Episode 202
Fist of Senses.
Looking at the cover covered in dust, I could see that this was a book that no one had looked for for a very long time.
In fact, it is surprising that there are books of this type in the library of the Magic Academy.
‘Maybe I’m the first reader.’
Most of the cadets at the Royal Academy are noble children from high-ranking families. There is no reason to read such barbaric books.
I quickly read the book.
My initial favorability rating on the 30th floor was 72.
I expected that the speed of knowledge acquisition, exploration ability, intuition, and understanding would be excellent to some extent, but my expectations were completely wrong.
‘You’re crazy!’
It wasn’t just outstanding.
The buff my brain was currently receiving was so crazy that it couldn’t even be expressed with modifiers such as excellent or genius.
All the texts I am reading now are being implemented as clear images in my head.
It feels like a high-performance quantum computer has been implanted in my brain?
Of course, all the contents of the book are understood in real time.
‘The favorability rating is only 72?’
I can’t even guess how big Chae Yi-seol’s score is at 99.
This is something I didn’t realize when I was taking magic classes in the classroom.
At that time, I was a little confused by the theoretical intricacies of magic.
I was able to finish Fist of the Senses very quickly.
The key is how much of what I realized was conveyed to Kangsoo.
And to what extent is the punching learned in books effective in actual practice?
Out of unbearable curiosity, I left the library right away.
Then he went to a dark place and immediately summoned Kansu.
“Kang!”
Does this guy even know how hard his owner is working to raise him?
Anyway, he looks excited to meet a new world.
“Kangsu, has anything changed compared to before?”
“Kang?”
“You can’t feel it.”
Or it has no effect at all.
If you look at Kansu’s expression, the reaction seems completely unexpected.
Maybe it won’t work.
Learning anything from books is bound to hit a wall.
Still, I’ll have to check to see if I’ve already summoned it.
“Kangsu, let’s try some shadow boxing.”
I’d like to check it out by at least sparring, but it can’t be helped since all physical training is restricted until the theory test is over.
“Kang!”
“Imagine an imaginary opponent in front of you and try it.”
Since Kansu is deeply connected mentally to me, he will be able to create excellent simulations.
My brain is almost like a high-performance computer now.
“Kang!”
Kansu slowly begins to warm up as if doing gymnastics on a moonlit night, and little by little, his body movements begin to become more intense.
Swish! Swish!
Rather than a sound coming from the mouth, the actual sound of Kansu’s punch cutting through the wind can be heard.
As expected, it appears that they have created a very good virtual opponent.
The movements of the fists and foot movements that the kangaroo is now making.
It’s somehow new, yet somehow familiar.
“Kangsu! “Try to raise your opponent’s level a little higher!”
“Kang! “Kang!”
The change came immediately, as if Kansu’s brain was fully operational.
Even though his movements are getting faster, there is no sign of him becoming distracted.
Rather, as the zero point is maintained, all movements become more precise and refined.
One thing is now certain.
“Kaaaeaaaaang!”
Kansu’s cry of joy.
“You’ve grown!”
“Kang!”
The experiment was a huge success.
* * *
D-6 until graduation theory exam.
Today’s lecture schedule was packed from morning to evening.
This academy is unique in that the schedule becomes more intense as graduation approaches.
It’s unfortunate that what we have to experience on the 30th floor is the end of the academy, but it can’t be helped.
This damn tower must have designed the mission considering all such situations.
[A subquest has been created.]
[Please make a presentation that will satisfy Professor Haney.]
[Upon success: Affinity +2]
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If you think about it, it was an absurd quest.
You have to have a high level of likability in the first place to be able to understand the content of the lecture and make a presentation.
Players with low initial favorability will inevitably continue to fall behind.
No matter how hard you listen to lectures, read magic books all night long at the library, or study on your own by looking at your meticulously written notes, it’s all in vain.
Because you can’t keep up with the likability buff.
“Now, who will answer the last question?”
Haney adjusted his glasses and looked at the cadets.
There is only silence in the classroom.
The arrogant female professor’s expression seems as if she is saying this.
– What pathetic bastards!
She is almost certain.
That no one in this classroom fully understands his lecture.
After a while, she might say something like this.
– You guys are a disgrace to the Royal Academy! Are you going to graduate without being able to apply even one of these basic magic tricks?
However, no matter what Haney’s feelings were, the current situation had a somewhat strange aspect.
Among these many cadets, no one has raised their hand yet.
I’m sure there are geniuses among them.
‘Did the monarch on the 30th floor mentally intervene to give the player a chance?’
For a moment, I even thought about something like this.
I looked at Chae Yi-seol, who was sitting nearby.
Her favorability rating is 99.
Just by looking at her notes, you can tell how focused she is in class, and she will definitely be able to answer Professor Haney’s questions.
Even with a likeability rating of 72, I can do it if I put my mind to it. however.
‘hmm… … .’
It’s not that kind of atmosphere.
Chae Yi-seol looks like he doesn’t understand at all.
The voice she expressed just now was no different.
Because something was strange, I turned my gaze towards Shin Joo-ah.
Likeability 78.
Although it’s subtle, it’s a higher number than mine, so it makes sense that she should be able to present as well.
But she doesn’t react either.
It was definitely strange.
Right now, I am the only one who can fully understand and apply the contents of this class.
Even though the favorability rating is 72.
‘why… … .’
Currently, there are only two hypotheses I can think of.
I don’t know why, but my likeability rating has been manipulated.
Or maybe other people’s likeability is manipulated.
If one of the two is correct, it is most likely the former.
It will be much less cumbersome for the operator.
After thinking for a while, I immediately raised my hand.
I plan to give a presentation.
Because I needed to check whether the answer that came to mind was correct.
“The cadet who just raised his hand, what is your name?”
“This is Hoyoung Lee.”
“Let me present it.”
“yes.”
I calmly presented my organized thoughts.
Infusing mana into the spirit and granting appropriate spells to each magic element. The topic of today’s lecture was consilience between elements, and Professor Haney’s application problem required quite complex techniques.
But I didn’t think this was a big problem at all.
Because my intellectual ability, which was being buffed, was beyond the level of the problem.
‘Am I really understanding this correctly?’
It seemed like I was the only one who understood it, so I reviewed it several times and the results were the same.
So, I raised my hand to give a confident presentation.
“… … “Did you say your name is Hoyoung Lee?”
“yes.”
“I listened to the presentation carefully. “It’s an absolutely perfect technique.”
This is Professor Haney’s impression after hearing my presentation.
As expected, I understood the lecture properly.
[Favorability has increased by 2.]
[Current likeability: 74]
Of course, I understand what Jenna warned me about.
If my favorability rating is too high, I’m in trouble.
Therefore, she advised me to reduce favorability by any means necessary in the early stages of the 30th floor.
But that is not the case now.
‘Because my likeability is clearly manipulated.’
Although it is displayed as 74 in the status window, it is by no means at that level.
Last night, I completely understood a martial arts book I had never seen before in just one reading, and I perfectly solved Professor Haney’s problem, which even Chae Yi-seol, who has a 99 likeability rating, could not answer.
The conclusion is that my current condition is not lacking at all compared to the buff that Nam So-hyun received on the 29th floor.
They are giving me enormous favoritism and preferential treatment, and there is only one being that can manipulate my likeability.
A being that Xena serves, and a being that has been sending me strategy guides.
And [the wise and pure]
The monarch of the 30th floor.
You can be sure.
Otherwise, there would be no reason to manipulate and hide likeability like this.
* * *
“Great! “As expected, all I could think was Lee Ho-young!”
As soon as Chae Yi-seol finished the lecture, he gave me a thumbs up.
It just worked out well.
I’ll have to check one last time.
“Lee Seol could have answered well if he wanted to, right?”
“no! I can’t even dream of the kind of idea that Hoyoung Lee presented today! Honestly, I thought I could stand out on the 30th floor. lol.”
This made it clear.
My actual favorability rating exceeds 99.
In that case, there is no need to try to reduce likability.
I’ll have something to say when I meet Jenna later.
“Anyway, Lee Ho-young, that smug Demon King!”
Of course, it was Nam So-hyun who was glaring at the back of my head.
After becoming an academy cadet, it seems that his speech changed in a childish manner.
“Was today’s lecture worth listening to?”
“of course! “Like everyone else, you don’t have to show up to really listen to the lecture!”
“Are you confident about the theory test?”
“I’ll see better than you, so don’t worry!”
It only takes 6 days, but it’s a useless bluff.
According to the strategy book, the difficulty of future missions will vary depending on the results of the theory test, but I’m worried about this guy’s future.
“Nam So-hyun.”
“why!”
“How about running?”
“what?”
“The library seat. “Everyone is running to take their seats.”
The classroom is becoming empty in real time.
Even Kim Se-yong disappears as soon as the lecture ends, making it difficult for him to get used to the atmosphere on the 30th floor.
“it’s okay! I’m not a library person. “Studying can be done even in the dormitory!”
This guy. It looks like he has already given up on the theory test.
That’s a good decision.
If you were to rank them based on likeability, Nam So-hyun is by far the last, and this difference will never be reversed.
Although he is not smart, he has excellent animal instincts.
The sight of Nam So-hyun trudging along just looked lonely.
After a while, the classroom became empty.
Besides me, there were other people still remaining, taking their time.
A player who is not even a native of the 30th floor.
“Shinju. “Don’t you go to the library?”
“I plan to study, but I don’t want to make a fuss.”
“Is this the confidence of someone who graduated from Seoul National University?”
“You know that it doesn’t mean much at the top. “I have a feeling that the results of the theory test will be determined to some extent anyway.”
It’s also sharp.
This tower is a place where the power of talent is more overwhelming than the real world.
And in the 30th floor theory test, likability is talent.
“Then tell me one prophecy. “How will I rank in the theory test?”
“I refuse. “I don’t want to say it with my own mouth.”
As expected, a satisfactory answer.
Now, I guess I should go to the library and concentrate on my work for Kansu.
After all, it is best for a genius to get first place by cramming a day before the exam.
-Continued in Episode 203-
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