I Became a Genius at Gigant Academy - Episode 8
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“Hmm.”
Hot breath escaped from my mouth..
As my heart began to beat as if it would explode, an unprecedented power spread throughout my body..
The feeling of restraint that had been subtly constricting my body disappeared and Tito felt like one body..
The tuning rate soared like crazy..
Cooung!
Even though he only took one step, Abel felt a dizzying thrill..
I felt like I was riding a wild horse running wild..
thud!
However, by the time he took the next step, he had already tightly grasped that harsh energy and brought it under his control..
The tuning rate that surpassed the limit in an instant showed him a new world..
Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu-!
In my field of vision, I saw Tito's fist flying towards Luke..
Normally, I would have turned my body to avoid it, but there was no need to do so now..
Abel just lowered his body slightly, then straightened up and placed his fist on his shoulder..
kagak!
The solid fist was deflected straight along the curve of the shoulder..
Due to the unexpected spill, Luke's aircraft lost its balance and staggered greatly..
Abel could clearly read Luke's embarrassed expression. And at the same time I realized.
What lies ahead is no longer a dangerous enemy, but merely defenseless prey..
The moment Abel realized this, he raised his fist upward as if jumping up..
Kwaang!
The fist hit me right in the chin..
Gigants are not creatures made of flesh and blood, but their weak point is their head..
Abel saw Luke unable to come to his senses and pushed him even harder..
bang! Quang! bang!
Every time he swung his fist, Tito's solid body became distorted..
The fist of the aircraft Abel was riding was also damaged, but it was not particularly important..
At this moment, it was more important for him to make it clear to those here..
There is a monster here.
Wow!!
Abel approached the person who seemed to be having trouble even holding his own..
Then he grabbed my neck with one hand and grabbed me between my legs with my other hand..
Before Luke could do anything, he was lifted into the sky..
Immediately, the surrounding attention focused on Abel..
It was worth it because he lifted Tito like a weight..
As if responding to the attention of those around him, Abel planted the aircraft he had lifted on the ground..
Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
Military press slam exploded.
The roar of Tito, which was even heavier than Midget, being thrown to the ground without mercy was very heavy..
Of course, that wasn't the end.
Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
Abel didn't stop there and jumped high..
The massive body rose to an unbelievable height..
Abel felt a thrilling sense of freedom and bent Gigant's one knee. Tito was seen struggling to get up as she fell to the floor..
His aircraft fell straight towards Tito's head..
Kwazisig!
A truly explosive knee drop!
With that one blow, Tito's head was shattered into pieces..
Abel's aircraft also suffered considerable damage, but it stood on its feet again without any problem..
“crazy…….”
The words someone muttered without realizing it represented the feelings of those who watched what Abel did..
There was an unseasonable silence in the hall..
After calming down his heavy breathing, Abel spoke in a calm voice through Gigant..
-next.
At first glance, Abel's aircraft looked severely damaged..
After fighting an intense battle, his physical strength must have been significantly reduced..
-no one is here?
however.
No one rushed towards Abel..
-Then there's nothing I can do..
Abel finished speaking in a regretful voice and resumed his movements..
If no one comes, you can go yourself..
Those near him hesitated and took a step back, but Abel ran ahead and slammed his fist into the nearest person, Tito..
Kwaang-!
As a strong roar rang out, not only the test takers but also the professors laughed among themselves as they watched the scene..
“That's him, right? Count Klein.”
“I think so… … . Where did the Count bring a monster just like himself? The other person wasn't a complete idiot either..”
“It seems like he's not just good at handling Gigant, but has gained the upper hand in the fight. is not it?”
After watching that brief battle, he showed quite a sharp insight..
“Isn't the rumor going around these days that it's related to that kid??”
“That statue? It's probably just a rumor.”
“It's not a rumor. Professor Zeppel was there at the time and the real statue moved and light flashed..”
Rumors that had caused a stir in the Academy for a while but then died down have surfaced again..
Additionally, the imperial giant standing on the podium was also paying attention to Abel..
“Hmm.”
Magnus stroked his beard..
He knew very well that the legend surrounding the statue was not just a legend. Because it's kind of like a 'test'.
But he never thought that someone who passed it would be in his class..
Because even I couldn't overcome that condition..
‘A genius beyond the standard.’
The present era is different from the past.
Unlike before, one overwhelming genius can replace hundreds or thousands of soldiers..
That was the reason for nurturing Gigant Riders at the academy..
Not only is it active in wars with other countries, but it is also the most effective means of dealing with the 'Colossus'..
Magnus looked at Abel for a while and then looked elsewhere..
Abel's talent shined so splendidly, but he was not the only one who could be called a gem..
I saw it in his eyes.
In normal cases, even if there is just one person in each group, there are several more geniuses who can be considered great..
“It'll be fun.”
“yes?”
Instead of answering the question of the professor standing next to him, Magnus just grinned. And I caught my eye on this rider, whose future performance is expected to be great..
The second exam was slowly coming to an end..
* * *
The shattered remains of Tito were scattered throughout the hall..
Even though there were no corpses, it looked as good as any battlefield..
Abel wondered how on earth he was going to clean up that thing, but when the wizards came out and used magic, cleaning up was a breeze..
“That's him?”
“I think that's right?”
At that time, the sound of conversations around people penetrated Abel’s ears..
It was a short break given after the second test, but it was difficult for Abel to rest comfortably..
‘It's more burdensome than I thought.’
There were people who were paying attention to him even before the exam, but now that the second exam was over, he was receiving a different level of attention..
In the first place, I tried to be more conspicuous in order to attract attention..
In particular, the owners of the aircraft he destroyed were giving them blazing hot eyes..
The hottest one among them is probably Luke..
‘Wow.’
Basically, he was a villain, so his personality was half-baked and his competitive spirit was very strong..
But it wasn't just a hit, it was broken so horribly that it deserved a lot of pain..
‘I'm sure it'll be a mess later..’
Although defeated by Abel, Luke ultimately passed the test..
The reason it was possible was because of the conditions for passing this test..
‘Regardless of whether the aircraft was destroyed or not, as long as you were last standing, you passed..’
Ruku lay down in a nearly half-destroyed state and pretended to be unable to maneuver, then got up at the last moment..
it was amazing.
The strategy itself was quite possible, but what was surprising was that Luke, with his strong pride, chose that method..
‘Is that why your eyes are hotter??’
It was obvious that he was probably thinking something like ‘I can’t believe you made me suffer this kind of insult.’.
Of course, that did not mean that Abel was afraid of what would happen next..
‘Next time I get a chance, I'll have to try a different technique..’
It was actually a happy thing because I could deal more comfortably with a guy with a nasty personality..
Abel ignored the hot gaze and concentrated on resting..
“ruler! You must have had enough rest!”
About 15 minutes later, the internal cleanup was completely completed, and Magnus announced in a loud voice that the break was over..
“The fun game just ended with the exam. The real exam will now begin, so everyone stay alert..”
Those who remained trembled at Magnus' words..
Abel, who already knew the contents of the upcoming test, sighed inwardly..
The next tests were completely different from the previous ones..
The academy's exam largely evaluates coordination, mana management ability, and physical strength..
Up to now, we have evaluated the synchronization rate, which is an essential element, and next is…….
“Now let’s check how strong everyone is.!”
It was my turn to get fit..
“ruler! Everybody go outside!”
“run! Run!”
The professors who were waiting on the podium came down and shouted..
Abel, who had warmed up beforehand, ran out of the building without hesitation..
The content of the third test was simple.
run until you collapse.
It may seem like a very ignorant evaluation method, but it was a test with some basis..
‘It is important to be physically strong, but what is more important is the mental strength shown in the process..’
Mental strength is just as important as attunement in dealing with Gigant..
No matter how high your attunement rate is, if your mentality is not good, you cannot save it 100%..
It's like giving a famous sword to a child..
Candidates then moved to the spacious training area right behind the building..
The professors stood aside and observed the test takers and took notes..
The third test lasted several hours..
“Huh, huh!”
“Wow.”
The sound of heavy breathing echoed everywhere..
Of course, Abel was not comfortable. Unlike the synchronization rate, physical strength was not at an overwhelming level..
“Phew!”
On the other hand, there were some who clearly stood out in the physical fitness test..
One boy in particular, with brown hair, looked relatively fine even after running for hours..
It looked like I was wondering if it was a person or a monster wearing a human mask..
When Abel saw that, he gained even more strength and ran..
I reached my limit several times, but I never fell..
“stop!”
So when the exam is finally over.
The number of people standing with both feet on the ground was less than fifty-two, including Abel..
Those who had reached out early were looking at those people with a tired expression..
On the other hand, the professors' eyes were shining..
Instead of falling to the floor as soon as the test was over, Abel caught his breath and recovered his stamina..
“ruler! It's the fourth test! Get on quickly!”
The break is only 10 minutes.
The fourth test immediately followed. The content of the test was to ride Tito..
Everyone got on Tito in a hurry..
It wasn't easy just because I didn't run it myself..
Everyone suffered from mental fatigue as much as physical fatigue..
This was a more explicit assessment of mental ability than the third test..
The test is to see whether Gigant can be handled even in extreme situations..
The fourth test lasted over thirty minutes..
This test was just as harsh, but it was much better for Abel..
Abel flew the aircraft just fine until the others started to show signs of fatigue, and this time even the professors who were in charge showed signs of exhaustion..
In the end, there were only about twenty people left, including Abel..
The test continued after that..
Every time Magnus's cry of “Now, next!” was heard, dark clouds appeared on everyone's faces, and after some time had passed, everyone looked as if they had been liberated..
In the meantime, Abel showed overwhelming performance in most tests as if he was not tired..
There are at most three or four people who can compare to him. And those three or four people were talented people who might or might not be one of the riders that Magnus mentioned..
Of course, even he only showed an edge in some tests..
As the test continued, it was Abel who consistently received the most attention..
“Hmm.”
While attracting the attention of so many people, there was someone who was looking at Abel with even more passionate eyes..
It was Magnus..
Magnus muttered in a low voice with sparkling eyes..
“The chief has already been decided..”
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