Chapter: 75. The Strength of Baishi (3k2)(35/46)
“Next.”
Unconsciously, the line had already reached Baishi.
Originally, she only planned to accompany Nayin to participate in the “practical assessment,” but since she was already there and had waited in line for so long, she decided to go ahead and take part in the “magic power test.”
The testing area was not small.
Perhaps based on past experiences, Hoshino Academy anticipated that a large number of first and second-year students would come to join in the fun, so they specially designated a large area in front of the main gymnasium for the “magic power test.”
There were a total of five testing points on site, allowing five students to be tested simultaneously, minimizing wait times.
Nayin and her group were in the third testing area.
The testing area was enclosed by a fence into a semi-closed circular space, with a “super oversized” crystal ball placed in the center—its diameter was almost the height of an adult man.
It was clear that Hoshino Academy understood the “needs” of the students very well, intentionally setting up the area to be both extravagant and easy to observe, obviously to create an “eye-catching” atmosphere.
Standing next to the “crystal ball” as the examiner was a bald man in his early thirties.
His facial features were sharply defined as if carved from plaster, with high cheekbones and piercing eyes that seemed to lock onto his prey like a bird of prey. Coupled with his tall and muscular build, just standing there he already exuded a sense of intimidation without saying a word.
It was obvious he belonged to the strict type of examiner.
Sitting at a nearby desk was a young woman with a doll-like face. Her rounded features and gentle smile gave a sense of warmth, and she was petite, dressed in the standard staff uniform of Hoshino Academy.
In contrast to the imposing bald man, she looked like a little rabbit beside a black bear.
However, as the saying goes, one should not judge by appearances.
From the noticeably tense attitudes of the surrounding students when facing these two examiners, and the numerous spectators secretly taking out their phones to try to snap photos of them, it was evident that they were not ordinary people.
In fact, when Nayin first started queuing, Baishi had already taken the initiative to inform her about the two examiners.
Both examiners in the “3rd testing area” were at least A-level psychic users, especially the fierce-looking bald man—who was, in fact, an active Aces-level psychic user.
Baishi even seriously advised Nayin to switch lines, considering that Aces-level psychic users tend to have stricter requirements for test results, making it more difficult for herself.
However, Nayin certainly did not plan to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
As Baishi stepped to the center of the area and respectfully introduced herself to the two examiners, the grim-faced bald examiner raised his eyelid and silently gestured for her to stand in front of the crystal ball.
Nayin, waiting in the side area, couldn’t help but reveal a serious expression.
Because she had always been curious about Baishi’s strength.
Although Baishi’s talent in the field of “supernatural items” was undeniable, how strong was her own ability as a psychic user?
While the amount of magic power does not determine a psychic’s “strength,” generally speaking, individuals with abundant magic can exert more resources and operational space in battles, thus making magic power testing still somewhat valuable as a reference.
“Let’s begin.”
The bald examiner spoke expressionlessly.
“Yes.”
The usually laid-back Baishi now also retracted her nonchalant demeanor, showing an unusual seriousness.
Just as her voice fell, a silvery radiance suddenly blossomed in her amber-colored eyes.
This was the sign that her magic power was being summoned.
A surge of magic power erupted from deep within her soul, flowing through her slender arms until it touched the surface of the massive crystal ball in front of her, resonating with the “magic frequency” of this “supernatural item.”
The “supernatural item” used for detecting magic power had an advantage of extremely high magic capacity.
Even if a large amount of magic power was infused all at once, it would not collapse due to being overwhelmed; instead, it would emit an even more dazzling brilliance.
As for its limit—Nayin had personally experimented with it in her past life.
It could at least withstand the full magic power released during “dual element fusion.”
In other words, it was not easy to blow up this instrument using only the amount of magic power.
Perhaps someone would wonder, since this detection instrument is so powerful, can it be used as “defensive” equipment? After all, it can accommodate even the magic power of “dual element fusion.”
However, this neglects the basic principles of how “supernatural items” operate.
Only magic power that matches its “frequency” can truly activate and utilize its effects.
In battle, it is impossible for the enemy to adjust their magic frequency to match yours; furthermore, the holder has already infused their own magic power when using it.
In this world, it is extremely rare for both parties to use the same “magic frequency” simultaneously, and one could even say it is fundamentally impossible.
After all, one of the core conditions for making a contract with a fantasy monster is to adjust each other’s magic frequencies to be consistent.
If someone truly could precisely control their magic frequency to match another’s, they might be able to use such an instrument in reverse—this is theoretically possible, but to possess such precise control over magic frequency, there are evidently more significant and powerful uses for it, not to be wasted in such a scenario.
Nayin brought her drifting thoughts back and refocused her attention on Baishi in front of the crystal ball.
She could clearly feel that Baishi was currently releasing intense magic power fluctuations.
And as the crystal ball received this magic power, it suddenly emitted a dazzling golden light.
At that moment, the crystal ball burst forth with brilliant golden rays, so bright that it seemed like even the air was dyed with radiance.
Compared to other students who had undergone testing before, the brilliance erupting from Baishi was undoubtedly the most dazzling presence today.
The surrounding students let out the loudest gasps of awe so far.
The bald examiner beside her couldn’t help but slightly squint, expressing his newfound respect for Baishi’s strength with this subtle expression.
— B… no, at most she’s at the forefront of C-level.
Nayin, standing in the waiting area, quickly formed an evaluation in her mind.
Baishi’s magic power was not insignificant, even ranking above average among ordinary psychic users.
But Baishi’s level of strength was the most common among “psychic users” and hardly could be called a “genius”—it was far from A-level or above.
In a way, this result was somewhat ironic; many fantasy monsters often surpassed Aces-level psychic users in combat power, while the most common level of psychic users in reality was only around C-level.
But this was the cruel truth of this world.
Even Aces-level psychic users often struggled to match the level of fantasy monsters, yet many times, even in large organizations like Hoshino Academy, the newcomers they could train mostly only reached the starting point of C-level.
It was precisely because of this that Nayin had been keen on cultivating the “strongest protagonist.”
“Test passed.”
As the brilliance of the crystal ball gradually dimmed, the female examiner sitting beside it smiled as she spoke. She slowly stood up and handed the testing report to Baishi.
Though Baishi looked a bit fatigued from releasing a large amount of magic power at once and seemed somewhat dazed, she respectfully reached out to accept the report.
In the center of the report, a large “C” was prominently marked in bold font, indicating that her magic power content had been preliminarily assessed at the level of a “C-level psychic user.”
“You can take a rest for a while.” The female examiner kindly added, “If you wish to participate in the practical assessment, you can take this report and report to the examiners in the main gymnasium later.”
“I understand, thank you.” Baishi said, slightly bowing in thanks, and then returned to the waiting area, back to Nayin’s side.
“Truly worthy of Senior Baishi~” Nayin smiled to congratulate her.
However, Baishi seemed to sense something, and slightly puzzled, whispered, “Tianyin-chan, you don’t seem surprised at all? Did you guess the result already?”
Baishi gently raised the report in her hand.
The students standing behind Nayin cast envious and admiring glances at the prominent “C” on the report, but Nayin’s expression remained unchanged throughout.
“Well… because I kind of… guessed it…” Nayin said, smiling vaguely in response.
As for how she could so accurately judge Baishi’s level—
“Next.”
“Yes!”
Nayin immediately responded and then leaned closer, lowering her voice to Baishi, “It’s my turn.”
“Good luck…” While Baishi remained a bit worried, she still softly encouraged her.
But compared to Baishi, Nayin felt completely at ease.
Because in this world, there was probably no one who understood the “detection instrument” before her better.
After all—
This was the supernatural item she had personally created in her past life.
— Sorry~
Nayin straightened her chest, confidently walking towards the bald examiner in front of her, silently apologizing to the students still waiting in line behind her.
Because next, this “crystal ball” would be completely rendered useless by her.
The students behind her would probably not be able to complete their magic power tests at this detection point today.
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“Really troublesome…”
The bald examiner maintained his cold and fierce expression on the surface, but inwardly he was incredibly troubled.
Especially when he saw “Kamishiro Tianyin” stepping out from the crowd.
He could not sense even the slightest hint of magic power from her, as if she were an ordinary person without any abilities.
But this morning, Gikou had privately approached him, demanding that he ensure this girl passes the “magic power test” no matter what.
“… I understand.” He had responded at the time, for the other party was Gikou, an S-level psychic user from Hoshino Academy.
Also the benefactor who had led him into becoming an Aces-level psychic user.
But understanding was one thing; when it came to execution, it still troubled him greatly.
— You can ask me to close one eye, but she has no magic fluctuations at all…
— And she’s so beautiful; if I mishandle this, I might be misunderstood as taking advantage of her!!!
