Chapter 35: The Uncrossable Bridge (1)
0WKUDespite the fierce mental battle happening between the competitors, in the eyes of the spectators watching from afar, it simply looked like they were busy jumping off.WRgVS
QJlU0Im not teleporting until I start falling down.N9O
5k96Despite the edge of the cliff being one step in front of him, Shirone’s body did not disappear with a flash. Seeing him so close to the edge, the hearts of those watching thumped loudly.LfD5
RM5tjAnd their eyes widened.4WMGni
d7JOYHe jumped offVZhIFn1
QjoShirone jumped off the edge, as far as he could, and into the sky.FQtv
9KLXThe weightlessness of floating. Strong winds shook his body and mountain birds flew in flocks, dozens of meters beneath his feet.z4Jz
JD6bwShirone grit his teeth and focused on teleporting. At the critical point of the leap, his body finally jetted off with a flash.OaEoB6H
ICskSIShirone was the last to get off the cliff, and as the people ahead started to get ready for the second round of teleportations, the rankings got overturned. The group that started first sagged to the rear.twEpGGv
u1xXTlShirone made up for his late start But above all else, he was able to get ahead of Mark by a narrow margin.Fir4
xtMcedWhad82Mf7H
SX21qMark freaked out when Shirone suddenly popped up in front of him.mu0dXuj
8fiJWhat the hell?!MO4
R1Ojd5How late did he start to overtake me in the first cycle of teleports?!M33g
ua3zYVOf course, they were still on their first turn, so the chances of the rankings getting reversed still existed, but the fact that the first operation went down the drain ticked Mark off.Mo1A
1gBYou weasel! Stop right there!ig0JET
iiyogWVWith a hair width of a difference, Shirone and Mark cast teleportation magic almost simultaneously.sbTU
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MluRQpf10 minutes before the start of the promotion exam.Vit8Qvn
19wA girl headed towards the training ground with a gloomy face.LMJ
JeoWjMaria Earlin.qKG
JqjgShe was the third daughter of the House of Earlin, which was a 3rd-class noble family. She was a 19-year-old talent who entered the Alpheas Magic Academy after waking up to her magic talent early.4bBG
m722Although she was now stuck in Class 7, it was not as if she never stood out from the beginning.Qm1wB
fK2qGNBShe entered the academy at the young age of 10 and has since then been fighting fiercely to rank up.hivAxb
nEWbBut when Maria entered Class 7 at the age of 15, she was so happy she felt like she could fly. But her happiness was short-lived as her fear of the competition grew.BcI
Bj0Ironically, her best performance was in her first year of being promoted to Class 7. However, starting the following year, her grades gradually started to decline. This trend continued to the point that now she was even ignored by new students.CcPQFyg
acC5xAt some point, such competition felt meaningless. She realized competition was not something she desired.maye
Bbm5Knowing it would only bring her suffering, she couldn’t find a reason to push for the top-level classes. She knew that even if she were to get promoted, it would just be the start of a new competition with new people. Like a marathon that had no destination, she hated the continuous climb up the world pyramid knowing there was no end to it.f5C6mTG
Q2qpAGlShe didnt want to deal with the competition, She only wanted to learn magic for that was what she loved.1bsmmwB
uwn2LBHaah, what am I doing right now?d3Zix
poKL90She felt like she had missed all her opportunities to climb up. And coupled with the fact that she eventually realized she was the oldest in Class 7, she felt like everything she worked for went down the drain. This realization took everything from her. Even her love for magic.5tW3
h2OxcRBut yet she still couldnt find it in herself to leave the academy. Was it because it was part of her life already? Or was it because she still had a little bit of that passion from before left inside her?E65A
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TohxMaria, who entered the magic academy because she liked magic, sighed when she realized she was starting to not even know who she was.UgLhx
UW70b1tTo her, the promotion exam was none of her business. But to also study side by side with her younger classmates while the exam was happening did not sit well with her.ubwhRV
0MMtF7That was the only reason why she started heading to the training ground.fpA2p
cpaGgI think itll start soon.ozgdsi
FEfAs soon as she checked the time, an Illumination magic flashed near the peak of a mountain.erCm
BNETIt was blue in color. And the moment that light flashed, she could hear the cheers of the students echo.t3D8j
3Pt1et8……hO5rlk
2MzZnrsShe couldnt continue walking. Tears flowed down her eyes.1KJ
aOyS2I have no place there. I guess only the talented ones out of Class 7 are there.ZUj
hwjWas this the end?QkKID
RwFlLS2As soon as she realized that she didnt have the courage to even leave the academy, fear consumed her.Sz5imN
x5rkqADAt that moment, a devils thought consumed her mind, leading her astray.mMLOMkG
nH5tG0If Mark winsE2bri
Sm12nHe would never let the person who snitched on him about Shirones bullying go.asBb3Z
DNiUsBEIt felt like her heart was about to burst out of her chest and her field of vision turned dark.MStd1Gp
21wW7wANo!PkLTb
OGcMsShe knew that she had to stop Mark, but she knew that with her strength alone, there was nothing she could do.4Bw5pnK
b64She looked towards the location of the engine room of the Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed.FbVUV
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hbuqEcMaybe, just maybe.Wpm
9ptA small hope sprouted within Maria.VkMP
PVgSPvhShe contemplated once again. She was positive that letting Mark win was the worst possible outcome.82mfb
SyDGrasping that hope, she opened the worn-out, iron door.oJRpQV3
bYWdfScreeeech.tXMjQV
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o2G3One employee who was seated on a chair yawned.W7i3J1
xbpJWhen will this end? I just want a jug of beer.qd0MhM
6Ls76After blinking once, his eyelids started to slowly close while his head started bending forward.KJpO
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xrGoJMaria let out a breath while standing behind the employee who had fallen into a deep sleep.7jDy
Kb5JlOSleep magic that relaxed the mind hardly worked on mages, but for those who did not practice magic, it had a significant effect.RtQFDUg
CNWMaria looked around the engine room. After searching for a bit, she found a rotary switch that controlled the difficulty level of the Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed.PyHaq
5JI9DIt seemed as though it wasnt even activated because the protruded indicator was pointing to level 1.oQx
mjNJDGrasping hold of the switch, her hand shook.v1RYc
zPkYzyIs this the right thing to do? No, whether its the right thing to do or not, is this something I can even do?YbpUh4x
Ke2She just had to turn the switch. It would cause something terrible, but when a person was possessed, only the sweet rewards blinded their thoughts.QnhoO
lN6r5I just have to make it so that no one passes.fWASfv
kWKXmlMaria turned the switch.7qL
2RLIAOiShe expected something big to happen right after she turned it, but contrary to her expectations, her surroundings were dead quiet.khDnwDD
BAzHxJThe silence weighed down her shoulders, making her plop down to the ground.xXW2
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jY1BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!ysjCUL
nsg9bExplosive sounds erupted from the competing students. They were in a situation where 20 people were each flashing and trying to cross at a height of 1,000 meters.tzUF
jkyQoyoAt an average of 3 turns, while the distance between the leading group and the one lagging behind was not so huge, talent-wise, it was clear who was better.PUTu
48idx2Those who started off early could not endure the considerable height. They were Class 7 students who did not even learn flying magic, so the shock and fear were enough to hinder them.5vBZe
lzGq3HHWhat do I do? Am I really gonna fall?Sj1tEs
pZsgDCHThe other side seemed too far from reach.SW0cV
ULRyoZThe Spirit Zone demanded extreme focus from a person, so it was an extremely sensitive state of mind. Therefore, even a little distraction might shatter it. Eventually, the students in the rear group, who failed the omnipotence of teleportation, began to plummet.QWkR
NdDAHHHHHH!ff9U4
4wc82vbHelp! Save me!tRg1
bnd2The upperclassmen burst out laughing. Since theyve already experienced this, they only thought those lowerclassmen were adorable.LG5xDgp
jOeUEven the instructors had little smiles on their faces while writing the names of those who failed in order.8z5Qn
xwKKYKHowever, the festive atmosphere took a complete 180-degree turn.gvT8
4oG94gOne after another, the instructors raised their heads in surprise. During the time the students started dropping, the Air Net should have had plenty of time to activate, but the siren did not sound.2hs5cd
stMoIJWhat?! What happened?!5jl
wg8cSave the students first!iPg
YxykUESiena dived down the cliff and cast teleportation at a terrifying pace. And Ethella, who was watching from the other side, noticed the strange situation as well and jumped down.jeJs
FXqHeadmaster, what should we do?wQI5A
sQR3Alpheas hummed and let out a breath.WPber8N
a8AaB3eSince two Grade 6 mages took the initiative, all the students were gonna be fine. If they were to stop now, the students who did their best to maintain their position in the leading group would suffer great losses. It would be better to respect the will of the participants as long as their safety was ensured.2z27
7BCuPLets watch for now. We have enough manpower to protect 20 people. Instead, wouldnt ending things here disrespect the students passion?T7zDSN
iLeSiena and Ethella both shot up from the bottom of the cliff at the same time, students in tow.KyFintm
R6XduWhats happening? There must be something wrong.6NZRQY
biRSharelle spoke while looking through the telescope. Other students murmured at the unexpected situation.ln40m
a6itgBut Amy wasnt really bothered. A student dying due to falling was impossible with certified Grade 6 instructors on watch. Besides, the students in the front remained undistracted. If it was her, she wouldnt have cared either. The ticket to be promoted to Class 5 was on the line, so who cared about safety?vQsp
NxHvkHowever, the second half of the group was in a noticeable uproar. They saw instructors jumping off the cliff to grab the students who were falling.OO6QBb
9O7MkrIs there no safety device?TQNts
oB0The only reason why they made it this far was because no matter how similar it was to a real match, it was not an actual one where their lives were on the line.OhEBga1
B30PQjAAAAAAHHHHH! NOOOO!nHXQY
BqjXInstructor! Please save me! I give up!gyTeLs
6jqRWIm dying!!!0EyNAl
YkKh6NMA large number of students started dropping like flies, but the instructors came to the rescue, saving all of them.vBibBJ
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ULgxbFgThe leading group who were still in the game continued to fight their fear.cyFDavr
SuqWhats going on?L7ifo
DgujOQThey could hear the loud noises from the upperclassmen. This ruffled their currently sensitive feathers greatly.vrgcXAc
hgqb9CbTheir shouts reached the ears of the leading group, but it affected no one.Jm57B
VZ4gIn fact, it actually caused their blood to boil even hotter knowing that there were fewer competitors.68XvT
fkdbThis is my chance! All of you, just keep dropping.ynMz
dXcxThe leading group had advanced 270 meters, and considering they were from Class 7, that was pretty good.cln
pU1TwNAnd while all of this was happening, Shirone continued to protect his place as the first.yuMgQe
MGfMark and his team tried to take Shirones place multiple times, but to avail. Shirone bested them each time.OsuDfE6
cHeJWMark gritted his teeth.AGq
HwWWho the hell is he?Y2PnGZk
wdfpEG1Shirone had so far leaped 27 times, and each time, he teleported exactly 10 meters.SRB1MJJ
J8rBIf compared to a pull-up, it was the same as someone doing a rep of 20 while maintaining the same pace.sCL
N80ABIs he a machine?2zhpXwL
pz8vHe knew Shirones mental endurance was high, but he didn’t think there would be this big of a difference.dOAtB
sKPnhC0And all of this was being analyzed by the instructors.6b2tR
PTEqEthella spoke out.AcdKdyP
lAmOho, Shirone sure is a talent.8Aa4
EVPeThe weight behind her words was heavy since she was an influential figure who never really commented on anything.chSk
j9C7xyVOther instructors started joining in.8czf5z
tktCqtWell, Mark isnt too bad. He is still young, after all. His routine is being shaken up. From a minimum of 9.5 meters to a maximum of 11. Hes being inconsistent.10MBP
ZIkeIt was safe to say that his mind was shaken.TMvlfY
Ns2SOn the other hand, Shirones routine is consistent. Their speed is about the same, but the one with a higher chance of winning is Shirone.TUK
8VX5PIn the midst of the compliments, Thadds expression wasnt so bright.w7HNW41
nvKkPTalent4mzC
TUcEUkHe glimpsed at Alpheas face, worried about him But his face showed nothing.qLFc
oauF3Suddenly, the students of Class 7 who did not participate in the exam approached Thadd.5P3387J
aU44ZMr. Thadd, how is Shirones routine that stable? Ive never seen anything like it.mTKrui
yTy3eLeaping a set distance consistently did not seem like something a human could do.Y8NH0G
OZCThadd couldnt help but agree.klknS
XuA9ThatscxC2i
Mt5wrEAmy spoke.jOGFAR
oF8BvSHes using Compulsion.LDFuR
ijVdOxOSharelle nodded in agreement.uk2xs
RtR94cTo be specific, hes using Repetitive Compulsion. When you objectify yourself, your mind becomes more stable and develops a characteristic inertia. Its impressive that hes able to activate it at will. After all, its an advanced-level Spirit Zone technique not taught in Class 7.RuKUje
cl9hiyESince it was not something taught in Class 7, that meant Compulsion was a dangerous state of mind.DrNV
L4iRuHe must have learned it before coming here. Since it helps one endure pain Sometimes, becoming a machine is necessaryKi7kb
ib2FklTo take what we want.SMUW
RSThKeeping that last thought to herself, Amy watched Shirone continue to widen his lead.4JBk94
jzTEupIt seemed as though he was flying towards her.jwpA
zOAYoud better come quickly Since I wont wait for you.qUbR
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i9i0VzShirone’s stubbornness in keeping his lead annoyed Mark to no end.DjGx
yfvyq9Fuck! Why cant I pass him?!7DzJvP
lRcuKnowing things couldnt keep going like this, a female student, who was part of the operation team, flinched as Mark glared at her.p3k1
GZWhT42Is he telling me to do it here? Right now?YoSO
Hw2There was a way.QYK
Z693aAs long as they gave up on their goal of completing the exam, Mark would be able to overtake Shirone for a short while.Arme
zSlLAThen after that, drop out together.JVN
0NbTheir plan was too obvious, but in their heads, it was better than doing nothing and ending it there.Fja
8PQMy life is at stake, too.p4lwcZj
j2dWith a boom, she teleported right in front of Shirone.Y8nIKU0
ewmShit!CyW
xiBAs soon as Shirone hurriedly tried to brake, another member of the operation team flew towards him from the side.Cydymo
g1nYMySorry. We have to make a living too.yya
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