((D:...Your second two words look like swords! XD Nah, it's okay. Type as much or as little as you like.))

The king studied him silently for a moment, seeming to be contemplating something. "...I can see that you're certainly capable when it comes to your skill. However. This 'entry exam' of sorts has little to do with it."

He cleared his throat. "The Archemage was always a prominent figure in our lives. In social events, he would wow everyone with his stories and demonstrations of his magic...but. There is one person he was never able to gain the favor of, for reasons even I'm not aware of."

Again, he paused, thinking about something...and then he sat up a bit more, expression set. "If you want to take the Archemage's place, gain the favor of my son, Prince Mycroft. He and the Archemage never saw eye to eye...it created many problems in our family. If you can gain his favor, I will automatically grant you the position you desire. You will find him in the castle library at this hour."