Location: Academy Courtyard – Rank E Gate.
Time: The day of the official exam.Lirion stood in line. His appearance had changed completely: broader shoulders, a sharp gaze, and calm, deep breathing.He placed his hand on the Root Measurement Crystal.
In his previous life, the light had been a pale, sickly white. Today, with impurities purified (48% purity) and stored mana flowing freely, a pure white light erupted, gradually shifting into a stable, light blue hue.The crowd murmured in disbelief. "A Blue Root? Level 1? How did this happen? His root was White!"Teacher Irene Stahl stared at him, her eyes wide. "Manual purification? That's impossible for a child!"Lirion entered the training gate (Rank E).
Inside, he faced five ferocious goblins.The first attacked: Lirion used physical mana reinforcement (without yet activating a circuit) to absorb the impact without budging an inch.
The second and third lunged: He executed a lightning-fast sword strike, powered by a surge of mana through his arm.
When they tried to flank him, he utilized the "Wind Shield" maneuver to deflect a goblin's blade sideways, exposing its neck for a fatal thrust.In just seven minutes, it was over. Lirion emerged standing tall, almost pristine.Teacher Irene Stahl stared at him in astonishment. "This performance... this level of mana control surpasses even third-year students."The promise was kept. Everyone succeeded, thanks to mutual encouragement and shared training.[Main Quest: 100% Complete]
[Upgrading Spiritual Root and Stabilizing Circuits...]
[Root Purity reached 55%. Upgrade Confirmed.]