???- "Hmph! If you're willing to risk your life for this, step into that magic circle and we'll begin."
Saying that, mister dried grape points towards a rather large magic circle inscribed on the ground, around 20 meters or so in diameter. A quick look at the runes written inside the magic circle and [Scathach, Lord of Runes] immediately tells me its effect.
Yes, I can read and understand magic circles. Runes are the main driving force behind magic, it's just that if you form the runes in a circle with a pattern interconnecting them in a certain way, you can achieve higher efficiency, power, control, etc. The five-pointed star you see in other magic circles is a common example of interconnecting runes with each other.
As for me, I don't need magic circles. I already have complete control over my magicules and I have infinite amounts of it, so power and efficiency are useless to me. If needed, I can just overload a common fireball magic spell to become the next Escanor.
Back to reality. I use [Thought Communication] and tell Mikoto what the magic circle does.
Rimuru- 'The magic circle projects a dome barrier that protects the inside from the outside, so any missed attacks during your exam won't hurt any bystanders.'
Mikoto nods in understanding and walks towards the magic circle. I mean, as unlikely as it would've been, it could've been a trap of some kind. It could've probably caused an explosion or something and hurt Mikoto, so I just thought to let her know.
Imagine. Just randomly stepping on the magic circle when BOOM! It's actually a massive landmine spell.
Don't mind me, just a random Batman paranoia moment.
The magic circle glows and a transparent barrier rises, enclosing the examiner and Mikoto inside… before exploding.
I'm joking.
Afterwards, the magic circle disappears leaving the dirt floor of the examination area. It's still there, you just can't see it while the barrier is up. Another effect of the runes written in the circle.
???- "Hmph! Let's see how you measure up to Kabal's team… When you're ready, just say so and I will start the exam."
His salt levels could be explained since Kabal, Elen and Gido are padding their points with monster parts that are coming in WAY too often. It's totally their fault to be completely honest.
Although the grape examiner could tone down his salt levels a bit…
Mikoto- "Ready!"
???- "Hmph! Defeat every enemy before you!"
How many times is this man gonna go "Hmph"? Seriously, this is the third time in just a few minutes.
Mister examiner begins chanting and a smaller magic circle appears on the floor a few meters in front of him. Appearing from the magic circle is a dog. However, its eyes are blank, showing no intelligence. A common trait of summoned monsters.
Illya- "It's a Hunter Hound. Just a low ranked small fry."
Illya speaks up from next to me. She's my information bank.
Before the monster could even take a single step forward, a small bolt of electricity hits it, causing it to drop dead onto the ground before dissipating back into magicules.
Mikoto- "Done. Next."
???- "… Eh?"
Examiner grape was stunned still, staring at the dissipating monster with an open mouth.
???- "… Hmph!"
Oh, he's back.
???- "Let's see you pass the D Rank exam next!"
After another chant and magic circle, a goblin appears. This one is different from the wild goblins, showing no intelligence in its eyes. Although they're ugly all the same.
Mikoto shows some hesitation this time, probably remembering her hobgoblin friends back in Avalon.
???- "Hahaha! I knew it! You're scared! Ahahaha!"
And just like that, a vein pops on her forehead and those thoughts flew out of her head. The goblin quickly became burnt black from the electricity before dissipating.
Mikoto- "Done. Next."
???- "…"
Once again, he became shocked still.
Meanwhile, the onlookers watching the exam were going crazy.
???- "Did you see that!? In a single hit!"
???- "I didn't see any magic circle, did you!?"
???- "No! It's probably a skill!"
???- "An attack type skill? And it could kill a monster in a single hit!? This girl is amazing!"
I forgot that skills are rarer to find among humans than monsters. Common Skills are, well, common. But skills like Extra Skills are quite uncommon, let's not even talk about Unique Skills, which are rare to find even among monsters.
This is because monsters can't learn magic since they don't have anyone to teach them, so they use skills to fight and survive.
But that's not the point here. The point is, these spectators are going crazy over Mikoto. I had to flare my aura at a few individuals who are showing lovey-dovey eyes towards her.
I mean, I rarely mention it, but Mikoto's beauty is on par with some of THE MOST beautiful women in this world. She's even better looking than elves if those from the Night Butterfly in Dwargon are any indicator.
Probably only Shizue is better looking than her. Even then, it's a close call.
???- "Hmph! You'll have to pass the C Rank exam next! Your luck won't keep going forever!"
Pfft, as if she needs luck against these small fries you keep sending her. Look, even Mikoto's fighting spirit is rapidly diminishing and is being replaced with this bored atmosphere.
I even feel sorry for her. She probably forgot that she is OP right now and can easily give some cocky A Rank adventurers a run for their money.
Is this what Saitama feels like?
Another chant and magic circle later is a-
*Zaap!*
Nope, never mind. It looked like some kind of ant, but Mikoto hit it with some electricity before it could fully manifest.
???- "Grraaahh!"
That's not a sound an examiner should make.
???- "That's it! Let's see you take care of these for your B Rank exam!"
Chant, magic circle, blah blah blah, some Giant Bats appear. Three of them to be exact.
Rimuru- "Ah, how nostalgic."
I remember killing them in the Sealed Cave. These guys gave me the [Ultrasonic Wave] skill that let me have the ability to speak.
The spectators start getting loud again.
???- "Giant Bats!? And three at once!? What is he trying to pull!?"
???- "I-I-I'll go call the Guild Master!"
Mikoto stares at it with a blank expression and points her finger at one of them. A trail of electricity flies from her finger to one of the bats before bouncing off it and heading towards the next one, repeating again and hitting all three at once.
Bats- 'Skreeee!'
With a loud scream, all three bats drop to the floor, spasming for a while before falling still and disappearing.
???- "…"
Old grape just stares at the dissipating corpses with dead eyes.
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Name: Rimuru
Race: Origin Slime
Protection: Crest of Space
Title: Highest Tier Spirit, Leader of the Monsters, Onii-chan, King of Avalon, Master of Headpats, Procrastinator King, The Nutcracker
Manas: [Manas: Illyasviel]
Ultimate Skills: [Belzebuth, Lord of Gluttony] [Ahura Mazda, Lord of Creation] [Scathach, Lord of Runes]
Unique Skills: [Spatial Ruler]
Intrinsic Skills: [Infinite Regeneration] [Universal Shapeshift] [Universal Sense] [Enhanced Replication] [Universal Thread]
Extra Skills: [Lord's Ambition] [Thought Communication] [Control Natural Elements] [Control Magic] [Control Gravity]
Resistances: [Cancel Pain] [Resist Melee Attack] [Cancel Natural Elements] [Cancel Ailments] [Resist Spiritual Attack] [Resist Holy/Demonic Attack]
Equipment: Yamato, [Raphael] Skill Orb, Limiter Ring
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A/N: Mikoto finished her exam!
MC: It's my turn next, huh?
AN: Yes. But I skipped it.
MC: YOU WHAT!?
AN: Im joking. It's next chapter.
MC: Oh that's good. I was planning to do some cool shit.
AN: I made it cringey.
MC: WHY!?
AN: Im joking again.
Let me know if I missed anything.
Also consider dropping some power stones!