When I confirmed it, their project was indeed the same as in the original work.
Knowing that it would be well-received and lead to a good outcome, I sighed in relief.
If it didn’t work out, I was thinking of asking a technician outside the academy to do it.
However, Cheong Juhwa accepted my request without hesitation after thinking about it for a moment.
“I owe you for the last promotion exam.”
Apparently, Cheong Juhwa got a high score on the written exam thanks to me.
Thinking that it’s always good to do favors for the supporting characters in the original work, I gave her a detailed explanation and an image of the finished product.
“This is also very original. . . . . . . It seems possible, but I can’t guarantee it.”
“I’m sure you can do it.”
“. . .Sometimes your trust in me is a little scary. Even I make mistakes.”
It seems like I put a little too much pressure on her without meaning to.
I shrugged my shoulders awkwardly. That’s understandable, because in the original work, Cheong Juhwa seemed to be an all-rounder, just as her trait suggested.
I just can’t imagine her failing at something like this.
“Just try it out and I’ll contact you in a few days.”
“I’ll be waiting. It’s something I really need.”
“I feel a little strange helping a competitor. . . . . . . But since we’re in different grades, I guess it doesn’t matter.”
With that, all the preparations were effectively complete. There were 10 days left. Now, all I had to do was wait.
“. . .Junior. This part here. I don’t really understand why you’re overlapping the engraving on both sides.”
“There’s nothing special to think about. If you just get the shape right, the spiritual power channel will be created automatically.”
“Your explanation is so stiff. You sound like a teacher.”
During those 10 days, I answered Arietta’s questions, improved the completion of the spell, and tested the prototype of the familiar that Cheong Juhwa had created, keeping myself busy.
“How is it this time? It still seems a little unstable in output. . . . . . .”
“No, it’s good enough. We’re not going to mass-produce the finished product anyway.”
“Then I’ll just make some personal improvements during the remaining time.”
And so, all the time passed.
The preparations were complete, and the day of the public presentation finally arrived.
「𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣.」
Thinking about the things to come, today’s performance is extremely important.
I steeled my resolve and walked out of the dormitory.
🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷🔷
ᴀᴡ𝔢𝕓𝚜𝕥ȯ̇𝐫𝙞ᴇs.𝘤𝚘𝐦
The public presentation held at the end of the semester is usually held with second-year students as the main participants, with some first-year students added.
Since the third-year students, who are graduating, have their own opportunities to appeal to others, the main characters are ultimately the second-year students.
Murmur.
Murmur murmur.
『Do you have any candidates in mind?』
『Well, Miss Sophia is going to be contacted by various people anyway, so I think I’ll look for a student who would be a good fit for the new security team that we’re going to form.』
『This year’s second-year students are really talented. I’m looking forward to it.』
In the spacious hall, the main figures from various fields filled the seats facing the stage at the front.
I’ve seen it described in the original work, but it’s definitely something to be nervous about.
I might have been quite intimidated if I hadn’t gained some experience in various situations at the company.
“Next up, the students from Class 2, Group 1.”
Although they weren’t like Yoo Ha-on’s group, the people who appeared one after another were definitely memorable since they were in the same grade.
In fact, it’s hard for first-year students at this stage to show anything particularly special. Therefore, the audience simply responded appropriately without much anticipation, judging the future buds.
And so, after the representatives from Classes C, D, and B had their turns, it was finally time for Class A.
“Next up, the students from Class 1, Group 1. This is quite a special topic they’ve come up with. Please welcome them with applause!”
The first group’s presentation was, just like in the original work, a paper with in-depth insights on general spells.
It might not be a very interesting topic, but it left a definite impression on the audience with its high level of completion in terms of content.
And then, it was Yoo Ha-on’s group’s turn.
“Next up, the students from Class 1, Group 2, who will be the last to present for the first years.”
Yoo Ha-on’s group had prepared a combat simulation in a real battle situation.
The Yeongwol Island incident, the battle at the Defense Corps, and finally, the training of the Hundred Families and the Sori-soe incident that they experienced at Dongaksan Mountain.
Based on their experiences, Yoo Ha-on’s group continued their presentation by depicting a very realistic and practical virtual situation.
It was definitely informative and also very genuine.
The audience reacted with small exclamations, showing a greater response than they had shown so far.
Clap!
Clap clap clap!
『That’s amazing. It’s not easy to have such thoughts at that age. . . . . . .』
『The approach itself is very impressive. Even active exorcists would nod their heads in agreement.』
『They’re first-year Class A students, so they’re definitely promising talents.』
And so, Yoo Ha-on’s group successfully finished their presentation. Next, it was the turn of my second-year group.
Just like the first-year presentations, which were done in order from the lower classes, the second-year students also took turns presenting what they had prepared.
The lower classes presented in groups, and from Class B and above, they presented individually.
This was a true testament to the academy’s merit-based atmosphere.
“Now, the long-awaited students from Class 2-A will be taking the stage.”
Unlike before, the order of the second-year Class A students was randomly arranged in advance.
Therefore, I, who would have been one of the first to present, was assigned a spot near the end.
To be exact, I was next in line after Sophia, who is considered to be the academy’s top prospect and the next-generation star of Korea.
Anyone else would have been upset, but for me, it was better this way. It meant that the audience’s attention would be focused on me.
“That was Cheong Haram from Class 2-A!”
Clap!
Clap clap clap!
Murmur murmur.
『Excellent.』
『As expected of the rising star of the Cheong family. Her basic level is high.』
『The prestige of the Three Great Houses is still alive and well.』
As expected, there was a lot of interest in Class 2-A, since they were the main target of this presentation.
There was a clear difference between them and the other students.
And finally, it was Sophia’s turn, who everyone was looking forward to.
“My name is Sophia Charlotte! Nice to meet you all.”
She didn’t try to do anything too complicated.
She simply stepped up to the stage, greeted everyone, and then suddenly cast a spell into the air.
Whoosh.
“Thousand Variations of Silk.”
Rattle rattle rattle─!
And with just that one action, everyone in the hall was thrilled.
Gasp!
『Oh my. This is really. . . . . . .』
『How can she release that much spiritual power at once? I can’t believe it, even though I’m seeing it right before my eyes.』
『It’s like watching a huge wave. This is what I’ve only heard rumors about. . . . . . .』
Thousands of silk threads embroidered the sky. And then, it eventually overturned the entire hall, leaving behind a thick afterimage of spiritual power.
“Yes. That’s all.”
She said those words and walked down from the stage with a light step.
It was a short moment, lasting only about 3 minutes.
However, it was clear that those 3 minutes would be etched into the minds of all the audience members in the hall.
The excited audience members and the highly charged atmosphere.
In that breathtaking situation, I slowly walked up to the stage as my name was called, took a short deep breath, and opened my mouth.
“I’m Han Kang-yoon from Class 2-A.”
Even after I finished my greeting, there were hardly any people focusing their attention on me. I would have been the same.
Who would want to listen to the greeting of a student whose name they didn’t even know, when the spectacle that Sophia had just shown was so powerful?
I looked around at the audience members once, smiled, and quietly uttered just one sentence.
“I would like to introduce a spell that I created myself right here on this stage.”
And then, that’s exactly what it was.
“A new advanced spell that surpasses existing spells.”
At those words, the entire hall fell silent.
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