Chapter 43: Another Genius (5)
q0GThe next day.TizqId
betySShirone headed to the training grounds early in the morning. There were an unusual amount of students already there.N2TtFIl
CuZzdtEveryone is thinking the same, I see.wy9f0c
6yA0UjfHe was more motivated than ever to start training in preparation for the practical evaluation.Vch2
aUmgf0The test subjects varied per class, but the class which Shirone belonged had targeting, a.k.a the evaluation called Speed Gun.xVs
N8vzUgh! I guess today Ill practice for Speed Gun until I die. Its the subject Im least confident in. Target types are lucky, theyll have the advantage.prn
UvJfPlNot necessarily. The Target Form works best against a small number of targets, but during the evaluation, there will be a lot of them. Wouldnt it be better to convert to Offensive Form and explode them at random?r4l
xwlWs9Then youll get tired early. Still, its either Offensive Form or Target Form. No one would ever use the Deviate Form. How would they catch up with all the targets?E7hRvt
SbiThere are exceptions. I mean, look at Yiruki. Wont he use the Deviate form again?1p3
mH2icHaha! No way, unless hes an idiot. But aside from that, Im curious about Shirone. Hes strong in actual live practice. Is he going to find a breakthrough using the Defense Form?DPj
Cdydg0CThough they were not top-rankers, Shirone and Yiruki were often mentioned.aF6Hot
iHfUThe expectation was that they would show an exceptional performance at a decisive moment.Ooc
OGedKThough, it was also not unreasonable to think that Yiruki would cause a disaster this time around.boBTcXq
oOh0tOn the other hand, Shirone wanted to cry.zEL8
SeSStrong in live practice? As if. He hadnt even successfully cast the Photon Output yet.3jjDvz
dwUVUgh, what do I do? Im getting antsy.Xw5nI
9zTy68At that moment, the other side of the training ground suddenly grew noisy.6uSG
evTevThe girls were the first to notice the sound of a dog barking. The boys, who belatedly noticed it as well, ran towards the noise.FEL
vJayWhat the How did it get in?Sbqeci8
BrSmF4nMust be a dog from the mountains. But whys it barking like that?lTf
ounFJDAs people started gathering around it, the dog started getting defensive and growled. It bore its teeth.CAV9yzA
uFgUThen the students from Class 7 started throwing stones.MJfqi
kEuC5IHey! Get out of here! Youre making our days worse!3JTfMI
6PlexCThe upper class didnt even try to stop them.EyFh
pi9They thought that since the dog was hostile to people, it was no different from a wild beast.rs2
zW1vw7uConversely, Shirone, who had been listening carefully to the dogs howling, ran to the dog with a surprised expression.bVLS
nTCmRbWait a minute! Stop throwing stones!y7s0Ikh
1lSsUKOMark moved quickly.Y6a6S
9IexqEHey, HEY! You guys are going too far! Your upperclassman is telling you to stop.G9BTcE3
xvJBWhile the students from Class 7 stood frozen, Shirone strode towards the dog.HmQE6l
Si41yAMark followed behind.yxVqGjo
puLSSIts dangerous. Its a wild dog.lcR
DDEGZiIt doesnt matter if they grew up in the wild, dogs dont typically bite people as an instinct. They actually rather run away than fight.V1xq6h
fS3cC4jBut its barking like that!VdQ9E
8RSX7qThats probablyiLmh
WRPvXygThe dog growled, but it couldnt bear to attack, so it backed off.ZGWP
rxGDFiXCapitalizing on this, Shirone looked straight into the dogs eyes and pushed it back into the woods.tJT
APmAs expected, a tiny puppy was lying in the grass.gbPbzM
vi0OIt hurt its leg.vtogT
l71jQPHuh? Youre right. Guys, theres a puppy. A puppy.A1cerQ
kqUKoFUShirone stopped Mark.rM0h
p327SeDont call them yet. If the dog feels that we might threaten the pup, it will attack.sOqoGB
vLeypOh, I see. Hey! Dont come, dont come!wrY7OO
6GT1bInstead, can you find someone who can use Recovery magic? Someone from Class 5.YO7Pp
DaYgGHe thought it would be nice if Sharelle could help, but no matter how close he was, he couldnt call an upperclassman.O2aF5
CTXPMaria knows how to. Give me a minute, Ill bring her.dHuL
q1GCJAfter her probation ended, Maria, guided by Thadd, had a much brighter personality.HZiv9tE
vH4Oh my! How did it get hurt like this?OOi
QsBIt looks like it was bitten because it got caught up in a territorial fight. Can you heal it?SHyv
GV5bYdYes, I can. This small of an injury is easy.9oNPA
J3jPh3Maria healed the dog and the puppy with Recovery magic. The puppy, which regained its health, ran around in circles. The mother then stopped barking and took her pup back to the mountain.PB8
HZjaThats amazing. How did you know there was a puppy?XHRbZH
DK16NUwHm? Haha! I lived in the mountains for a long time.k8V38f
hhZ8aPMShirone recalled when he was 11 years old. He had gone hunting with his father.SMgL
axualt1They were lucky that day. A red bear, which was known for its value as even the claws could be sold for money, was caught on a rope and was struggling. Vincent had hurriedly aimed his arrow at it, not giving it time to tear the rope.zyPz
Moaf5hZShirone waited behind anxiously. If they were to catch a red bear, they wouldnt have to worry about food for the time being.0AnLCo
gQkBut the arrow showed no sign of being released. Shirone turned his head in question, but Vincent had already retracted his bow and was preparing to leave.2W05Xw
Z3TI couldnt be any more unlucky. Lets go back, Shirone.vcYPRrZ
hviHuh? Why dont you catch it? Mom would surely love it.iiZj
opbHVincent squatted down and pointed to where the bear was being held.bTUNWtP
VzQ3uQLLook over there, Shirone.rFA
u7nOAShirone looked carefully. It was a bear cub whimpering next to its captive mother.zwQOgpI
L1vEBA hunter doesnt catch a mother with a cub. Even though they are animals, they love their young the same way we humans do.SpVP
dB1baBut then were at a loss. There’s amazing prey over there.2YU6qv
NiwsVincent looked at Shirone with a warm gaze.rPfiPx8
WEHxJust as that bear has a cub, I have you too. As a parent, how can I just ignore that? Fighting to live is the same for everyone. It doesnt matter if youre a human or animal. But you shouldnt kill a parent in front of their child. It is an unwritten rule that applies to all living things.VHCeVyy
k8NShirone couldnt express it in words, but he felt something get engraved into his heart.CqtJUHO
cHjbSomething that would never be forgotten even after a lifetime.55f9769
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TOI6The students were moved by Shirones story.QkZos
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cIztXYour dads amazing.243kDs
E5lYeah. No wonder Shirone is so kind.7vgk
K35304As Shirones classmates also joined in to say something, Yiruki appeared and decided to pour cold water on the warm atmosphere.D2k
qVXtThats a stupid theory. Hunters dont let go of their prey just because of that.iWgKc
KIZpEveryone turned their heads in discontent at Yirukis words, even the lowerclassmen.quTkE0
agTBut Yiruki kept calm.8FLvll
m60The reason why hunters dont kill animals with babies present is so that the baby wont grow up to be aggressive towards humans. In zoology, this is called the imprinting effect. Once the parents become hostile to humans, their offspring inherit their nature, and it becomes increasingly difficult to hunt them. But if you kill the young, the population would be cut off.e57W
wJRShirone choked up in tears. Of course, Yiruki was saying things without knowing anything, but his remark was an insult to his fathers sentiment.cBmf1
6Mz22uwHow can you say that? Of course, there are hunters who may think that way, but most hunters release the beast out of compassion.8CSpM
QFkurvjHeart. Emotion. How they wanna package it is up to them. Im talking about reality. Unlike you, I dont delude people with foolish idealism.xHb
nrxECmNWhat?! Are you done talking?!tWSo
DUkzBShirone got up quickly and glared at Yiruki. This was their 2nd argument.EpzV
TTITThe student onlookers were dumbfounded. Shirone was not the type to fight anyone, while Yiruki didnt get along with anyone. When the two collided, the tensions soared multiple folds.Bwn
ksKmGIWhat is this? Did something happen between those two before? It seems like this is a continuation of something.aX3uKC
FFjBYTheyre keeping each other in check. After all, those two are definitely among the candidates to be promoted next.gW2x
T7ZShirone narrowed his eyes and glared. Yiruki, on the other hand, looked around and did something else. It was clear he did not want to fight.P8jdupJ
bi3FQ6Hey, hey! Why are you guys like this again? No wonder it was quiet. Since a teacher is coming, lets go back.ETRpO96
Afa3uGjThanks to Nade interfering and tearing the two apart, it didnt turn into a big fight, but Shirone was still displeased.lB6Nsf
tTldznLHe couldnt understand Yirukis way of thinking. First, his researching of a power strong enough to blow up a whole city. Secondly, belittling the lives of animals. Shirone did not like Yirukis perspective on things.zlCym
9hHWhatever. Ill stop confronting him from now on.h9q
8qikcztClass started.M466K
70aQAs Ethella climbed up the mountain, The mouths of the students dropped due to her unusual appearance.Fgw
s326Was it because it was the practical evaluation period? She was wearing a training suit with short sleeves. She also wore shorts that revealed her thighs for easier movement.2o3KB
GgECxMost shocking of all was that she was not wearing glasses.hL98
QXHsyThe male students minds went blank at the sight of her. How could ones appearance change so much?vhty3
3D3HYou guys all know that there is a special education starting from today onwards, right? The Speed Gun exam for Class 5 will be held first due to the practice ground circumstances. Please note that the time allocations will be divided by class starting tomorrow. In any case, todays class will begin after we watch the assistants demonstration. Samuel, this way.M0RG
FuxG2NA tall, handsome blond man stood in front of the students. He seemed to be in his early 20s and had long hair stretching down to his waist, which was uncommon.i4hbuBp
n9jThe teaching assistant standing before you is Samuel, who is preparing for his graduation from the Advanced class. His major is Incantation magic, and today he came to demonstrate some magic. It is related to strengthening your Spirit Zone as well, so pay attention.y3H
J5nlyOThe students gave a big round of applause, especially the female students.i8kh
cuBONice to meet you. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was in your shoes. Time sure does fly. Although Im not too skilled, Ill do my best in hopes that it will help with your education.Hu23dZG
ZfsAdvanced Class.LAIGmlU
UuqBZ8OShirones eyes sparkled.oogh
S3CvIt was an opportunity to see how good the students who were competing with Amy were.mvvJE
IMn1Shouts of awe burst out as Samuel opened his Spirit Zone in the Image Zone.Fg9
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z68mfA Spirit Zone 42 meters in diameter was surrounding him.0hf
sV8fJSamuel spoke.KJkUq2
B2y33Incantation magic is used to strengthen magic through the power of words. First of all, lets try to cast Tornado with no incantation for comparison. Tornado.a3GR
22MyiOA powerful tornado was cast in a short moment. Samuel raised both his hands lightly as if to support it.lK1yrr
jFpF-Fast.qvK
KqRt0VtThere were students in the Intermediate Classes who knew Tornado, but Samuels proficiency with it was on a whole other level.YeS
oEVgNFSamuel spoke with a kind smile.275
QEqTECdPlease remember the strength of the spell. This time, Im going to use Incantation magic to strengthen it. By using the will contained in the words, the mages mental gets stronger.qrtqoN
r5vbrJOSamuel recited a poem consisting of eight phrases.3QNiE3p
3xu1Earth of furor, I borrow thy power, so touch my hand. Looking down at the sky, the history of achievement, be captured in a moment. When the power of inanity is in the handsvdOunx
pocK0AThe faces of the students got painted with boredom as they felt like they were now in a literature class.7jj
rSCATThough not long after, Samuel spoke, holding his hands up again.guQog
lk7wTornado.G8Lwv
6q7As the tornado burst out with a tremendous explosion, the students couldnt help but hold their breath.1FKbC
CiNptThe wind was so condensed that Samuels figure looked hazy.Bwwh
jQbbYsThis is the power of Incantation. Words have a will of their own, and when savored, it strengthens the mind. Speak and ruminate. That is the basic system of Incantation magic.ZFYd
G2OVRHaa.bBTkd
DjsXAs the frozen-stilled students let out a breath, Samuel spoke with a smile.YV5gQv
CybIbwnNow lets get down to business.YXM62h1
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