Chapter 34: Teleportation (4)
8ytXiTeleportation training grounds.yztoxm
awulEOne after another, students arrived at the peak that was 1,000 meters above sea level. Since there were no classes, students from other classes were also there.GOkpFZ
hEdBYKAfter today, a student from Class 7 was going to be promoted to Class 5.vAd
B96Considering that it usually took an average of two years to pass one class, in the worst-case scenario, it was possible for a student who was 4 years younger than the average to be attending a class meant for older students.08Vs
s5zpy7Wow! So this is the Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed! It’s my first time up here.pWmH
zHIThe participating students were amazed by the enormous size of the training ground. Instructors and students were also gathered on the opposite peak, 700 meters away.ybT
QnAXljBut why is it called the Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed? Where even is the bridge?4Cwe
1VSo5AIdiot. Its over there.cS1
1tHzD1A long iron bar connected the two peaks. As the length increased, the tension dropped. The fact that the bar stretched out 700 meters indicated that it was an alchemical material.Umsc
lF93WrGA few students walked to the cliff and looked down. Contrary to what the instructors had told them, there were no safety devices, let alone anything that looked similar to it.oXCdHY
Ol9JRWhat the hell? Won’t you die if you fall?nxaHERM
v6bThadd, who leaped over the peak with Spatial Warp, spoke to them.L0B
swqXkIYou don’t have to worry. There are safety devices.RWky
YD9hrThe students were not reassured. In fact, they heard that in another academy, a student had actually died during teleportation practice.XEe
zuWWHow does it activate?MJzNJ
hnOfIf you fall 100 meters, the Air Net Magic gets automatically activated. It was designed to be invisible so you guys push yourselves not to fall.AjuX
ghGWhat if it malfunctions?UExPWGE
sZq5TDHahaha! I can’t say that its impossible. But so far, nothing like that has happened before.9tbvvF
FKMSo there’s no guarantee that well be absolutely safe?T3YSTn2
MHFbqWell, so to speak, yes.pPs
6iw1gThe students paled. Then Thadd turned around with a smug look. Even if the safety device broke, there would be no accident. Thats why all the classes were canceled and why all the instructors were told to gather here.2xUe
BpvRfQ6However, even if an accident were to occur, there was not much anyone could do. The magic academy was a special-purpose academy supported by the kingdom, so it was part of the rule not to blame anyone for an accident, even if someone was injured or killed during class. Students were already aware of this fact before applying for the Intermediate class.Q9WSxd
cr0mIt’s been a long time since I’ve been here. Amy, let’s go that way.pyW
gUE75Sharelle grabbed Amy’s hand and dragged her up the hill. Amy looked like she didnt want to go, but she eventually followed as Sharelle led her.xzz
72lI said I don’t want to see it. Its a Class 7 exam! The results are obvious.gqqCG
TdEHOh, look at this girl! What are you saying when your boyfriend is about to proudly go up to Class 5? How will you ever score some points with your boyfriend if you dont do it on a day like this?kckPY
bEelHTsk! Whats the point of cheering? Whether I cheer or not, those who are bound to fail will fail, and those that are bound to pass will pass.WOCyM
FSCFpfUAmy was pretending to be unconcerned, but she was quite bothered inside. How much did his mastery of teleportation go up? Could he even teleport?5G6FDlF
hq38bPractical training was the best way to grasp the feel of teleportation. However, since the process was so painful, the advice given by experienced professionals was to learn the tips and tricks first.KEuqlg
BhpAmy, on the other hand, was literally the type of person who learned by tackling with her body. Of course, it was not too painful for her since she had Schema to rely on.efLb
uaOhBut its different for Shirone. Hes not one to give up. I hope hes in good shape.m1QN
1dIg9rDClass 7 had some remarkable talents. Depending on the situation, it would not be too unusual if Shirone failed.czuVaG
GA0GHuh? I don’t think Shirone is here yet.Ycv
N9ggWhen Sharelle, who was looking through the peak with a telescope, said that, Amy snatched the telescope away. As she said, among the 20 students standing on the cliff, Shirone was not one of them.4mBX
zhJJYWhat? What happened?dgD
fshMajF“You dont think he failed, right?”LYSs
MMvFDsShe couldn’t guarantee it. She also believed in him because he was Shirone, but in all honesty, teleportation was not a magic that could be easily learned on one’s lonesome.Vpi
QQJyUYou idiot Where the hell are you? What in the world are you doing?GCgozG
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BByxShirone opened his eyes, squinting against the bright, warm sunlight. Visibility was low and the sky was higher than usual. When a jay flew up in front of his eyes, he came to his senses.eTJGQvG
5mKQQAHH! What’s this?mE8G7Rl
hANLooking around, he noticed he was in the middle of the training ground. He did not wake up once ever since he collapsed and lost consciousness last night.eQRRc
vkVzdqIEver since he started practicing and studying teleportation, Shirone only slept for three hours a day. Plus, on the final week, he overworked his body to the point he dropped dead.UWSp2
Cr7BTTPromotion test!Op18
lNPF2Cold sweat dripped down Shirones back. He rushed out of the training ground without even having the time to feel disappointed in himself. To climb 1,000 meters above sea level, he had to start running like crazy, no matter what his condition was.Bys
y0xPlease! Please!Wp4r
YbM* * *Z2h
aIaTAyz* * *0hfUJO
xsIAWell start, Headmaster.iQ1bhUB
YFvKrMm, do begin.edleVNh
OXJ0hMAs Siena burst the Illumination magic toward the sky. Tension enveloped the training ground. Ethella, who noticed the illumination from the opposite peak, looked back at the students and spoke.Az3iKc
dtypDmOnce my signal goes off, run to the cliff. Whoever teleports the furthest will pass the promotion exam.qLC
sgfsmpTThe students gulped loudly, their mouths dry. The difficulty of the Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed was level 1, so there were no obstacles, but the fear of moving through empty space shook them to their core.lAcA
drrbRegardless of rank or whatnot, they had to link at least 70 teleportations to safely reach the other end. Moreover, if their rhythm broke in the middle, even their Spirit Zone would disappear due to their fear of falling.uF4y
vVK8We can’t cross the whole thing, anyway. We will eventually fall But what if the safety device doesn’t work?b4X6
cdEiPOMost of the students were stiff with tension because it was human psychology to not fully believe something unless seen. Mark and the operation team were the only ones who could manage to stay a little more relaxed.G9E0Kq3
BF12ZtxHmph. I trained every day. I can easily leap 70 times if no one just gets in my way.q0pX5q
7Z0The variable was that Shirone was absent. The mage dedicated to Mark reported that Shirones progress was slow, but it was true that Mark didnt believe the report until he saw it with his own eyes. But since Shirone wasnt there, he thought that he was uselessly nervous over a nobody.YBX033
F1oLKf5Teleportation. I see he couldnt learn it. Well, he never had anything else but his Spirit Zone to show.NqJ7Jv6
yqBQViThe person most anxious due to Shirones absence was Amy. Her unconcerned facade disappeared and she began walking back and forth uneasily near the cliff.fTw
rqnINwoGosh! What happened?! Why isnt he coming!dV4QW
NaTCoAmy, look over there!rXDwKP
FcIRDRfSharelle pointed to the opposite peak. When Amy checked with the telescope, she saw Shirone running to the top. It looked like he rolled around on the ground somewhere because his clothes were covered with dust and his face was beet red.oxWL
Ew9GLlWhat the hell has he been doing until now?owu9DkT
wjQFSharelle let out a sigh of relief.4fzR
AYgDQXVThat’s a relief, though. He arrived on time. But he must be tired. I wonder if hell be okay?3sc
8Jh“Whatever! Who cares?! Im just relieved that he didnt drop out!Pmux
bapAAnyways, seeing as how he managed to get to the training ground, it seems like he can teleport.EUubO
EzEkEBHWhen they saw that his lips were busted open and his arms were black and blue, they could vaguely imagine how extreme Shirones training was. Amy regained her senses and looked around.kMfLh
QENfIt’s quite windy today. This is going to be a tough test.aZcLa
UgoAlthough not as much as flying magic, teleportation was not completely unaffected by wind speed and pressure. The students could not lose their concentration for even a moment in this test.j6JerK
QANAt the appearance of Shirone, the gazes of the students hardened. Thinking he had given up, they were caught off guard by his sudden appearance.AScuy
VW4Tsk! He probably did that on purpose to mess with us.QT6o3
YDNyhQ7Hes a wolf in sheeps clothing. Does he want to be promoted even after doing such a cowardly trick?uZk13v6
6rgIt was true that his appearance shocked some of the kids, but Shirone was the one who was most at a disadvantage due to his current state.ZEN
i3ZAWEthella got troubled when she saw Shirone panting. Since he arrived before the start of the exam, there was no problem with him taking it. However, he was not in a shape comparable to everyone elseeIr
0TH4lWill there be no issues with inequality if we proceed like this?OdMkeH
hXmShe launched an orange Illumination spell into the sky. Blue meant ready, red was to start the exam, and orange was for a question.S8raGAp
STNSInstructors who saw Ethellas flare shared opinions. There were mixed opinions. One side stated that they should start right now while another stated that they should wait for 10 minutes to give Shirone a break.uwbU
GAxLq9OWhat do you think, Headmaster?YKSdc
VLHFmAlpheus was adamant.F4yd
piXOu5“Let’s start. Being in control of your condition before an exam shows competence. I do not believe it is a matter we should concern ourselves with.3YFjX
Ai3Alright, thenNI1XC3
lYO6qkYSiena conveyed the message to continue with a red flare. Shirone cut in between the students standing in a row. The person who kindly stepped aside to make space for him was someone who was part of Marks operation.hjp
HAMhwPThe students were all nervous. After all, no matter what special training they went through, teleporting across a 1,000-meter cliff was another matter entirely. It was an uncharted territory where all of them had an equal opportunity to get through.b6AubU3
A62eThen starting now, we will begin the early promotion exam of Class 7. Get ready.0CWTS3o
MaQ2sXqThe students took a running stance. Once only the sounds of heartbeats could be heard, Ethella cast the Illumination magic.rNYV7H
so5WA red sphere soared into the sky with a bang. The instructors on the other side were flipping through the files, ready to record.veLT50
lBuE7The students shot off from the ground.GQt
4WetlFmThe lead! I have to take the lead!OrrB
BSzRrI might have a chance if I start first and take the lead!hWPpSE
0nfMost students had similar ideas. Shirone, whose legs had pretty much no strength, was forced to fall behind.IQcAlr
AemBut Shirone was not bothered for there was still a chance to make up for the loss. Depending on the persons determination, the point they would cast teleportation before reaching the edge of the cliff would be different. The best method was to reach the edge, jump off, and then teleport.anDc84
wboBut how many people could do that? The starting line was the point that held the highest tension amongst the competitors. Also, the Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed was 1 kilometer above sea level.EuTL
eg9CEWind speed, wind direction, and air pressure. All these factors differed in comparison to the environment they trained in. If they jumped off with their bare body and their magic failed, that was it. Risking their life for the chance to take the upper-hand was not something most students had the guts to do.PVyoxCW
m7LmMcLAs Shirone predicted, with five meters left to the cliffs edge, students who could not withstand the fear began to teleport away. The rest of the students followed one after another. The students that were part of Marks party were among the few that did not teleport immediately.pWbU
KyINo! Just a little bit more!zzUlM
epclcfHe staggered on, stomping down the rising fear. Shirone was aiming for the best possible start.gAwzO0
59ZCNWCan I do it? What if I fall?KnPD
OGOwMjDespite clenching his teeth in an effort to calm his racing heart, the feeling of nausea did not disappear.cxD
kr2APhAs they got closer and closer to the cliffs edge, the team escorting Mark couldn’t hold out any longer, so they began to teleport away. Soon after this, Mark followed suit.t06ZSja
RybShirone continued to run despite over half of the students no longer being on the cliff. And due to that, the team who was keeping pace with Shirone felt their blood dry up.Eo0Tzv
IKCIf they kept going, they were going to fall off the cliff. With two steps left to the cliffs edge, the operation team cast teleportation.XkSo5
sqWBut despite the close distance, Shirone kept moving forward. Fear was of no hindrance to him, who understood the nature of the danger.ZWih
fF9jShirone knew that as long as he could keep could running forward on foot, he could make up for the time he lost due to his condition.vXOi
v4XThe competition isnt over yet!8OlZE0N
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