Chapter 50: A Strange Research Society (2)
gyn8fThe bell that indicated the start of class rang.9qWuV
GcyE2Hooo? If thats the case, Im the expert regarding those sorts of problems. Lets go to the research group together later.zZJMV
l2o3FWheres Yiruki? I havent seen him.y4V
SoaigoHes not coming today. Something along the line of his renewed passion not prepared to accept old, bland education. Anyways, hes sleeping like a log in the research group.evkua5
eG7Haha! Thats so Yiruki.SGl3bdx
DVgScNBYiruki declared that he would advance towards his dream after the confrontation with Shirone, but it seemed like his tendencies would not easily change.d5HHSY
wqPhcPLets talk later. Class is about to start.ALEPlH
DI2Seeing the empty hallway, Shirone quickly made his way towards the lecture room.wve
b8ZvoAfter diligently focusing on his studies for the day, he headed to the research group with Nade after his daily routine.eYh
LDye0MPShirone was amazed once again as he stood in front of the magic warehouse, Estas.wsmUx7
f7JIf the shape he saw last time was a colony-like structure, now there were seven towers scraping the sky.K6mIg
SDREven though its my second time seeing it, this building is really amazing.Xja7U5J
Fjjn0slI mean, there are 89 buildings, so theres no end to the patterns. I hope Yirukis awake.huLlf9
8SXP8i1As much as the outside had changed, the interior was no different, but Nade walked all around the maze with no hesitation.nRx1VEs
6cagIm curious, how do you find your way around? Even labeling would be of no use if the structure changes.hkx
LT0GsHaha! We dont use such a one-dimensional method. Simple enough, we just memorize everything. A long time ago, an upperclassman who was part of this research group restored Estas blueprint.lmVW
RA7GvShirones eyes grew large.lPcGtQ4
MmFTWhat? Of this complicated building? No, before that, why did he do that? It wasnt like he was going to build a new one.M5p
NgJThough it was unproductive, Nade was still proud.EcRC
E85a7There, look at the ceiling over there. There are three dots. That means this is the 3rd Room. Then we look to see what the color of the iron door to the 3rd warehouse is. Its blue, right? Hence, this place becomes the Blue of Room 3.zL6n5U6
9k4bPGShirone looked to where Nade was pointing.3fl8OC
rrJGu8eThen, you count the number of cubes. Since there are four intersections, that means there are four cubes connected to the surrounding area. It gets important from here. X is used to represent the room numbers, Y is used to represent colors, but in number form, and Z is the number of cubes. Finally you plug in the variables into the equation.9RO1DFs
rF8WEquation?jQRo8
M5sActually, the blueprint isnt the standard blueprint that youre thinking of. Its simply impossible to express this building that way, so this blueprint that Im talking about is really an equation. One that was made by analyzing Estas pattern. If you plug in the data, you will end up with a number with two decimal places. With that number, you can figure out where you are and where to go. In other words, theres no way well ever get lost inside Estas. Should I say its like a Master Key?Ddx
POu75Master Key.CHrdZot
rQ8OlqShirone realized that the Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group was nowhere close to being normal.P0Vf1cA
a7SRhAfEstas could change into different shapes an infinite number of times, and yet the seniors who established the equation managed to figure out its patterns.uGPRsk8
s5puGpWhile Shirone felt it was slightly unnecessary, he couldnt understand the underlying reason behind it.Apz9
N0zym2But doesnt calculating take a very long time? And all this just to get to the research lab?TT5
4UnEYou get used to it. Its learning through experience. By the time three months pass, you wont even need to substitute things into the equation. Youll know it by heart.hGw0N4A
ZMJ78SEven now, Estas is still a unique structure because it only exists inside the Alpheas Magic Academy. According to the rumors, there was an ace savant amongst the first members of this research group. Even Yiruki said the equation was beautiful the moment he laid his eyes on it. Something along the lines of he didnt think he could design an equation simpler than this. Anyways, dont tell anyone about this. If the Master Key is leaked, there will be a big problem.B7lyUI
DhLFGrCertainly maniacal.ePxqnSu
q4PvYA place that contained unproductive and crazy-obsessed seniors from the first generation.TsS
XlSo7And that place was the Supernatural Psychic Science Research group hidden deep inside the labyrinth known as Estas.ZAzj
BzxnvsThe two arrived at the lab.xMDRLF
V0nTSimilar to before, the sign was tilted, and as soon as the door opened, clouds of dust rose and attacked them.9jNT
Do0HBut this time, Shirone was prepared. He blocked his mouth and nose with his hand, thus avoiding managing to avoid what he felt was a catastrophe.zOv
UvbtA3DYiruki, were here.ZhF9wh
uYop2gYiruki, as usual, was writing complicated formulas on the blackboard. He smiled as soon as he saw Shirone.uZDffH
l3P4GrHey, Shirone. Whats up? I didnt think youd come back to such a shabby place.suCD
DPeNade laughed as he recalled the past.Hpywr
rBrwZQpHaha, seems like we were both wrong. He wants to join.ewde1
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XPQmIt must have been a surprise because Yiruki put down his chalk and walked towards them.RpDUOoq
KBbg6THow unexpected. This research group should have nothing to do with your personal studies.AnREu
ZKEThe thing is, it doesnt seem like that anymore. Somethings been troubling me recently. Can I get some consulting?s1C1
ao7tK3Yiruki and Nade made eye contact. Yiruki smirked.BpG
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z3Bfxx6The genius who beat me has something hes concerned about. Hmm, I can already tell it must be a heck of a concern.GyGU
nRKNow that Shirone knew and understood Yirukis personality, he was not offended by his twisted words.fx5Qw
pkYMLmSomething inside of me has changed. Ever since the Speed Gun exam, I have been having nightmares, and whenever I wake up, I feel kind of creeped out. No, I feel very creeped out. It feels like there is someone right next to me. Could this have any relation to either the supernatural or the psychic? Dont you guys know those things like the back of your hands?RX2r1d9
5qa8His friends eyes shone.AShZLOw
w4tyNade, the explorer of the supernatural, and Yiruki, the critic of the supernatural.X9qP2
Fx7Then youve come to the right place. First things first, sit here.ijZsklj
QOONade dusted off the sofa and offered Shirone a seat, Shirone stared at the rising dust in disgust.ThYB8ko
8fwI finally figured it out. The origin of the dustv7FUs68
UzhCIt was chalk dust. It was evidently a by-product of Yirukis obsession with disproving the supernatural.dWKtT
QIUsOdTDont dust it off, Ill just sit down. Please, dont do anything in this room But if you do, I beg of you, please clean up more regularly.YZKW
gN9ua9Now, now! Dont fuss about mere fine dust! You are the first client of the research group, hurry up and tell us more about your problem!Mc2lF
cAZHNNade and Yiruki pulled up chairs and crossed their legs, acting like actual experts.meUoP
dmWShirone was speechless, but he was as desperate as a thirsty man searching for water.0uXMs
ir1The problem is, Ive been dreaming about this latelySpEL
2vYHEShirone explained what he saw in his dreams, as well as the strange feeling hes been getting from time to time.dtcPBOR
PODPvbI have no clue what it is. Perhaps some kind of ghost entered my body? Or I dont know. Have you heard of anyone whos ever experienced something similar?GIutNQ
UHTSilence.A1bGo
ltlrPdShirone swallowed. Considering who he was talking to, he thought that they would say a joke to break the serious atmosphere.hsiF
uOOW7vWh-Whats up? You guys are making me anxious. You are pulling a joke again, arent you?93j
BMDQGnNade scratched his eyebrow with a stumped expression.sMqL2
Fu3N9ZMmm The thing is After hearing about what you said, it seems like it is quite like that.phs
ZT9SWhat are you saying? Tell me in detail.XJH
M4QTyThat sensation you said that you felt. The creepy one that sends shivers down your spine.KNb
HyMCYeah. It gets especially worse at dawn.LsTJrw4
fy5Its not scientifically verified, but what youre experiencing is a phenomenon called the Mourning Sensation.7Cu9
nnYMourning Sensation?spY6u
EVAufB200 years ago, a scholar conducted an experiment on a death row inmate. It was called Soul Electrolysis. Its a hypothesis that if a persons soul is made of matter, it can be decomposed using electricity. Heres how. The inmate was put in a sealed, electrically conductive metal box Then he let the electrical current flow. However, because it was so inhumane, the experiment was put to an end. Thanks to that, the death row inmate survived, but it was said that he was unconscious for a month. The problem starts there. When the inmate finally woke up, they knew everything that went on in the outside world.8sp
cnb2PyNo way. How is that possible?WKnyM
vJsOThats what was so surprising. The scholar put up a hypothesis about Soul Ionization. When the soul was electrolyzed, an electromagnetic force would be generated, causing the worlds information to be attracted and pulled into the inmate. Of course, the scholar was treated like a lunatic in academia. Besides, there were rumors that the criminal bribed the guards to get outside information just to push back his execution.Gh9
VhyfTrI see, so there are experiments like that.Zwdv
QwvAlthough orthodox scholars don’t like to admit it, its still a hot topic in the psychic science community. Besides, even the Sance, which is a formal religious organization, recognizes the trance state. Therefore, I dont think Soul Ionization is some groundless, absurd theory. Anyways, the sensation the inmate felt, we call it the Mourning Sensation in this field.UvoNIR
kOpThinking he might be going through the same thing as the inmate, Shirone felt shivers run down his spine.sirD
THKLvjOkay, its my turn now.lkvgU5
yaKkYiruki took over the discussion.hGt
7lOaI have a question. You said you started feeling the Mourning Sensation after the Speed Gun? Your Photon Output was certainly different than usual. If its a secret, you dont have to reveal anything, but I think itll be helpful if we hear about it.hC53JTK
dg3hqShirone felt that Yiruki was right. They had to know the cause if they wanted to get anything done.p12AzaU
zU3JO0What happened wasFnS81
NgDgaShirone explained the process of reaching the Infinite Realm in detail.7rb
DdSL8lThe enlightenment he discovered during the Sequence method, and the fact that he transcended numbers under the pressure of the match.2pfPD9k
wAU25iIYiruki nodded his head. He had already heard about the concept from his father.cNMK3GL
VwMaIt’s an Immortal Function.Hlr
S0tWYImmortal Function?aIg8
XLGYWeI heard about it when I was young. Its the Absolute Function that can solve the worlds mysteries. I think thats very dangerous. Because everything is phenomenally the same as nothing.TLq8s
Hy2Shirone realized anew how dangerous his attempt was as Yirukis words were somewhat similar to Ethellas.6Oj
EwQFBY9I only theorized and thought about it, but I didnt think itd actually work. Its something I dont want to experience again.wDcg
Fgvf8Yiruki laughed.psgIGp
HyUQWhat stupidity are you talking about? Achieving an Immortal Function is a dream come true for mathematicians. I accept it now. If you can beat me, you should be able to at least achieve an Immortal Function. Kekeke.pcF
91mBeYiruki, who thought of the Immortal Function as a simple talent, truly showcased why he was labeled an eccentric. However, it was that laid-back attitude that lowered Shirones anxiety level.vWhsWgS
Pl8G8eWell anyways, Immortal Function you say? Hmm, that clears things up.0Rc0n2
IH5Really? Did you figure something out?LoGV
UzMYiruki turned to the wall. It was as if he was writing formulas using his eyes.X331
FHuSrI dont know much about the Mourning Sensation since I dont major in psychics, but the nightmares youre having every day? I can kind of understand what it is and why you even dream of such a thing.JgV
pO8IShirone clenched his fist.737Id
uPnpTell me. Im prepared to hear anything.QOAx
eZ8First of all, dreams distort and exaggerate memories. But your dream is probably projected exactly as your memory. This phenomenon is called psychological regression, and it follows the same principle as someone under hypnosis trying to remember clearly their past. Anyways, supposing your nightmares are of that kind, thentWvK
iguAJs2Then?SrSr
kcJNCWhat you saw was probably the universe.R3jejZ
DvozYqTh-The Universe?GfWdYK
FZ209sShirone knew what the universe was. It was the unknown world outside of theirs.DAY
uB212BBut that was it. No one knew much else.zEkbrM
dHRvFrom time immemorial to the present, dragons were the only species that officially went out into the universe.txd
QHM2Y680 years ago, Saint Dragon Gramisch flew out of the continent and into the universe in the presence of representatives from each race.XYNE
jTv8mFpHowever, he eventually crashed to the ground in 13 hours. His body was in a state of disrepair.HD5r2
nzdqUnder the treaty, the representatives of each race split his body into pieces and returned to their respective territories, and the evidence obtained from said pieces later contributed greatly to the development of cosmology.wyl
yQcThe thing in my dream Is the universe?DVpVFB
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