Don't confiscate my identity as a human race

Chapter 41 - 34: Lanci’s Joyful Day_2

Through the experience of two entrance exams, Lanci found that he seemed to possess a decent potential for being a Shadow World Challenger.

He could hardly wait to kick off his career as a Challenger.

"Do you know up to what level students in this school can achieve?"

Lanci asked curiously.

"If a student from Ichrite can reach the Gold level, it’s already very remarkable. As for the Platinum Level... only those in the fourth grade and the fixed-timers have that."

Hyperion thought for a while, before replying somewhat uneasily,

"Those kinds of people don’t really need to stay in the academy any longer. They can leave at any time."

If she could reach that level, even without her father’s protection or the status of a Duke, she wouldn’t fear those who wanted to harm her.

Unfortunately, she didn’t believe that she had the talent to reach that level like the few at the top of the academy, those monsters.

"Fixed-timers?"

Lanci turned his head in confusion to look at Hyperion.

He understood what the fourth grade was, but he didn’t know that this academy also had "fixed-timer" students.

"Generally speaking, students could apply for graduation by their third year, and they’ll also be granted a substantial number of Challenger points, or be recommended for employment positions in various associations."

"Each year, a few exceptional students choose to follow their favorite professors in the academy for additional years of study, possibly staying to study for several years. These are uniformly referred to as the ’fourth-grade students’."

"’Fixed-timer’ refers to a small number of Challengers who already have extensive Shadow World experience and undertake part-time studies at our school. We are what you would call ’full-time’ students."

Hyperion patiently explained to Lanci.

Unbeknownst to them, during their conversation, they had already reached the last step of the long staircase.

"I see, thank you for your answer!"

Lanci thanked Hyperion with a smile for her thoughtful answer.

Just a few more steps forward.

What came into view was a giant open glass wall, offering a complete view of the beautiful campus, including flowers, trees, buildings, and lawns. Everything was simply stunning.

In front of them, the suspended platform also forked off.

"See you when school starts, I’m going over there to meet a friend."

Lanci stopped and pointed towards the terrace, bidding goodbye to Hyperion.

And so, Noe was flipping the newspaper, enjoying his rare leisure time.

Beautiful oil paintings and embroidery hung on the wall of the chairman’s office with soft carpets spread on the floor. The beautiful view of the sea of clouds from the window made the leisurely Noe feel very comfortable.

Soon, he found a report about Capital City Ekrite —

[During the annual Ichrite Magic Academy-Sage Academy entrance exam, a serious accident occurred...]

[Viscount Firat Swensson, the examiner, has been rescued and is no longer in critical condition.]

[It appears the Artificial Shadow World still requires many safety improvements.]

"Wonder who is the unlucky student who seriously injured the examiner. Whoever raised such a thing really has karma."

Noe chuckled maliciously and sighed.

His son, Lanci’s mediocrity has its advantages, at least he can’t cause such a disaster.

Communication Magic is expensive, especially its permit and multiple station building requirements for international use. Noe seldom contacted his home in the Nanwantina of South Hutton Kingdom unless it’s urgent.

As for whether Lanci passed the exam, Noe had no need to ask.

He naturally expected him to mess up the Alchemy College entrance exam and come back home disheartened.

Noe had already instructed his butler, Hans, to cut off Lanci’s funding once he returned home crestfallen, making this useless fool suffer a bit!

He’ll see if Lanci has grown a bit when he next returns to Nanwantina.

Continuing to read, the news was not over yet.

[During the exam, there was once a malfunction in the Artificial Shadow World terminal, suspected to be due to a candidate’s abnormal operation. According to an interview with Professor Bolao of the Ichrite Academy’s Magic Engineering College, he said that this emergency repair has already cost the Magic Engineering College a loss of at least 8000 Southern Kingdom United Currency...]

In the picture surrounded by the text on the newspaper, there was a gritting-teeth artisan elder.

Although he seemed to suppress his anger in front of the camera, he couldn’t hide his murderous glare.

[...correspondent Lavisseir reporting for you.]

Finally, it was over.

Noe shook his head and closed the newspaper.

"Heh, what a talent, even capable of damaging the exam terminal. If the Magic Engineering College sues him, I’m afraid his family is in trouble."

Afer reading today’s Hutton joke, Noe felt completely satisfied.

He hoped for more sensational news next time.