On the way to school, Souma felt a physical transformation.
(Power comes from deep within the body. There has also been a clear improvement in dynamic vision. I feel like a superhuman too)
I felt like I could stop an oncoming truck with one hand now.
Of course I just feel like it, but I can't actually do it.
(I don't know how Mistria's status was reflected in reality. But anyway, I've become stronger. That's all for sure)
For Souma, that was the point.
(With all this power, you won't be called a dropout!)
I was looking forward to going to school fr the first time in a while.
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Once at school, Souma moved to the first grade floor.
The floor corresponds to a typical school "classroom."
There are no desks or chairs, and it is more like a gymnasium than a classroom.
About 500 other first-year students had also gathered.
"Today is personal training. Please check the contents using the dedicated app on your smartphone!"
Saito said on behalf of the teachers.
In response to his words, all students in the room took out their smartphones.
Souma also checked out a used smartphone he bought at a very low price.
『Kamiyo Souma: Self-study』
Souma was shocked.
(It's self-study...! Usually it's a simulation or a program that enhances certain abilities!)
Looking around――.
"Oh! Today is a simulation!"
"Look, I'm strengthening my muscles."
"I did it! I am magic trained!"
The other students looked the same as always.
(Am I the only one who was given mysterious instructions about self-study...)
Souma immediately sensed the intention.
(I guess the school has no choice but to expel him. You must be thinking of me, but there's something painful about it...)
But the next moment, I was thinking something completely different.
(I'm not like I was yesterday anymore. I wanted to know how strong I had become, and it was just right!)
Souma approached Saito.
"Kamiyo..."
As soon as Saito saw Souma, he noticed wrinkles between his eyebrows.
He thought he would be protested for setting the training content as "self-study."
But Souma's reaction was unexpected.
"Sir, can I participate in the simulation too?"
"Huh?.
"You can do whatever you want with self-study, right? So I'd like to participate in the simulation too."
Saito couldn't believe his ears.
"Do you understand? Something about simulation."
"Yes. It's a real-life training session where you have to deal with monster-like robots at an exercise range, right?"
"That's not all. There is a monitor at the training ground that displays the score. If you participate in the simulation, you'll be compared to the other participants, right?"
Saito had euphemistically warned him 『that he would be a disgrace』.
Of course Souma understands.
"No problem! I want to take on the challenge of finding out what I'm capable of!"
"I see, that's what it means."
Saito misunderstood Souma's words.
(So you want to make sure you don't feel like dropping out.)
Thinking about it, Saito nodded, "I understand."
"Kamiyo, I'll register you too. I think today's simulation is tough because there are only honor students, but come as far as you can! Don't have any regrets!"
"Yes! Thank you, sir!"
Souma bowed her head with a smile.
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The exercise area is located in the basement of the school.
It is incredibly large, measuring just 50 Tokyo Domes.
It is recreated from forests to rivers, hills and wilderness, and even the sky at the ends.
A huge virtual monitor floated in the sky.
Souma was waiting at the entrance to the training ground.
There are multiple entrances and exits, so you're free to choose where you start.
In addition to him, there were several other boys.
"Kamiyo, why are you here?"
"Shouldn't it be better to retire because it would only bring shame?"
"They're going to set the difficulty level high today, so I don't think you'll be able to defeat the robot in the first place."
The students uttered insulting lines.
Souma doesn't say anything back, just dismisses it, saying, "Maybe."
It didn't seem funny, and everyone around him clicked their tongues and cut the story short.
『I'll get ready, so I'll just have to wait a little longer』
Saito's words echo from the speakers above.
(It's been a while so the rules are vague. It's true that you can get points by defeating enemies, but if you get attacked, you'll get a huge deduction.)
As Souma thought, the gate in front of her slowly began to open.
『Today's difficulty level is the highest! The time limit is one hour! Simulation, start! 』
The gate opens with Saito's words.
At that moment, the students rushed into the training ground.
(Even I!)
Although he is a little late, Souma also jumps into the training ground.
The forest is right in front of you, but other students are already fighting there.
So go straight and aim for another field.
"Hey hey! It's the speed of the Age of the Gods!"
"He's as fast as a track and field athlete!"
"Was he that fast?!"
Those around him were amazed at Souma's running ability.
(Oh! It's the enemy!)
Souma found a goblin-shaped robot.
Even though they are robots, their appearance is not much different from that of a normal goblin.
The texture of the skin was perfectly reproduced.
"Goboo!"
A robot attacks Souma while making the same noise as the goblins.
He moves his small green body with agility, trying to scratch Souma with his thick claws.
(Maybe it's because it's set to the highest strength, so its movements are more sharp than a real goblin's.)
Souma calmly draws her sword.
(But he's a bit of a jerk to me right now!)
Souma saw the enemy's movements in slow motion.
I couldn't follow it with my eyes until yesterday.
"I am!"
"Goboooo!"
The robot was knocked out of function with one hit.
The feeling of slashing is also that of an actual goblin.
"Is this okay?"
Souma checked the monitors in the sky.
『Kamishiro Souma: 120pt』
It has been well-added points.
"There doesn't seem to be any problem."
Souma exhaled, "Okay," and ran off again.
They move into the wilderness where there are no students and defeat a large number of monsters.
(Does the score change depending on the monster)
Enemies in the wilderness score higher than goblin-type enemies defeated in the forest.
It's just as strong, but it's equally weak for Souma right now.
(I knew what I was capable of. The enemies of simulation are too weak to talk. Spend the rest of the time finding out which enemies earn the most.)
Satisfied, Souma ran around the vast training grounds.
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Exercise room monitoring room――.
It's a secret base with a ton of monitors.
Saito, who was alone there, was stunned.
"Come on, that's a lie...!"
This is because the number of Souma points displayed on the monitor is increasing rapidly.
He quickly rose to first place and then widened the gap to second place.
"What's going on...?"
Saito operates the machine.
The video displayed on the central monitor changes at a brisk pace.
This was captured by cameras installed at various points around the training ground.
Souma was shown in the switch several times.
"What, that strength! Is it really the Age of the Gods?!"
I zoomed in on the monitor and checked my face.
To all intents and purposes, he was none other than God-dai Souma.
"I was a dropout until yesterday, what happened?! Am I even dreaming?!"
Saito tried slamming his face into the table.
It just hurt and I realized this wasn't a dream, it was reality.