Chapter 46: Limitless (3)
eeasiDoA-Amy?ZT7Pg
yCDDespite knowing that the Target form was her specialty and that it gave her an advantage during the exam, Shirone felt that the score of 987 points was out of this world.Zcg
sAyiizdNade recalled and spoke.90P
DI8AHYou might not know, but during exams, our senior focuses so hard to the point she seems like a different person. Its no wonder she never lost her place as the rank 1 prior to entering the Advanced class. I mean, youre also not much different in that sense.FlpQVn
BXK3tUgShirone realized once again.HApNd
d7coyAxHow many people of talent live in this world?fcUztJ
EvpSBut on the other hand, it gave him courage.zEq
8BFcTm5Thats right, theres nothing that is absolute in this world. Like how Amy won using her own method, I will also win using my own method.i4Av
Y4XbeQNade advised.cYNUgTl
q7gTheres no need for you to break the highest record, so relax. Before the record-breaking 987 score, I heard that the highest score was somewhere in the late 700s. Our senior achieved her highest record when she was in Class 4, not 5, so even more reason to take it easy.ohM
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t0yYHShirone thought.izND
ZCH4cMThen lets make my primary goal 700 points.gJnr6UE
s1n3 weeks were left before D-day. Shirone had to think of a way to raise his score in that short period of time.QDiXowP
kn6a8kuI wont lose. Not in a million years.LJrUv9e
74OE1CIShirone clenched his fists.nac
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na0WC7SThe only thing clouding his thoughts was the Sequence method.lZZeA7
cXQZHe had to count faster than Yiruki, but he couldnt come up with a number.zK6w3
jR7Damn it. How should I execute this exactly?meu3
ldnbCNo matter how much he increased the set numbers using modularity, it was shabby compared to the unit compressive force of log.ZgDCB
wbi2NFirst, lets train.4uUq5m
LTcAt night, Shirone practiced Photon Output.FsVOBy
eQdThe speed at which the Sequence method reached the last number was much faster, but even so, he could only count to 10,000 in one minute.4GT
S1tYiruki reached one million on the first day. I may have the upper hand in terms of stamina, but Yiruki is superior in terms of the speed at which he strengthens his Spirit Zone. If I do nothing about the gap between us, winning will not be possible.Ttbekrr
UmkLThere was the exam he had to think about as well.IpFp3MW
HszaQIf there were an unlimited number of targets, achieving 1,000 points wouldn’t be too difficult, but there was a unique pattern.QawY
aHjZ2At level 1, 10 targets appear. You have to take them all out in order to move on to level 2. Moreover, with each increase in level, theres an additional target that gets added.ZT1
QCeuVO5At level 10, nineteen targets appeared all at once.IrS
VS8kk2Therefore, if one were to start off slow from the beginning and take too much time, one wouldnt be able to earn a high score.SJD8
c62DqqFIf I miss a target even once, the delay could prove fatal. After all, the name of the game is Speed Gun.Hef
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zK9yShirone finished training around midnight.MYTL
FW5DCurrently, Shirones daily routine looked something like this:HHp4q
7kKjsnBHe would go to his dorm, sleep like the dead, wake up to take classes, train until midnight, and then repeat the process all over again.k4O
SQOhOther students either shared tips and tricks with each other or practiced the Sequence method while waiting in line for the Image Zone.NCTiXH
mwDrJWhen it was his turn, Shirone poured out everything he learned and trained without restraint.oq6h8xj
tvqA0lEvery time the thorns of the Attack Form made contact with a target, the beam of the Photon Output pierced the air.x0KJr
sDnHuThe students gave him their full attention.VF9v
5NcsIts getting faster and faster.rkv
AKZ0kAs Shirone continued to get used to active magic, eventually, he was able to hit the mark without even turning his body.5EETC
uTPRvkFA minute passed by in a blur for the students who watched the light show.1yeWJ4d
pjBG3The final score was 567 points.mf9dH
nqpShirone regained his confidence seeing as his score was higher than what Yiruki had gotten previously.Z6wp
9cCe0Good. Its faster than before.WyC
sb13D5Though, his performance lowered the self-esteem of his classmates.1uuWf
1xepk9Over 200 points more than his last score! And all this In the span of a week?! What the hell is this?! Its an absolute violation of equity!SQ9q3
pi2The speed of those light bullets are too fast. Once a target is sighted, it never misses, so leveling up is a piece of cake. Moreso, his linking has improved. He seems to be casting more than 4 times per second.EnaoY
4kjhSeeing Shirones performance has gotten me fired up!D0jFj
JPjGwLets do this!m54Pxy5
aFdde9zAnd so, the students eagerly awaited their turn in the Image Zone.vzB
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A5Yp7I guess its my turn now?K3aUv
0723Y3Since it was almost the end of the class, the line for the Image Zone dwindled, and as such, the aloof-looking Yiruki made his appearance.bBiDMf
inOQItBUntil now, he wasnt even practicing and was relaxing under the shade of a tree.bKO
H6aJudgThe corner of his mouth curved up and Shirone watched him activate the targeting program.rwpwgcI
QExZAs soon as Yiruki released his Spirit Zone, he immediately switched to the Deviate Form. And this time, it was smaller than before.6YZO7B
qd4LK9xSounds of awe erupted from all around.ZMS
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rMqShirones light was flashy, but Yirukis demonstration of speed excited the spectators as well.e2Os
d67Done.jCvzLFj
UP6dVkAfter one minute was up, Yiruki didnt even look back to check his score as he walked away with hands clasped behind his back.BiByg
qvhnIKHis final score was 568 points.CEUr8FX
nIf0A single point ahead of Shirones.LBN
AGeKThat was not a coincidence.lLL
IOE8UyEven after this incident, Shirones skills continued to improve, but Yiruki was always ahead by a single point.CBzf5
sdeCThe intention was clear.J6qPW
BDnYiruki wins once again. As expected, I dont think Shirone can do it.c5M
2kREAIt was Yirukis strategy to drive Shirone into a corner. He wanted to make him despair. He wanted to make him feel like no matter how hard he tried, there was no way he’d win.il9
sqd5I wont give up, no matter what!NZCP
2BmwHrDespite Yiruki constantly one-upping him, Shirone continued to devote himself to the Sequence method.RrAuBX
hn9dHICAs Shirone broke through and exceeded the multiples of 100, the performance of his Spirit Zone increased exponentially.0pKldg
aNaIn his last practice before the exam, Shirone surpassed 700 points, a score difficult to achieve.Ve2OiRb
PODrPMStudents cheered for him.pEVDtv
v0CsJiPI cant believe the score Im seeing right now. It really IS possible to earn such a score.gWrGwr
KqSuAxIf you dont pass level 10 in approximately 10 seconds, its impossible to get to the 700 mark. If so, how many do you have to knock down in a second?vidJEWq
AuCiShirone made a fist.uLVsiXe
Ljua7EI did it. I earned 70 more points compared to my last real practice. Ive reached the primary goal I set.SpUhMl
1fyQWith the exam day right ahead of him, Shirones concentration only increased.ArFT
PhmjShirone came down the stairs while hiding his excitement. At the same time, Yiruki walked past him and said.rN8
5mHWCtSCongrats. 700 is definitely an impressive score. Your growth rate is fast, almost to the point its scary.7H7c
OeWJuCause I dont want to lose to you.YbwZ62l
F7tKWKekeke, I see. But you shouldnt let your guard down. The exam hasnt even started yet.3AcR
PiF2By the time Shirone reached the bottom of the stairs and turned around, Yiruki was already practicing for the Speed gun.6NEJ
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CBikUThe students eyes widened.6pI
NbVf8QKWow! It must take some serious skills to make the Spirit Zone that small.W1Xb
RwWDTThe Deviate form was almost the size of a marble, and it was so fast that not even an afterimage was apparent.B1ECuA
l7utBAMBAMBAMBAMBAM!xAo
JmBqWith Yiruki in the center, it looked like the explosions were just happening on their own.2T15
4wcBAMBAMBAMBAMBAMBAMBAMBAMBAMBAM!8xDHox
oUsDuAnd just like that, a minute passed.iCr8X
DFsOSilence.T2QN
gAyFJr701.CejSLs
gGOHe beat the score Shirone tried so hard to reach by one point yet again.WURci
uFlThe students shouted.MNy0
9ybAmazing! Yiruki still has the upper hand!xUMA
qxijThey were looking forward to the competition between Shirone and Yiruki.wKcm
XjYiFOne genius vs. another genius.qYL
39KSbSo far, Yiruki was winning.vtyl
ZL9glAgain with that one point difference?3qaV5p
cLgv6iFor once, Shirone broke into a cold sweat.9ZoH
bmRWO3If Yiruki had won using all his might, Shirone wouldnt have been so nervous.xo3kh
bsfHI dont know. Whats the highest point Yiruki can score?EAwSKc
ykyIPHThe evaluation period started next week.hnmG
d6YhxClass 5 had the busiest schedule, so even with the weekends included, he only had three days left.BeB1
RVgMI need to find a way.F3v
UkrvBWQShirone left the training ground with an anxious heart.In9ho
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MiQuXzsCentral park, which was usually packed with students during the holidays, was empty due to the pressure of the exams.ZRJ
vAkOn a quiet street where most shops were closed, Sharelle headed towards the fountain.TIZ
PpAcoAm I too early?7NB7fk
iD6OwShe was excluded from the Intermediate class evaluation because she had submitted the Advanced Class promotion application the day before yesterday.G5xX
4OoxArriving at the fountain, a red-headed girl was sitting on a bench reading a book.D7HzQ
HZSmB7bSharelles face brightened.NnNZm
tU58Amy!78UK
JcbY09Amy, who had a haggard expression, heard her and closed the book she was reading and stood up.5j1f
29cWow, youre so thin. The Advanced Class must be hard.5GTd63
gKOTZIAmy had become much thinner and was evidently lacking sleep as her face was pale. There were even not-so-concealed dark circles under her eyes.Gnpjc
CXkoZ0YSoon, well look like twins. Anyways, welcome to hell. Here, are the files you asked for.uWT4f
yxuAmy passed over the files related to the Advanced Class promotion.YQXucv
ZthHIt wasnt considered an expedient means because what she handed was information all Advanced students had access to.arEm
IZ5Thanks. Lets sit down first. Wanna drink something?FMqQGH
OJ0L1Coffee. Coffee is the only reason Im alive and awake.qjt
4qOKJUThey each bought a cup of coffee from an empty cafe and returned to the park.8Rx
T7aijCThey sat down on a bench.oUS
5zWSharelle asked a question after looking through the files.SkXRxi
tblz6How is it? Is the promotion exam very difficult?oqXH
ZN4tHmm, should I say its hard? The level is high, thats for sure. However, it doesn’t use the system where your score determines whether you fail or pass. Instead, its like checking what you can do Kind of? Thats why cramming is out of the picture. It wont help. Essentially, they examine the standard at which you can operate.abT3
qAkjEoYeah? That makes me more nervous.bEYUbsW
1IwdGEIts fine. Being at the top of Class 4 definitely means youre at the Advanced class level. The problem is what comes after.iEv
PdN6WThe afterxghvt
rkHf3rmSharelle, who was deep in thought, turned her head to look at Amy. She saw her looking up at the sky.jTvzj
AlfS3qNShes changed.utaU
exkAAlthough her appearance was downright bad, Sharelle could feel a distinctive aura unique to those from the Advanced Class.rUvfdfN
DCjThe mental, physical, and technical parts of her all seem to have become stronger. I should get promoted quickly.69cwO20
80R2Amy, who was sucking on an empty cup of iced coffee, opened her mouth.pAIOd2
sZxHows Shirone these days?5n8F9
h7cDZHoho! I thought youd never ask. You guys seriously havent met up once? Havent you heard the rumors?gfBEfy
n0hJDont know. I dont have the time, and both of our classes are strictly divided anyway. Though I did hear that Samuel visited as a teaching assistant. In any case, what are those rumors you mentioned?tL4pZn
m6Lq19rTheres something fun happening in Class 5.QEKUY
rx2Something fun?WfR7U
1LFjAs Amy faced her with the straw still in her mouth, Sharelle did what she did best. Blabber away.e5Rk2FL
NRjThe main point was that Shirone and Yiruki were having a showdown, with the Speed Gun exam as the backdrop.8sC0
cXwPWAReducing the units through log. Thats quite fresh. Very Yiruki-like.YcKvqI
Hce9Sharelle was surprised.dafRoq
YqUEh? You know Yiruki?2RxysC
KEtzOf course. We were classmates. Of course, I got promoted early, so we werent close. But hes that guy, the one with Savant Syndrome, right?BEMsE
5moLGZHo? You do really know him. Have you talked? He doesnt seem very friendly.LNYj
UGWIHYeah, I did. When I freshly entered Class 5, he was the one who started the conversation.AlO0Sx
WeuL8NuWhat? Does he perhaps like you? Oh my god. Then its a battle between two love rivals.Dn5ld5
pSGUEpKeep talking. Hes a bit weird, you know? He talks like hes dried up and numb from any sort of emotion. I think that whatever hes doing to Shirone right now, he was gonna do to me. After all, he immediately picked a fight with me. Though I couldnt be bothered, so after I stopped paying any attention to him, his interest towards me naturally dwindled.S9boUd
ueSCHmm, in other words, he is a genius hunter. What do we do? Shirone was unlucky to get caught.jQ7lhO
Ea4CWI dont think its to that extent. Its a barrier he has to cross either way. Doesnt matter if it’s now or in the near future. But I agree, he will have quite a difficult time. Using log in Speed Gun will get Yiruki a pretty high score.2ljgQ
BDPUkSharelle glowered a bit.5pDD
jFrg0dHow can you say that? Your boyfriend is standing at the edge of a cliff and needs some cheering up. What if Shirone loses?RhO
KJgGTZ8Its just an exam. They arent fighting. Losing is an inevitability, no need to go nutsdQg
PKZAmy seemed unimpressed.vNa
czvCSince everyone in the Advanced Class were stars, it did not matter who won or lost, butr6PwZ
lFDRQrSharelle was still disappointed.P3z
MIkP4Youve never lost before! So say something thatll cheer Shirone up! Ill personally deliver your message.aoES
l0pZNo need. Youll probably exaggerate whatever I say anyways. Plus, its not like its a promotion exam or anything of great importance this time. Its a practical evaluation, for heavens sake. Shirone is someone whos aiming to join the Advanced Class. Itll be a good experience for him.45Xst0a
MMzM4PHThen maybe share the secret to getting a high score in Speed Gun. You’re the record holder, after all.Ldac
PmDAAdvice, you say? Theres no advice I can give Shirone as he probably already knows what he needs to do. Im not like this because Im uninterested, its because Shirones really talented. You said he achieved 700 points. I only reached that high score because I specialize in the Target Form.uB4lNA5
YmsThe one person who wished the two the best more than anyone else was heartbroken.fHgUd
0OQoaAThen what? Shirone still has a chance of winning, right? He has to win.gnMnO
frAfAmy just nodded her head back and forth with the straw still in her mouth.f9rJ
5DwgVfEYiruki Mercodine.okPB
7ytJjThough she disliked his first impression, he was a formidable opponent.xgn
qLTDIt is quite tricky if we were to only look at his targeting. Thats why the Savant Syndrome is such a strong weapon. With the addition of logs, he is close to being a firm, resistant wall. In fact, hes nearly an unbreakable one. And not only that, you said hes serious this time around. If we competed in the Speed Gun test back when I was in Class 5, and if he was seriously determined to winyK5RM
f3qWh-What?GzSA
OIWWoAmy, who was debating on the result, bore a frown and said.fUux
QfgjcI would’ve probably lost.INcpflo
UVWxEWhat?!nW9l
TOOwmAmy never gave up her seat as the rank #1 in the Intermediate class, so Sharelle couldnt help but be shocked.WbIJaD6
PfQqNJmConsidering she was already in the Advanced Class, she may have been generous with her claim as everything was in the past, but it was still a pretty big statement nonetheless.wPOAvrv
21L5K8Sharelle looked like she was about to cry.fFj8V
PEeEgWh-What? So what about our Shiro?wzPhW
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