Chapter 28: Things Money Can’t Buy (3)
mh6FThat bit was a plus for Amy. Not only were they dating, but theyve also kissed, at least according to the rumor. So the boys who chased her around were in a state of panic.O3NfM
aCCQWhat are you gonna do about today? Arent you going to go meet Shirone? Hm? Hmm?cyh8LaN
0FJDont know. We both agreed to focus on studying for the time being.zvr
k2evThere was a hint of disappointment in Amys tone.OM0W
ufpBpGI know were only fake dating, but even so, how can he be so indifferent?AX4iGpA
0f5GHer pride was hurt by Shirone’s stone-cold attitude. It was no princess syndrome, but whenever Amy looked in the mirror, she herself thought her appearance was enough to turn heads. But Shirone seemed to have zero interest, seemingly because of his concentration on studies. Even if it was only a pretend relationship, they were definitely an official couple in the eyes of most.4NG
5X4aShouldnt he be at least a little conscious?0BvZ
rOgMnL9“I don’t know and I dont care either. I have a pile of work to do. I dont have time to get distracted.FOLE
kJu1B“You’re disappointed, aren’t you? Well if you are, I wouldnt be surprised. I also think Shirone is being too harsh. How could he leave such a pretty girlfriend unattended? I’d stick together around all day if I were him. Oho! Maybe that part was what cracked the iron-hearted Amys heart?ni4BV
6YWUh“Sharelle…”3epWiA
dnWbb6LWhen she saw Amy’s eyes burning red, Sharelle shook around her hand and released cold sweat.53Zc
yNfcu“Haha Okay, okay! Ill stop!kJ2JW
R2B8fPAmy let out her anger with a snort. In a sense, Shirone was well aware of the situation. If he was distracted by something he shouldnt be distracted by, it wouldnt be worth it for her to keep up their relationship, even if it did chase away the boys.pHZyZ
xZ4ews“Oh! Amy, isn’t that Jake over there?”bFo3VP
jcJJake was coming down a hill. He had bandages all over his face and was carrying a large backpack on his shoulder.C18oJVW
2fjThe disciplinary committee had decided to put those part of Black Magician on probation for two years. With a condition that they ask for forgiveness from the students who dropped out, but anyone could tell there was an unusual leniency.mNV
Bkbv8C“Hey! Long time no see, Amy.”OU7
UvIuLJake’s face was bright, unfitting for someone who was essentially getting kicked out for two years.dxQ
c51q“You still haven’t left? Gosh, so clingy.Hai
A3Ubz2“Kekeke! Ive done so many bad things that there are a lot of places I need to pass by.”f6e6XoZ
WbX“That doesnt suit you. Did you change? Hah, no way. How can a person’s personality change so easily?cSS9yc
Omp8T8M“Thats true. But there are people who trust a wastrel like me, so now I can’t do anything bad anymore.”f90e
6j96It was known among students that Siena struggled with the committee to lower Jake’s disciplinary penalty. If it weren’t for her, Black Magician wouldn’t have been able to avoid expulsion from the academy.bptXx
Lp8MUa“By the way, what are you going to do now? Taking two years off will make you have to drop your classes.3TWRf
cbvFCp“Ill have to beg for forgiveness from the kids who dropped out. They probably won’t forgive me, but I’m prepared. And in any case, wont something come to mind after I try and put everything back to how it was before?”YSPyB
2fPuAmy didnt think it would be easy. Most of the kids who were tormented by Jake were first-class nobles and suffered from injuries that could not be healed, so the possibility of Jake getting beaten to death was not completely out of the question.SMb
5AmAHowever, the one who knew this better than anyone else was Jake himself, and yet instead of being afraid, he was rather relaxed.fcUn0m
jmYoXt“I’ve got to go. You’ll be graduating by the time I get back. I don’t know when the opportunity will come, but when that time comes, I will do my best. Take care. I wish you the best with your relationship.”SPkg
0PAdzAs Jake turned around with a wave of his hand, Amy responded with an awkward smile. Even Jake, the person involved in the case, found it absurd when he thought back to how Amy was dating Shirone.IR0eq
trBODespite what happened, seeing him being sent off in this shabby way left a bit of a bitter taste in Amys mouth as a fellow student. She thought for a moment as she remembered something. She called out to Jake.XGiBkNG
KAo“Hey, Jake!”k26yw
TZpihulHe looked back.Xdtokd
ZvgU“Two years will go by real quick! Don’t give up!”Fy3Eg
ocA1gqi“Haha! Call me whenever you need my help. At the very least, I can help by lending you as much money as you need!”ILQ
b649A“Two years… Yeah, it’s probably nothing. Itll go by quick.”BuDqX1F
Hqio5tQAmy thought as she looked at Jakes figure growing smaller and smaller in the distance. He would not be able to go to school for at least two years. But was that really something to cry about? After all, if one didnt have the skills, one would rot in the same place for the rest of their life, anyways. That was the world of magic.IOI6FT
0rbfT“Sharelle, I’ve made up my mind.”Qhi
qo3uj“Hm? Are you going to see Shirone?”QeK
NHGj1tn“I’m going to apply for promotion to the Advanced class.”RXVo3
v7FNw3B“What? Already? Arent you being too hasty?”4mGp
aGZg0Upon entering Class 4, you were automatically eligible to apply for the Advanced Class. However, if you were to fail the promotion exam, you would not be able to apply again that year, so the battle of nerves had been fierce since the beginning of the semester.BpWGFT9
BJB9P75Not to mention, graduation was a long way off, even if you were to pass the promotion exam. This was because only the best talents could enter the Advanced Class out of the whole magic academy where many geniuses were gathered.kcn
DFnC1XAccording to graduates of the magic academy, the Advanced Class was a battlefield far more fierce than the one in society. It was a place where only 30 prospective mages competed for survival, having to put aside their friendship for the time being.g4RRs
o8aSome criticized this system of infinite competition, but considering the specificity of the job as a mage, it was inevitable.j6RKsOJ
wlmtThe Alpheas Magic Academy was a state-designated institution, meaning if you graduated, youd receive a non-certified license, which meant you were recognized as an official mage. Essentially, as long as you graduated, you were given instant power.yjvP
5UZIn the worst-case scenario, the students would have to fight for their lives on a battlefield once they graduated, so instructors shared the common opinion that strict standards had to be imposed on the Advanced Class students.ouS0xrZ
IvY“Why don’t you wait a little bit? The garden is still empty, and it wont be too late to apply after analyzing the level of the Advanced class and its trends, right?Snk01f
uXFk“No, I don’t want to dwell on it. I just want to keep moving forward right now.”Yh6szoK
fGSKnowing how stubborn Amy could get, Sharelle knew she couldnt stop her. On the other hand, she was also looking forward to how far her genius would get her in the Advanced Class.hSnu
oGt6NI6“Alright, I’ll cheer you on. You can do it.AvJb
fUu“Thanks. I’ll be heading up first to see what the atmosphere is like.”jVpqa3o
kQtrHehe, I’m actually a little nervous, so I’m thinking of collecting some information first. Anyway, let’s both work hard.”4Ftg
lmp4rG1“Yes, I’ll help you, too.1Tvnvg
D8xH1mAmy looked up at the blue sky with a light heart.UA1
VNceUL0Dreams were as far away as the sun. However, dreams were also a guiding light, a beacon to those who needed something to cling to.ISvbm
NUkj3hPI will definitely become the best mage.pMAc
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K00CThe integrated class for the Intermediate class was back.esXL
2c5While upperclassmen and lowerclassmen were going around interacting, no one approached Shirone.Tnk
Y6TSometimes standing out too much was also a problem.9eS6s
bBpBSurprising the teachers during the entrance test, managing to showcase one of the Four Way Formations on his first try, crushing Black Magician, and becoming Amy’s official lover.A8L
gnVIn a short period of time, the marks left by Shirone were considerable. Nevertheless, since he belonged to Class 7, the lowest Intermediate class, the feelings of his classmates were inevitably complicated.7wLld
I0wuvy“Huh? There he is, Amy! Your boyfriend, Shirone!”1Av5
frsqRZZSharelle waved from afar. Shirone pushed his way through the crowd. Amy stood with her arms folded as if she were sulking.6nsoh
9JG5nWv“Hello, seniors.”RCrLMN
D4tpeO“Hahaha! Whats up with the formalities? Its not like were strangers, and plus we’re the same age anyways, so no need to be so polite. Talk casually.Jv6FP8
XQBUdAmy continued sulking despite Sharelles matchmaking temperament. From some point on, going beyond his indifference, Amy felt like Shirone was avoiding her.PA5aA
KHukShe wasnt trying to brag, but inside this academy, Amy Karmis was not someone who got turned down by anyone. So on the other hand, she thought a lot about how to deal with Shirone if he did approach her seriously.4yYl
gU0M2But what was Shirone doing? He drew a line as if they couldnt even be simple friends at all. Aside from their occasional business-like conversations, he paid her no mind.tKV1
fTDHWBd“Haha! But even so, I would have to refuse. You guys are still my upperclassmen.”ICU2C5s
UvRAmy almost threw a punch at Shirone due to his impassive response. but she firmly held it in. If she got angry here, it was like acknowledging that she was unattractive.mAEvypc
Agr“Just speak comfortably when we’re alone. And it’s funny if you speak formally even though you guys are dating.”FCem
WaAKQqjAt Amy’s trembling voice, Sharelle recognized the power of love. Amy was empty without her pride, but she still calmed herself in order to earn Shirones favor. Normally, this would not have been possible.ZA2MyL
ou4XDIG“No, its okay. I’ll get going. I have class to attend.”SiUrXjY
4uAzAMJAs Shirone returned to his previous seat, Amy was on the verge of crying out in anger and shame.QJU
Rw9Y“Whatever! Do whatever you want! If you hate this so much, don’t do it!”Zvk5
nOku2qSharelle chased after Amy. Even from her perspective, she thought Shirone was acting quite strange lately.rZtK
61NTUG5“Amy, did you have a fight with Shirone?3ST12
ShPH“I don’t know! I don’t care anymore! Hes so full of himself!”pbmzhr
8xlShirone returned to Class 7, holding back his feelings of guilt and regret. Amy was a good person. However, being close to the queen of Class 4 brought too many troubles.gU7nUX6
Op5GPR/N: Amy? A good person? Now, maybe. A good person for you? Cap. #ReinaSupremacyJiV
wf0gAs Shirone sat down, his classmates began to murmur amongst themselves.1YvLugW
OZTE“Yeah, yeah. He thinks hes the best. Does he want to show off that much?”JdK
fHyLQf“Dating during class? Really? He doesnt even know his ass for his elbow. Did he come to this academy depending only on that face of his?gU0xlsr
2bJrCTheir jealousy was up to their eyebrows. It was much worse than Shirone had expected.AgxDHsa
LKk8The average age of Class 7 students was 15. It was only slightly younger than Shirones age, but one year was still enough to create a huge gap. In this age group, immature happenings often occurred.4vQF
1PjQcgThe kids disliked the fact that the new freshy who just entered the academy was chosen by Amy, the top student of the Intermediate class. And with mob mentality at its fullest, even female students were now gossiping about Shirone.17zR
61XIQ“Gosh, there must be something wrong with my eyes. Isnt he actually a total player? All he does is date and not study. Thats why he is still unable to cast single spell.”WDe8P9
w4LiShirone decided to stay away from Amy. If not, shed be the one to receive a fatal blow in terms of image.zCZj
DWIRKnpIt would be a lie if he said he wasnt offended by the numerous criticisms. Though recently, the degree of their accusations had gotten worse, so he was slowly getting irritated.p117p9
A6IBut whenever that happened, he stomped those feelings down, recalling Temuran’s advice, he grit his teeth and manned up. His job right now was to rise through the ranks as quickly as possible.AXm
ijmHLX“From today onwards, I will reduce the amount of theory and focus on training. Practice the Four Way Formation you specialize in for an hour. And for the rest of the time, practice pattern changes.”RRUZyIZ
IQsUnder the instruction of Ethella, students began to gather to train their Four Way Formation, but Shirone couldn’t mingle with them.UCF
d8XkCuIn the early days, he inadvertently displayed his Spirit Zone and suffered a setback. The students avoided Shirone’s Spirit Zone, which was transmitted through synesthesia, as if it were a bag of filth.gUG6JYr
lFt4ZxShirone moved to a secluded place. Since he had the largest Spirit Zone in Class 7, this was the only way for him to train comfortably.s8qQ
cpqShirone, who trained the Defense Form for an hour, practiced the remaining three formations. While they were not as good as his Defense Form, his Attack Form was quite good, while he found the Target Form quite difficult to manage.YY0
GyqzHis biggest problem was with the Deviate Form. Not to mention its difficulty, he couldn’t even imitate it.pCgolj6
FjP‘It’s really tricky. What in the world do I have to do to get my Spirit Zone to deviate?G8Oo
cPonIplShirone tried to deviate the Spirit Zone to the right, but the shape got all distorted. It was not an exaggeration to say that there were only a handful of higher-class students who were able to use the Deviate Form.TE5
VmiYtAqCenter. The key is to move the center.D90saBD
APMCL2pShirone corrected his mistake and tried again. The center slowly moved while the shape of the Spirit Zone was fixed.ZEHh4Cr
QwUHe felt woozy.sEmW
lUYIs this what it feels like when the soul leaves the body?lfDEi
Hbu4q5IShirones consciousness became distant and numb. He felt disoriented. Then right before his Spirit Zone was about to deviate, it burst like a bubble.m9tA
ZVhMN4y“Phew!”5ESZ5
YjiQSkThe only thoughts going through his head were that Deviate Form was too difficult for the current him. For ones mind to take off somewhere was not a natural phenomenon, so he had to approach it very carefully.s63cI
gDZ4HRather, should I move the center first? No, the first method is right. If the shape is not perfect, the center won’t move.XRuMN
E08VKs4As Shirone struggled, Ethella came up to him personally.6DsgQF
a6d“Hows it going, Shirone?TVN
rU6BiHJ“Deviate Form is difficult. It’s not easy to move the center.”oNvvpxk
InZ“Thats normal. It’s usually quite a challenge for convergent types. The Four Way Formation is a natural phenomenon Except for the Deviate Form, which is an unnatural phenomenon. By the way, what about the other formations?”gNajw
DuF1Ethella did not have high expectations for Shirone to succeed in the Deviate Form. What she was looking forward to was Shirones natural insight, not computational competence.1iwB8QF
0Er“Mmm, as for the rest I don’t think there are any issues.”LZDltB
zNLjsJ2Shirone answered honestly. He was becoming proficient in the Four Way Formation to the extent that he was satisfied with his own progress.qyPI
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