Chapter 57


    The sword held out by Sharon.


    The student who took on the money looked puzzled but epted it.


    Uh, the ratio?


    Sharon coldly muttered in response to the students words.


    Its unnecessary. Its obviously not going to happen anyway. Instead.


    Sharons eyes sharply lit up towards Ian.


    Ian, if what you said is a lie, confess all your sins in the soon-to-be-open disciplinarymittee.


    Disciplinarymittee.


    Although it proimed fairness, the disciplinarymittee was heavily influenced by the potential of the subject. Lina Rosewell was a good example.


    In fact, Ians current maniption of the situation was also aimed at gaining an advantage in the disciplinarymittee.


    Having agreed with Silvias opinion that building a positive reputation could be helpful, Sharons strong stance might have been an attempt to obstruct that n.


    Why is she so obsessed with the disciplinarymittee?


    The situation where heroines gathered was clear.


    Why Sharon took the lead in such a way was even more intriguing.


    It wasnt unreasonable to assume that Sharon Pierce was the culprit who had pushed Pongpong off the rooftop.


    Sharon Pierce, possessing overwhelming physical abilities among the heroines and a cold,posed personality.


    She was determined to resolve her childhood traumas through growth alone.


    If Pongpong interfered with her growth, a few ufortable corners would be understandable as motives for the crime.


    If she couldnt satisfy the pressure for growth imposed by her family and it erupted on Pongpong, who happened to confess


    At first, it was just to remove an obstacle.


    When Ian came back to life, there was a possibility that he had nned a more borate scheme to eliminate Ian through the disciplinarymittee.


    Considering she grew up in the Pierce family, it wasnt unthinkable.


    As a traditional knight family, they prioritized honor over life.


    In addition, as a family that thrived on survival of the fittest, various machinations among siblings were rampant.


    Given all this, the background of the Pierce family she grew up in would not likely value human life so highly.


    The endlessly cold and firm gaze of Sharon.


    There is no need to think about it now.


    From the beginning, there was no intention to restore the rtionship with Sharon.


    Even if everything miraculously fell into ce, in the end, Id be Sharons enemy.


    The next main story, Act 2, Frozen River, would inevitably involve conflict with her.


    Therefore, the only way to resolve the conflict with Sharon now was for one of them to copse.


    The only reason to defeat Sharon in the disciplinarymittee had just been added.


    So, Ian nodded straight away.


    I pledged the honor of ckangers.


    Honestly, no matter how you thought about it, it was a benefit.


    The sword that Pongpong had given to Sharon. It was quite valuable.


    And if he lost, confess his sins?


    He didnt know what Sharon Pierce was thinking, but there was no crime to confess. Even if he brought Pongpongs achievement into it, a simple I apologize for confessing should have been enough.


    This meant that it was unconditionally beneficial.


    If I lose, I will reveal all the truths at the disciplinarymittee.


    And anyway, he would seed.


    Hey, student Ian? Its good to chat, but time is not that abundant.


    It was Ians turn again, who had returned unnoticed.


    As a gesture of apology, Ian nodded to the instructor.


    And then, he moved forward.


    Unlike the first day, today there were no special measurement devices.


    A slightly elevated tform of about 3 meters in height and a transparent wall surrounding it to prevent the release of magic.


    All he had to do was unleash his prepared abilities when he climbed up.


    Mana control ability measurement start.


    The instructors signal.


    The surroundings buzzed with excitement.


    Ian took a look around.


    A group of Saron fan club members and their leader Lukasic wereughing.


    Sharon Pierce, ring.


    And many students, watching with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion.


    Today, Ian ckangers, not Pongpong, would leave asting impression on them here.


    I will begin. I will demonstrate mana control ability by showing whether I can float sufficiently in the air and if there is movement while floating.


    The instructor and the evaluators nodded.


    Ian looked down at the back of his hand.


    Thin metal rings, each glowing in a different color for each finger. Rings crafted from optimized ratios of materials from floating stones.


    He clenched his fist, focusing on them.


    Rings that disappeared in an instant.


    Extract it like this.


    He circted the extractedponents along the mana circuit inside his body.


    He spread it throughout his entire body.


    Try to cover the skin as thinly as possible here.


    From the wrist to the shoulder. Part of the chest, the knees, and from the ankles to the toes.


    Optimal positions for floating found through numerous failures overnight with Christina.


    Externally, it should appear as if hes wearing tes covering only a few key areas.


    Wow, whats that?


    Can earth magic do that? Is he an alchemist?


    Is that impressive?


    Go, Ian!


    Admiration echoed around.


    On the other hand, the faces of those who hoped for Ians failure frowned.


    Unfortunately for them, Ian had not yet floated.


    Ian closed his eyes and focused on the sensations at his feet.


    The hard floor of the measurement room.


    He spread maism through Extraction and Transformation.


    And then, at a certain moment.


    Hmmm


    Ians body floated in the air.


    ?!


    Ian was floating in the air, motionless as if he were frozen.


    Aerial suspension.


    A technique achievable only with an extraordinary level of a mages mana control ability.


    It was by no means an ability easily attainable.


    Hes floating, he hes really floating!


    Can that even be done?


    Hes not moving at all


    Some Aether ss mages, well aware of this fact, were the first to marvel.


    Wow!


    Is that for real?!


    Nyaaaaaaa!


    Following that, dyed shock filled the measurement room.


    Ian descended from the tform, smiling.


    At the end of that smile, Sharon and her group of guardians had gathered.


    The observation seats of the grade assessment room.


    The saint candidate is undoubtedly a saint candidate.


    Dont get too greedy. If you mess with the saint, even the Horizon Guilds headquarters will disappear from the map.


    Until just a moment ago, the conversation here had only been about the overwhelming sacred power of saint candidate Aria.


    But with Ians performance, astonishment filled the air.


    W-Whats that?


    What is that? Hovering in the air? Using earth elemental magic?


    Ive never seen anything like this.


    Among them, Ray from the Magic Tower Lichten branch was particrly astonished.


    Supporting every point of the body with mana without disturbance. You have to constantly move the mana along the mana circuit, utilizing the mana that moves. Achieving that even the Magic Tower Lord doesnt do that.


    Ray muttered with a somewhat lost expression.


    Elisha, on the other hand, answered somewhat bluntly.


    Of course, because its useless.


    Well, thats true. Still, the meaning of aerial suspension is like this! Im so great that I can do such useless things effortlessly! But for a student to show something like that


    Standing still in the air without moving is definitely not a bad ability. Still, well it could be some kind of trick, right?


    Even if its a trick, its impressive, really impressive


    Ray, who was about to counter, red at Elisha.


    Unni.


    Elisha rolled her eyes at Rays sharp words.


    Hmm?


    Observe the principles of morality. Its my turn this time.


    While the witches of the Magic Tower and Horizon Guild were arguing.


    Deep in the spectator seats, there was a figure, looking down from a shadowy corner.


    Amusing, but its a gimmick.


    A girl with white hair that looked like stars and deep navy-colored eyes.


    She was looking down at Ian with elegant but also curious eyes.


    A knight from the Imperial Guard, the Knights of the White Lily, quietly approached the girl.


    If youve seen enough, you can leave now.


    Sir Jerome, werent you here to see Sharon Pierce? Sharon Pierce hasnt even started yet.


    You know well that my purpose for visiting is for escort duty. Please leave before the exit besplicated.


    The girl, Asteria, quietly observed Sharon Pierce from her seat. Even from a distance, Sharons face looked endlessly cold, like ice.


    Hmm. Lady Sharon would be sulky if she found out.


    Even as she uttered those words, Asterias gaze involuntarily fell on the ck-haired boy.


    A son of the fallen ckangers family.


    Work has be fun. I think Ive seen enough. Lets go.


    The girl smiled and left the measurement hall with the knight.


    In a secluded alleyway.


    The girl flicked her fingers.


    Her once brilliantly white hair transformed into radiant and noble golden locks in an instant.


    Knight Jerome asked her.


    Are you going back like this?


    No.


    What?


    Im going to enroll here.


    But princess what about


    Jerome, the knight, looked around in haste.


    In response, Asteria grinned.


    Dont worry. Ive cast a silence spell around.


    Apologies.


    Its fine. Anyway.


    Asteria took a few steps ahead, sping her hands behind her back.


    Im looking forward to what the son of the ckangers family will show us in the future.


    Meanwhile.


    Ian was busy stuffing his pockets.


    Shimmering golden coins.


    And an expensive sword.


    Looking somewhat materialistic, he nced at the original owners of these items.


    Is it serving you well?


    Smirking.


    Ianughed.


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