Chapter 49: A Strange Research Society (1)
RVWV597Shirone was floating in darkness.hcla
de03It was a quiet and cold space where countless stars were scattered around.iDSQmnK
O7mGfrAn overwhelming world of stasis4YZf
SAXBxBut suddenly, the scenery in which time seemed to have stopped suddenly accelerated.UHkbHFJ
EJXThe stars began to lengthen into lines.prM
1MpIm being absorbed.SnuG9HX
5yjmIn the midst of the stars gathering towards one place, there were immeasurable spherical rocks and gasses.BahVs
oZpZ7NO!p3gv
VUmLSeeing the stars rush to each other, Shirone shuddered, but before that happened, the planets began to collapse first.sMwRn
OVCXvIt was a phenomenon that ignored the law of physics.uc2mHf
Ste33GiTime is flowing backwards.Tx6vXW
xVREATfFollowing the stars, Shirones own physical body dissolved, and in the process, his consciousness also disappeared.VL3v
DgMmBut I still exist.xgI7
JR5lgoThis last remaining thing that constituted a human being. Shirone didnt know what that thing was.MBFe
WcFHe felt the world that was compressed into a dot.NOW
sDWUAoThe result of light, time, acceleration of gravity, and universal gravitation being tied and brought together waseQS7M8y
hdWnnVibration.c8Wa
eOFkLight was vibrating.t2wKOMW
3HyzEWhen he delved in deeper, the light became bubbles and then quickly popped.ZkSC
Q96AHIt was as if the bubbles mirrored and repeated both creation and extinction.2GJJvMm
94r9EEverything was filled with light, and even the last thing that made up Shirone joined in.cz7qRn
HgzfLAhhhhhcHiyuCU
jLHOWatAn extreme sense of unity.DtOcaHk
idZAUDAnd that feeling felt like an explosion.IGWfGf
SsydnAHHH!g7XJomk
czhiZShirone woke from his sleep with a shout. His clothing was drenched as sweat dripped down his face.AwO
6eUmbHe looked around his quiet and moonlit room.VESWmkI
pXFtaBAfter seeing the books regarding Photon output spread around messily on his desk, he managed to calm down.kHeI
IhN9VGHoo Another nightmare.OXS2
YynzdHe drank water from the pitcher and opened the window. The winds of the early summer cooled down his body.V1vx
3JhaxWhy is this happening every night? Whats happening to me?1KLbxu
pssG3M3Ever since he entered the Infinite Realm during the Speed Gun exam, Shirone had been plagued by the same dream every night.Dv8lfV
ZPTICome to think of it, his nightmare didnt seem that horrific, but each time he woke up from it, his shock was considerable.QKdZah
kQOSomethings weird.OGuULP
YAJ2g8Anxiety seeped in.GIV
PcBgAfter experiencing the thing called the Immortal Function, Shirone felt like everything that made him himself was out of sync.6Iu8
be6nZEeeuuukXSoWPi
3EcDue to the chill, Shirone hugged his body.DwJBCYG
fK2Disregarding the nightmare for nowPyeIUy0
CRZ0The real problem was that the strange feeling followed him even in reality.lgG2X
0QmoHe didnt know what exactly was going on, but he felt like a particular sense of his became extremely sensitive.KId
ibsgemBBut what exactly is it?r2Zil80
HXaJIt wasnt like he could smell better, or had sharper sight, touch, or hearing.Ye89eSI
fVpmeWIts not the five senses. Its7pxTOvj
X2LdBIt was as if he was equipped with a new sensory organ.OenNhr
fNBVrtbNo way I can sense ghosts now Right?6hKFB
OqIjXCsMusic coming from a piano was heard from the ceiling.SHcd
LRt0zDAs Shirone turned around in surprise, he noticed dawn was already peeking through the horizon.7DE
HZTuHlShirone went to the bathroom with tired eyes.iWGodzC
eaUI dont feel like I rested.Mj5
oNWycwxSince the Intermediate Class practical evaluation ended last week, normal classes would once again resume this week.a1vs
YjXc9IqThat might be better. If I train like crazy, I might be able to get rid of this strange feeling.7RbCI0
HuLsaEJWith his mind made up, he changed his clothes and left the dorm with a backpack slung on his shoulder.RwGqw
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XvZORjBThe academy atmosphere was peaceful.YBP5Wd
4mJMost of the students who returned to being friends again after the competition were all talking about the Speed Gun exam.wWtFrKX
AsbAfter the evaluation ended, it was normal for a single star to appear in each class, but this time was an exception.lE8g2
LqRHKThis was because the Class 5 Speed Gun exam, which was held on the first day, left too big of an impact.4caZQ
LLGgyBuIt was inevitable since not one, but two students achieved scores of over 1,200 points! Such a score was unprecedented in the history of the Intermediate class.qWtYL8y
AWIo2RHey! There goes Shirone!jb5
eAyBCThey felt something different new from Shirone, who was heading to the Intermediate class building.Mvn6J
PeCtThe rising star went from Amys boyfriend to a student who represented the academy.QqEst
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Tf6NMjThat was why the upperclassmen from Class 4 would take the initiative to start up a conversation with himjVo4NQ
h07You did well during the Speed Gun. Lets check up on each other now and then.rYpvUr
ze5viyYes, senior.zy4Tf
97VF93The reason why the upperclassmen-lowerclassmen relationships were strict was because getting promoted was difficult.ppbI8iu
BdKxXIn that sense, it meant Amy had great foresight as she recognized Shirones talents early on.Ufv7l
ILow2l8The Class 6 students started to come up to Shirone after he finished talking with the upperclassmen.uZh
T8THello, upperclassman!7zUHdNF
gy6Senior Shirone, Im your fan! Can I study with you as my role model?neAm
AAfUzXyThey were in the class that was the most displeased about Shirones early promotion. It couldnt be helped since Class 6 was caught in the middle, as he jumped from Class 7 to 5, skipping over 6.fRXzjhi
NTFhtMzHowever, they had no choice but to forget about the past and change their attitude since even their seniors from Class 4 considered Shirone as an Advanced-Class rival in the future.58Di
2MrzWhat is your plan after class today? Theres going to be a magic demonstration inning, would you like to come with?sWN
A1fCYC0Our research group decided to visit during the holiday, lets go together. Ill be happy to be your partner.ABvTMDd
fhuOnly after he managed to kindly decline their offers did Shirone finally arrive at Class 5.9kxV
rMnKoDShirone! Shirone! Shirone! Shirone! Shirone!c9kfiE
h57uOfAs soon as he opened the classroom door, his classmates pulled him in by his neck.z3hw
gwSPZHe was kidnapped before he could even put his backpack down, and when he saw all his friends looking at him, he was left puzzled.gAhK3fl
FLz5zF0Why? Whats wrong?eI5a57o
l46oGThe school semester is coming to an end. Join our research group. Its one that we Class 5 kids made ourselves. The topic for the performance evaluation is up to the taker to choose anyways. Its going to be fun, and moreover, you can save time. So join us.NoPmnJ1
g93Hmmm6wb6p
SygShirone had consistently declined all offers to join a group so far.Jo6yw
TOLyDont be like that and think about it in a positive light. I heard you refused to join a research group because of your personal studies? There are quite a few students like you here, but we still have to take the performance evaluation. Thats why were making one temporarily. No discrimination. Well quickly finish the evaluation and disband. Then you can study in your spare time.HumYado
QaFKAha! I see.8hD
aA9It was a good strategy.xedH
VMoP1Since the subject for the performance evaluation was up to the taker, there wasnt a set criteria. That being said, joining an existing research group only to leave right after the performance evaluation was a bit rude.WBXiup0
T6s54Therefore, their solution to this problem was to create a temporary research group.zxJa
lNubabQAt that moment, Nade came running.vbp6
HoeZYMHey! What trick are you guys playing?! Shirone is off-limits. Hes mine!9xIm4Jz
zrtxowIn the midst of his friends staring at him like he was absurd, a friend who knew what was going on with Nade countered.op067fS
AcuThats ridiculous. I know what youre planning. You want to admit him into that weird research group, right? Shirone, you should never join it. Even if you dont end up joining our group, at least dont join his. During my entire time here, never have I ever heard of Nade taking the performance evaluation.Kg3lO
VhIThe Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group showed off a pretty long history and tradition, but they did not participate in many public activities.C4epy
j6L1mEh? Nade, you have a research group? Where is it?kYdxWXf
xmqNade racked his brain and avoided the crisis with his unique secret technique that had so far brought him success in life.Hy3j
ZxQdz7YHoohoo, of course. You think the most popular person in the academy wont even have a research group? Anyways, you cant have Shirone, so Ill be taking him.hqnnYbY
QU6YWhen Nade pulled Shirone away, the student who proposed the idea to Shirone shouted loudly.K9Pr
biflWhAShirone! You have to think carefully! Never go in there! And Nade, dont bother Shirone with his studies and just let him join a group where hes comfortable.Ov9Ks
AFOwKnHahahaha! Too late. We already crossed the forbidden line.SShwA6x
tNQWait! What does thatfb1i
UF7uSThe door slammed with a bang, and with that, Shirone was cut off. The students left in the classroom had dazed expressions.zCV
wvcWhat did he just say?SRmjlu
cNDfBThis is a problem. Nade, that bastard. Hes really thinking of bringing Shirone into that group. He shouldnt be swayed.4Tap
YaaARhtNo, I think hes already swayed. And why the hell did they leave anyway? Its almost time for class.XqxbKXe
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Jznvn5Shirone, who was now in the hallway, shook off Nades hand.xLbZwc
ax9What the heck! What in the world is the forbidden line?yMW
0zlW92Haha! You are the only person who has seen the true nature of our Supernatural Psychic Research Group. That is the forbidden line you crossed.h01tM
Lwl4qJTrue nature of the research group? Theres nothing to see though.7sS0
qjjhk7XNade looked around and crouched down pulling Shirone along.f5G
RyCLXRFirst, sit down a bit.4cN
DAqPWOkay, okay. Just stop pestering me.viH4fYM
FSrhSNade lowered his voice and said.fFss
lMUSUkIt means youre the only non-member student to have ever entered the research room. So you should never reveal it.NroAg3H
aTsKDNobody asks about it anyway.kYFUrF
6k9Whatever! We already dont have enough members. Moreover, there are talks going around that the management team is thinking about disbanding it. We have to keep a low profile, so dont even mention the word super in supernatural.dtZ4
ISMAlright, alright. I had no intention of doing so anyways.JFNG
3jThShirone thought of it as a group on the brink of going under, but those who knew the real value of the Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group were trying hard to swallow it up. In fact, even the instructors were anxious to disband it.qaDbcg
1bClBy the way, Shirone, are you Really going to join that research group they made?h221uhZ
poOyCI was contemplating. Why? Is there a reason not to?mDW3do
sBh8W2Of course. No matter how little discrimination there is in the performance evaluation, its your loss if you are in a research group with just random people. Besides, youre aiming to be the no.1 of the entire academy. A single point is important. Instead of clumsily joining a so-so group, I think itd be better for you to do it alone. Or join a really proper one.SjmpLwQ
iEQuTThere was a full score of people in Class 4 who were aiming for the Advanced Class, so even a one-point difference in the performance evaluation mattered.Atfn
Ec7NHmm But to take the performance evaluation by myself would take too long.PdiJzgr
XoMBeCShirone beat his brain thinking of a way to make it work.NsqZZ
ie71What if I join the Supernatural Psychic Research Group?WTBQ4
SXQ19You?Pyr3r
19OMVYeah. It looks like you guys dont participate much in outside activities, and both you and Yiruki have to take the performance evaluation anyways. I think itll be better to join yours than to go and ruin a totally normal research group.Hycj95
3IFQHaha! Thats true.bW9kEd
Hy0HHNade didnt rebuke.TlGS2J
NvdJThat was also why he couldnt readily recommend his group to Shirone.bfUPmT
pYOIt had been 45 years since the establishment of the Alpheas Magic Academy. Most students successfully graduated and left to explore the outside world, but in secretive places they did not know of, various people were doing all kinds of extraordinary things.9iyP
CsPThe Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group was one such secretive place.zt68P7
mAA9AUUShirone asked again.lpgx
tFbWell, what I said earlier was a joke. What do you say? You, me, and Yiruki. Taking the performance evaluation together?5X2Gj
Er7usYAre you really okay with that? Its a plus for us if you join, but in all honesty, our research group isnt exactly normal. Though I cant go into details, it wont be like whatever youre hoping for.0XQeJxF
UJ1aEaIt was obvious there were many secrets just by looking at Nade’s attitude in the lecture room back there. However, regardless of interest, a group created just for grades wasnt appealing.ZFzYi2E
ipUwThe thing is Its not just for the performance evaluationuLtX
vw2xrhRHm? What are you talking about?UXacJa9
RQmdIve been feeling a bit strange lately. I was meaning to ask you guys, but maybe, supernatural psychic science can help explain some things too.RMjLumH
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