[Oh]
[Professor]
[Take a seat]
[Ch. S.]
[Wow, it’s been ages since the lecture broadcast, lol]
[Professor Ril arrives]
[Oh, back to white again]
[I need to hit the beach…]
[Oh]
[Take a seat]
[So, what are we doing today?]
[Viewers have crossed 450,000, lol]
[Professor Ril is the best!]
As I climbed up on stage, I could see the students looking at me all at once.
Of course, the most noticeable were the boys and girls wearing similar uniforms. Myul and Yul.
As the guardians of the Herkason tribe, particularly the male Myul, had been waiting three hours before the lecture started.
When I asked how long they had been there, he laughed, saying he didn’t know, ha ha ha!
Soon after, Yul arrived and smacked him on the back of the head as they walked in together.
From the fact that they were waiting by the door even though it was wide open, I wondered if he was waiting for fellow tribe member Yul.
“Hmm.”
While there’s no official rule against campus romances…
Yul read the skepticism on my face and certainly didn’t deny it, but I just smiled.
And…
‘I didn’t expect this to happen.’
Should I call this boldness or should I say it shows how much she longs for attention?
Candy Star. No, Choco was staring at me with a giant lollipop sitting on the desk.
Unlike before, her excessive pride or hostility had diminished a lot, but her gaze still held that familiar intensity.
She was even in ‘transformation’ mode.
I decided to send her a text message.
─You don’t seem shy today.
Yikes!
In an instant, Candy Star’s pupils jolted as she flinched.
Pink hair shining as if reflecting her emotions.
That’s a bit similar to me.
Ding!
[Candy Star
▶…I came to attend class.]
“Hmph.”
So the proud Choco would say something like that.
Was she really that eager to attend the class?
She has the talent, so it shouldn’t matter, but still.
Candy Star tried to turn her head away out of embarrassment, but I intentionally kept my gaze fixed on her.
After a bit of a back-and-forth, she sighed softly and made eye contact with me.
[Candy Star
▶Please let me listen.]
[Candy Star
▶…Sister.]
“Huh?”
[?]
[?]
[Why ‘huh’]
Her face turned as red as a beet.
I smiled lightly and sent the final text.
─Be grateful you came in transformation mode today.
If she hadn’t come in transformation, it would have been Candy Star’s last class today.
Of course, I would have given her a chance.
‘A chance to transform again,’ I mean.
Personally, I value Candy Star’s talent more than Chuka Chip’s, so I find teaching her more rewarding.
“…Ugh.”
Leaving behind a self-deprecating Candy Star, I turned to the other students.
Leo, Yena, Redberry.
The existing original members along with the newly arrived Devil and Black.
‘…Beriard hasn’t come, huh?’
Beriard.
A Black Mage and a part of the original members since the second class.
I don’t know what’s going on, but as announced, if there’s a schedule, there’s no need to show up.
It’s been almost three months since the last class, so there’s a little excitement, but the first emotion I see is tension.
No doubt they’re worried about the announced spar…
“Ah-hah-hah.”
Ah, except for one person.
Leo is super excited.
“It’s nice to meet again. Has it really been almost three months?”
“Yeah~!” Leo and Yena wave their hands.
After that, Myul suddenly jumps up shouting, “That’s right!” but is immediately pulled back down by Yul.
[Hahahahaha]
[Good energy]
[What, are they dating?]
[Meh meh meh]
[Couple goals!]
“We have some who I haven’t seen in three months and some who I saw not long ago. And we also have new members.”
Devil and Black.
They are the new additions, aside from the existing six who didn’t attend today, excluding Beriard.
And whenever there’s a new member, an introduction is always necessary.
“Devil student?”
“…Huh?”
“Step up.”
“Ah, got it.”
Devil, who was staring at me blankly, hurriedly came up to the platform.
Cough!
“Nice to meet you, humans. I am the God of Darkness, Devil.”
Woosh! As soon as he finishes his sentence, dark flames swirl around him.
He must have had some high expectations to prepare such an effect.
[Hahahahaha]
[So angsty]
[Is that penalty just normal for him or is it his personality?]
[Meanwhile, Lily is just watching]
[Is he really just a middle schooler?]
[Hahahahahahaha]
[Look at that face turning red]
[It’s obvious, Debung!]
He’s trying hard to strike a pose but can’t hide the emotions showing on his face.
Looks like a kid really is a kid after all.
I snickered and gently ruffled Devil’s hair.
“Uh?!”
“Good job. You can sit down now, Devil.”
Swish. Swish.
“Ah, got it… yeah.”
Devil awkwardly hurried back to his seat.
How cute.
[Lilith fanservice]
[Look at him casting spells so casually]
[The relationship between professor and student…]
[Oh my!]
[That’s crossing the line]
[Ugh… I can’t watch Lily touch another guy]
[Let me touch too!]
[Hahahahahahaha]
[Devil is so lucky ;;]
[Middle schooler, you crazy kids! Hahaha]
■
After the introduction of Black, the lecture officially began.
“We’ve learned about mana teleportation. Basics, understanding, and advancement.”
In the first class, we covered the understanding of mana.
In the second class, we learned about mana transportation and operation.
In the third class, we studied mana invasion and storage.
Now, what should we do next?
“Now that we’ve learned, it’s time to put it to use, right?”
[Where?]
“That’s…”
Dun dun dun…!
The lecture hall is moving.
Just kidding. The lecture hall isn’t moving and is firmly maintaining its position.
“Huh?”
It’s the people sitting in the lecture hall that are moving.
A holy magic circle etched in the air started to glow and suddenly engulfed everyone.
The now-empty lecture hall was left with just me.
“You’ll find out if you go.”
It should be quite the spectacle.
‘So, what do you think? Isn’t it fun?’
‘I really want to kill you.’
■
Leo arrived at the lecture hall today with a beaming smile.
Today’s class was one-on-one dueling.
Leo is the strongest, aside from the Sword Saint and Lily, and has the skill and power to defeat anyone who dares challenge him.
He holds multiple titles and numerous mythical equipment, along with the prestige of being a Marquis of the Empire, making him one of the top rankers.
As a Spirit Sorcerer who manipulates five elements, Leo was practically invincible, and even ranked players within the top 10 posed no threat to him.
“Hmm.”
This shouldn’t be happening…
“My power…”
“Huh?”
“I can’t exert anything!”
“Wha-what?!”
“Hmm?”
It’s heavy.
I feel like I’m sinking below the water’s surface, all my strength being suppressed.
It felt like I was back in my real body, sending chills down my spine.
Clearly, apart from coming here…
─Looks like everyone is confused.
Eight individuals in a pure white space.
Apart from their similar outfits, everyone whose powers were restrained stared blankly as they focused on the sound echoing in the air.
─The space you have entered is an extension of the advanced course on mana teleportation.
“Wow, insane.”
─The mana spread throughout the space is suppressing all your powers. Just as you pushed my mana out to fill the condensed stone with yours, I have pushed your mana out using my mana.
To be precise, it was closer to a ‘seal’ using the holy element, but Lily calmly continued to speak.
─From now on, you have returned to your pure, original state. What remains is your combat skill and senses. And just your understanding of teleportation.
“Grrr! Come out, turtle!!!”
“Darkness!”
Myul and Devil are losing their minds, but it’s useless.
This space has a level of cohesion that makes the condensed stone look like a joke.
─When I made the notice about one-on-one duels, everyone seemed worried.
Isn’t Leo going to win anyway?
Even Black, who’s in the top 10, it’s pretty clear who the victor will be.
At Lily’s straightforward comment, everyone present nodded in agreement.
No one directly mentioned it to Lily, but everyone had that thought.
“Oof.”
After all, the winner is Leo.
The voice resonating through the space laughed once.
─Don’t worry. This one-on-one duel isn’t just a simple tournament; it’s part of the lecture.
Just because you’re good at something.
Just because you have strong and special weapons, techniques, and abilities.
If that meant you could win a fight, I wouldn’t have prepared this lecture in the first place.
If it were a “thing,” I wouldn’t have prepared this lecture in the first place.
“Wow, this is infuriating.”
“Come on. At this point, you could kill me.”
“That’s the 300th time you’ve said that, you know? It would be better to fight outside.”
“Outside? You’d lose to my little finger. Wanna try?”
“This is really pissing me off.”
Of course, I can’t help the innate difference in skill, but just being able to fight evenly against an enemy I couldn’t match before has its own significance.
─The conditions are simple. Through a draw, you will each participate in a one-on-one tournament. The two fighters will be transported to a special location to battle.
“Are you really not giving us anything?”
As Redberry asked, a pure white holy power descended before each of them as if waiting for the question.
A pure white staff that fit perfectly into Redberry’s hand.
─Each person has just been given a weapon suited to them. Using that weapon, you’ll be able to use parts of the techniques you previously knew.
“Parts, as in…?”
─1%.
A massive wheel was created in mid-air.
A spinning wheel with the faces of each contestant attached to it.
The red arrow pointing to twelve o’clock trembled as if ready to spin at any moment.
─The starting point is an equal level of 1% for everyone. Of course, for some, that 1% might be closer to 80 or 90% for others, but here it’s all a uniform 1%.
That’s how it’s been arranged.
But.
─The end doesn’t have to be 1%. It’s up to you to increase that percentage using deep teleportation techniques or find another way.
You can even seek or break the flaws of this space altogether.
There are many methods.
In fact, my method belongs more to the latter.
─So, without further ado, let’s spin the first roulette.
Tara-ra-rak!
The arrow spins rapidly.
Eventually slowing down, it pointed to one person.
Devil.
And the second one is…
“Ah.”
“May you rest in peace.”
“Geez~”
“Devil, just surrender.”
“Why end it! It’s not over yet!”
Devil is going crazy.
The reason is simple.
─The first round matchup is Devil vs. ‘Leo’.
They met the final boss right from the first round.
■
[Is this real?]
[Let’s do it~]
[Oh]
[Lololololol]
[Wow, 97 to 3, is this for real?]
[Go for the upset~]
[Yeah, isn’t it outrageous?]
[The odds are insane lol]
[Wow]
[Leo’s gonna win lol]
[Really, is there anyone betting on the Devil?]
[Ah lol cannot resist an upset]
[Cumulative points 1.2 billion, what the heck lololololol]
[Legendary lol]
[Go Leo]
[Devil, this is my entire fortune…]
Support me by donating at least $10, and you'll have the right to request any novel from Novelpia (excluding 19+ content) using a newly developed tool.
