Just became an evil god and was summoned by the saint.

Chapter 524 Third Grade, Using Back Doors
The start of the new semester at the Holy Magic Academy was as lively as in previous years.

Students of the same grade were still gathered together to attend the opening ceremony.

Unlike previous years, this year there is an additional reward program, which rewards students who have reached level three after the start of the third grade, encourages students who have successfully reached level two in the second grade, and specifically names students who have not yet reached level two after the start of the third grade.

Incidentally, we were "divided into classes" this year.

All students who have not yet reached level two will have their entry into the third year postponed, meaning they will repeat the year.

For all those who advance to Level 3, some additional courses will be added, and some courses will be reduced.

Celia glanced at the course and found that the main differences between the third and second years were in the three courses: Divine Realm Simulation, Advanced Spells, and Advanced Holy Word. The courses were the same, but the content was different.

"It looks alright, but it's a bit outdated for me now."

“It’s normal to fall behind,” Ross said. “Everyone’s talent is different, and their learning pace is different. It would be unfair to both first-tier and third-tier mages if they were to study together. Your school should give you special preferential treatment.”

"Backdoor? Really?" Celia raised an eyebrow.

“It’s not just you, the other Saintess candidates are the same. You are different from ordinary third-tier candidates. Your mentors have noticed your situation.” Ross smiled slightly. “I didn’t let you prepare for the ascension trial at home. I just wanted you to come back and use some of the school’s resources before preparing for the ascension.”

“What kind of backdoor might the school have…” Celia muttered to herself.

She was somewhat skeptical, but soon after, she received a call from Elena asking her to go to the principal's office.

"There really is a backdoor."

Celia's eyes lit up, and she excitedly went to the principal's office. When she entered, she found that she was not the only one there. All the candidates for saintess were there, as well as many students who did not look like third-year students.

When it was about time, Principal Blake walked in from outside, clapped his hands, and attracted everyone's attention.

He wasn't one for small talk, so he got straight to the point: "I called you here because you've all reached the threshold of ascension. The school will provide you with extra courses to help you complete the ascension trial."

"According to the statistics, there are 8 students in the third grade and 22 students in the fourth grade. Those whose names are called, please stand up. Doris Lorraine."

"To!"

“Shalin Elmi”.

"To!"

"..."

Soon, everyone finished answering, and Celia looked at the other students of the same grade in surprise.

Besides the candidates for saintess, there were actually three exceptionally talented magicians. However, what surprised Celia even more was Shalin. She was the last to reach the third rank, and it seemed that she only reached the third rank during the final exam period. How come she has also qualified for advancement after only a few months?

Cilia looked thoughtful.

Clearly, she did something extraordinary with that puppet heart.

Ross didn't say anything, so she had no idea what Sharon had done.

Led by the principal, a group of people arrived at the meditation room on the top floor of the Gentle Tower.

“Your meditation classes will be held here for the rest of the year, as final meditation preparations for the Ascension Trial,” Blake said.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "Principal, why are there only third and fourth graders? Where are the fifth graders?"

Blake said calmly, "Fifth graders are all at the point where they can take the Ascension Trial. Some students have already completed one Ascension Trial... That's right, they failed. Their curriculum has been standardized. I called you here because you have higher talent. Only those who meet the Ascension Trial requirements before fifth grade, or are about to meet them, will receive Ascension Training." This meant that they were all talents that the school was focusing on cultivating.

Many people immediately showed joy.

Blake poured cold water on their enthusiasm: "But don't be arrogant. Every year we organize a sprint to climb the steps, but only a portion of them complete it. The worst year, which was last year... no one completed it."

All the students gasped.

None of them completed the Ascension Trial?
This is too terrible.

The invisible pressure immediately made everyone uneasy.

“Meditation is just the first step. Come with me, and I will take you to other places to participate in additional training.”

After having all the students appear at the Gentle Tower and recording their information, Blake led them through the Forbidden Forest to the northernmost Industrious Tower.

It remains at the very top level.

The top floor here is similar in layout to the top floor of the Gentle Tower, but the difference is that it has a luminous sphere at its center. The sphere is bound together and emits light forever, never dissipating.

Celia recognized what it was.

Second-tier Holy spell, Holy Strike.

Blake approached the Holy Light and said to the crowd, "Do you see this [Holy Light Strike]?"

Everyone stared at the ball of light and nodded.

Celia thought to herself: We're not blind.

Blake said calmly, "Come forward and feel it, see what's different about this sphere of light."

Upon hearing this, everyone stepped forward, curiously looking at the ball of light floating in mid-air, and pondering deeply.

Celia didn't stand in the front row; she just looked through the gaps in the crowd and sensed it. It was no different from a regular [Holy Light Strike].

Some people also noticed: "Headmaster, this spell seems... no different?"

Blake nodded. "Yes, it's no different from the Holy Light strikes you unleash."

Everyone: "..."

"But why do you think it's suspended here, and where does it get its energy from?"

Everyone was taken aback, and then they began to feel it again.

Celia already understood what Black wanted to do, and said, "Absorbing magic from the outside world and circulating it automatically is the mark of a fourth-tier mage."

Blake looked at Celia with approval and nodded, saying, "Yes, this holy light, apart from borrowing the magic power of the sorcerer when it was first released, has since drawn magic power from nature on its own and exists forever."

"In addition, the magic consumption of this holy light has been minimized. In the coming time, you will have important insights here. From the magical veins of this holy light, you will understand how to call upon the magic of nature and how to refine magic. You don't need to actually call upon magic; just having the feeling is enough. The Ascension Trial will help you complete the calling upon of the magic of nature."

"However, your magic refinement level must reach 110% or higher to complete the special training requirements. Of course, if you can reach 120% and have a sense of external magic, the Ascension Trial will be a natural outcome for you."

Black paused for a moment, then said, "All the resources here will be open to you. Go to the first floor later and find the mentor stationed there. Ask him for the items and materials you need, and he will provide them according to each of your circumstances."

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(End of this chapter)