I was accidentally injured by God and I just want to be an ordinary person

"Tsk."

After smacking her lips again, Ella let Angeline retreat into the church while she began to search for a possible third method in her mind.

If I can't switch classes... what happens if I try to use an item? I can just explain it as a consumable item that can only be used once, right? But how should I explain it? Using the same explanation I used for the super-level magic in the Demon Territory... While that makes sense, Iris wouldn't be as easy to deal with as Dean. If she raises questions that I can't explain, I'll be completely in trouble. So this is just a last resort.

"So...Is the only option I can use the first one?"

As Angelina led the way, Ella gave a wry smile.

Running out of the main door is definitely not an option, so the only option is to jump out from the blind spot of the window where Iris cannot see. But how to escape from Iris's "detective eyes" is another impossible task.

After turning a corner, Angelique stopped and looked at Ella with a rare serious expression, panting.

"Tell me the truth, little Ella, how long can you hold Iris-senpai back?"

"Five seconds?"

To be precise, being able to hold the opponent for five seconds in the healer state is already a very good thing, after all, you cannot get the main attack right.

"Hmm... Then leave the delay to me. From now on, it's up to Ella-chan."

"Hey, hey, even if Angelina said so, there's no way I can outrun Iris."

"That's something Ella-chan should think about, right? I just need to fight. See you later, then."

Patting Ella's shoulder gently, Angeline gave a lively smile and rushed out the way she came with her scythe.

"Ahh, really, damn it."

Hearing the sounds of fighting re-emerging outside, Ella gritted her teeth and used her acceleration ability, barely enough to avoid being exposed.

"accelerate"

"Acceleration·Double"

In an instant, the whole person rushed out of the window on the other side of the church like an arrow.

It only took a dozen seconds to run out of the town, and then, guided by the terrain search, ran all the way to the end of the assessment.

The dry and cold winter air poured into her stomach as her mouth opened to breathe while running, causing an uncomfortable cramp. Although it was a bit hard, it was much better than being hit directly by magic. It didn't matter if her hair was messed up. As long as she reached the finish line, everything would be over. If she felt tired, she would use the "Blessing of Vitality" to eliminate it. When she encountered a pothole, she would use the "Floating Technique" to jump over it. In order to shorten the time as much as possible, Ella ran across the plain like a gust of wind.

I hope I can delay it long enough. If I succeed, I will definitely hold a thank-you party for Angelica when I get back.

The next second after she prayed in her heart, Ella's wish was shattered.

An ice spear was stuck in the plain not far from Ella. If Ella was a little faster, or the ice spear was a little slower, it would have been a direct hit.

Forcefully stopping herself, Ella looked towards the sky where the thick fog had completely dissipated. Iris was looking at her with a thoughtful expression.

"You can run that fast just by using 'Acceleration'... As expected, Aira-chan... No, now's not the time to talk about that."

Coming back to her senses from her thoughts, Iris raised the corners of her mouth with her usual teasing expression.

"Ella-chan, you should stay at the academy and take tutoring during the holidays."

"This isn't good for you, Iris, is it? If you just wanted to increase the difficulty, wouldn't the outcome be clear by now?"

While saying she wanted to delay, Ella was actually searching the warehouse for items that could be used. She didn't have much magic power left, and even if she could replenish it with magic potions, she would lose her defense when she used them. In such a time-sensitive situation, the disadvantages of her previous love of collecting all kinds of strange items were exposed.

There were too many things, and he couldn't find the right props for the moment. Although most of them could help him get an absolute victory, they were all things with magic power exceeding tenth level. If used carelessly, it might cause irreparable consequences.

['God Slayer'... No, but why would a scroll of this super-level magic appear here?! 'Snowstorm'... I can use it, but the eighth rank is already at the top of this world. 'Firestorm', 'Thunderbolt Hell', 'Meteorite Critical Strike', although only at the seventh rank, the names alone sound ominous. If it's a sealing magic, there shouldn't be any problem. Sealing magic... Sealing magic...]

"It's such a shame to miss this opportunity to finally have a reason to fight Aira-chan. Then—the 'Wind Pestle'."

It's not the kind of fighting style that consumes energy with low-level skills first and then ends with high-level skills, but a quick attack that uses high-level magic right from the start. Although this fighting style is very dangerous under normal circumstances, there is no need to pay attention to this when dealing with Ella now.

"So you're using this kind of magic right off the bat... 'Iron Wall Strengthening', 'Magic Shield'?"

The "Wind Pestle", which is classified as a suppression skill, became an offensive skill in Iris's hands. The magic shield released by Ella's magical qualities only lasted for a few seconds before being easily shattered.

"Gu."

While casting the magic shield again, Ella continued to desperately search for props in the warehouse. The magic power consumed by running all the way did not allow her to cast the magic shield again. If she could not find the props before this last magic shield was broken, it would be equivalent to failing the assessment, which means that she has now been killed by General Iris.

So why doesn't that damn game have an item search system? They're clearly capable of doing it, but they're saying "finding items is part of the fun"—this excuse is just an excuse for laziness. Hmm—'Forbidden Spell of Lachesis'... How did an item like that, which permanently seals an object into an unknown spacetime, end up here? Have I ever put something like that in storage before? 'Illusion Barrier'... The range is too large, it'll also include people nearby. Wait, 'Ice Freeze'? Sixth-tier magic, huh? It's still at the limit of human magic, but it's much better than the previous ones. Using this... maybe it can work.

Although the transparent magic shield in front of Ella was already covered with cracks and was on the verge of bursting at any time, Iris still looked unhurried, as if she was waiting for something to appear. Her eyes were no longer the playful look of a predator, but a feeling of serious anticipation for something.

Reaching behind her back, Ella took out the crystal containing the sixth-level magic "Ice Sealing Technique" from the storage.

[If I use it now, Iris will probably see it. If I wait until the magic shield explodes, Iris might be distracted and not notice me...]

Holding the small crystal with a cold touch in her hand, Ella waited for the moment when the magic shield exploded.

There are more and more cracks.

"You won't resist? If you resist, the chances of passing will be higher, right?"

"If you give up your defense, Iris—"

"Ah, what a shame—it seems like Ella-chan won't resist until the very end."

After hesitating for a moment, Iris frowned slightly, as if she had made some kind of decision in her heart, and began to chant the magic with an extremely serious expression - if it was not unexpected, it would definitely be a high-level magic that was very outstanding even among the third-level magic.

"The Spear of Magic."

A javelin that was shorter than an ordinary ice spear appeared next to Iris. Although its transparent color made it seem powerless, Ella was very clear about the damage that this magic could cause. If it hit her directly, it might be a very serious penetrating wound.

Ella gripped the crystal a little tighter.

"Hey, Iris, you want to use this skill to attack me? This is just a test, right?"

As if the "Spear of Magical Principle" was about to attack at any moment, Iris smiled nonchalantly. Because she had consumed too much magic power along the way, she canceled the flying magic and landed on the ground.

"If it's just a test, then of course not."

“Is that so…”

Ella breathed a sigh of relief quietly. Although she was curious about why Iris suddenly said such a thing, considering that Iris was not an irrational person, she could barely accept it. However, Iris's next words made Ella breathe a sigh of relief again.

"But considering that I'll be taking care of Ella-chan afterwards, I can't help but want to throw it out—activate."

As Iris swung the Crescent Dew, the Magic Spear began to fly slowly at a slow speed, but one that Ella could definitely not dodge.

[So, I'm going to use the "Ice Freezing Technique" after all... I hope Iris won't chase me too closely afterward.]

With a cry of grief in her heart, Ella began to slowly move her hands from behind her back to the front of her body.

Noticing that Ella seemed to be about to make a move, Iris's expression of anticipation intensified, and she murmured softly.

"That's... you're already dead, Ella-chan."

Then, as Ella froze in shock, her mouth wide open as if she had seen something unbelievable, Iris felt the world begin to spin, and her vision skewed uncontrollably. Finally, the magic gun that was originally used only for intimidation dissipated in the air on its own.

"Now it's 'Checkmate', you nasty woman."

A familiar, emotionless voice appeared on the plain, and a cat-eared girl in uniform appeared behind Iris. Perhaps because of her short height, she was holding Iris's neck in a very funny-looking posture.

"Ah, ah... Fukagan?"

Ella in front of him seemed to hesitate for a long time before speaking, and Shen Gan sighed as if he felt a little troubled.

"When we left, I was worried that Senpai wouldn't be able to defeat Iris-senpai, so I followed her all the way. I didn't expect that she wouldn't be able to defeat me in the end. Well, this way, I've repaid the favor that Senpai gave me before, right? She's already fainted, and she probably won't wake up until noon."

"Eh? Ah... uh... thank you, thank you."

It took Ella a long time to realize what was happening. She came back to her senses, let out a long breath, put the "Ice Freezing Technique" that she almost used before in a conspicuous place in the warehouse, and then moved her already weak legs to walk in front of Shen Gan.

Frowning at Ella's frail appearance, Shen Gan casually put Iris down and without waiting for Ella to come to him, he stepped forward to support Ella. After hesitating for a moment, he said something that seemed to be comforting.

"I'm just returning the favor. No need to thank me. Senior, you should just sit down and recover your mana. And it's your credit that I was able to sneak up on this woman so easily, right? If she were still in her full state, even if I could get close to her, I'd be blocked by that transparent permanent defense."

Although Shen Gan said so, Ella knew very well that if it were not for Shen Gan's help, she would have used the "Ice Freezing Technique", and the consequences of doing so would most likely be irreversible, so she must thank Shen Gan very much.

After recovering a little strength, Ella used the "Blessing of Vitality" on herself, managed to stand firmly, and nodded slightly to Fukagan who was standing in front of her.

"Without Fukagan, I would have definitely lost. Thank you, Fukagan was a real help."

What surprised Ella was that although it was just a simple thank you, Shen Gan's face turned red in an instant. He turned his back to Ella and said something that made Ella feel confused.

"Senior, you're such a complete idiot."

Not knowing how to respond, Ella chose to change the subject.

"Can Fuka-gan help me search Iris for the magic core that's the quest item?"

"Senior, you can just go by yourself."

"I... for various reasons, it's not very convenient..."

After all, if I just touch Iris randomly, it will feel perverted no matter how you look at it, and Iris might use this as an excuse to ask me to do the same thing afterwards... For the time being, I still want to keep my purity for a while, so in order not to give Iris an excuse, I can only ask Shen Gan for help.

“Hahaha—there’s nothing I can do.”

Glancing at Ella's still somewhat listless eyes, Shen Gan sighed again and began to untie Iris's complicated clothes on the spot and search them piece by piece. To be on the safe side, Ella opened the terrain search and saw that there was no one nearby who might be peeping.

After taking out an "Angel Crystal" from the storage that could restore full strength, Ella quickly finished it and looked at Shen Gan - Iris had been stripped down to only a few thin clothes. Out of politeness, Ella turned around and clapped her hands as if talking to herself.

"Then go distribute the quest items to Oak and the others, and the test will be over."

Humming a slightly cheerful tune, Ella began to retrieve her teammates.

The final exam with Iris as the final boss finally ended.

Chapter 74: Celebration Banquet

* On December 17, 6186, at 8:14 PM, at the Holy Academy Wow Dong Dim Sum Shop

Today, unlike usual, the cupboards at Wadong Pastry Shop weren't filled with cakes and other sweets. Instead, thick curtains were drawn, allowing only a faint, yellowish light to filter through. Spots of white snow also fell on the commercial street—after the afternoon assessment, God had ingeniously drawn the white curtains.

Generally speaking, the college will announce the results on the second day after the assessment. After explaining some necessary matters, the students can take their luggage and return to their own country. But this time it seems to be different. After the assessment, the students were not allowed to go back directly. Instead, they were intentionally gathered together to announce the results. After leaving the students who needed tutoring, the vacation began directly.

It's vacation time now.

"This time, I am truly grateful to Miss Elelaya. If it weren't for your help, I would have lost my magical ability like my sister."

Placing the cup in his hand on the dining cart beside him, Oak bowed to Ella who happened to be walking next to him.

The current Wadong Dim Sum Shop has been transformed into a cocktail party structure. Carts loaded with various foods are parked at the edge of the room waiting for boys and girls to use them. The table in the center has been moved away, replaced by an open space used as a dance floor. A reassuring pale yellow light spreads from the magic chandelier on the ceiling to the entire hall. Soothing music is also flowing on the dance floor under the performance of the band. Although there are quite a few people, overall it still gives people a peaceful atmosphere like an aristocratic dinner.

Facing Oak's thanks, Ella, who was a little overwhelmed in such a situation, immediately came to her senses and imitated Oak, putting the empty cup in her hand on the dining table - she drank it not because she was very hungry, but because she didn't know what to do in such a situation, so she could only keep drinking juice to cover up her embarrassment and show that she was not idle.

"It's okay, it's okay, but it would be better if you don't use that ability, Mr. Oak, in the future."

That ability refers to the "Nest Beetle" summoning that Oak used when he finally stopped Iris. Because it was a magic that was almost two levels higher than his own level, when Ella found Oak, his companions were busy trying to save him. In the end, he recovered after being given a drop of magic potion in "F.Wing".

"Well, I'll be careful. But that ability can't be used casually. This might be the last time."

"It's good that Mr. Oak knows."

Responding to Oak with a wry smile, this kind of words that were like raising a flag for herself always made Ella feel that Oak would use it in the future. Out of gratitude for helping her delay for so long, Ella took out a small bottle of "F.Wing" magic potion from the storage at an angle that Oak would not see.

"I'll leave this to Mr. Oak to do with as he pleases."

“This… is this a ‘cure-all’?!”

Seeing the black bottle in Ella's hand, Oak hesitated for a moment, then shouted in an incredibly surprised voice.

Because of Oak's uncontrolled voice, everyone around him focused their attention here. Feeling a little troubled, Ella quickly lowered her hand, signaling Oak to pay attention to his words and actions.

Realizing his mistake, Oak quickly bowed his head and apologized to everyone around him. After everyone had looked away, Ella continued speaking.

"Consider this a gift for the alliance, but I hope Mr. Oak never needs it."

With trembling hands, Oak took the magic potion from Ella, and crystal liquid appeared in his eyes.

"Sister...sister can finally become a magic caster again. Thank you so much, Miss Elelaya. If you ever need Oak's help in the future, I will definitely not refuse."

"Ah, ha, ha."

It was clearly a dry laugh that responded to Oak, but Oak didn't seem to notice. He was completely immersed in the excitement, and kept muttering words like "sister". It was not until his companion came over and patted him on the shoulder that Oak came back to his senses from his imagination. After bowing and thanking Ella again, he left the pastry shop directly and hurried home to return the medicine.

After the little episode ended, Ella, who seemed a little bored, sighed softly and picked up the empty cup that she had placed on the dining cart.

"So why are you attending this party? I'd rather eat mandarin oranges by the applewood fireplace..."

This banquet was hosted by Wadong, who said that it was a dinner to entertain the students of the Holy Academy who had completed the assessment. Previously, when Ella and her group passed by a dim sum restaurant, they were forcibly dragged into the store by Wadong, which led to the current situation.

"Really? I have nothing to do with the academy, so why would Wadong-san want to organize this?"

Ella began to complain unconsciously.

Because ever since Ella entered the shop, countless men who claimed to be nobles wanted to come up and invite Ella to dance. Perhaps because this behavior was normal communication between nobles and did not count as flirting, those people did not dare to approach her as usual because of their fear of the Demon Queen - to be more precise, they were afraid of Camisia.