Infinite Mage

Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Despite the commotion, Ethella turned her head.

As the students watched, flashes of light continued to shoot from Shirones hand.

Active magic.

That meant that he had successfully strengthened his Spirit Zone.

Ethella approached Shirone.

Shirone, I see that youve prepared well.

Thank you. But in fact, this is the first time Ive succeeded.

The sequence method seems to have worked. Would you like to try it again? Ill watch.

Alright.

As Shirone cast photon output. Ethella touched her lips and fell into thought.

Hmm.

It was not simply the Sequence.

He exceeded the level that can be strengthened with basic skills. Did he combine the modularization from the information department?

Whether he did it while knowing or discovered it by accident, with Shirones insight, either was possible.

Organizing her thoughts, she made a suggestion.

Shirone, you havent tried hitting a target yet, have you? Would you like to try out the Image Zone?

Yes.

The students stopped what they were doing and gathered around to watch Shirone.

How effective will photon output be?

Not sure. Its one of the fastest magics out there, but the accuracy of it depends on the mage.

After checking the safety device, Ethella spoke.

You may begin.

Shirone nodded and flicked his finger.

The target jumped up and flew around quickly.

The thorns of the Attack form pierced out in all directions, and one of them caught the target.

Photon output.

The magic was cast without delay. A flash of light sped toward the target and turned it into ashes.

Wow.

The students were awed.

While it may not actually be effective in real combat, the flashy lights overwhelmed the viewers.

Not bad.

The targets turned to ashes left and right as Shirone fired a series of flashes.

Shirones performance really emphasized the advantage of photon output in regards to the Speed Gun Test.

Yes! I can do it with this!

The Sequence method already exceeded 1,500, and the count on the display board continued to rise.

Currently, Shirone had eliminated 172 targets.

Shirone had 20 seconds left. He could easily break through to 200 points, and with time to spare.

As expected, hes using modularity.

Ethella was finally certain.

The realization he had when he crossed the Bridge That Could Not Be Crossed continued to help him with the current exam.

I was worried for nothing.

She originally thought it would be better to strengthen Shirones Spirit Zone through mental training rather than technical training because of his disposition.

Surprisingly, there is quite a belligerent side to him.

His desire to obtain victory seemed to have spurred his thinking to become stronger and more fierce.

A minute passed, and when the targeting program ended, Shirone let out one big breath.

The final total was 342 points, which was recorded on the electronic signboard. All gazes were pointed there.

342 in one minute. But how did he not miss one? Should I just switch to photon output instead?

Does that look easy to you? Shirone mastered teleportation. Thats why hes at that level.

Meanwhile, away from the group of students, Nade and Yiruki sat side by side and shared their opinions.

As expected of Shirone. Even though he specializes in defense, he is also good at offense, too.

As opposed to Nade, Yiruki was negative.

I dont know. 342 points isnt all that great.

Still, its a great score for his first time. Up until yesterday, he didnt even know how to output photons.

The number is not of importance. Theres a separate ability to grasp the main point. To have that kind of ability, that is whats actually great.

Nade was surprised.

Oh, what a surprise. For you to praise Shirone of all people.

Im just acknowledging what should be acknowledged. Anyways, itll be a good experiment anyway. We will get to see who is higher up in this practical evaluation.

What are you up to?

Instead of answering, Yiruki headed to the Image Zone.

How did he strengthen it?

Her eyes twinkled as she pondered.

No way? That child?

Yiruki, who came down from the Image Zone, approached Shirone while looking at him inquisitively.

How was it? Worth watching, wasnt it?

Shirone admitted honestly.

Yeah, that was amazing. I never thought you could use the Deviate form in the way you just did.

Hmm, thats it? Well, thats disappointing.

What?

Shirone frowned, but Yiruki couldnt care less and continued to talk.

To modularize numbers to speed up. I guess it was a method that utilized your strength.

Shirone winced.

Want me to teach you how I strengthened it?

Are you allowed to tell me so carelessly? Even though you seem to want to keep me in check?

I dont care. Its not something you can just do by knowing.

As expected, Yiruki was skilled in getting under peoples skin.

Actually, its nothing big or amazing. While you speed up by expanding your units using modularization, I speed up by reducing the units through algebra.

Huh? Algebra?

Shirones mouth gaped.

Such a way exists? No, hes right, what he performed was just algebra Albeit really quickly.

Yiruki wasnt lying when he said that knowing how to use the method did not equal to being able to use it.

With logarithms, even astronomical numbers can be expressed in a simple way. This time, I just tried it out for practice. After all, the real competition is the practical evaluation.

Shirone chewed on his lips.

Through the power of log, one could feel the numbers intuitively, no matter how big

Im guessing even ten billion wouldnt make him sweat. After all, logarithm was created to easily calculate and express difficult expressions.

Therefore, if it was applied to a simple number play like the Sequence method, the whole operation would become extremely complicated.

But he did it. He developed his own Sequence method using the Savant Syndrome.

What was Yirukis limit?

Amy Karmis, the members of the House of Ogent. Shirone had met many geniuses in his life, but it was his first time coming across someone with an extremely tilted pendulum of talent like Yiruki.

What do you think? You still think you can beat me?

Im not trying hard to beat anyone. If they try their best, it doesnt matter who wins.

What a classic answer. Alright, well see when the time comes. Maybe I was wrong, maybe you arent that guy. Maybe you never were to begin with.But next time, watch what you say. Its unpleasant to hear an idealist with no skills say what life is all about.

Shirone gritted his teeth

What in the world is wrong with him?

He just wanted to say that everyones life was precious. But if even that was Idealism, at least according to Yiruki, then Shirone had no choice but to show him he was worthy of saying such things.

Fine! If you think that way, then lets compete. I will beat you for sure on this exam.

Haha! Now youre talking. Though, the winner will still be me.

You!

The moment Shirone was about to go at him again, their classmates gathered around Yiruki.

You were amazing! How did you do it? Can you teach me, too?

You had such a skill all along! Why did you hide it? Why dont you join our research group? We might be able to finish our project within a month if you were to join.

Compliments rained down, but not once did Yirukis expression change. Instead, he turned to Shirone.

Shirone, the insight you showed during the Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed was a sight to see. However

He gave an ominous smirk and turned away on his heel.

My calculation is faster than your insight.

Shirone gulped.

He had faced lots of competition ever since he entered the magic academy, but it was his first time against such a powerful opponent.

Nade patted Shirone on the back.

Cheer up. While this might sound bad, as a spectator, I cant help but find this competition exciting. Of course, I dont care who wins since you guys are both my friends.

Competition is what I want, too. But not this kind of competition. Yiruki just flat out hates me.

What can we do? Thats the guy he is. But not just him. To make him go all out like that, you bastard? Youre something yourself too. You two are probably the only ones who have the potential to break the highest targeting record.

Huh? Whats the score?

Lets see. From what I know, it should be 987?

What? 987?

Shirone was astonished.

Aside from his score, even Yiruki, who used log, scored only 500 points.

How fast did one have to be to earn a score of 987?

Thats incredible. Who is it? They must have graduated already, right?

Eh? What are you talking about? How do you have no clue even though you guys are dating? The person who scored the highest was Amy.