Chapter 30: I Clarify the Definition of “FIND OUT” to My Classmates
Chapter 30 - I Clarify the Definition of "FIND OUT" to My Classmates
With everything in order, Barney handed Carn the curriculum schedule paper. Carn looked at the schedule and discovered that the entire Monday's classes were 'Mana Practice'. As for the rest, it looked the same as a regular high school curriculum.
Barney began the class, "Carn, since you don't have a wand, you can observe the class today. As for you three troublemakers, show me your homework."
Hammer and Chuck smacked their lips and brought their magic wands and a stack of A4 papers to their desks. The third student, Koa, also put his papers and artifacts in front of him.
Koa was another huge teenager. Unlike Chuck, who was only fat, Koa's build resembled a Japanese sumo wrestler, and he was at least three inches taller than Carn. As he wore a sleeveless shirt, the tribal tattoos on his chest were visible. Combined with his toned skin and unique topknot hairstyle, he resembled a Hawaiian professional wrestler rather than a student.
Barney walked over and picked up the stack of papers from Chuck's desk. He flipped it, inspecting the drawings on each paper.
As Carn was sitting at the back of the class, he could vaguely see the pattern on the papers, which consisted of a human body on top and some paragraphs at the bottom.
Five minutes later, Barney finished reviewing the homework and gathered the papers, his face clouded with disappointment.
"I asked you last month to draw an anatomical map and describe the after-effects of using mana daily, but only Koa turned in a complete report. Chuck, Hammer, you both just copy-pasted the same paper. Do you realize that if something goes wrong while you're inside a rift, you'll have no one to blame but yourselves? Without accurate records, we can't guide your growth properly!"
Hammer scoffed, "Sir, I don't see the point of documenting how we feel after using mana. With enough mana gems, we don't have to worry about side effects. We just feel a bit of an itch in our stomach, that's all!"
"That's only because you have enough fat and blood to fuel your magic! If you ever run out of either, no matter how many mana gems you have, you won't be able to use your power."
Hammer shrugged and dismissed the argument. "That's only a problem for an idiot who doesn't prepare. Maybe you should worry about a certain skinny shrimp at the back."
Chuck cackled, backing up his friend as usual. Barney sighed, knowing it was futile to argue further.
Meanwhile, Carn rested his elbow on his desk, propping his chin with his hand as he watched the loudmouths, musing to himself.
'How did these two make it through the inquisitor's mind scan? She never lets spoiled brats or thugs slip through. Maybe it's because they aren't cultivating real Aether?'
Carn then glanced at Koa, who had been quiet throughout this morning.
The Hawaiian youth already put on thick eyeglasses and brought out a thick textbook, fully prepared for the lecture.
Seeing the cover of the textbook, Carn copied Koa, pulling the same textbook 'Mana Science' from his bag. Flipping the pages, Carn checked the index, wondering what the Earthling scientists had to offer.
Barney continued with the lesson, "Bring out your Mana Science textbook, page 31. We'll review the mana absorption method. Get your mana gems and a mana circle ready."
Koa flipped his textbook and pulled out an A5 paper, which contained a printed magic circle. He put the gemstone wand on it and pressed the paper with his fingertips.
Chuck and Hammer ignored the instructions. They brought their magic canes closer to their mouths and licked them as if they were a lollipop.
Carn and Barney frowned at Chuck and Hammer, cringed by their vulgar behavior. They shook their heads and treated them like NPCs.
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After the tedious morning classes, Carn yawned. The lessons were so dull and cringe-worthy that another day in front of the inquisitor sounded more entertaining by comparison.
Everything was outdated. The magic circles in the textbooks and the methods for using mana were all inefficient and overly complicated.
For instance, a simple night vision spell cost Carn only a fifth of a silver mark using his own method. But with the Earthlings' approach, it would cost five silver marks, and he would lose weight due to the flawed magic circle pattern.
'No wonder these kids are piling on fat. But in real combat, they would be the first to die. With zero cardio and zero mobility techniques, they would be sitting ducks. Real monsters and beasts are not stupid. When they see mages and priests, they will come after them first. Hell, even I went after the fragile backliners first whenever I see one.'
Carn packed his belongings, ready to head to the cafeteria, but as he stood up, Hammer and Chuck turned and started walking toward him.
Behind them, Barney noticed the troublemakers and shook his head, choosing to look the other way. Koa also ignored everyone, already making his way to lunch.
Left alone with the two bullies, Carn sighed. He moved his desk and chair aside to clear some room. But before he could finish, Hammer jumped onto his desk, swinging a punch directly at his face.
"GET WRECKED, SHRIMP!"
The punch flew toward Carn's nose.
*CRACK*
A sharp sound echoed in the classroom.
Chuck smirked, eager to see Carn's face bloodied and broken.
The punch had landed, but it was not on his nose. It hit Carn's forehead.
Hammer winced, pulling his hand back. Looking at his knuckles, he discovered that they had started swelling, and intense pain stung throughout his arms.
His bones cracked!
Meanwhile, Carn calmly rubbed his forehead where the punch had hit. It didn't hurt, but the impact irritated him.
"I don't normally beat up kids, but when I do, they are all spoiled brats." Carn indirectly warned Chuck and Hammer, giving them one more chance to walk away.
Ignoring his broken hand and warning, Hammer growled. He shoved Carn's desk aside and changed his stance, throwing a middle kick. Because of his height, it became a high kick, aiming at Carn's neck.
Carn raised his left hand and caught Hammer's shin. His fingers dug into the flesh like claws.
Hammer's expression darkened. He sensed sharp pain from his left leg, but he couldn't pull it back. Moreover, Carn's grip grew stronger every second, and his fingertips reached his bones.
"AAAARRRGH!"
The giant bellowed because of the intense pain.
Carn sighed deeply and looked at Chuck, smiling, "Welcome to today's supplementary lesson, 'F-ck Around and Find Out.' Let's start with the definition of 'Find Out'."
*CRACK*
With a slight jerk and a bit of force, like how a man snapped a cookie in half with one hand, the thick shin bone, tibia, of Hammer broke in half.
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