When the examination for the Knight Class ended, many people wanted to take a break, expecting that they wouldn’t receive any more shocks for the day. Unfortunately for them, they couldn’t even get out of their seats before they were hit with the shock of the day, Aegon had just declared something unbelievable. They couldn’t believe their ears. "Hey, can you slap me? Really, I feel like my ears are broken!" "..Hey! Not that hard! Why did you use your full strength!?" "Because you said so... Wait! Why the hell are you manifesting that damned Magic Sphere!?" "You motherfuckers!! I’ll pour hot oil in your ears!" "I didn’t think he’d be this ridiculous." "W-What if he also has great talent in Magic?" "Shut up! I’ll get a heart attack!" "But he’s the son of Lady Liliana, and I heard he inherited her perfect memory and intelligence. What if he also inherited her magic talent from her too?" That was when everyone remembered something crucial. Aegon wasn’t just an Augustus and Valeria, he was also the son of the strongest magic prodigy in the Empire. All gazes immediately turned toward Aegon as the crowd collectively wondered how someone could inherit the best qualities of all his bloodlines. It was nothing short of a miracle. "Really interesting," Raphael mumbled to himself. "You’re even more intriguing than I thought." Aegon felt the atmosphere in the stadium shift and belatedly realized something. ’Oh, they must be shocked.’ Choosing both the Mage and Knight Pathways was a rarity since both demanded tremendous time and effort. Trying to master both usually meant failure in both. Only a handful ever succeeded in walking both paths but that alone wasn’t enough to shock nobles who had seen many rare geniuses in their lives. In fact, some even expected Aegon to pursue two Pathways. The reason they were truly shocked was because he was following all three Pathways, something that had never happened before. Not a single person in recorded history had attempted to walk all three paths, it was considered a guaranteed road to ruin. Even following two Pathways was already pushing one’s limits. Everyone knew about Aegon’s identity as a True Valeria, which meant he would definitely follow the Soul Pathway. So, his sudden declaration to also follow the Mage Pathway shook the entire audience to the core. "Perhaps he just wants to try it. I mean, maybe he doesn’t even have talent for it." "Even if he has talent, he won’t have enough time for all three Pathways. His progress will be so slow that he’ll die before achieving anything great." "We can only wait and see." "See? You’re fucking blind, you monkey!" "Shut up! What would an ignorant fool like you know? I’m a Blind Seer!" "Yeah, yeah, the only thing you can see is your future which is darker than the River of Hell!" This update ıs available on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✶𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✶𝓷𝓮𝓽 Aegon tried to ignore the buzzing of the audience, but a few of their ridiculous conversations still reached his ears, making him utterly speechless. He shook his head and addressed the examiner, "Can we start?" Instead of answering, the man looked up toward the Dean, who simply smiled and nodded. The examiner sighed, muttering under his breath, "I’m not paid enough for this job." Aegon genuinely wanted to pat his back as he looked that pitiful but he restrained himself and stepped aside. There, he closed his eyes and began thinking about other things. Before long, the platform began filling up again as the participants for the Mage Class walked onstage. Even the audience was fully focused now. ’Unlike the Body Pathway, those who follow the Mage Pathway and excel in it are truly special. Of course, they’d receive more attention,’ Aegon thought. ’This is the current reality for Knights unless you reach higher ranks, your efforts rarely earn respect.’ Still, the majority of the audience wasn’t here for the other participants. They were waiting to see Aegon’s results. After all, the exams tested not just one’s innate talent but also their discipline and hard work. ’Mage Pathway is probably the simplest yet also the most complicated power system I’ve seen.’ It was indeed very simple, at least in theory. All one needed was sufficient mana and the ability to communicate with the world. Then, they could use themselves as the medium, mana as the fuel, and runes as the language to convey their will and the world would respond accordingly. It was such a simple concept. Aegon opened his eyes and scanned the participants. As expected, the number was far smaller, only around three hundred in total. He activated his [Mana Sense] and immediately detected numerous mana fluctuations around him. The participants were still beginners, unable to properly control their energy, so concealing their presence was impossible. That was why Aegon could roughly gauge the number of stars in their Mana Cores. ’There are a few good ones among them. The ranking tournament will be fun.’ The examiner cleared his throat and announced, "There will be three phases in this examination. In the first phase, we’ll test the stage of your Mana Core and your affinity. In the second phase, your understanding of Runes..." He continued with a detailed explanation of the process, which only heightened the audience’s excitement. ’I know about your Mana Core, but what about your affinity?’ Amon wondered, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. ’I can feel the Sun, but there’s also a potent cold aura within you. What are you hiding, Aegon?’ Once again, several obsidian blocks rose from the ground before the participants. They looked identical to the ones used in the Knight Class exam, but Aegon knew they were different beneath the surface. ’There must be Rune Formations within them that analyze specific aspects. That’s why they need different obsidian blocks.’ The examiner turned toward Aegon and said, "Aegon will start the first phase of the examination." Aegon nodded and walked toward the obsidian block. Just like before, he placed his hand on it and waited. A moment later, the spheres began to light up. Yes, spheres, not a sphere. Seeing the result, many people could only mumble to themselves. "I really should’ve expected this." "Yeah, kill me now. I can’t live in such an unfair world." "Sure, but give me your Will first." "Fuck off! You opportunist!" "I’m just helping a friend over here!"