The Girl Who Unknowingly Became Harem Queen! - 24 Final Exam Day

“Maria, mommy is here cheering you on!”

Sitting down at a small table, which Maria couldn’t help but question just where on earth it came from, sipping on tea, her grandmother shot her an airy smile. “Good luck, my adorable granddaughter. ”

‘They clearly have no intention of helping me,’ Maria thought with a blank expression, turning her head back to the Water Ram. Only to scream once she saw the Water Horn Ram charging in her direction. This started up a hilarious cat-and-mouse scene for the small audience that was watching.

“Haha! Maria, running away isn’t going to help!” Maria’s grandfather released a jovial laugh.

“Then what am I supposed to do-Ah!” Maria screamed when the Water Ram started shooting water blasts from out its horns at her.

“You must fight!”

‘As if it’s that easy, but… He does have a point.’ Looking down at the thin gold chain worn on her wrist, a ruby jewel dangling from it. After Maria first summoned Ruby, she decided to craft herself a charm bracelet, so that way she would have quick accessibility to summon Ruby.

“Ruby, please lend me your power!” A bright shiny blast of light was emitted from the ruby jewel, and in the next second, Ruby appeared floating next to her.

“What can I do for you, master?”

When Ruby made her appearance, the audience had a reaction of surprise, that turned into concern and at last, curiosity. Though, it was Maria’s mother who spoke first. “Children tend to inherit the same type of magic that is passed down through their family, only rarely does a child receive a different magic type than their parents.”

“Ara, Maria-chan is full of surprises, but will she be okay? Celestial Magic can be quite troublesome,” concernedly asked her grandmother, snacking on some cookies.

“Don’t worry, she has her grandfather’s blood running through her veins. She is going to be just fine,” reassured her grandfather, eyes trained on the celestial pixie who summoned forth her dual fans, sending out coils of fire that the ram managed to miss.

“Xale Forest is a forest full of low-level, beast-type creatures, one shouldn’t underestimate the mind of a wild animal. In their world, the only way to survive is to run or fight. Maria must learn to face her fears head-on.” said her grandfather.

While her family was conversing with each other, Maria got hit with a full blast of water. The impact knocked her right off her feet, drenching her head to toe.

“Ow, that hurt.” Maria picked herself off the ground, though she had to be quick as the Water Horn Ram was charging in her direction. She moved just in time, watching the Water Horn Ram stab its horn in the ground, in the same spot she was lying in just a moment ago.

Instantly, Maria paled. ‘That could’ve been me!’ The cat-and-mouse game started up again.

“Ruby, can you hone in on its position and land a hit?”

“It’s fast.” With a wave of her fan, Ruby sent out another fire attack, only to witness the Water Horn Ram dodge the attack.”My attacks are having a hard time landing a hit on it. Master, I think we need a change of plans.”

“I’m open to any plan!”

“Celestial Summons not only fight for their master but can also become one with them.” Ruby changed into a bright red ball, which melted inside of Maria’s chest. ‘Wha… Something is happening inside of me!’ Maria felt a surge of powerful energy flowing through her veins, a huge blaze of bright crimson flames were summoned forth and shielded her in a large ball.

The small audience that was watching did not expect what they had just witnessed. Once the ball of crimson flames disappeared, Maria’s grandfather saw that his granddaughter was unharmed from the event that just took place.

Smirking at the interesting sight before, Maria’s grandfather made a request.”Matilda, how about letting Maria stay here for the entire week?”

“It seems you and I are on the same page. I also think letting Maria camp out in the forest will be of great help as well.”

“Ara, despite your huge affection and love for Maria, when it comes to training, you two can be quite strict,” giggled Maria’s grandmother. Sadly the main subject of this conversation had no clue about what was taking place. Because if she did, she would’ve glared at the both of them and called them Spartans!

For that entire week, Maria camped out in the Xale Forest, a horrendous experience that she would never forget. At the end of the week, Maria said goodbye to her grandparents and returned back to the capital. After returning back from her break, Maria learned she wasn’t the only one training throughout the week, as was Mai and even Julian.

Classes continued on at Diamond Academy, and before anyone knew it, the semester was finally over, and it was time for the Elementary Division’s Final Exam Day. Maria sat in between her two best friends as the Final Exam took place on a large floating arena. Down below from the spectator stands, Maria could spot the large octagonal stage.

Looking around, Maria saw how even with the entire Elementary Division present, only one-fourth of the arena was filled up. With students chatting amongst each, it was clear to Maria that anxiety was prominent amongst most of the students that were present. Though, Mai was excluded from that list. “Yosh! I’m ready to show the results of my training with Nee-sama!”

“I don’t feel so well. I’m so nervous that I want to throw up,” groaned a pale-faced Julian, clutching his stomach.

“Hang in there, Julian, you’re not the only one feeling nervous.” Maria patted him on the head, missing how his cheeks flushed a light shade of pink.

Hearing heels descend across the stage, Maria saw it was the same lady from the Opening Ceremony. “Hello, students of Diamond Academy, as most of know, today is your Final Exam. It will be overseen by every teacher in the Elementary Division, along with the Headmaster of Diamond Academy.”

She spoke into the microphone, and standing beside her was a handsome, familiar-looking man, that caused the three friends’ eyes to pop out of their sockets from shock.

“H-He was the headmaster?!” exclaimed Mai.

“And to think we talked back to him! We’re so screwed! He definitely has a bad opinion of us now.” Julian cried into his hands.

‘Why does bad luck tend to befall on me?!’ silently wept Maria. When the woman passed over the mic, the Headmaster began to speak next.

“For those of you wishing to move up a grade, you better show peerless results. Meaning that I’m expecting each and every last one of you to not fail. Diamond Academy is full of stars, some more radiant than the others. We have no place for the weak.”

The pressure that came from those words felt as if a mountain was crushing them. Julian looked as if he was on the verge of passing out and so did a majority of the students. Those filled with nothing but confidence remained calm or were grinning like Mai, itching to show off their skills. Fists balled tight, Maria felt just as anxious as Julian, nowhere near as confident as Mai, but a determined glint flashed in those emerald eyes.

“I… refuse to fail.”