Episode 215 Transcendental Studies Hall (1)
Royce passed the written exam with ease.
“Hwaam.”
He sat down on a spacious chair and yawned.
“ah… “When will it end?”
The test, which started early in the morning, was still continuing even as the sun set in the west.
In fact, the written test itself was completed in two hours.
However, the problem was that after grading and announcing successful candidates, it took too long to select second interviewees.
The interviewers are so busy that they only have time today or something.
Lois’s expression crumpled.
‘If that were going to be the case, I would have taken a written test in advance.’
If that were the case, the interviewees wouldn’t have had to wait like this.
Lois grumbled internally and took out a small notebook from her pocket.
A notebook with nothing written on the outside.
When Lois opened the cover, there was already a line of writing written inside.
[William George.]
Lois added another sentence below it.
[Need to improve the inefficient Transcendental Studies Hall entrance exam system.]
Lois, who wrote down the second line, put the notebook away in her arms with a proud look on her face.
‘Good good.’
In the future, Royce’s notebook was going to contain all the problems he had discovered about the tower.
In other words, Lois’s notebook was a blueprint for the future that would bring integrity to the tower, and it would also become a death knell for some people.
In the future, the moment this notebook is revealed, a new wind will blow through the tower.
For some, it’s a job bomb.
For some, it is a cool, sharp wind.
Lois, who had put away her important notebook, looked to one side.
‘I hope the kids are doing well.’
It’s been nearly 8 hours since I was separated from my group.
‘I’m a little worried.’
Of course, it wasn’t the group he was worried about.
I’m just worried about the people around me who will get caught up in the group.
‘… ‘You’ll have to do it in moderation.’
What you are currently doing should be done quietly so as not to stand out as much as possible.
If it attracted too much attention, future actions could be restricted.
And as soon as those thoughts come to an end.
Kwaang-.
An explosion was heard from somewhere far away.
The location where the explosion was heard was none other than the control panel test site.
Anxiety slowly rose from one side of Lois’ chest.
‘no way… Surely not?’
Feeling doubtful, he took out a small communication device.
I put a pin there to prepare for situations like this.
Just as he was about to activate the communication seat.
“The interview begins. “Please come in from 1 to 10.”
As the interviewer spoke, people who were scattered here and there began to gather.
bang-.
And then I heard heavy drinking again.
Clearly his instincts were speaking.
This is the work of the twins or disciples.
But I didn’t have time to check.
His interview number was 10.
“please… Do it in moderation… … .”
Lois shook her head and moved to her seat, following the guide.
* * *
Spacious interview room.
Lois sat down in the prepared chair and looked at the interviewers.
Four men and women who appeared to be in their 40s and one elderly person.
The old man exuded an intensity that made it obvious to anyone who saw him that he was the person of the highest rank in this interview.
‘oh? ‘It’s pretty good, isn’t it?’
Lois could sense deep stubbornness in the eyes of the old man with the white beard.
It was the look in the eyes of a craftsman that only someone who has devoted his or her entire life to one thing can have.
While Lois was inwardly amazed, the interview began immediately.
After a brief self-introduction, questions to determine your understanding of the technology field.
‘There’s no difference between interviews here and on Earth.’
And even the reactions of the interviewees.
This person clearly confesses answers that anyone can see clearly that he has memorized.
This person is shaking and can’t speak properly.
Even this person who answers skillfully.
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After one interview, it was Lois’ turn.
“Applicant number 10. “Please introduce yourself briefly.”
“hello. “My name is Lois.”
At the end, there was silence for a moment.
The first-class apprentice asked as if he were dumbfounded.
“… Is this the end?”
“yes.”
“You’ve probably seen how hard the other applicants have prepared, right? “If this happens, it may have a negative impact on applicant number 10, right?”
“hmm… You might think so. But I didn’t come here to show off my background or anything like that. Is that necessary to enter the Transcendental Studies Hall? “Isn’t my knowledge of the transcendent period more important than my background?”
Harold, the old man sitting in the middle, showed interest in Lois’ story.
“Did you say Lois-kun?”
“yes.”
“That means I will prove myself with my skills…” “What do you mean?”
“You saw it correctly.”
“You have good spirit. “I don’t know if his skills will match his spirit.”
It was a cold reprimand.
Nevertheless, Lois responded with a smile.
“It will be enough.”
“Hoo? Good. Then ask me. Occasionally, the left leg of the transcendental machine moves slowly by about 0.5 seconds against the will of the operator. “What causes it?”
“Is it just 0.5 seconds?”
“I see.”
“Then the nerve transmission circuit near the ischial forearm is worn out.”
“… … ?!”
An answer without the slightest pause.
Harold’s face hardened slightly at the confident voice.
He asked the question again.
“What causes nerve transmission circuits to wear out?”
“There are many causes. External shock or old age. However, most of them specify an output value that exceeds the circuit durability. “This is a problem that arises from ignorantly increasing output.”
This time, as usual, the sharp answer followed.
Interest flashed in Harold’s eyes.
“then… … .”
Harold asked the question again.
Afterwards, the question and answer session between Lois and Harold continued for a while.
The conversation between the two of them went on to the point where I was questioning whether this was the right place for the interview.
The other interviewees and even the interviewer looked at the two blankly.
Meanwhile, the corners of Lois’ mouth were slightly curved as she was asked a question by Harold.
‘this… ‘That’s fun.’
Because I have been researching alone for the past years, I have never had an in-depth conversation about the Transcendental Period with anyone.
Therefore, Lois found this time quite interesting and enjoyable.
and.
‘Those eyes… … .’
The eyes of a craftsman who stubbornly walked a single path.
The conversation with that old man reminded me of the day I shared with Dexter while making Transcendence in the distant past.
After that, several questions and answers were exchanged.
Harold looked at Lois with admiring eyes.
“you… “Who did you learn from?”
“I taught myself.”
“… “That’s great.”
That was the end with those words.
An excellent expression coming from the Meister’s mouth.
This was no different from proof of passing.
None of the other interviewers or interviewees doubted this.
Lois bowed her head slightly in response to the compliment directed at her.
“you’re welcome.”
“I hope you continue to work hard in the future. Well then, this concludes the interview. “Everyone, let’s go out.”
With those words, the 10 interviewees rushed out.
Dalkak-.
“Okay, then I’ll call the next interviewees.”
“I know.”
While the level 4 apprentice who was waiting hurriedly went outside to call another interviewee.
Even then, Harold’s eyes never left Lois’s application form.
* * *
Lois came out cleanly after the interview.
When other interviewees make faces of anxiety, disappointment, etc.
He had such a refreshing face.
“Ugh, it’s over.”
Lois is filled with joy that the boring interview is over.
‘I guess the other kids are done.’
Just as he was about to leave to find another group.
“huh?”
Lois’ gaze turned to one side.
There was Shiva, who was constantly muttering without taking his eyes off a large notebook.
‘The handwriting seems to have stuck.’
That note is probably full of expected interview questions.
‘Try to cheer up.’
Lois passed by him and lightly cheered him on.
After a while.
“huh?”
Only then did Shiva sense something strange and raised his head to look around.
“… “What was it?”
After confirming that nothing had happened, he quickly turned his attention back to his notebook.
There was no time to be distracted by anything else now.
At this time when every second was precious, I had to memorize at least one more word.
Mumble mumble-.
So Shiva focused his mind on his notes again.
Meanwhile, Royce left the exam room and took out the communication table.
“Me, what about the kids?”
There was a short communication signal and soon an answer was heard.
[Ah, Lois! We’re done here too! We are now gathered in front of the main gate!]
“okay? I’ll be going soon.”
Lois walked quickly.
Soon he found a group of people crowded together and asked.
“how was it?”
The twins answered that question with their mouths together.
“It wasn’t a big deal, right?”
The guys gave the same answer in case someone thought they were twins.
And the answers came one after another from next to me.
“I finished it in one shot!”
“me too!”
Seeing their seriously cheerful reactions, Lois asked with a puzzled attitude about the content of their test.
The explanation continues for a while.
“One room… … .”
Lois clutched her forehead.
“… Was it that one room?”
Testing of the control panel was much simpler than that of the technical board.
A method of taking a thick iron plate and striking it using elemental power.
Success or failure was determined based on the traces left on the steel plate.
A simple but sure way to quickly select talented candidates from a crowd of applicants many times greater than the technical class.
And in that test, the twins and the flame siblings got into an accident.
The iron plate was completely thrown away with one blow.
‘That binge drinking earlier…’ Was it yours after all?!’
‘Perhaps’ became ‘of course’.
Lois let out a long sigh.
“I told you to do it in moderation… … .”
“I did it appropriately.”
“I hit it really gently… … .”
Khan and Kendrick secretly looked away.
“Ah, I followed Khan and Kendrick first.”
“Me too!”
Kani and Tania put all the blame on themselves.
Lois stuck her tongue out at their reaction.
‘what… After making that mess, there’s no way I’m going to fall.’
The test results would come out in two days, but it didn’t seem to be a problem.
And Lois’ prediction was exactly right.
Two days later, the names of Royce and his group were included in the poster of successful applicants posted at the main entrance of the testing center.
but.
[Chief of technical class entrance exam: Royce]
[Chief pilot exam candidates: Khan, Carney, Kendrick, Tania.]
If the problem is that it is stuck at the very top, it is only a problem.
Khan and Carney’s eyes turned pale when they saw Royce’s name.
“Roy… They told us to do it in moderation… … .”
“You didn’t even do it properly.”
Lois shouted, embarrassed by their barrage of looks.
“I did it in moderation! “It’s just that the other kids’ level has fallen so much!”
“Okay. “I guess so.”
“We did it in moderation, too.”
Next to the pushing twins, the flame siblings nodded eagerly.
Their joint attack ultimately forced Royce to raise the white flag.
Afterwards, he sighed with deep regret.
“Hey… … .”
It seemed like the quiet life at the school had passed away.
then.
‘I guess I’ll have to change my route.’
If you can’t do ‘just enough’, just do your best in moderation.
When Lois shakes her head like that.
“hey… … .”
A small hand came up from one side.
Ravina, the owner of the hand, asked, blinking with round eyes as the gaze was directed towards her.
“So now I… “What should I do?”
The rest of the group had all entered the Transcendental Studies Hall.
Now that it was confirmed that she would be the only one left outside, Ravina began to feel anxious.
Lois smiled and held out a piece of paper to her hesitant look.
“you… “Write this first.”
A piece of paper fluttering.
The moment Ravina read the first line, her eyes widened.
“This… … ?!”
Soon she made a strange impression.
“Si, I don’t like it! What’s this!”
Lois responded angrily to Lavina’s refusal.
“What if I don’t like it?”
“that… “Is there any other way than this?”
“You can find it yourself.”
“I told you to believe it! “He told me to just trust him!”
“So you suggested a solution like this?”
“too bad!”
Lavina’s voice full of despair rang out over Siron.
Lois smiled as she saw Ravina throwing a tantrum.
He knew.
Even though she said she didn’t like it, Ravina would eventually agree.
‘Bounce.’
Lois giggled as she looked at Lavina.
Ten days have passed since the final notification of acceptance was received.
Royce’s entire group entered the Transcendental Science Building.
* * *
After the entrance ceremony.
Many people came out of the huge auditorium.
Half of them were wearing black clothes and the other half were wearing white clothes.
Among them was Royce, wearing a white uniform.
‘It’s good that there’s no such thing as an oath to represent freshmen.’
I was a little worried because I happened to be the top student, but fortunately nothing troublesome happened.
If I had taken the oath, I might have seriously considered whether I should be expelled from the Transcendental Learning Academy to which I had taken the oath.
At that time, someone who appeared to be a teaching assistant shouted in a loud voice.
“The control panel is this way!”
Accordingly, new members of the control team wearing black uniforms started moving around.
“The technical team is this way!”
This time, freshmen in white uniforms moved in droves.
‘It’s a division… … .’
This was already expected to some extent as the curriculum for the control and technical classes would be different.
but… … .
“Nonsense! Why do we have to be separated from Roy?!”
“This is a conspiracy!”
“Seo, teacher!”
The twins and Tania whining about not wanting to be separated from Lois at the entrance ceremony gate was just a small incident.
‘Kendrick, he seems to like being away from me.’
He decided that he would punish him the next time he met him and quickly hid among the other white uniform freshmen.
“I’m a teacher!”
“Roiiii!”
My face burned as I watched the group shouting desperately as if they would never meet again.
I wonder if other freshmen would stop walking and just stare at them.
“Let’s go quickly. hurry!”
Lois urged the new members of the technical class to stop.
The control panel and technical team are moving away quickly.
As the voice behind her became quieter, Lois looked around with relief.
I guess I walked like that for about 5 minutes.
“This is the lower level building you will be using for the next year. “There are seniors in the intermediate and advanced classes over there, so don’t just go in and do something that shows off.”
The teaching assistant briefly explained the building.
“Underclassmen are divided into four classes of 25 students each, so look at the class layout on the bulletin board and move around on your own. Oh, the number next to the class layout is the dorm room layout. “Memorize it well and then go into the dormitory on your own.”
With that, the teaching assistant left.
Soon, new members of the technical class flocked to the bulletin board.
Lois looked at the bulletin board from afar.
Even without getting that close, he could clearly see the contents of the bulletin board.
‘As expected, it’s class 1.’
If you look like you’re pretending, you’ll be pretending.
This is clearly an arrangement of classes according to entrance grades.
Lois, who thought there was nothing more to see, headed straight to Class 1.
Perhaps because I was the first one to arrive, the classroom was empty.
Lois’ eyes sparkled.
‘This is my place!’
The seat he occupied was the very back seat next to the window.
If you lie down quietly here and fall asleep, it is the completion of a perfect school life.
Just as he was about to fall down on his desk, other freshmen came rushing in.
After a while.
Grumble-.
Lois slightly raised her head at the sound of the chair next to her being pulled out.
He froze at the sight of the all-too-familiar energy.
This was the same for the person who made eye contact with Lois.
After a while, they looked at each other and opened their mouths.
“Hey, Lois?”
“… Siba?”
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