering magic barriers. These barriers can absorb and disperse the powerful energy released during the competition, ensuring that the audience and other parts of the academy are not harmed.

Inside the barrier is a huge circular arena, the ground of which is paved with solid magical stone slabs that can withstand the most violent impacts of magic and fighting spirit.

In the center of the field is a magic circle that can change the properties of the field according to the needs of the game, such as from hard rock ground to soft swamp, or from an open plain to a maze full of obstacles.

The auditorium surrounds the arena and consists of multiple levels of stepped seating, each carefully designed to ensure that everyone has a clear view of the action.

Around the arena stood several tall towers equipped with complex magical devices to monitor the game, record scores, and ensure the fairness of the game.

There is also a huge crystal ball hanging on the tower, which can broadcast high-definition images of the game to every audience in real time with 360 degrees of no blind spots.

Dust, sand, gravel, broken staffs, broken swords, burning embers, these garbage-like things lay quietly around the central arena magic circle, as if they were sleeping in death, or as if they were waiting for something.

Merlin has now arrived at the waiting area of the arena. It is just a final exam and not a large-scale competition, so most of the magic devices here will not be activated.

Merlin, Fate and Chris are reunited. They used to be inseparable friends, but since Merlin is setting up his own business empire, they don't see each other as often.

Of course, Merlin would send an owl to bring them "expensive" delicacies every day to make the little bit of dissatisfaction in their hearts disappear.

"Merlin, you've only attended the combat class once. This time our opponents are sophomores. Do you think you can pass it?" Fate couldn't help but ask, his tone full of worry.

Merlin glanced at Fate. This kid had no idea of the value of all the alchemical equipment on his body. At this moment, he was terribly strong. This was the confidence brought by the "divine equipment". It was like playing a game, and the opponent was dressed in cloth, while Merlin already had a dragon-slaying sword and a paralysis ring. There was no way to beat him.

"You should worry about yourself. I heard that you were at a body water party with those guys from the Noble Society yesterday."

Chris immediately showed a look of disgust on her face, but Fate said nonchalantly, "What are you doing? This is a very popular activity among the nobles. Don't look at me like that."

"Yes, it's an activity where a group of people shit together in a room." Chris said unhappily.

Fate's face flushed. "That's not shitting. The body water purifies our body and mind. Recently, the academy has come up with a new term called "cleansing the tendons and marrow". That's what we do."

Chris held a cup of hot bubble tea and said, "You call that cleansing the tendons and marrow? Look at the bubble tea in my hand. This is what cleansing the tendons and marrow is. But what makes me wonder is why I don't feel like going to the toilet?"

Chris said this with some depression, she also wanted to experience the feeling of cleansing the bones and marrow, she heard that it could make the skin whiter and enhance the perception of magic.

Merlin watched Chris drink bubble tea. If it weren't for the fact that the black sugar pearls made from poisonous cassava were useless to Chris, he would never let Chris drink this kind of thing before the exam. It would not be a good thing if she couldn't help but have to go to the bathroom during the fight.

But it also shows that Chris's body is really extraordinary.

"Don't worry, don't worry. Although the second-year students selected by the academy this time are all elites in combat courses, they are all at the third level of strength. If this is the case, it will be easy to pass the test."

Merlin told the information he knew. After all, except for Fate, all three of them had reached the level of a third-level junior magician.

Merlin looked at the first-year students present. Most of them looked relaxed, as if they were here for an outing. Especially those students from the aristocratic academy, who were holding lotus leaf beggar's chicken and bubble milk tea in their hands. If you didn't know better, you would think they were here for vacation.

Buzz buzz buzz——

Light blue visible magic power gushed out throughout the arena, and then the huge crystal ball in the center of the ring lit up.

All the students looked at the crystal ball screen and saw Vice Principal Jenny sitting in front of her desk with a gentle expression and said:

“Dear teachers and dear students, today we gather here not only to celebrate the hard work and efforts of a semester, but also to welcome the upcoming final exams. As the vice president of the Arcane Academy, I feel extremely honored to spend this challenging and growth-filled time with you.”

"First of all, I would like to express my deepest respect to all the teachers. It is your patient teaching, wise guidance and selfless dedication that make this academy a palace of knowledge and a cradle of magic. You are not only mentors to the students, but also their friends and guides."

"Next, I would like to express my warmest congratulations to all the students. The diligence, creativity, and teamwork you have demonstrated in the past semester are the most valuable assets of the academy. You have made significant progress in your study of magic, which makes me look forward to your future."

"The final exam is not only a test of your knowledge and skills, but also a test of your will and character. I encourage you to face the exam with a peaceful mind, stay calm, and give your best. Remember, the exam is not the end, but a milestone in your learning journey. It marks a new starting point on your magical path."

"During the exam, I require you to abide by the rules of the academy and the discipline of the exam. You are prohibited from using potions that enhance yourself and have negative effects, or using alchemical equipment that exceeds your magic level. You are prohibited from... Cheating is not only disrespectful to yourself, but also unfair to the efforts of others. I believe that each of you has enough ability and wisdom to achieve excellent results through your own efforts."

Vice Principal Jenny took a deep breath and smiled kindly. "Finally, I want to remind you that no matter what the test results are, they should not define your value. In the world of magic, true power comes from inner determination and unremitting efforts. I hope you can learn from every challenge, keep improving, and become a better version of yourself. I wish you excellent results in the final exams, and I also wish you can bravely pursue your dreams, continue to explore the unknown, and create your own legend in your future magic journey."