Manga - Chapter 9

The Graduation Exam (Part 1) is the third chapter in volume 2 of the Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?! manga, and the 9th chapter overall.

Plot
A week before graduation, Adele reflects on the procedures on the graduation exam. She believes that if she makes it to C Rank then she'll go solo all so she does not become a burden on others. Tearfully she hopes that she can make new friends. Later Reina inquires where the group where they'll be stationed and they look astonished. Reina argues that if they don't stick together they could fall into disarray and become either a fugitive or a concubine to an old geezer. Adele chastises herself with the fact that she's a hindrance and a weirdo. Reina, however, retorts that she promised that she wouldn't join any other groups as she's already committed to her roommates. Adele never realized that was a promise and becomes emotional over the fact. Reina then proclaims that their commitment to one another is immortal and that they'll never betray their comrades.

On the day of the exam, it's revealed that the exam will take place in a coliseum, against the B rank group called the "Roaring Mithrils". Pauline is anxious about them being able to beat them, however, Reina is adamant they'll be able to accomplish their task at hand. Still, Pauline feels apprehensive about the task ahead of them. At that moment, it's announced that Pauline will face off against Roaring Mithrils' Mage Olga.

Olga notes Pauline's timid demeanor and the girl requests to be treated kindly. Seeing Pauline's friends cheering her on, she disparages this year's student's caliber and allows a free hit on her. Livid by Olga's remarks Pauline retorts calling her a flat-chested witch that hits a major nerve with Olga. Pauline then casts a fireball at Olga who blocks it with a barrier. Olga is then stabbed by Pauline's staff and Olga fends her off by breaking Pauline's right arm with a kick. Recuperating herself with the spell "High Heal", Olga notes how reckless Pauline's actions are. On the other hand, Pauline chastises Olga for using a spell to heal herself with. Noting Pauline's injury, Olga proclaims that she should forfeit but Pauline is resolute in continuing and uses "Mega Heal" on herself. Astounded by a higher-level magical healing spell than hers, Olga is nearly struck with two mega-sized fireballs and forfeits.

Next up Mavis vs Roaring Mithrils' swordsman Hottie. Mavis immediately takes advantage of the situation and handily beats her opponent with her "Godspeed Sword 1.3x Speed" technique. Up next is Reina.

Characters

 * Adele von Ascham
 * Reina
 * Pauline
 * Mavis von Austien
 * Marcela (Picture)
 * Monika (Picture)
 * Aureana (Picture)
 * Olga
 * Hottie