Chapter 20: Learning magic (3)
xcxpHow cool is it right now, Shirone?LjSdO
Z9zJTBZSiena asked, already assuming that Shirone would be on the cold side.L3RCI
kgZAnd she was right.4f0
dwDie0sIts quite chilly. Almost to the point Id call it cold.TLj
iqcZvConsidering the test site, Shirone would not have been able to feel anything beyond the chills he was already feeling.HHUZx
JDRKSiena, who nodded as if she understood, began to write down her overall evaluation on the document.bkS
nNPHere was the gist of it.KTMQiXG
XOvDtConvergent type, defensive, and excellent durability. Even the size of his Spirit Zone is abnormally large.m6bD
B7FzNMXSiena wondered if this kind of situation was actually realistic.Twm8
X0wOWxiAlthough she had been teaching for over four years, it was rare to see a Spirit Zone go beyond 30 meters.yDOuD
Wg16However, this was the inevitable result of Shirones choice and concentration.zoo5uHz
K3zLike how he dug through the history books to overcome his shallow disadvantages in terms of knowledge, the only thing Shirone could do in an environment where he could not learn magic was to polish his Spirit Zone as much as he possibly could. And his efforts did not betray him.MMoK6
rbrRlRWell done. You can leave your Spirit Zone now. We need to have a meeting to decide which class to enroll you in, so could you wait outside for a while?ay8e5
XqvpXwlYes. Thank you.t5dwl2
XlYtoGbHe bowed his head and went outside to where the children were gathered.we9qh
0RFv4When the door to the test site closed, the instructors who had been quiet began to speak.L74k
hMAyyFHe is a very peculiar student.6F8Q
hw6OTThadd said with a face as if he did not find Shirone to his liking.9i6
lJAtNot peculiar, but just balanced, dont you think?sjc
3ktqPiSiena countered.SpIQgcc
sLiwRhIm saying hes peculiar because everything is so well balanced. A 17-year-old boy who doesnt know a thing about magic has a Spirit Zone that exceeds 30 meters in diameter. And not to mention he is a convergent type.depMdM
EuyffXThe bigger the Spirit Zone, the lighter the density At least thats what usually happens But his density is 86.7%.b6E
N6InTThough we do teach students how to increase the density through techniques, this child has shown a level of mental strength not commonly seen at all. He has the same level of mental stability as a high priest training in the mountains.mgeno
qLn6VoWhile most of the teachers were busy praising him, Thadd, who expressed critical opinions, was annoyed.p0vnE
i2FIWell, let’s not forget the fact that hes only a student. We still have to wait and see.CMOp
N5JSiena asked back coldly.6soiDgn
dK9ri1What do you mean by student? This is an academy where children come to learn. What else would he be if not a student?Ng40
Zhm63Thadds face turned red.mprx
jmSz5x0If Siena were any less pretty, he wouldnt have put up with her insult.VOL
DRlD59While the two clashed with their eyes, the other teachers withheld from vocalizing their opinions.wHcbxw
O82sThadd of the Flames and Siena of the Ice. They were famous for always being at each others throats in the academy.XiJEf
C6SDAlpheas intervened.qjIP
0ZUwE35So where should we place him? Shirone, I mean.hO5pm2z
pT2xTYSiena immediately spoke out.Zr6En
wArc78Wouldnt Class 5 be appropriate? He has a high possibility of development along with a unique propensity, so I think he should be supervised intensively.QoZ3T
vYktThadd immediately refuted.P2XM
4ffEkpTBut he doesnt know any magic. Doing that would only make him haughty and encourage him to cause trouble.V5ome6D
x2xThough some students may possess similar characteristics like the ones you have, not all are like you, Mr. Thadd.qoF71RA
B1k7QdGSiena! Theres a limit to how much I can put up with! Let’s be honest here. Frankly speaking, since youre the one in charge of Class 5, you obviously want to be the one to supervise him.oxZdN
eFYSo what? Whats the problem with that, huh? A teacher wants to guide and teach a student. Is that a problem?vVLDS
bZz5F28Im just saying, youre being too greedy. He doesnt know magic, and to add to that, hes at a level where he cant modify his Spirit Zone. The highest class we should place him in has to be Class 7, no more than that. Its the most appropriate.Moxs
6ilHCyAlpheas also asked the other instructors.Yo2mxw
rDQgGTSome said that itd be better to slowly raise him from Class 10, step by step. Others even suggested that placing him in a specific class should be put on hold for the time being.KEvzsu
H50hEThe teacher who resembled an owl came up with a proposal.WinEx
F3fmuXrI think Class 7 is perfect. We have to consider his age as well. Since he is a bit older than the average new students, sending him to the Beginners Class would make the kids lose motivation. Wouldnt Class 7 be okay because it also teaches basic lessons regarding the Spirit Zone? If Shirone really displays great talent, we can give him an early advancement.ynjT
UGC5HAlpheas felt that he had a point.AKVCE
sAJm5In order to perfect Shirones half-developed talent, it was rather necessary to strengthen the basics first.IiZB
bqPThen Ill assign him there.xYA
vbqThe entrance test was over.UmVc
VRBLRk5* * *Qp62
WoA5Class 7 was definitely a high-end class, so Shirone was able to get into a dormitory with kids his age.T8UB3D
9CsSurprisingly, it was a single, private room.w0B30
0Wv64Since this was an academy that nobles attended, the subsidy was beyond imagination, so convenience was a must.DEoZu
cYvASince the Ogent family became part of the sponsors, Shirone did not have to walk on eggshells.MRA
rL6HgzHis room was 707 in the mens dormitory.zsacja
fZ36rWhile nobles would have not been satisfied with it, considering the room was the size of the living room in his home in the mountains, and considering the bed and desks were all luxurious, he did not have any complaints.jqLe
bLfISUHThere was also a bookcase nailed against the wall, though it was empty.CjlLysu
aczxDo the students here have free time?LvNz
BO6EWhen Shirone asked the person who guided him to his room, the person said that he was free to do whatever he wanted as long as classes were finished for the day.W5zFxAB
893slWHowever, except for the weekends, going out was prohibited. But this was not really an issue as most convenience facilities were built inside the school as its land was so large.h7y3Ot
5U4zncThe students could even create their own research groups for subjects they were interested in. And if there were more than a certain number of members, funds would even be provided.w1V
MwHThere were a total of four libraries around the school that operated 24/7, and there were no specific restrictions on how many books one could borrow as long as the deadline was met.3cjM
RGmgQShirone was satisfied with everything.gKM1M
YRiIt was the best environment to study in.6rM
wryLastly, the staff had told him about unauthorized magic.lAa1XF
VfmUExcept in laboratories, magic after school was prohibited, especially to those who study unorthodox magic. They were punished regardless of any reason if caught practicing it without supervision.yq8dI
qqLv0A representative example of unorthodox magic was the Necromancers Soul Pact Magic. Anti-Magic was also categorized as one.4xTt2
LrXrShirone asked why Anti-Magic was prohibited, but the staff only said they didnt know and left.Tsjv0B
DdXv9JxWell, thenb31taru
CRV9Shirone plopped on his bed and decided to plan ahead.QMJRI
liMRHe thought he didnt need to join a research group yet. There was also the problem with him being a commoner, but in addition to that, Shirone himself was unsure as to what area suited him.G8wV
gv5kZI should start visiting the library. Since I studied only history for two years, I have to now acquire a wide range of knowledge.gfRC3
gkMMtFShirone was confident. He built his Core of Knowledge by suppressing his curiosity for months.UqEXcDl
cEuHFrom now on, all he had to do was acquire knowledge like crazy.k7A
OzGIl4Shirone woke up due hearing the beautiful melody of a piano.KXxLUC
lQEFIts already morning.oaQhwMt
I6TwUThe sound was transmitted through a magic called Ethereal Resonance, a form of magic typically studied by students who majored in music.pxtK0TQ
oOkxJjaHowever, even this masterpiece did not compare to the moment when he played with Reina.eIynZMX
7d3KuMSuddenly, the people from the Ogent family came to mind.KTs
0qOH* * *Fm4
zUSxA3* * *hmv7J
GoKVAre they doing well? Is Rian entering his first class with a nervous heart like me?aIMc
ygq7QMjAfter those thoughts and after cleaning himself up, Shirone headed to the cafeteria to eat breakfast.RB4jGES
x4bgM1In the dormitory where men and women living quarters were separated, the cafeteria was one of the only places where they could sit together.c2sOz
FDONShirone sat in a corner.fMH
LTpAlthough conversing with people and making friends was an option, Shirone enjoyed eating in peace.X1X
vwqBecause of this tendency, he was once teased by the children of the mountaineers for being timid.7ECZG
yqRgHowever, there were many students who were similar to Shirone, and no one cared if someone ate their food with a fork or with their hands.Q5np
Sqq2qBut, the issues between men and women were another thing. Shirones appearance attracted the attention of female students, and soon, he could hear whispers around him.MFtRKG
Ey1cm0GEven if he tried not to notice, it was impossible to completely block the whispers out, so Shirone finished his meal quickly and returned to his room.5rFmxz
37V4Whilst walking to his class, due to the weight of the textbooks on his back, his shoulders began to hurt.mmZP
wrHTHe lugged around many textbooks because there were a lot of subjects to study. And Class 7, which was the beginning of the Intermediate Classes, was where magic began to be taught.5FP
sWeidThe lessons were naturally difficult.d57FZPk
ucQcCompared to the nobles who had the resources to study before entering the academy, Shirones knowledge was limited.UuI
LCTlHowever, Shirone was able to keep up because of his shallow, yet vast, Core of Knowledge.sY3Ty
bwwJkIPMy judgment was right!awU
FLSmCategorizing different types of subjects using the framework he had built over 2 years really helped Shirone focus in class.MD0YZp
0YckmLunchtime passed. During the afternoon, there was a combined lesson for Spirit Zone training.xvTr
pdBZ2pFrom Class 7 to Class 4, 280 Intermediate students sat side by side. The training ground quickly became noisy as everyone was busy introducing themselves.bvn5f
OIyKVcI was able to take the test thanks to your help!3kyH
U1qVHere! I saved you a seat!NUiZ
l76At first, Shirone simply friends were chatting with friends, but after hearing some conversations, he noticed many of the conversations were between upper and lowerclassmen.FzPBsC
vyMFjLIt was also common to see people who looked older greet a younger-looking student politely.h3jRBD
jBkAhZEven though we are all in the same Intermediate Class, things are kept strict!xIrP8H
kwVuBQWhether certified or uncertified, a mages rank determined their position or job. The same could be said here. The strict barriers between upperclassmen and lowerclassmen were also proportional to their level.glI
JhJiJOf course, there may be embarrassing situations where yesterday’s lowerclassmen may become todays upperclassmen, but it was natural for students who were more experienced to condescend those lower than them.Nug
L32KD8Does that mean theres almost no turnaround?dV4eud
kT6Shirone felt indirectly how difficult it was to jump up a class.5Mh
cOQgZThe instructor of the Spirit Zone was a certified Grade 6 mage named Ethella Romie.XuHcQ
Yc3She was probably around her mid-20s at the most.ZyRap
ybFQSimply tied back Brown hair, large glasses, and a gentle appearance that did not fit the image of an instructor.gJeu
Pye4Alright, everyone. A new student has joined the Intermediate Class today. Shirone, stand up and introduce yourself.Mp8ZX0y
7gLQgUAAll eyes turned to look at Shirone. Of course, among those eyes were Amys.NWhiu
Am8U8Oh, Amy! Isnt that the boy we saw yesterday?6rT
QQnjUnintentionally ignoring her friend, Sharelle, who was making a fuss, Amy got lost in thought.dID3O
nYLBIDespite his strong impression, enough to make him look familiar, it was her first time hearing the name Shirone.2I8
kHtOA Class 5 student stepped in.dmCS0Bu
fo0KDid you know? Hes the new kid who was assigned to Class 7 right away. According to my sources, the teachers are pretty interested in him.uEa
4v1CjInteresting. From which family is he? Do you know his family name?01Gz5Q
B5ijWNbAt that moment, Amy shouted.WaO5
gxvRoHDamn it!5KEVz
wxSU3It was her first time saying such harsh words, so Sharelle asked with a surprised look.HxHix
PfaAmy, whats wrong?Jkj8ye
y0nSAh No, its nothing.N8Eb
5ylAyIt was not nothing.1icN4jS
G1uQzIn retrospect, he was actually the one who put an end to her dark history. And whenever she thought back to it, she felt stupid.OK3Jca
VVrRight, he did have talent. But Im sure he was a commoner. How did he get into this academy?SRm
WSmrALUShirone introduced himself.X0izoj
l2VQlFHello, my name is Shirone Arian. Starting today, I will be taking Class 7 with you all. Please take good care of me.ANh
h76SThe students welcomed him with applause.5cEw4
q7lWhile the upperclassmen were happy that one more student was included in their list of lowerclassmen, the female students were happy for the new addition of one more good-looking male.8E0nO
oKAQHowever, among the students, there were some who looked displeased. It was hostility toward a future competitor.50920q
WFeh4AIgnoring everyones thoughts regarding the newcomer, Ethella began her class.rqDhwNz
7La6RAlright class, lets begin. What is the Spirit Zone?3ddZbC
qd3JSThe mind of a mage.WViuWfA
0uGFYmYes. The Spirit Zone is the embodiment of the mind. The very first form is a sphere. But in practice, the shape of a sphere might sometimes be inefficient.doQOA
VHkcjQLEthella entered a magic device called Image Zone.C21TSzz
i9K1gDA magic circle with concentric circles was drawn on the smooth floor. It looked similar to the place where kids took the entrance test.QmkZE9r
sPVYSince the floor disappeared and a black space appeared, Ethella looked like she was floating.wyNi7D
HiPWUBIn that state, when her Spirit Zone with a diameter of about 10 meters was opened, students could surprisingly see that the shape of the Spirit Zone was visible.pDoEhf
ZcUuThis is the Image Zone Ive only heard of!1eNzV
VFFfZPTo materialize your mind into reality.LIu881
djhdIt was a device that could not be made without the highest level of magic engineering And huge sums of money.6Q9p
6GXLHiHowever, since the students could now physically see the Spirit Zone, it made teaching lessons in regards to the Spirit Zone a lot easier, which also helped the students excel even more.4FF
RVwdOThat was one of the reasons why Alpheas Magic Academy was part of the top 5 prestigious academies in the kingdom.6sya
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