The questions on the test were so simple that Rei Ao could answer them with his eyes half-closed, only dedicating a fraction of his focus to fill out the answers. Meanwhile, his mind was preoccupied with the chat group.
"This Inherent Device has a rather peculiar effect."
[Abilities]: "Freeze," "Self," "True Sight," "Transformation," "Blessing," "Cognitive Disappearance," "Sword Qi Mastery," "Crimson Lotus Dragon God," "Causality Time Interference," "Inherent Device: King of All Things"
[Description]: You possess the power to turn cities into desolate, uninhabitable wastelands.
"Causality Time Interference": Manipulate causality and time.
This ability was one he gained from Shinomiya Kurono, allowing interference with the flow of time and causality. However, it wasn't full control over time—things like time reversal or time travel were impossible. Its effect was limited to altering time within a certain area, such as accelerating or slowing it down. At its strongest, it could create a "pseudo time-stop" by drastically slowing time down.
Overall, it was a decent ability, but what really puzzled Rei Ao was the second ability that had appeared.
He knew what an Inherent Device was. For example, Stella's "Dragon Guilt Sword" and Kurono's twin pistols were both manifestations of their souls. After obtaining Kurono's twin-pistol-type Inherent Device through a trade, the chat group had once again provided a notification:
[Ding! Your acquired Inherent Device is not a manifestation of your own soul. Ability evolution triggered!]
[Ding! You have gained the ability "Inherent Device: King of All Things"!
"Inherent Device: King of All Things": This device can adapt to different powers and transform into the most suitable form.
"My soul's manifestation can change shape based on my abilities?"
When Rei Ao focused inward, he saw that, in the hazy space of his mind, there was a pure white crown. Upon closer inspection, the crown shimmered with different elements: the essence of freezing, sharp sword light swirling around it, and the roar of the Crimson Dragon.
These symbols all represented his abilities.
However, Rei Ao noticed that the pure white crown was the core, symbolizing the King of All Things, the true form of his soul's manifestation.
As he pondered, the two supervising teachers, Shizuka Hiratsuka and Mafuyu Kirisu, watched him with furrowed brows as he filled out the answers without hesitation.
Was it really possible to write this quickly and still get the answers right?
But when they checked the answers closely, their eyes widened in shock.
All the answers were correct!
Shizuka Hiratsuka instinctively glanced at Mafuyu Kirisu, since she had created the test.
Mafuyu shook her head seriously. She hadn't leaked any answers, and this test was one she had prepared overnight—no one had seen it, not even herself after finishing it.
The fact that it was impossible for the answers to have been leaked made it all the more shocking that Rei Ao could answer them so effortlessly. How was he doing it?
But that wasn't the most impressive part.
Under their astonished gazes, Rei Ao quickly finished one test.
They thought he might take a break, but instead, he immediately picked up the next test and continued, showing no sign of slowing down.
A test that was supposed to take all afternoon was now being completed within a single class period!
"Done," Rei Ao said, putting down his pen.
Shizuka Hiratsuka and Mafuyu Kirisu were stunned as they flipped through the tests, each page filled with answers. At a glance, most of the answers seemed correct.
Rei Ao stood up and said, "Now that I'm done, I guess there's nothing more for me here, right?"
"Uh... yes, you're free to go. We'll announce the results in the afternoon," Shizuka Hiratsuka responded, still dazed.
Rei Ao calmly left, leaving the two teachers holding the tests, staring at each other in disbelief.
On his way back to the classroom, Rei Ao was suddenly bumped into by a clumsy pink-haired girl.
Yui Yuigahama looked up in surprise after realizing she had run into Rei Ao.
After taking a moment to look at her, Rei Ao chuckled and teased, "I didn't notice it in your gym clothes, but now that you're in your uniform, are you actually a gyaru, Yuigahama?"
Yui had shoulder-length peach-colored hair with a slightly wavy texture, tied into a bun with a black ribbon. Her school uniform was slightly undone, with the top and bottom buttons unfastened, giving her a typical "gyaru" appearance.
Yui blushed and shrank back. She dressed this way just to fit in, but in reality, she wasn't much of a gyaru at all.
Seeing her reaction, Rei Ao didn't comment further on her appearance and instead asked curiously, "So, what's the rush? What are you doing?"
"I was actually looking for you, Rei Ao-kun! It's perfect that we bumped into each other."
Rei Ao was intrigued. He was used to people being attracted to him, but he wasn't conceited enough to assume that everyone was drawn to him romantically.
Curious about what Yui wanted, he followed her as she led the way.
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