Chapter - 385 - Volume 16 - The meaning of survival (7) 2.txt
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[385] Volume 16 – The Meaning of Survival (7)
Alpheas had a bitter laugh.
"The vastness of the universe may be only the size of dust to beings outside. So what do we mean in this universe? That terrifying truth is the true intention that Gong-Gyeol wants to convey. Shirone took the first step toward the truth."
The two did not speak for a long time. I knew that the sights that came to my mind were no different.
"How close was that child to the truth?"
19 years ago, for the first time in school history, a student passed the 7th stage of survival.
It was an unlocker who transcended the essence of humanity, who realized the truth of scale.
"Adrias Miro. While building the school, I hoped that at least one genius would surpass me. But the emotion I felt when I saw the maze was fear. Perhaps that child was a person who should not have been born into this world."
Alpheas was also a genius recognized by the kingdom when he was young, but Miro was different.
He is a student who is so eccentric and idealistic that even the word genius cannot express everything.
"Shortly after the survival test, there were 20 judges. I can't guarantee that it didn't affect me. Everyone wants to be a genius, but it must have been a curse to Miro."
Olivia's eyes calmed down.
"me… … Will you be resentful?"
"It was a difficult problem. We all lived because of Miro's sacrifice. And after 19 years, Shirone is standing here."
That's why it's anxious.
History does not repeat itself just because some parts are similar, but the judgment of the 20 people was the original sin of mankind, which should never happen even similar events.
"Don't leap. The 'Holy War' doesn't move just because it broke through the cowardice. At that time, Miro was already a completed scale wizard. Even if it was sent out to society as it is, it would have been at the highest level in the world."
"I guess so. But in the end, the level leads to the state."
The limit is not yet visible. Then there was no guarantee that the feared event would not happen.
The appearance of Shirone smiling at the compliments of her friends resembled the sunny Maze 19 years ago.
'Miro put the lives of all mankind in his bowl. Shirone, what are you going to put in that huge vessel?'
On the final holiday of Week 4, survival assessments were completed.
One-Man Team (1)
Assessment of mental activity at week 5.
Mental activity, which evaluates the change in the shape of the spirit zone, has greatly increased in difficulty since the 5th week, with the advanced technique of 'joint' applied to the four-way method.
As it is an element that is opposite to durability, Shirone was concentrating on the ceremony differently from other days.
Of course, Shirone's thoughts are quick and reasonable.
However, it was easy to get hurt if you thought of it as an event that evaluates such a human level of disposition.
Specializing in mental activity, the mental fluidity of wizards is unmatched.
For them, belief is the absence of belief.
It was their spirit that they did not hesitate to assimilate with others, even monsters.
"Aryan Shirone. Next."
At the teacher's call, Shirone entered the Image Zone.
The evaluation standard for the spirit zone was 20 meters in diameter. As the floor became transparent, the spirit of the sphere appeared around Shirone.
A beep sounded and the first question was asked.
It was a figure-eight filter with two circles sticking up and down.
The difficulty of the 5th week was to 'joint' certain sections of the mind to create a symmetrical spirit zone.
'What is it, isn't it quite difficult?'
I thought there would be time to spare when I watched other people's evaluation, but it was a mistake in judgment when I actually experienced it.
Shirone threw a joint into the spirit zone with all her might. Meanwhile, the filter was approaching indifferently.
10 meters. 5 meters.
Every time the distance narrowed, my heart thumped.
The moment the last meter was left, the center of the spirit zone tightened strongly and the filter passed Shirone.
The green light of pass came on ahead.
'Whoa, it was really dangerous.'
The problems that followed were in the shape of a figure 8 and tilted at various angles.
Unlike the first time, Shirone managed the spirit zone leisurely and passed the filter.
Mental fluidity is poor, but he has another weapon, great insight. Once he grasped the core, he was a genius who could not be matched by anyone in terms of application.
Shirone, who passed all the heat problems, got 5 points, but her face coming down the image zone was not bright.
It was progressed until the 5th week, but there was not a single student who received 4 points yet.
The high level of students also played a role, but this is because mental activity is an item that can be learned according to training.
Since Class Two had already taken the 30th week's evaluation once, they should have mastered the level of difficulty of the 5th week.
But that fact was no consolation. This is because there are great people in Class Three.
"Next turn, Arin. Come up to the image zone."
The students who were chatting became quiet.
It was rare in society to see a demonstration of a magician equipped with a weapon called menarche as well as a mental magician.
The fire in the Image Zone dimmed, and Arin's Spirit Zone became visible with a blue glow.
Among the five patterns prepared in the 5th week, the 8-shaped filter that Shirone took appeared again this time.
However, Arin did not take any action.
Even when the filter came up to only 5 meters in front of me, I just stared at it.
"What, why are you like that?"
The moment the filter came right in front of her nose, Arin's spirit zone oscillated like water and her center tightened in an instant.
"wow… … ."
Exclamations came from Class One. Even Shirone, who was well aware of Arin's skills, opened his mouth.
'Nonsense. How can the human mind change like that?'
To Arin, the world is only filled with feelings.
The turbid desires spewed out by all kinds of human groups.
If the essence of thought was not as free as water, he would have already gone mad, buried in anger, sexual desire, and hostility toward himself.
That's why Arcane also evaluated Arin as the best talent in the spirit world.
After the demonstration, which was close to a stunt, the number of filter volume ratio of 99.9% appeared on the instrument panel.
It meant that the form proposed by Image Zone was molded without any errors.
'It's not easy after all, graduating class.'
Thus, the evaluation of all students was completed.
As expected, until the 5th week, the discrimination power was not great, so almost everyone scored 5 points, and only Eider got two questions wrong.
The first 4-pointer in mental activity this year. Shirone did not feel that disgrace was someone else's business.
'It looks like he has a similar disposition to me.'
Even at a young age, Eider showed off his strong durability, going up to the 5th level in the survival evaluation. It can be seen as a similar tendency to Shirone.
The only difference was that he lacked Shirone's insight.
'I'm still young though. If I train for one or two more years, I don't know if I'll be able to graduate.'
Eider came down from the Image Zone sullenly. Then he looked at Shirone and smiled pitifully.
"Ew, that's very difficult."
"It was a waste. I wish I had done the joint a little quicker."
Eider sighed.
"If it was that easy, I did it right away. I'm not an absolute genius like you."
There is room for saying that he can become a moderately awesome genius, it must be the youngest's wit. And he wasn't really an ugly person either.
"What are you talking about? I am the youngest graduating student. It's proof that you're standing shoulder to shoulder with us enough. Besides, mental activity is an event in which proficiency increases with training."
"Honestly, until last year, I thought so too. However, when I saw Class 3 that was uploaded this time, those thoughts went away. Like Arin noona, they are all very talented."
Even in Shirone's opinion, the current Class Three squad was no match for any prestigious family in the kingdom.
"Besides, my major is Air. In fact, it's the most common. There are also rumors that people with no talent choose."
Attribute affinity is closely related to omnipotence. But in any case, nothing is absolute.
"it is not so. How many strong players are there in the Air series? Sabina is also strong and… … ."
Shirone shut his mouth.
The example of Gaold, the head of the Magic Association, was perfect to cheer up Eider, but he didn't want to leave any room for leaking secrets.
"Hey, Eider! what are you doing there Can't you come out quickly?"
The screamer shouted in the distance. I was already annoyed at losing 20 points, but even flirting with Shirone caused a tantrum.
"Ah, I will go. As you know, it is the youngest survival strategy."
"haha! Yes, go quickly."
Eider turned around and ran away. As much as he is still immature in his skills, he is trying to benefit from being good at human relationships.
In a way, he seems modest, but honestly admitting it didn't make me hate him.
'Work hard, Eider.'
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After the evaluation, the students headed to the cafeteria.
Since the senior class had a flexible meal time according to their schedule, the food was also prepared in a buffet style.
The friends sat across from and beside Shirone and continued the conversation they had been having since Nade entered.
"Then I got a cramp in my calf. I was in so much pain that I crouched down, but they said that I farted because I exerted too much force."
"Kick-kick, that must have been embarrassing. So how did it go?"
"My legs are sore, but my mouth is bursting with laughter. That's why you laughed and then cried! Fuhahaha!"
Shirone held her belly button and stamped her feet.
"I think I know what it is. Oh, in that situation, tears come to my eyes."
"Ooh, hey! Are you talking about that while eating?"
Contrary to the disgust, a smile was on Amy's lips. She was the one who found more peace of mind than last year when she joined the senior class of Shirone and the others.
"hi? If it's okay, can I join you?"
Class Two's Maya approached with a tray.
"Ah, of course."
When Nade pulled out the chair next to her, Maya bowed and sat down.
"thank you. It looks so interesting, so I thought I'd give it a listen."
Eruki said.
"You better not listen. Nade's laughing code is far from the dining table."
"Ho-ho-ho! are you okay. My stomach is pretty good too. What? What?"
Shirone stared at Maya, who naturally got along with her friends with her unique affinity.
Uncommon brown skin. Except for the fact that he was always in last place in graduation exams, he actually knew nothing.
Sensing Shirone's gaze, Maya turned her head.
"what? Why are you staring at an extramarital woman? Surely there is a lover next to her?"
"uh? No, I just… … ."
When Shirone hesitated, Amy snorted.
"Hey, what about a lover?"
Maya playfully glanced at Amy and cut a large piece of meat into her mouth. And he drank the water that was placed next to him.
Shirone and the others stopped cutting their knives at the same time and looked at her. She didn't taste it, but seemed to force it through.
Realizing everyone's gaze, Maya hurriedly spoke.
"Oh sorry. Didn't it look a bit bad?"
Shirone shook his hand.
"No, not at all. just a bit unique If you eat water and meat together, you won't feel the taste."
Maya nodded bitterly.
"that's right. But I can't help it. I have to eat to maintain this body. Originally, I have a constitution that does not gain weight well."
Nade asked.
"Do you have any reason to gain weight?"
"of course. My major is sound magic. It's also a buff series. The higher the volume, the wider the range of effect and the higher the efficiency."
Eruki, who was eating vegetables with his front teeth, asked.
"You don't necessarily get bigger just because you gain weight, do you?"
"It could be. But in my case, it seemed to work to some extent. In fact, he has no talent. That's why I'm desperately trying to grow my body."
Realizing the reason, Shirone ignored it and said while taking a fork at the salad on the plate.
"I think you'll look pretty when you lose weight."
Then, this time, everyone paid attention to Shirone.
Seeing the shocked expressions on her friends' faces, Shirone realized her mistake and hastily apologized.
"Ah, no, of course she's pretty now, but I thought she would get prettier if she lost weight… … . That's what it meant."
Maya, who had been staring at Shirone even more blankly, soon changed her expression and smiled happily.
"thank you. Shirone is really kind. I wish Amy."
"Heh, that's good. sooner or later you will find out What a bursting personality."
Maya smiled and cut the meat again.
"Whoops, is it? I'm good… … ."
Between Maya and Amy's carrots and sticks, the three boys just buried their faces in the tray.
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Chapter - 386 - One Man Team (2) 3.txt
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[386] One Man Team (2)
The graduating class schedule was already in its sixth week.
The competition intensified from moment to moment, and ranking changes in each section were not boring.
However, no students have changed classes yet.
Teachers clapped their tongues, saying that this was the first time in five years. The problem was that the rankings of Class 2, which had a lot of liquidity, were frozen.
Class One stamped out Class Two, and Class Three desperately pursued Class Two.
In other words, it also meant that the level of the entire graduating class was higher than in any other year.
One reason was that there was an unusual situation where as many as 15 people scored 20 points in the survival evaluation, but most of them were class three students, so there was little change.
Today is the day when the fierce ranking competition shines.
A strategy-tactics evaluation in which groups were organized according to ranking was awaiting senior students.
"Well, then I will be in the fifth group."
Shirone noticed without even looking at the table. The ranks of all 30 people were already recorded in my head.
Group 5 is from 21st to 25th. Of course, 21st place will be the group leader, and Shirone will be included in group 5 with 23rd place.
Since 21st place Dante and 22nd place Eruki always got the same points as Shirone, the ranking was the same as in the first week.
The 24th and 25th places were Canis and Closer, and it was a squad that could get a high score if you look only at the members.
On the other hand, there was also Joe who was crying because of the ranking trouble.
A typical example was section 4.
As a group belonging to the lower ranks of Class 2, Jo Won was in order of Screamer, Amy, Suabi, Maya, and Eider in order.
Most of it was successful in maintaining the status quo, but Screamer had plummeted from 11th to 16th in just six weeks.
'I'm annoyed, I'm going crazy. When will I be able to get out of this abyss?'
The event in which a bookmaker, a screamer, can easily score points is, of course, a person-to-person battle.
However, this year, the matchup was not good, so the problem was that the talented players of Class 1 were crowded in the early stages.
This is because some students' draw strategy worked and they ended up with 1 point out of 3 points on two occasions.
Of course, the root cause of the collapse to this extent was the 20 points lost to the red team in the survival evaluation.
"Hey, everyone gather around. Let's start by deciding on a position."
When the screamer beckoned, four groups of people gathered. A sigh escaped the screamer's mouth as he watched them.
'The balance is really messed up.'
There is something called 'party contribution' as an indicator that scouts use.
By determining the contribution of the members, in a party of 5, the total score is 5, and points are distributed according to the contribution.
Since it is looking at party organization ability, it is impossible to fully evaluate individual abilities, but there is nothing like this to determine who is responsible.
If your contribution is 1 point, you have done your part. If it's 2 points, it means that they did their share.
In that case, scouts will pay attention, but it can be seen that the balance is not good because it means that someone has not been able to serve even one person.
The ideal ratio within a party is 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, where everyone fulfills their role properly, but the current Screamer group couldn't even dream of such a golden balance.
The cause was Maya.
In his opinion, Maya's contribution to the party in the 4th group was 0.5 at best.
In the end, it meant that the remaining four players had to get 0.5 points more to gain competitiveness.
'If Maya is set to 0.5, Eider is 0.8, Suabi is 1.1, and Amy is 1.2, then I… … 1.4? You're crazy.'
0.4 points in party contribution was a staggering figure.
This meant that the combat power of a party of 5 had to be increased by 8% alone.
'Hmm, is it possible? Because there are two of them.'
Although Suabi and Maya had different majors, their majors were utilities.
Normally I wouldn't include two utils in a party of five, but if you have a screamer, that's a different story.
This is because, if buffs are applied to a magician who possesses physical abilities as well as magic, the performance is much higher than that of other magicians.
'I'm glad I have Amy. I stir it and Amy pours it. In the end, I have no choice but to drag her by the collar.'
After organizing his thoughts, the screamer cheered up by clapping inappropriately. Anyway, since he was the leader of Team 4, it was necessary to unite the team.
"now. I'm going to decide my position from now on, so listen carefully. If we strategize well, we can achieve high scores."
The screamer pointed at himself first.
"First of all, I am the main dealer. And that's it. Do you know what I mean?"
"The bookmaker's deadly strategy?"
Screamer nodded at Amy's words.
"Exactly. So, Suabi always buffs me. Haste, concentrate, healing, etc. Don't spare it and pour it all out. Even if it's 6 weeks, there won't be such a strong guy. Let's make it clear in the beginning. okay?"
"Ah Okay. I will work hard."
Suabi replied in a dying voice. I couldn't find any fighting, but the screamer turned off my nerves.
Even if it was a decision disorder and a bad interpersonal relationship, he was a genius with a perfect score in utility that linked over twenty types of buff magic, so he would do it for one person on his own.
"Amy is the assistant dealer. Well, if it were you, you wouldn't have to give any instructions. And Maya… … What magic can you do? I think it would be better to go to the wide area buff."
The advantage of sound magic was that it had an effect over a wide radius.
"uh? The one I am most confident of is Arya on the battlefield. Amplify your mana through resonance."
"Hmm… … ."
Aria on the battlefield is a magic that has a considerable effect even in actual combat.
However, if the caster was Maya, the story was different. Her buff effectiveness is far below average.
Screamer made a slight variation on the bookmaker's deadly strategy.
"Then let's go to the debuff. Is there anything I can bet on my enemies?"
"Rush Rush. It amplifies anxiety."
"Okay, go ahead with it unconditionally. Because betting on hundreds of people is more effective than betting on five people."
"huh. I'll do my best."
Maya made up her mind and nodded deeply.
"Brother, what am I doing?"
Eider asked as he supported his head.
I didn't feel the same tension as Maya, probably because I was less burdened with graduation because I was younger.
"Multiplayer. I'm going to go out boldly, so you confirm and kill me. definitely get rid of it It's not uncommon for the board to turn over because you couldn't kill one."
"all right. That's about it."
"ruler! Let's do it right! Let's show them."
Amy, who knew the personality of a screamer, was on the verge of getting goosebumps at the unsuitable fighting.
'It looks like he wants to get out of here.'
Still, it was questionable whether the bookie's killer strategy would work.
In the past, even thugs were famous for their trembling fists, so the possibility that he thought he would solve it alone could not be ruled out.
'Well, the current ranking is because I'm low. Let's go like this for now.'
Even the members of the group could present their opinions, but it was effective only when they looked at the leader's tendencies.
On the other hand, Team 5 of Shirone was also waiting for evaluation, but unlike Team 4, no special operation came.
Dante hangs out with Closer, Shirone hangs out with Eruki, and only Canis enjoys solitude in a remote place.
Of course, I wasn't alone in the mental channel.
– Quite boring. That's where the school is.
It was Harvest who cut off communication with the outside world for a long six months and finished deciphering the 'Book of Light and Darkness'.
However, as the battle for notice in the senior class was so fierce, they hadn't even revealed themselves yet.
– Be patient. Because if we hold out for a year, we can do what we want.
-is it? Well, it's because I'm much stronger now. Graduation would be as simple as that.
The 'Book of Light and Darkness' obtained from the Akashic Records of Heaven was a theory that amplified the power of darkness using the power of incarnation.
In other words, the main point was that light strengthens darkness.
It was Canis who hadn't realized enough to draw out specific magic yet, but his true intentions alone made his mana much stronger than before.
– Graduation is not a problem. This time, I must surpass Shirone and follow Master's will.
– Geek, that must be a lot of fun.
After completing the 2,000 checks, the teacher said.
"It's five minutes before the game starts. The mission for the 6th week is 'Eradication'."
All 30 people entered the two thousand times.
The evaluation had to be conducted at the same time as the rankings were given from the group that cleared the monsters first.
The huge 2,000th training ground was divided into six sections, and Shirone entered the 5th team's evaluation area.
As the members gathered, Dante spoke briefly according to his personality.
"Well, since we met like this, let's work hard."
Shirone asked.
"Strategy or tactics? Since you are the leader and you major in information processing, I think it will be okay if you decide."
"tactics? Hmm… … ."
Dante put his chin on his chin and looked at the members. Eruki of Explosion, Shirone of Flash, Closer of Assault, Canis of Darkness.
"Just grab it fast, unconditionally."
"okay."
At the same time, the five turned around and entered the center of the area.
After 3 minutes of warming up, the evaluation teacher said.
"From now on, we will conduct a strategy-tactics evaluation."
If it was the 6th week, no explanation was necessary.
The green, yellow, and red lights on the display board turned on in turn, and a large number of monsters of the same type appeared in the six areas.
'This is the beginning.'
Shirone entered the Spirit Zone.
The first thing to do was figure out the race and number.
Bat Jargol is flying in the sky. Like a monster, one of them was about the size of an eagle.
On the ground was a two-legged monster called Warwolf.
And from this week, one species has been added, a giant earthworm that digs underground tunnels and moves.
'This week is also Tier 9 level.'
Looking at the species alone, it was worth fighting for. However, the problem was that the number exceeded three hundred.
Aaaaang!
The werewolf burst into a wolf howl and ran.
Jar'gol flew in with an ultrasonic sound, and earthworms vomited acid from dozens of holes in the ground.
Everyone in the 5th group instinctively took a position.
Shirone and Eruki poured magic on Jargol. Photon cannons and atomic bombs quickly detonated the bats.
The ground was a collaboration between Dante and Closer.
Dante, who installed a space movement magic circle 10 meters in front of him, scattered the instant magic circle everywhere.
The werewolves caught in the instant magic circle were automatically moved to the main magic circle in the center.
After about 20 of them gathered, Closer cast his magic.
"Eruption!"
As the ground heated up from friction, the werewolves looked down. At the same time, a small volcanic eruption occurred and blew away the entire main magic circle.
"Ha ha ha! Send more, more, Dante!"
"Oh yeah?"
As Dante laid more magic circles on the ground, three enemies per second began to enter the main magic circle.
Closer poured all kinds of magic like a fish out of water.
If you didn't care about targeting, the land type was considered the strongest in terms of physical strength, so magic and monsters couldn't stand it.
The rock and roll that swelled like a snowball, pushed out like rolling the ground, hit the werewolf.
Huge rock Heavy Stones fell from the air and crushed the enemies.
Then, with 3 consecutive hits of Eruption, Eruption, Eruption, all the monsters on the ground were devastated.
Canis stood with her hands in her pockets.
Earthworm's acidic liquid flew from all sides, but it couldn't pierce the dark skin.
Of course, nothing was done. His Spirit Zone was locating all the monsters underground.
And finally the right hand came out of the pocket.
'If the sky is a world of light… … .'
The index and middle fingers stood tall.
"Under the ground is a world of darkness."
The power of darkness in the form of a saw blade, which is Canis' long-term ability, slashed the earth worm as it sprinted underground.
Kiek! Kick!
All of the Earthworms standing vertically sagged and vomited green saliva.
– 328 monsters have been annihilated. Execution time 3 minutes 28 seconds.
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Chapter - 387 - One Man Team (3) 6.txt
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[387] One Man Team (3)
As the monsters in the sky, ground, and underground were almost simultaneously annihilated, a guide voice came from number 2,000.
"Whoa."
Wiping the sweat from her forehead, Shirone looked back at the display board.
"wow! Did it turn out well?"
Group 5's name was ranked in second place. The first place belonged to Group 2, to which Fermi belonged.
Team 2 takes 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
It was disappointing to lose by only 13 seconds, but considering that all of the 2nd group were Fermi's party, it was a good result.
'Well, we're an instant party.'
The closer was a bad look.
"Sheesh, Fermiya again? How do they go up in rank together?"
said Dante.
"You have to see that he has a lot of skill in score management. Anyway, second place in the group isn't bad. That's why it's in the top 10 overall. If you make it to the top 10 for each evaluation, you will eventually graduate."
Dante was satisfied that a group of three who had never worked together came in second place. In terms of party contribution, it could be seen that everyone scored 1 point.
Eruki was thinking the same thing. However, in his case, it was a little more specific.
'If this was a graduation test, Dante 1.01, Closer 0.99, Shirone 1, Canis 1.02, I'd say 0.98.'
The best player in Group 5 was Canis by a narrow margin. It was great that he single-handedly annihilated the monsters underground.
'To increase party contribution, it's important to choose the right enemy. The gap will widen even more in the graduation exam.'
In the meantime, Group 1 was listed as 3rd. The time gap widened slightly and was 4 minutes and 18 seconds.
"Anyway, let's go down. I want to see the other groups too."
Dante went down two thousand times with his crew. And immediately dismissed Joe.
"Shirone, good job. Eruki and Canis too."
Shirone also greeted in a good mood.
"Yes, you suffered too. Let's do it again next time if we have a chance."
The 4th place was decided, and the 5th place completed the annihilation mission. Each record is 4 minutes and 24 seconds. 4 minutes 28 seconds.
"Wow, this week has been very short."
Although Shirone took second place in the group, the party was lucky because the monsters were not yet high in tier.
Considering that, the skills of the other groups were not easy.
Eruki said.
"There is a high possibility that this trend will continue until Tier 8. It's hard to deal with them alone, but mages become incredibly strong when they're together. Of course, this is also possible because this is a school."
At the magic school, everyone you meet is a wizard, but even the 30 graduating class are high-quality personnel who are scattered all over the world once they graduate.
Since they were occupational groups that accounted for less than 0.0001% of the population, at least the Royal Guard, Capital Guard, and Border Guard had to have wizards in unit units.
In fact, even third-rate wizards from guild to guild, if about 20 people gather, the firepower is terrifying.
This is because if you fire one fireball every 10 seconds, it means that you will hit 1.200 fireballs in 10 minutes by simple calculation.
Even such wizards are expensive, so there are few requests that pay off when 20 people gather.
Even if there is, it will go back to a high-ranking wizard.
There are exceptional cases of terrorism, but in front of the public power called the red line, they were just mice in front of the cat.
The combat power of the official red line, that is, the authorized wizard unit, is different from that of third-class wizards.
When monsters other than the tier, for example, demons appear, the Magic Association organizes a large elite party consisting of official 4th to 6th grades under the king's approval, which is called a 'cage'.
In other words, it means to put them in cages and beat them, and it is known that when 20 or so wizards who are considered the best in their respective fields gather, they will pull out enough power to describe it as a walking corps.
Since the number of 3rd-class wizards is drastically reduced even across the entire continent, experts view Cage as the strongest party unless a global catastrophe strikes.
'If I go out into society, I'm sure there won't be a party with so many different people. Let's learn a lot from this opportunity.'
Two thousand times the operation stopped.
"Article 4 evaluation complete. The 4th group that performed the mission last will receive 0 points."
Shirone looked at Team 4 with a sad feeling. All of a sudden, I thought the group that Amy belongs to would be in last place.
'As expected, balance is important. Even though I have a great dealer named Amy, I can't do it.'
Group 4 couldn't hide its bitter expression.
It was not a situation where anyone could point out and say that they were wrong.
In fact, they overran the enemy camp with flashy and colorful attacks, starting with the Screamer. It's just that it took longer to annihilate than the other groups because the balance wasn't right.
'I should have gotten the buff instead.'
Amy regretted that.
The magician's deadly strategy gives one person a fighting power that cannot be handled in the same class, but the mission of the 6th week was annihilation.
We had no choice but to reveal our weaknesses in missions that required detail to ensure the team came together to eliminate enemies.
'I can't do anything. I should aim for next week.'
Amy coolly accepted the zero. Anyway, the manager was a stubborn screamer and had no choice but to follow his advice.
If you don't understand, you can raise the rank and promote it. It was the rule of the graduating class with no room for excuses.
'Oh really. I'm going crazy from annoyance.'
On the other hand, the screamer couldn't accept the result.
Even so, how do you get last place? Even in his graduating class last year, he was the one who never got a zero in strategy tactics.
'It's all because of you.'
The screamer shouted at Maya, unable to contain his rage right before the explosion.
"You idiot!"
The students turned to the screamer at the unheard-of shout in the graduating class of the Magic School.
If the team loses, there is no need to consider individual capabilities. But it's already been weeks since her evaluation of strategy and tactics has been ruined because of her.
As the screamer strode forward, Maya's eyebrows rose to her arms and her expression hardened.
"Because of you, the monsters have become more violent!"
The riotous rhyme induces anxiety.
It is a magic that is strategically helpful, but in the case of annihilation, it took more time because the enemies were rampaging.
"No, it wasn't that they became violent, but a commotion… … ."
"shut up! On the topic of making pig-picking noises! You call it sonic magic? What are you going to do now?"
Maya put on a sad expression, but then lowered her head.
"Sorry… … ."
No one stopped the screamer.
Maya is not good at sound magic, and Screamer is the second-ranked graduate. For her, stepping out and arguing with him could have bad consequences for her future schedule.
"What the hell are you doing? If you've been in your senior year longer than me, shouldn't you have some experience? Are you just saying that? If Warwolf appeared, the answer wouldn't come out right?"
"Sorry. sorry… … ."
Maya only repeated her apologies. There was nothing she could do other than that.
"Anyway, commoners are not allowed. If you don't have the talent, drop out or drop out. It's not a nuisance to other people because you're holding on so badly that you'll try to get your share as a wizard."
Maya's shoulders trembled. Tears dripped down her face, hidden by her hair.
'You were a commoner, Maya… … .'
Shirone glared at the screamer.
It was the first time I had heard that Maya was a commoner, but that didn't matter. To demean someone else's major by calling it a pig-picking sound.
Maya's voice was rather pure compared to combative sound magic, so it had a feeling that it was less effective.
It is a personal attack. It was a saying she would never have heard if she wasn't fat.
"sorry… … Black! Sorry… … ."
The screamer got even more annoyed.
You're a wizard who swears because you've been cursed at. Even in the graduating class.
It's an evaluation of everyone's life. But aren't you putting yourself out there as the bad guy?
"Okay, get off! And I beg you, if you don't have the skills, please go down voluntarily. Wouldn't you feel sorry for others if you were lucky enough to get a little higher in the rankings?"
The screamer turned coldly and walked away. Shirone called after him.
"hey."
The screamer turned around and raised his chin.
"what?"
"I apologize to Maya."
The screamer's eyes turned to bewilderment.
There was no reason to apologize, and meddling in this way was never wise in the senior class.
'Look at this kid? Am I going to stop saying I was filmed by Fermi?'
Even when Shirone announced his immediate death, Screamer snorted.
Magic or something, things that would all fall to their knees if they were split with one touch from the outside are attacking inside the school.
'No, is it a good thing?'
Screamers are never stupid. His stock price would go up if he crushed Shirone, who had passed the 7th stage of survival evaluation.
'Should I stab him once?'
Screamer was determined and scratched Shirone.
"Come to think of it, you were also a commoner, right? No, was it royalty? Ah, I thought I was a member of the royal family, but I ended up being a commoner again. ha ha ha!"
It had already been several months since I had gone to Kazura, so the students accepted it as an established fact that Shirone was a commoner.
"It doesn't matter if you are a commoner or not. I cancel everything I said to Maya and sincerely apologize."
"Nope? Why should you? I did my share. It's Maya's fault for coming last."
"No, it is a joint responsibility. And if one person must be held responsible, you are the leader."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't you know the party contribution? Are you saying you know how many monsters I've killed?"
Nade interrupted the conversation.
"Isn't it embarrassing to shout out loud about an inappropriate subject?"
The screamer's face flushed with anger. Shirone wasn't enough, and now even flying flies were being seduced.
Eruki added a word.
"He's the main dealer, but there's not much difference between him and the sub dealer, right? Do you think the bookmaker's deadly strategy is suitable for an annihilation operation? In the end, the fact that 0 points came out is a misjudgment by the leader."
The screamer frowned.
"The third person talks a lot. I was right. There was just a hole in the team. He said that since he was wearing Maya anyway, he had no choice but to go ahead with the adventure. Who evaluates just to get 1 or 2 points? Even I raised my contribution to 1.4."
"That is your limit. The fact that you thought about the contribution to the party before the results came out is proof that you don't trust your teammates. Maya is also a formal graduating class. She must have had any number of ways to score her, including her."
"ha ha ha! okay? If you had been in Group 4 instead of me, would you have said that?"
"of course. If I had been the leader, I would have been at least in the top three."
"ha."
The screamer let out a sigh.
This is why I don't like rookies. Guys who talk as they come out even though they haven't experienced it.
Maya is incorrigible. Aside from her skills, she was never in her character to be a wizard.
"Can you get a high score with Maya? Do you really think that is possible?"
said Amy.
"It must have been at least higher than a team with a leader like you."
Screamer looked back. Amy crossed her arms and flicked her toes.
"Are you talking to me just now?"
It is the standard of the senior class to avoid conflicts with competitors who may collide in the future.
This is because there is no need to benefit others by getting caught up in useless wars of attrition.
Of course, Amy knew it well. No, she was feeling bad as she was eliminated last year.
But this year will be different. Unlike Seriel, who was wary of harming each other, she now has an ally she can trust and entrust everything to.
Amy took a quick step. Eruki and Nade gave up their seats with a grim expression. Confidence increased even more in the support fire of comrades rather than strategic alliances.
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[388] One Man Team (4)
Amy pointed at the screamer.
"Then would you have done it to me? Honestly, it's true that the bookie's killer strategy failed, right? I can understand that until then, but why are you taking out your anger on a poor teammate?"
The screamer's face went blank.
No matter how emotional he is, I tend to do it while watching the situation before and after.
On the other hand, Shirone and the others were pushing ahead with stage guns without taking any countermeasures.
'Aren't these groups crazy?'
If you focus on emotions, you will only be used.
And the screamer immediately found a way.
This was an opportunity.
If you can easily get 20 points for losing 5 points, it won't be a losing trade.
'As long as there is Mayan, any team will lose.'
Having made the decision, the screamer made an offer.
"Okay, if you guys are so confident, why don't we check it out?"
"verification?"
"You know there's a full evaluation in two weeks, right? occupation of the highlands. If you beat me with Maya as a team member, I'll admit it."
Highland occupation is a confrontation in which flags are planted on both camps and the opponent's flag is captured while adjusting the air and water balance.
In the graduation test, the score is 15 to 15, but in the group evaluation, a mini game is played with a score of 5 to 5.
'As expected, graduating class. It bites properly.'
Shirone saw through the screamer's strategy.
It was a plan to include Maya, who thought it was a hole, in the team and get 20 points for sure.
When Shirone delayed answering, Screamer tore his mouth. Her red tongue protruded.
That's why you shouldn't cover it up and attack it. Whether he refused or accepted, he ultimately won.
"why? Are you not confident about doing it? Did you yell at me then?"
Shirone finally opened her mouth.
"It's true that Maya's sonic magic is below average."
"ha ha ha! Now you're confessing! Yeah, what can you do if you think you're going to lose in the end… … ."
"but."
Shirone's face frowned.
"At least it's way better than having a guy like you on the team."
The screamer shut his mouth and erased his expression. The eyes that made the thugs tremble when they were young were shot.
"that word… … Can I take that as a will?"
Shirone turned to her friends.
"Guys."
Eruki, Nade, and Amy approached one step at a time and lined up on the left and right of Shirone.
said Amy, wagging her fingers.
"Okay, let's do it. You'll probably have to assemble the best team and go for it. It'll be smashed anyway."
When this happened, it was Maya who was embarrassed.
Ruined the evaluation and ate swearing. The work that normally should have ended there has flowed to the point where I can't handle it.
I was grateful to Shirone and the others for standing up for me. But that's why he couldn't cause any more trouble.
"Wait a minute, I don't think… … !"
Before he could finish his words, Nade pulled Maya into his arms.
The moment Maya blushed and was about to say something, Nade raised his fist at the screamer and shouted.
"Let's stick together aaaaaaaaaaa!"
Nade's voice boomed.
No regrets. On the contrary, it seemed that the accumulated sediment was being released by noticing whether it was a senior class or a junior class.
'Yes, this is the Shirone phage.'
On the other hand, Maya's face turned pale. However, the spirit of Shirone and the others was too hot to pour cold water on them.
Screamer controlled his anger.
To be honest, it's like winning. Because they will lose 20 points and you will gain 20 points.
"See you in two weeks."
The screamer left the training ground. The students looked blank as if they couldn't believe the current situation.
Fermi and the others aren't enough, and now they've even touched a fairly well-known screamer in Class Two.
'No, what kind of chickens are these?'
Sabina, who was next to Dante, sighed. No matter how much I tried not to interest her, she couldn't be bothered because she was entangled in Nade.
"It will really turn. Why do they just run around like that? Of course, if Maya gets involved, it's a disadvantage. It looks like only Nade was deducted 20 points. Shouldn't the Shirone have been dried too?"
"I did not know?"
Dante smiled and turned around.
"Shirone is the worst captain."
battle readiness (1)
For the first time in a while, Shirone and the others gathered at the Supernatural Psychic Research Society and spent a quiet time.
In addition to training, Shirone had to complete Gaold's mission, so a day was not enough.
The feeling of lying on the sofa on a holiday and staring blankly at the ceiling was indescribably good.
Why did I make a fuss about being bored without knowing that this kind of time was precious in the past?
Shirone recalled what had happened a few days ago.
"By the way, Maya. You were a commoner. I didn't know."
said Nade.
"So do i. I've been researching since that day, but to be precise, he's an outsider."
"A foreigner?"
"It's a mysterious tribe, a minority from the south. About 200 people settled in Tormia and cultivated the clan's secret capura for medicinal purposes. That's why I owe my debts and I can't even advance into society because of the stigma of lack of drugs, so it must be difficult."
"I see. Then Maya's house will be in trouble too."
"I guess so. I heard there are 7 brothers. It seems the tribe is raising money to support Maya. If you become a wizard, your reputation with the Mystic Tribe will increase."
"But how did he get into magic school? If I hadn't belonged to the Ogent family, I wouldn't have been able to even pass the special screening."
"Mr. Collie recommended it. I don't know the circumstances, but there must have been a connection. As you."
In the senior class, he is a cold head teacher, but since he is a kind person at heart, there is a possibility that he has helped Maya enough.
"It seems that there was some gossip at the time. Then, the grades were surprisingly insignificant, so they were just buried."
Should I say this is fortunate?
Shirone, too, would not have been greatly hated if she had not stood out in the entrance exam.
"Anyway, that's too bad. The burden will be enormous. I can't graduate even though I'm getting the expectations of my tribesmen. It was pitiful to see the meat being passed over with water to raise the volume."
Shirone also liked that part.
"huh. Especially Maya is a woman. Why don't you want to look pretty? In fact, I think I would look pretty if I lost weight. I can't help it since I'm in my senior year."
said Eruki.
"Shall I show you, Maya's old self?"
"huh? how?"
"I quit now, but at the time, Nade collected a lot. would you remember? A picture book."
Shirone suddenly remembered.
"Oh, that the female body research society publishes?"
Nade rose from the couch.
"right! We are now in our graduating class. Most of the repeat students will be drawn there."
As soon as he finished speaking, Nade went under the desk.
"Eruki, try calling Hosu and Paige."
Eruki, who was oblivious to oblivion, said.
"The most accurate is the latest issue. Publication No. 48, page 8."
"Isn't issue 48 from last year? Even then, Maya must have gained weight."
"I know when I see it. Bring it once."
Nade rummaged through the picture books stacked in the safe.
He stopped paying attention after Shirone came in, but it was the man's heart that he couldn't bear to throw away the things he had collected.
"Let's see. No. 48, No. 48… … Oh, here it is."
Nade put the picture book on the table, and Shirone and Eruki also sat on the sofa and pressed their faces.
On page 8, Maya's former self was drawn.
"wow… … ."
It was a modest style for a work by the Women's Body Research Society, and the way of expression was sacred.
But they were surprised for another reason.
"Is this really Maya? It is very pretty."
It was different from Tormia's urban standards, but she was a fresh and bright girl that anyone could fall for.
Nade nodded.
"I remember, I remember. In the past, I saw this picture and wondered who it might be."
Eruki explained.
"Maya gained weight from the second year of her senior year. But the female body research group seems to be only drawing her before."
"It's rare. Do you like Maya?"
"It could be. But don't you think the feeling of respect is stronger than affection?"
Shirone was seized with intense curiosity.
"Who are you? The Women's Human Body Study Society."
said Nade.
"I don't even know that far. If these guys get caught, they'll be expelled right away. But you'll be in your senior year. You can't draw seniors while you're in an advanced class."
It was creepy to think so. In a word, she said that she was taking the graduation evaluation while running into each other every day.
said Nade.
"Let's check out the others. As of last year, there must be girls in the senior class now."
said Eruki.
"Pony on page 14, Suabi on page 16, Dorothy on the last page. These three are currently graduating class."
Shirone looked back at Eruki.
"You really remember it because of the Servant, right?"
Nade pointed at Paige.
"Hey, it's Pony, Pony."
Pony's appearance was the same as now.
With a symmetrical part that emphasized the tall forehead, hair like golden threads came down to cover both sides of the face.
Wearing a dress that showed off her shoulders and collarbone, her chin was raised, revealing the elegance of royalty.
"Oh, there's Suabi here too."
Suabi was sitting on her knees by the stream, covering her naked body with a blanket.
A bird was sitting in the seat with both hands together as if to support it, and it was smiling a beautiful smile that you would never see at school.
"Are you Dorothy? Seeing it this way is very different."
Dorothy pulled up the bottom of her black woolen knit and bit it in a rebellious mouth.
A water drop-shaped navel was cutely embedded in her narrow waist, and her lower body was only wearing underwear, showing off her beautiful legs that stretched out like a giraffe's legs.
The point was that the tin doll that never let go of her was hugging her neck.
"I've felt it before, but I'm really good at drawing. It just looks like you put the real thing in there."
Nade sighed and closed the picture book.
"Ah, there are so many beauties at school, how come we don't have any partners?"
"Shirone is there."
"Oh no! what am i… … ."
Nade looked back with a twinkle in his eyes.
"Come to think of it, you said you and Amy went on a trip. Did nothing really happen?"
"huh? Anything?"
Shirone's face turned red. Obviously nothing happened. But why is the blood rushing to his face?
"what? Are you really suspicious? You better be honest!"
Shirone rolled her eyes left and right. Realizing that he had no one to help, he resorted to a last resort.
"Ah, I don't know! I'm going to sleep! I'm tired these days Wake me up in an hour!"
As expected, sleep is the best way to get rid of anguish.
* * *
After waking up, Shirone got up from the sofa. His friends had already gone back to their lodgings.
"Umm, what time is it?"
A note was left on the table.
we go first You look tired these days, get a good night's sleep and see you later at the restaurant. Also, the red book number 24 in the safe under the table is so awesome you should never look at it.
Shirone yawned, crumpled up the note and stood up.
"Still, I feel refreshed after taking a nap for the first time in a while."
Shirone packed her toiletries and headed for her senior year. She didn't have to go to the hostel, she was going to wash up at school and go to the cafeteria.
As I finished brushing my teeth and washing my face, the bell announcing 5:00 rang.
"Ahhh."
I yawned and blew away the remnants of my drowsiness, and as I walked through the hallways, I heard music somewhere.
"what?"
Someone was singing in the music room at the end of the hallway. It was not a vocal song borrowed by magicians, but a popular song.
"Wow, you are so good."
His singing skills were surprisingly good.
'Could a singer come?'
When I opened the door to the music room, Maya was singing and playing the piano in a row of instruments along the window.
It was a cheerful rhythm and blues song that I sang while walking around the slash-and-burn village.
As soon as she opened the door, Shirone stiffened as she felt a shudder run up her spine at the sound of her voice coming into reality.
There is nothing more beautiful than you
It just wasn't good singing. I don't know anything about music, but the moment I heard it, I was convinced.
Maya's song is something different.
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