Chapter 67: The Unseen (6)
th0However, moments later, the students began to burst into laughter, feeling an inexplicable sense of exhilaration rising in their hearts.tR3BJq
z9wPX“Hahaha! This is a real masterpiece! Yes, you guys did it!”lGsSkq
juNYSwV“Right! To be honest, I’ve always been interested in this kind of thing! Please organize more fun presentations in the future!”H87JAs
8BCowwn“I haven’t sweated like this in a long time. You guys won! You’re the best!”UFJKiQ
ZzVfTcThe teachers were perplexed by the students’ sudden change in attitude, but Shirone had anticipated this. Every rational human being harbors curiosity about the essence of things.MUvanRy
TnngWhere do we come from and where are we going?BDDUD4a
W8vPoyPerhaps, that is the most important question for humans. And that was exactly why the Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group needed to exist.RHB0qSa
AquAlpheas nodded in satisfaction.2dkwdP
6CAyx7d“Showing the unseen without making it visible. Indeed, there was such a method. The children have done admirably.”0ciH3
PZ6“Principal, does that mean you intend to keep the Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group active?”OfEWav
oFDeVX“Hmm. That’s not for me to decide alone. Well, what do you say? If anyone has any objections to the students’ arguments, speak now.”SpyyS
pGrNqNone of the teachers stepped forward. Even Siena had to keep her mouth shut this time.tk1fze
RdhcTo be honest, it felt like she had been squarely hit by her students. The existence of the Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group was a necessity. The hundreds of students gathered here were proof of that.1Rr2
nFgThadd raised an objection.z0KbZ
vIj07m“But what if we find violations of the school rules? Wouldn’t there be considerable backlash? It feels uneasy to approve the research group as it is.”A9K
ZIvcAmong the teachers, there were quite a few like Siena who had confirmed illegal entry into forbidden areas. As more people pointed out the same issue, an impromptu teachers’ meeting was convened.WfBl
OOcpOSiena was the first to voice her opinion.M1cCJw
8aNnR5“It’s true the students broke the rules. However, I believe this is separate from the issue of whether the research group should continue to exist.”h8qF
xQjPThe teachers, who had been leading the charge to disband the group just moments ago, looked puzzled at her defense.oCKPhr
X2NulWBut Siena thought this was enough. It was their promise to the students. Shirone and his group had met their demands, and all she had to do now was acknowledge their achievement.Wpx0Z
eLVjUGrApart from the teachers’ discussion, members of the Shadow Research Group were secretly conversing in a secluded part of the park.iTBBFH
dsbr“They say even a rotten tree can bear fruit. It’s not over yet. The graduates left behind quite bold successors, didn’t they?”uzD7Kc
nBN5“There’s no need for a war. The influence of the Psychic Group will continue for a while. Our Ant Language Research Group won’t intervene.”LVa5
r8ezA“Hmph! They’re just Class Five. They may climb up to the Advanced Class eventually, but by then, I won’t be in this school anymore.”hLeMH
T3jSco“Isn’t it too early to declare that? If you fail this year, you might end up competing with them next year.”ybK
TFOURI“What? Are you saying I’m running away from those kids in fear?”OVFPX
OPx“Let’s stop it. It’s funny for us, who never cross paths, to be doing this. If you want to challenge them, go ahead. Of course, our Hide-and-Seek Research Group won’t participate.”7O5VSF
UpMip“Say all you want, but you’ll be watching their every move. You guys would dive into muck to hide, wouldn’t you?”plXcy
j4qko“Enough of this. We’re only tarnishing the reputation of our research groups by gathering like this. Let’s leave it here.”6ene
3VaqrwThe leaders of the school’s underworld agreed to this and headed towards the Advanced Class building. Siena’s brows furrowed as she spotted them moving together.z4Yj
pdkW‘Ugh, those pathetic ones.’dTpN51x
Qi5Seeing their faces was now unbearable. They had tormented her endlessly, passing from the lower classes to the Advanced Class.GqI9n
VC7KYet, they were untouchable due to their mischievously hidden talents, granted by the heavens.mMdM
9M2tA8‘How many such kids are in this school? This is all because of these ridiculous research groups.’q0xH
gMu3QFrom seniors to juniors, then those juniors becoming seniors themselves, passing on their ingenious tricks. How could a teacher compete with that?OyNJhWu
mwyThat was why Siena had wanted to disband the Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group – not out of hatred for Nade and his group, but to cut off the root of evil.WSnD
LeHI‘But in the end, this is how it turned out.’ievJe
tumSighing, Siena pushed through the crowd and shouted towards Shirone and his group standing on the rooftop.6Tj2d
GgeE“I’m announcing the result of the teachers’ meeting.”hoFQn
bf6The applause and cheers of the students subsided.7X8USWH
gEgXxVP“The Supernatural Psychic Science Research Group was set to be disbanded soon. There had been no official activity for a year, and the membership was lacking. However, following today’s presentation and discussions amongFQqLa
yMsAghymost teachers and Principal Alpheas, it has been decided to continue the research group, represented by Nade and two others, for the time being. However……”TLeav
Bq4TgsRSiena hesitated, then burst out in frustration. No matter how many times she thought about it, it was infuriating. She pointed angrily and shouted.WK9frW6
Qb7“You three are on house arrest for a week! A suspension, you idiots!”s3ZIZb
uTjGHahahaha!jNL
XJGxBIThe students burst into laughter, clutching their stomachs. The idea to prove the existence of the research group was brilliant, but they were guilty of installing unauthorized equipment in the school.z0ANC
0cJIShirone, Nade, and Yiruki gaped in disbelief, then looked at each other. Slowly, the corners of their mouths turned up, and their eyes sparkled with joy.vLbMFzS
keo“We did it! We succeeded!”Q2CJmvr
7KDA“Hahaha! We’ve saved the research group!”knNLAX
UmZDUwiTheir attitude was one of complete disregard for the suspension. Watching her students hugging each other in excitement, Siena was dumbfounded.T3nRgnA
i24ehCZYet, the students had no regrets. They had given their all, and the result filled them with genuine happiness.Jde
ftA8“Haha! Hey, congratulations! Keep up the good work!”xQFUEKy
R0lOO3“Where’s the research room? I’ll visit sometimes!”aaWVO9
dZjaB9OStudents offered their congratulations. Among them were Shirone’s avid followers, Mark and Sharelle.ni8Z
M0L“Aaaaaah! Shirone, you’re incredible! I knew from the start it wouldn’t end like this! You’re always one, no, two steps ahead of me!”XV8a
hXoTDlz“That’s right. Who knew the existence of the research group depended on this presentation? Anyway, you did a great job again, didn’t you, Amy?”9TbQpy
Rf0eBhRAmy, who should have been the happiest at this moment, was unexpectedly sulking.psd6GwA
Zn3vSS“What’s so great about getting suspended? Why do such foolish things? We need to study hard and get to the Advanced Class as soon as possible.”ynr
7AfSharelle looked fondly at Amy, who was clumsy in expressing her feelings. She knew Amy wanted to be in the Advanced Class with Shirone, living the school life together.T3Mxh
jdcGy2N“But isn’t it cool? Of course, I couldn’t do it myself, but everyone thinks about it at least once. Wanting to surprise the world.”GNTgZa
NPXSharelle looked enviously at Shirone.W3W
9l8Shirone, receiving cheers from the students, smiled brightly, without a trace of worry on his face.VKXUjb0
3WiZt6A longing emotion filled Amy’s eyes. She knew better than anyone that she wanted to be beside Shirone right now.aln
SsYBut she shook her head, as if denying her feelings.Blr
R9c3‘Right, there’s no time for this if I want to graduate. I will never look up to you.’z3n
CrY87She wanted to be with Shirone, to climb to great heights and laugh the happiest laugh in the world. Suppressing these thoughts, Amy turned away.hVhW
g9TryG‘So… hurry up and catch up, you idiot.’XSIcPB
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K97K4:00 AM.zZTU8
Jh3zWith the night staff having left and all students and teachers asleep, it was a deep, quiet night.4gtdW
6x7vkShirone and his group lay in the grass of the central park, where the historic presentation had taken place, gazing at the stars.Gd2DA92
ondThe cheers of the children and the bustling noise had faded away, but their echoes seemed to linger in their ears.vW75a7
kCliNade spoke in a hoarse voice, “We finally did it, all of us.”9VQ
1zZ2OBL“Yeah, but I feel a bit sorry for Shirone. It’s his first time facing this, isn’t it?” said another.ecg9oof
VTPXShirone chuckled. It didn’t bother him at all.llLo4C
KvW8c“But it was fun, wasn’t it? So much fun.”t5E9nWt
Rjv“Absolutely, it was the best. Will we ever experience a day like today again? The cheers of the people still haven’t left me.”dfiG
asng“We three combined our strengths, that’s how it should be. Anyway, we’ve made new history at Alpheas Magic Academy.”WeZgtT
oGcShirone sat up energetically.JBy
dGtJ0cW“Besides, it’s not all bad. We’ve gained a lot. The level of photon output has increased tremendously due to this presentation. I think it will even work in the graduation class.”7II0ey
qSS“I feel the same. I gained knowledge of fiber optics, and above all, experienced the mass production process alone. Honestly, it was a tremendous learning experience. All thanks to you guys.”5tuICqi
5C7z9T8“Same here. I’ve gained a lot by applying the behavior patterns of 400 people in practice. If Shirone hadn’t brought in the Immortal Function, it would have been impossible.”nTMON
lUvzTMz“What are you talking about? You’re the amazing one. Without the behavioral equations of Servant Syndrome, the students would never have been deceived.”hwKO
xyd9sO“If we’re talking about hard work, Nade did a lot too. He installed hundreds of mechanical devices without a single error. That focus is really something.”9ZBr
D5bBCaught up in their excitement, Shirone and his friends suddenly fell silent, realizing something. A chilly wind passed briefly. Nade, who had gotten up, lay back down and said,QQEb
uaWkqY“Let’s stop. What’s the point of praising each other?”j6Rl
a7M9Nt“Right. We shouldn’t become frogs in a well. It’s natural to enjoy our achievements, but we must not become complacent.”FL4EdKH
uQJFIBShirone gazed at the stars shining like they were about to spill from the sky.JjpM
d76h“I want to climb higher. I need to become the brightest star.”JXiw0
RsUokYiruki shared the same sentiment.4PN
kGKkDB“It seems we’ve done everything we can by lounging around. It’s about time to climb up. To the graduation class.”Si5bxTh
28R3Nade tumbled and sprang up.DqM
KF24TWU“Alright! Let’s set a new goal! To move up classes as quickly as possible! And to graduate at the same time! Let’s have fun even after entering society!”wBHO
m2QShirone and Yiruki nodded in agreement.vFKrizN
6oHNJf5“Good. Let’s keep running until then.”6tdVSP
QmzQ“Ha ha ha. I feel motivated for the first time in a while!”X4K5
fbVThe three of them brought their hands together and cheered.IA2
asa5NtSomeday they would become the greatest magicians. With that determination, they gazed up at the night sky, their eyes twinkling like stars.r0w
zcP8VHThe brightest, solitary star.rhIe8
kkBPSCThe North Star was looking down at them.ggsB
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0khD6Upon returning to the dormitory, Shirone immediately collapsed into sleep. It was regrettable to receive a week’s suspension, but the mental and physical exhaustion was too overwhelming to dwell on it.ySPdD
KWTwHA day passed just like that.ERY0
xnrNFPOThe sound of the morning piano and the sun high in the sky had nothing to do with Shirone, who was suspended.KI0THe
RKR“Hey. Shirone. Shirone.”m5T
Xt19JTIStirred by someone shaking him, Shirone frowned and opened his eyes. The blurry figures of two people flickered before him, revealing the smiling faces of Nade and Yiruki.cgx
9y7UM“Ugh. What?”wD6t
nXXE“You’re amazing. Still sleeping?”A07M
naI“I don’t know. I’m tired. Please leave.”XGEUB7
UWE3“Come on, get up. We can’t attend classes anyway. Let’s go have fun.”TRzRFgM
fXMaOMN“Fun?”P4wJ
tQqVu“Yiruki knows a casino where they give free drinks and there are lots of pretty girls. Let’s go make the most of it, now that it’s come to this.”mJ8lkJk
zswnqaShirone lost interest the moment he heard ‘casino.’IhCaQG
1cc“Aren’t you guys tired? I’m dead tired.”pJ4
t4sgU“We’ve slept all day too. You’ve been sleeping for 27 hours now. Come on, let’s just go for 3 days. With Yiruki’s Savant Syndrome, making money will be a breeze.”9W7k
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