Chapter 101

Hasegawa Izumi stood in front of the blackboard and began to speak slowly.

"With the changes in the heavens, our Far East Magic Society naturally needs to adapt accordingly. However, I also know that haste makes waste. In this rapidly changing world, we need to improve everyone's strength first so that we can act more effectively. Therefore, I have decided... to first help everyone adapt to the laws of the New world and reawaken their abilities!"

The idea of awakening first to inspire those who are awakened later is a principle he held as Preacher, and he has not abandoned it now.

"Then what should we do, Club President?"

Although Natsukawa Masuzu's gaze was nonchalant, she still asked in a very cooperative manner.

"Going from zero to something might be difficult, but once you get past that, it becomes much easier... Because of my special abilities, I adapt to the environment better than others, so I've already awakened ahead of others. Now, I can naturally help everyone awaken as quickly as possible."

As he spoke, he extended his right hand, gathering spiritual energy at his fingertips as proof.

"Eh."

"Eh..."

"Huh?"

"Eh~!"

The light emanating from the spiritual energy suddenly attracted the girls' attention, as if it contained a magical Magic Power that firmly occupied their minds, making it impossible for them to look away.

The legend has become reality.

2. We're all just delusional, why are you taking this seriously?

Is what's happening right before our eyes real?

Anyone who has received a normal education and comes from modern society would probably ask the same question.

Whether it's Natsukawa Masuzu, Nibuya Morika, Dekomori Sanae Takanashi Rikka, they all fall into this category.

Even if you're obsessed with chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), it's still just chuunibyou. When something truly unbelievable happens to you one day, you'll be at a loss.

So when a strange light inexplicably emanated from Hasegawa Izumi's hand, their minds went blank.

"Impossible, impossible! Don't try to fool me! There must be some kind of mechanism! This is reality, there's no such thing as supernatural power!"

Natsukawa Masuzu's eyes widened as she searched for a flaw, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't find any extra traces.

"Is this true? Was everything Hasegawa said before true? He's not actually a chuunibyou? Wait! I can't believe it yet, maybe it's some kind of high-tech gadget."

Nibuya Morika swallowed hard, her heart trembling inwardly.

"It's appeared! But it feels so unreal... Does such a special power really exist in this world?"

Drawn to the light emanating from the spiritual energy, Dekomori Sanae was mesmerized.

"Could it be that we can really find the Invisible Boundary?"

Takanashi Rikka felt her heart pounding, and the true desires she had suppressed deep inside surged up.

Why do you all look like that?

Hasegawa Izumi noticed that the girls' expressions were a little strange and was somewhat puzzled.

"Didn't I tell you all before? Today is the Day of Heavenly Change. Of course, I didn't make it clear that I could awaken quickly, but that shouldn't be that important... You haven't been taking my words to heart at all, have you?"

Faced with this question.

The room remained deathly silent.

"Say something! I feel like you all have a lot to say to me. If you have any complaints or requests, just say them directly. As the leader, I'm quite tolerant."

He frowned and couldn't help but speak.

"Ugh... uh, what should I say? My head hurts so much!"

Takanashi Rikka's head shook like a robot, her voice stammered, and she covered her head with both hands.

"?"

Hasegawa Izumi was completely bewildered.

What's wrong?

Did he go into a state of demonic possession from practicing his martial arts?

Despite the comical scene, Nibuya and Natsukawa Masuzu, who love to tease and make sarcastic remarks, didn't react at all.

Dekomori Sanae continued to stare intently at the ball of spiritual energy, her breathing heavy.

After a period of complex internal struggle, someone finally realized what was happening.

"Club President, is what you have in your hands something you were capable of creating?"

Natsukawa Masuzu pinched his thigh to snap out of his daze, forcing a smile onto his face.

In the past, everyone could cooperate very well because deep down they hadn't taken it seriously.

Who would have thought that, we're all just a bit immature, but you're actually doing this for real!

"This is spiritual power, a primordial energy. It's not formed from my abilities, but rather the extraordinary foundation of this world. It has a very broad scope, capable of being transformed into the Magic Power needed by mages, the Internal True Qi needed by martial artists, the Chakra needed by Ninja, and so on. Most visitors from other worlds need to learn this skill first, and the same applies to you later."

His gaze shifted to the spiritual energy in his hand, and then he began to explain.

In his view, it was only natural that Natsukawa Masuzu, as Stand User, would be so eager to ask this question.

As the leader, you should also take care of the newcomers to the organization.

"I see... Mori Summer, you must have something you want to ask too, right?"

Natsukawa Masuzu tried to calm her agitated heart and gave Nibuya a meaningful look.

Nibuya Morika took a deep breath, concealing her shock, and tried her best to maintain a normal expression.

Just like any other day! Don't overthink it!

You are Mori Summer! An ancient magician who has existed for a thousand years!

She tried to hypnotize herself, saying, "Seeker of Truth, if you say you want to help us awaken, are you serious?"

Upon hearing this, an eager look inevitably appeared in the eyes of the girls.

This is extraordinary! No one can refuse it!

Not to mention those of them who are severely suffering from chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

"Of course, you are all members of the Far East Magic Society, so helping each other is only natural. In addition, awakening earlier will allow you to seize the initiative earlier. With your abilities, I believe you should be able to grow quickly after the transformation, and perhaps even reach a higher level in the future."

His expectant gaze swept over the girls.

That kind of gaze, on the contrary, made the girls feel a heavy pressure.

Because they're all fake!

This made them doubt whether they could meet expectations.

But because of their fascination with the mysterious, they were unwilling to deny that veneer at this moment.

"Lord Sage, you are truly magnificent! Dekumori is deeply moved! I declare that the Lord Sage has risen to the top spot in my heart..."

Dekomori Sanae had been silent all along, awoke from her chaotic thoughts, buried her complicated feelings deep inside, and covered her face as she wept.

It wasn't faked; she really cried.

If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening!

"Alright, there's no need to exaggerate like that. I'm just helping you speed up the process; you can do it on your own."

Hasegawa Izumi smiled and said.

'No, it's simply impossible!'

The girls were all thinking the same thing to each other at the same time.

"Alright, next, I'll analyze the key points of reawakening for you."

Upon hearing his words, the girls all sat obediently in a group, pricked up their ears, and listened attentively with keen eyes.

This missionary work might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so they have no choice but to cherish it.

"Regarding the reawakening of abilities, I have my own ideas. Please listen carefully. The first step should be to master spiritual energy. Through its nourishment, once a certain level is reached, abilities that suit you will awaken. The more spiritual Spiritual Energy you have, the faster it will happen..."

"The formation of abilities depends on a combination of factors, including the subconscious, environment, and specific objects. The stronger the subconscious, the closer one gets to having an ability..."

"Subconscious biases are also possible. For example, the role-playing method that Kōko uses can lead to subconscious biases when you immerse yourself in a certain role setting, guiding out the abilities that are most suitable for you. This should not be a problem for everyone, and it will be easier for you to get back on your own path. Of course, if you are planning to 'change jobs,' you can also do so by changing your mindset."

Hasegawa Izumi sat cross-legged on the ground, facing them, and began to explain in a clear and organized manner.

He is an exception and cannot be used as a standard for others, which is why he made a point of clarifying this.

"Uh-huh."

The girls nodded obediently, like little squirrels.

Although they only vaguely understood what they were hearing, they didn't ask any further questions to avoid giving themselves away.

"It seems everyone is quite understanding."

Hasegawa Izumi nodded in satisfaction at everyone's performance.

This is quite normal; those who embarked on the path of cultivation before the upheaval were no ordinary individuals.

They should have this much insight.

"Now, let's get to the main event."

Suddenly, his eyes sharpened.

How can one enable someone to master spiritual power?

For ordinary people, it should be possible to accumulate power through methods such as martial arts practitioners who have reached the limits of human potential, using Breathing Technique to capture the Spiritual Machine of heaven and earth, gather Spiritual Energy, and thus obtain extraordinary power, transforming external martial arts into internal martial arts, and returning from acquired to innate abilities.

This is the simplest and easiest method.

Secondly, people with special physical constitutions may awaken after being stimulated in a certain way. Such people are relatively rare, their abilities are largely dependent on luck, and they are also prone to losing control, leading to unpredictable consequences.

Then there are special items, props, or even spiritual objects—any of these are possible.

This is his speculation on the more mainstream path to transcendence in today's world.

However, he has another, more special method: gathering Spiritual Machine within the girls' bodies to form a Seed of Spiritual Power. When the seed sprouts, it naturally leads to the sublimation of their physique and the awakening of their abilities. It can be said that this method combines the advantages of other awakening methods, with a fast accumulation speed and better control over the abilities after awakening.

"So, who wants to go first?"

His gaze swept across the area.

"Let me!"

"Dekumori death!"

Takanashi Rikka and Dekomori Sanae eagerly raised their hands.

"Hmm~ Servant, you wouldn't be harboring any rebellious intentions, would you?"

"Master, what are you saying? Of course, everyone should compete for this opportunity fairly."

"Don't get in my way! As the most powerful being besides the Sage, I should be number one!"

"That might not be a death sentence! We can go out and practice now."

Their faces were pressed together, their shoulders twitching, both looking like they were vying to be first.

Few people can remain rational when drawn by powerful forces.

"They've turned against each other so quickly? What kind of master-servant relationship is this? It's clearly untrustworthy."

Nibuya Morika made a mocking remark.

"Isn't this normal? It's something no one can refuse."

Natsukawa Masuzu said leisurely.

It wasn't that the two of them could resist such temptation, but they understood that it was just a matter of order, so they maintained their composure on the surface and didn't want to be looked down upon by someone.

"You two just decide with rock-paper-scissors."

Hasegawa Izumi narrowed her eyes slightly.

Takanashi Rikka and Dekomori Sanae exchanged a glance and immediately got ready.

Rock, paper, scissors!

"Hahaha, I won! A servant is just a servant after all! You're far from being able to challenge my authority!"