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Time goes by fast.
The day before the opening ceremony of the Olympiad.
The day came when I decided to challenge the page of the fourth test.
“Then I’ll go.”
“Way to go. good luck.”
After saying goodbye to Mimir, I went out of Mimir’s book.
I put Master’s robes neatly on one side of the desk.
I took out Idred’s book from the safe and opened it.
[If you feel that you have mastered the use of the Ring of Expansion, head to the page of the fourth trial.]
[If you pass the test, the Book of Idred will be updated.]
There was nothing particularly odd about this phrase.
The problem is after this.
[However, you can only go to the page of the fourth test once a month.]
[Think carefully and challenge yourself.]
This is why I couldn’t easily challenge the pages of the fourth test.
You can challenge once a month.
If you dare to challenge yourself, you will lose a month’s time.
And missing a month means missing the entire Olympiad period.
That’s why I delayed taking on the fourth test page as much as possible.
At least, the easy schedule was skipped, and in the middle of the schedule, when the schedule was tight, he devoted all his energy to challenging the fourth test page.
It was a plan designed under such rational judgment.
But now things have changed. Now that the interference of the Black Mage Tower has been confirmed. Considering the safety of my body, it is better to raise the level even if it is somewhat overworked.
‘Well, it’s not like I’m not ready.’
I don’t know if there’s any chance of passing the fourth test page.
There is still a good chance of success. In the current situation, it is right to challenge right now.
I made up my mind again and turned the page.
250 pages of newly updated magic circles. Like the previous magic circles, I placed my hand on the magic circle with a mysterious structure that I couldn’t even understand what kind of structure it was, and rotated the infinity circle.
‘let’s go.’
Three small rings that rotate in alignment with a larger frame called the Ring of Expansion.
The three rings, which each had their own distinct personalities, thought they couldn’t get along with, are now rotating together as if they were best friends.
Woo woo woo woo-!
The ring of expansion spun violently, and mana spun around me.
It rotated only in a shape reminiscent of a Möbius strip.
‘Convergence.’
4th circle master level.
union.
A state where all the rings become unified as if they were one.
I blew mana into the magic circle as described in that state.
pounding, pounding!
My heart raced.
No, mana jumped.
and the next moment.
‘I wish the heir an infinite achievement.’
A voice was heard.
It’s been a while since I heard Master’s voice.
After the second page, I listen to it for the first time in a while.
“Welcome to the Heir.”
Immediately behind Master’s voice, a woman’s voice was heard.
This is also a familiar voice.
It was the voice of a woman I had heard on the pages of the first and second tests.
“I am the guide in charge of guiding the pages of the fourth test. It’s called gamma. It’s an honor to meet you. Heir.”
“As expected, Gamma.”
The pages of the first and second exams were alpha beta in turn.
I expected Gamma to be next, and I was right.
It seems that this kind of guide will continue to appear, except for the pages of exceptions that even have the purpose of learning, such as the page of the third exam.
“nice to meet you.”
Gamma smiled broadly and replied with a smile.
It feels like something more emotional than Alpha and Beta.
Should I be a little more human?
“In the fourth test page, how complete is the successor’s ring of expansion? It tests whether the four rings are perfectly fused and integrated.”
There is also a strange vitality to the voice. The previous two were just machines.
Even though the appearance and voice are the same, are there differences between each individual?
Personality created by magic. Curiosity about the demon personality slowly poked out its head.
“Details of the test will be known as soon as the test begins, and if you fail the test, you cannot retake the test for the next 30 days, so please be careful.”
ah.
It’s not the time to worry about that.
I erased my surging curiosity and focused on Gamma’s words.
“The explanation is ideal. Would you like to start the exam?”
Gamma’s eyes shone with a mysterious color.
He stared straight into those eyes that resembled the light of mana and nodded.
“uh. Please.”
“yes. Then we will begin the exam.”
Gamma smiled and closed her eyes. At the same time, as in the previous Alpha and Beta, Gamma’s new spirit was transformed into mana and scattered.
The mana that made up Gamma begins to take on a new form,
It soon took the form of a piano.
‘I will start the fourth test from now on.’
Master’s voice directly pierced my mind.
‘That piano is the one I personally made for the successor’s test. It is impossible to hit unless the four rings are perfectly harmonized.’
I slowly approached the piano and pressed the keys appropriately.
I was told that it was supposed to be impossible to hit, so I wondered if it was impossible to press it, but it seems that was not the case.
My fingers hit the keys without any resistance.
But no sound came from the piano.
Being unable to play the piano did not mean that one could not physically press the keys, but it must have meant that one could not make sounds.
‘In order to make that piano sound, you need the mana of a bi-tenor-type orthodox heir.’
I immediately poured my mana into the piano.
The piano shone brightly, holding my mana.
I pressed the shiny keys again.
Ding!
It’s not noise, it’s not a nice sound to hear.
There was such a strangely unpleasant sound.
‘If you try to inject normal mana, nothing but noise will come out. All you need is the mana emitted by the four Infinity Circles that are perfectly united. It’s the mana emitted by the perfectly fused successor.’
indeed.
It’s such a test.
I immediately integrated the rings according to the description of harmony.
The mana emitted by the four unified rings permeated the piano.
I pressed the key again.
Ding!
A completely different sound from before rang out.
However, something still bothers me.
‘If you feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable with the sound of the piano, it is proof that the successor’s harmony is not perfect.’
I hit the keys again.
Again, a strangely unpleasant and unpleasant sound was heard.
As Master said, it must be proof that my harmony is not yet perfect.
‘The content of the test is simple. Treat that piano perfectly. Show yourself a performance that you can be satisfied with.’
‘If you give yourself satisfactory results, you will be able to pass the exam naturally.’
I hit the piano keys again. It seems to be a little better than a little while ago, but there is still an unpleasant sound mixed in.
Suddenly, I had this thought.
What an ecstatic sound it would be if the unpleasant noise disappeared.
I was greedy.
Hwahwa is also Hwahwa, but the desire to handle this piano perfectly.
‘The time limit is 12 hours. Then, I wish the successor endless success.’
After that, Master’s voice completely disappeared.
I immediately sat down in front of the piano.
“It will be fun… … .”
Fortunately, when I was young, I learned to play the piano for the sake of education.
‘It’s been a while… … .’
I just moved my finger.
Beethoven.
Piano Sonata No. 14.
moon.
The sound of the piano resonated endlessly.
* * *
The World Academy Olympiad is held once a year.
Today is the day of the opening ceremony.
When it comes to opening ceremonies, people usually think of gatherings and taking oaths, but the opening ceremonies of the Olympiad are different from those banal opening ceremonies.
“after. What performances did you prepare for this year?”
“Will it be even more amazing this year?”
At the opening ceremony of the World Academia Olympiad, there is a ‘performance’ of each country called a cheering match.
“But I have a question. Why is each team so passionate about their performance? It’s not even reflected in the score. It’s literally just a show for show.”
It is a show where the representatives of each country come out and use their own magic.
“For the sake of overpowering the steamer.”
“ah. It’s going to be a pushover.”
If the performance is splendid, it means that the representative of the team has superior magic skills.
In other words, even if you perform well, you can start by intimidating the opposing team.
“And the honor of each country is at stake.”
“honor?”
“uh. Regardless of whether there are points or not, as much as I participated as a representative of each country. You have an obligation to show a performance worthy of it. Something like that.”
“aha.”
As long as they put on the nameplate of representing each country, it is not possible to show a disappointing appearance from the first impression.
In short, it means that the enhancement of national prestige is strong.
“Even if it’s not like that, it’s a festival. It will also have the meaning of expressing gratitude to the audience who came to visit us through a splendid show.”
“Oh oh. Something professional.”
“Well, all the players who can compete here are elite. You have to be professional.”
“ah. I’m really looking forward to it.”
The man unfolded the schedule for the opening ceremony with excitement.
“What we need to pay attention to here is the UK and the US… … .”
The man looked over the performance schedule decided this morning from the top and recited the expected countries.
“Lastly, about Korea?”
So, in the last step, the man who checked Korea closed the schedule again.
“Korea is the finale. I’m a little worried. Aren’t you going to lose steam at the end?”
At the man’s murmuring, the woman burst out laughing.
“hey. Do you not know who is representing Korea this year? I’m looking forward to it as much as Dahlia Salentia.”
“who?”
“Are you really not interested in this? It’s God’s rate. A Korean genius, and the world’s youngest 5th circle user.”
“omg. Are you the youngest? Why didn’t I know?”
“What are you like? Ugh.”
The woman looked at the stadium with expectant eyes.
My heart skipped a beat when I thought of the eye-opening show that would unfold in the next 30 minutes.
“This year, the blue mage tower was attached as an engineer. What artifacts would you like to present? Because it’s one of the strongest in Artifact… … . Didn’t you make something like an imperial ring again?”
“Huh. Did you even attach the blue mage tower? That’s great.”
“… … What do you really know?”
As the opening ceremony performance is not reflected in the score, the use of priestly artifacts is permitted.
That’s why the engineers attached to each team jointly prepare performances for the purpose of promoting their artifacts.
If it was a class of the level of the blue mage tower, it would surely have prepared a great artifact.
“Oh, I wish it started sooner. 30 minutes won’t go by too fast.”
These conversations were coming and going from all over the audience.
Everyone in the audience eagerly awaited the start of the opening ceremony.
“… … Are you still unable to reach me?”
And here.
There were people who had a different meaning than the audience.
“No. It still sucks.”
Korean team waiting room.
Everyone, including members, engineers, and instructors, is holding their hearts. It wasn’t from excitement or tension, but from anxiety.
“Shin Ha-yul, where did this bastard suddenly disappear… … !”
On the day of the opening ceremony, Shin Ha-yul suddenly disappeared. I can’t help but feel anxious
“Sunchan. Have you been to the room?”
“yes. I went and no one was there. There are only some strange old books spread out… … .”
Ji Soon-chan remembered the time he visited Shin Ha-yul’s room this morning.
An old robe that is neatly arranged.
An open book.
There was no sense of presence in the room at all.
“Did you check the CCTV?”
It was Adela who responded to Jin Hee-yoon’s irritated words.
“I checked that. From the time I entered the room last night until morning, no one entered or came out of the room. I wondered if he went out to the window, so I checked the CCTV there, but… … .”
Nothing was caught on CCTV.
“Then what? Did you teleport or something?”
“I don’t know.”
“… … I’m going crazy, really.”
Jin Hee-yoon shook his head in frustration.
“Have you been kidnapped?”
Anxiety was anxiety, but worry was incomparably greater.
The character of Shin Ha-yul is well known. He is not one to hide like this before the opening ceremony.
It’s clear something happened.
“First of all, since Kim Kang-in and Shin In-hyeok are on the move, let’s wait for news.”
Ji Sun-chan said while sending a gesture as if to calm down.
We need to calm everyone down first.
“after. okay. This is not the time.”
Jin Hee-yoon took a deep breath and calmed down.
“First of all, how would you like to perform? Who will go instead… … .”
It was when I was saying that.
Whoa-!
The phone in Jisunchan’s hand trembled. Jisunchan urgently checked his phone.
[Shin Ha-yul]
Ji Sun-chan opened her eyes and answered the phone.
“hey! You bastard!”
-sorry. It’s too late.
Shin Ha-yul’s calm voice was heard over the receiver.
As soon as I heard that voice, the strings of tension were released.
“… … fuck. Fortunately, I don’t think I was kidnapped or anything.”
Ji Soon-chan said with a completely exhausted face.
-uh. It’s not like that.
“Then what the hell… … .”
-I’ll tell you the details later. Because that doesn’t seem to be the case now.
That’s not the case.
At those words, Ji Sun-chan came to his senses.
“Oh yeah! Where are you now? Can you come in time?”
Whatever happened to Shin Ha-yul, the important thing now is whether Shin Ha-yul can come to the stadium in time.
-I’m at the dorm now. First of all, since Kim Kang-in said he was around here. With Kim Kang-in’s help, I think I can get there somehow.
“… … after. okay. I’m glad.”
Ji Sun-chan and his colleagues sighed in relief at the same time.
“Then I don’t have to worry?”
-uh. Kim Kang-in said he would pick me up on time no matter what, so I don’t think I need to worry. It’s also our turn at the end.
“okay. I’m really glad.”
A sigh of relief came out again.
―Oh, and my four seasons. did you take it
“uh. I took care of it just in case.”
―As expected. okay. Then, as soon as Kim Kang-in arrives, I’ll set off right away.
At Shin Ha-yul’s calm voice, curses soared to the tip of his chin.
This place was almost at the level of a mourning house, but why is he so calm?
‘ah. I’m angry.’
Still, once I endured the swearing.
It is not too late to curse after hearing the circumstances.
Hearing the circumstances from Shin Ha-yul, and if the reason is insignificant, then it will not be too late to drive a double bath.
Jisun-chan thought so.
“… … When the new leader comes, he is dead.”
Of course, regardless of Shin Ha-yul’s circumstances, Jin Hee-yoon intended to seduce her as soon as she arrived.
When I think of the three hours of suffering, I think I need to get rid of my anger.
―Oh, and can I ask for one more favor?
Whether or not he knew the feelings of his colleagues, Shin Ha-yul spoke calmly.
“… … What?”
―Please prepare a piano.
Ji Sun-chan tilted his head.
“piano? suddenly?”
-uh. I’m going to use it for a performance.
