[Translator/Editor: otwentyfirst]
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[Nov. 18th, 2018]
The old Librarian knew he should say something about of the relationship between the items and the virtual world. “Girl, if you take the book out of here the people in charge will know immediately. It’s better to memorize as much as you can and leave the book behind in this s.p.a.ce.” He advised Feng Wu try the best she could in the remaining few days of the a.s.sessments.
Although the G.o.d level sword art was beyond Feng Wu’s current abilities, what proved to be most difficult were the symbols themselves. She didn’t understand them. There was no way for her to memorize the entire book without help. Fortunately she had Xiao Chun, the purest of swords to help her. Her sword had no difficulties understanding and memorizing the book at all.
The old Librarian didn’t know about Xiao Chun. He was only hoping that Feng Wu could memorize some of the book. That way, when she returned to the virtual world, she would be able to slowly recall it and understand the contents.
Feng Wu gave the book back to the old Librarian after Xiao Chun finished it. He had been very kind to her. Since she couldn’t take the book out of the virtual s.p.a.ce, she might as well give it to him.
The old Librarian accepted the book saying, “Next time you come to this s.p.a.ce, just drop by. You can look at it anytime."
It was a pity Feng Wu didn’t understand the meaning behind his words. She didn’t think she would ever see him again. She knew that the virtual s.p.a.ce was a special place used for the a.s.sessments. It was unlikely she would be able to return once she left.
Feng Wu’s days after finding the sword were easy breezy. She spent them all in the library looking at books. When the last day of the a.s.sessment finally arrived, she said goodbye to the old Librarian and left for the beach.
Feng Wu felt the oppressive atmosphere with just a quick glance around. The children separated themselves into two distinct groups, those who made it and those who didn’t. Some were excitedly chatting with each other, while others were sobbing dejectedly. Although they chatted with each other, the chatting was restricted to those within their groups, those that pa.s.sed didn’t speak to those that failed.
Feng Wu didn’t walk forward to join either groups, but chose to remain where she was alone. She placed the sword from the blacksmith she would use for admission into the s.p.a.ce bag.
In no time at all the three proctors appeared. Although their silhouette’s were vague and fuzzy, each were discernible from the general shape of their figures.
Lou Shali, Aier Rogge and James looked down at the student candidates below.
“This is the end of the entrance examinations for Xingguang Holy Academy. For those unable to complete the task, even if you’re unable to enter Xingguang Holy Academy, you must not lose faith and give up on yourself. This is only one defeat. Remember to continue moving forward, practice your with spells and train with your swords well.” Lou Shali tried to encourage the children.
Her heartfelt words touched those who were depressed, and they raised their heads up responding in the affirmative. Although they were sad they couldn’t get into Xingguang Holy Academy, it wasn’t the end. They had the rest of their lives to be amazing.
Seeing their response Lou Shali was satisfied and promptly sent them out of the virtual s.p.a.ce. She looked down at the excited faces of those left behind and continued.
“Congratulations on successfully pa.s.sing Xingguang Holy Academy’s entrance examinations and on the bright future ahead of you. At the academy you will learn all kinds of magic and sword skills. Those who enter the academy are destined to be the best of the best, with both abilities and luck.
There is no shortage of capable individuals at the academy. To maintain your student status you must not be prideful and rest on your laurels, otherwise you will fall behind. You will be dismissed if you do.
Just because you’ve gained entrance to the academy does not mean you will always be a student. There are two types of exams every year. You will repeat your year if you fail. Should you fail a second time you will be dismissed from the academy.
Xingguang Holy Academy has dismissed students before. If you don’t want to be dismissed, just work hard.”
The children’s jubilation dropped instantly. It sobered them greatly to hear that they could be dismissed after all they went through to get in. Their heads cooled and a properly somber expression showed on their faces.
The three teachers secretly nodded their heads at the reaction. Lou Shali dropped a completely black thin disk-like screen from the sky.
The students were instantly curious about the object.
She didn’t keep them in suspense for long. “You should all be aware that the scores for your a.s.sessments will be based on the level of the object you found. This is the scoreboard. Look below and you will see a platform. Put your hand and the object on the platform side by side. Your score will be transmitted to the head of your division automatically.”
The students were amazed this kind of thing could be used to score. A girl stepped forward and placed a spell book on the platform before placing her hand on the side. The originally blank screen displayed the results immediately.
Name: x.x.xx
Strength: x.x.xx
Result: low-level magic spell book
Total Score: 70
The girl was disappointed to see such a low score. The book on the platform disappeared in a flash of light.
The things in the virtual world weren’t real, so of course it was impossible to bring them out of the s.p.a.ce. Since they couldn’t take physical objects out, whatever skills or spells the students picked up would only be useful if they were able to memorize them.
When they first entered the world they were told they could take away what they could, and it wasn’t a lie. It all depended on each student’s abilities to keep what they found. Sometimes keeping it meant memorizing.