Chapter 145: Experience the Crushing of the Fireball Spell from the First-Person Perspective
By the time I left the testing ground with Sister Bai, it was already evening.
Originally, I had planned to study magic, but it turned into spell training in the testing ground.
At first, I tested the uses and limitations of two spells and also tried the spells from the two wrist guards. Other than a bit of discomfort from the sudden boost in physical abilities, everything else was fine.
The rest of the afternoon, Sister Bai taught me some basic combat techniques, as I was really lacking in practical skills.
What I lacked even more was an understanding of the two new spells I had just acquired.
So, I shamelessly contacted Teacher Ji with my phone midway, asking her to help gather some relevant materials and papers. Although it might not be possible to complete any useful modifications before the New Student Competition, I didn’t mind having a few more means at my disposal.
My spells weren’t specifically prepared for the New Student Competition; they weren’t just for use and then discarded. My research on spellbooks is a norm, and the competition is an exception.
So, after receiving a reply from Ji, I was very much looking forward to finding Teacher Ji tomorrow. After all, both the Spirit Cat Summoning Spell and Illusionary Clone felt awkward to use, almost like fixed routines in a game.
I didn’t like that feeling of having to devise strategies around the spell; I preferred using spells spontaneously, according to my own thoughts.
If others can’t compromise, that’s their limitation, but I can manage—why should I constrain myself?
After bidding farewell to Sister Bai, I rode my broom back. I planned to lead a more regular life over the next few days and regain my energy for the competition.
Even though this event was unexpected for me, I still wanted to give it a perfect start and conclusion.
Upon returning to the dormitory, I found my roommates had already flopped down in the living room… oh no, not flopped.
At that moment, they were watching TV in the living room while writing something.
“Hmm? What are you guys doing?” I looked at their actions in confusion. Were they… copying notes?
I hadn’t seen them so diligent before… but then again, although they seemed unreliable, they actually did well academically.
“Borrowing notes! Oh? Sister Xiao Han!” Hong Chanyi jumped up from the floor, forgetting about her notebook.
“Hold on, why are you so excited?” I immediately reached out to stop this person from taking advantage.
“Oh? Sister Xiao Han, you didn’t know?”
“What do I know? What could possibly happen related to me at this moment?”
The only thing I could think of might be the recent ranking predictions since I had just been tested today. However, if it were truly because of that, they were moving too fast.
“Sister Xiao Han, your strength ranking position has risen, it’s like you shot up on a rocket…”
Before Hong Chanyi could finish her sentence, I quickly covered her mouth. Was it really because of this? This Hong Chanyi always got too excited over things.
“Oh, if it’s about the ranking, then don’t say anything; it’s just a prediction, what’s there to care about?”
“No, I’m saying you’re just too cool, Sister Xiao Han!” Hong Chanyi wriggled free of my hand, still unable to contain herself, then she struck a pose like a character from a fantasy novel, and with her right hand, she exerted force forward, as if she had something in her hand, slowly crushing and pulling back.
I watched her with a caring gaze, feeling like I was looking at a child with a learning disability. This action seemed familiar?
“Bare-handed Crushing Fireball Spell! Sister Xiao Han, you’re simply a god!”
“Huh?”
Even if my mind was spinning, I could figure it out.
No, did they gather information this clearly, or did they have a high-definition camera on them?
I glanced at my other roommates in the living room; they also put down their work and stood up, but with Hong Chanyi being so conspicuous, they seemed a bit awkward.
“Sister Xiao Han, today a video spread online in the academy that placed your strength ranking directly into the top ten.”
At this moment, Guan Qiuling quietly explained to me while Dongli Yiren, who was beside her, didn’t speak but her expression confirmed it.
“A video? Where? Let me see.”
Upon hearing “video,” I realized the place I had been earlier didn’t have surveillance. If there was a video, it must have been deliberately recorded by someone.
“Here, here! I saved it on purpose!” Hong Chanyi eagerly handed me her phone. “This is it! Experience it from the first person, the pressure is absolutely full! And the person who dubbed this video is talented too!”
“Hmm…” As the classic short video dubbing played, I could vaguely imagine it.
Taking the phone, the footage showed a lower angle from the first-person perspective. Just from the first glance, I could roughly tell the shooting angle was around chest height.
I carefully recalled the clothing of the person; did that guy have any conspicuous filming equipment on their chest?
I didn’t remember.
Or was it just a miniature version?
But soon, my thoughts were interrupted by a familiar voice.
“Aren’t you afraid of attracting the maintenance team by using spells here?”
No surprises, that was what I had said. Watching the footage of myself from the first-person perspective felt strange, but I didn’t expect I looked that calm back then.
There was indeed some pressure, especially when I extended my hand and started to construct the spell ceremony.
As my hand effortlessly passed through the spell ceremony and I clenched my fist to crush the fireball, the dubbing hit its climax.
I felt quite embarrassed, but just from the visuals, the voice actor definitely deserved a raise.
“Stop! So embarrassing.” I hurriedly turned off the phone and handed it back to Hong Chanyi.
After all, it was really awkward for me if this kind of thing got out!
“Ah? Why would you be embarrassed, Sister Xiao Han? Such an exhilarating thing! Bare-handed crushing fireball spell! Especially that last tear, the explosion of sparks, how did you do that, Sister Xiao Han?”
“Protection Spell, it’s just an unremarkable spell.” I waved my hands and walked directly to the sofa. “Wait, this thing didn’t spread in class too, did it?”
“Of course! This thing definitely spreads in the class first! Directly to make other class leaders feel ashamed!” Hong Chanyi also settled on the sofa around me, obviously not planning to let me go anytime soon.
“Alright, alright…” I rubbed my forehead, unsure of how to deal with this. I had forgotten to keep up with class affairs. But then again, who knew things would spread so quickly?
Besides, I had been testing my spells this afternoon and didn’t have much time to pay attention to class. But maybe it was a good thing; I had worried about misunderstandings regarding my strength, and now it was displayed so swiftly, even a bit over the top, making me worry more.
I hope they don’t raise me too high; after all, the higher I am lifted, the harder I fall. I’ve never underestimated anyone. New students are full of talents, and I don’t believe there aren’t others stronger than me.
Among those I know, isn’t Tan Han a towering mountain I can hardly surmount?
I heard she even has spellbooks that consume over a hundred magic power. It’s hard to imagine what kind of power those spellbooks would wield.
But that’s too far for me; I just need to manage my own territory well. I promised Sister Bai I wouldn’t have any contact with Tan Han, so it’s best if I think about her less in the future.
The academic god I once looked up to, I assume she is like that even in the extraordinary world, right?
Those who can learn will show their terrifying side in any field.
Then, I chatted with Hong Chanyi and the others for a while before preparing to go upstairs. But at this time, I didn’t see Yu Yatian.
“Hey, how come I don’t see Yu Yatian? Where is she?” I leaned over the railing on the second floor and called down to them.
“Yu Yatian? I don’t know, but I haven’t seen her all day. However, I borrowed this notebook from her; she organized it so well that my hand got sore copying it.” Hong Chanyi looked up at me.
“Yu Yatian is at the library. She told me when she left; she probably won’t come back until late… That, why are you all looking at me? She bumped into me when she went out and asked me to relay this to you, not that I wanted to say it.” Dongli Yiren, who had been quiet, finally spoke up, looking somewhat proud to be the only one who knew.
“Wait, Yu Yatian went to the library to study us?” Hong Chanyi looked incredulous, as if she had been betrayed.
“Got it. Alright, do as you wish. I’m going to rest and regain my energy for tomorrow.”
I didn’t care about them causing a ruckus downstairs anymore. Now that I had a general idea of the situation, it wasn’t necessary to delve deeper. I hadn’t expected Yu Yatian also possessed characteristics of a top student. Looks like I can’t afford to lose either.
Even if she isn’t the class leader, she’s still working hard. I had been too comfortable lately, even forgetting that the Witch Academy is a top-tier extraordinary academy! Sure, its reputation might be bad, but those who got in based on their strength or were led here—aren’t they all geniuses?
I checked the time. Actually, it was still early. Is it a bit lazy to turn in this early?
I seriously reflected on myself. Should I try putting a bit more pressure on myself in the future?
I couldn’t get complacent just because I had achieved some accomplishments.
After a simple shower, I returned to my bedroom and started reflecting.
This made it hard for me to sleep. In the end, I still contacted Teacher Ji for those papers I had asked her to send me, taking the chance to learn some foundational materials in this area.
This research went on until late at night, and I didn’t even realize when I fell asleep.
However, when I woke up the next morning, I felt dead tired; it was clear I was giving myself unnecessary trouble.
But I had to admit, those high-level papers indeed made for good sleeping pills.
