HBWnovel Chapter 24 - 18 Talia is on pins and needles _1
Chapter 24 - 18 Talia is on pins and needles _1
Chapter 24: Chapter 18 Talia is on pins and needles _1
The sun shone brightly on the breezy Ichrite Academy.
Many campus areas were equipped with magic fluorescent screens, much like those on commercial streets.
These screens not only provided students and faculty with real-time information, notifications, and academic activities, but also displayed various interesting short films and live campus events.
Therefore, these screens would sometimes become the focus of discussion and observation during people's breaks.
Like right now.
The annual entrance exams, an entertaining spectacle for many returning students, were currently being broadcasted.
Many watched simply to enjoy the suffering or embarrassment of the new students, while others saw it as an opportunity to spot promising newcomers and recruit them into their teams.
On the screen.
The wind howled, causing snow to billow in every direction.
While other examinees were still struggling in the snowy wilderness, Lanci had already completed his requirements.
He sat in a warm house, roasting snacks by the fireplace.
His skilled and comfortable demeanor, completely devoid of tension, felt like he was in a commercial for Holy Country's sweet treats rather than challenging the Shadow World.
Now, he just needed to wait for the time limit of the Artificial Shadow World to end, and for the system to sort out his scores.
Even though there were not many students who were initially paying attention to Lanci's tactics.
The crowd quickly livened up after a few startled cries.
"Do you guys know what this guy just did?!"
"What?"
"The jerk went and arrested a whole family!"
"I suppose that counts as giving them a warm winter?"
"You just asked if he fulfilled the requirements and he actually did."
"Hahaha! What a twisted logic!"
On the terrace of the Learning and Education Building.
Whether they were sitting or standing in wait, many people had already gathered around the suspended screen, forming a lively little circle.
A number of people began discussing just who this young upstart named "Lanci Welfort" might be.
However, nobody present had heard this name before.
Only a student wearing Alchemy College jewelry mentioned that he had heard of a company called "Wilford Chamber of Commerce," and that the chairman supposedly had a troublemaking son.
But he hadn't heard of a young prodigy named Lanci till now.
"..."
Talia listened to the students beginning to notice and discuss Lanci.
She was sitting at the edge of the terrace, quietly lowering her head and moving her gaze away from the magic fluorescent screen.
Although she had been observing Lanci's actions from a corner of the screen earlier.
He hoped they could perceive how the Holy Emperor helped the villagers under the circumstances and mindset at the time.
And how the Holy Emperor felt helpless and sorrowful after discovering the truth.
Yet still able to remain unwavering and continue to practice the firm belief of benevolence.
"Damn it..."
However, this youngster named Lanci Welfort.
His actions.
Made it seem as if the Holy Emperor was foolish.
Could one simply sacrifice their heart of benevolence, in exchange for the power of demons?
Just like this, waiting for the exam time to end.
Loren looked up, staring at Lanci - who was leisurely roasting sweets on the huge Magic Fluorescent Screen - in the central courtyard.
He felt his heart to burn with anger.
If he could enter the Shadow World, he would love to kick this damn furnace away!
"This guy's Magic Power is so weak, why is he our college's examinee?"
Eventually, Loren calmed down and muttered to himself in confusion.
From the moment he arrived at the examination hall, he had sensed all the examinees' Magic Power.
He remembered Lanci's Magic Power was undoubtedly the lowest among all present, even less than many Knights from Knight College.
If he hadn't noticed Lanci on the Magic Fluorescent Screen, Loren would have first mistaken Lanci as an examinee from the Knight College.
"If he could pass the first round of attribute tests during the admission application, he must have a very high spiritual attribute, which would bolster his overall evaluation..."
"But how would he pass the practical exam..."
The third round of assessment was different from the previous two. Other than using one's actual strength, there were no shortcuts to take.
Loren was confident that Lanci was not clergy.
He could not sense any divine protection on him.
So naturally, Lanci wouldn't be able to use Priest-type Magic Cards that can "influence healing amount with spirit strength."
...
The light from the glass dome in the atrium gradually shifted, like the needle of time, recording the passage of time.
The examination finally approached its end.
Examinees were sent out of the giant vortex-shaped Void Gate in the order they entered.
It was only after all the examiners had left the Artificial Shadow World, Loren lightly touched the secret key on the terminal and closed the Void Gate.
Subsequently, the Artificial Shadow World start terminal began the final calculation of the exam results.
Standing on the high platform, Loren looked down and saw many successful candidates scattered throughout the atrium, yet to leave the exam site; some were unable to hide their joy, while others wore neutral expressions.
Despite not knowing other candidates' progress in the Shadow World during the test,
There were clearly many confident candidates who were very assured of their scores in the Shadow World, absolutely thinking they would be among the top rankings.