Classroom of the Elite: I Can Add Points Without Limit
Spirit: 21
Skills: Divine Weapon Refining lv.6 (0/20), Writing Carries Power lv.6 (0/20), Abnormal Correction lv.6 (0/20)
Talents: Vajra Glaze lv.6 (0/20), Sin of Gluttony lv.6 (0/20), Sun Kin - Star Power lv.6 (0/20)
Items: Magical implement (Heart-Protecting Mirror), Talisman (Rejuvenation Talisman, Protection Talisman, Explosive Flame Talisman, Star-Guiding Talisman)
Pending condensation: None
Optional tasks: ① Inheritance and Procreation; ② Immortal's Blessing
Source Power: 10 (Current efficiency: 8 per month)
Besides all attributes, skills, and talents reaching the Transcendent Realm, the biggest change on the Personal Panel is the addition of an item section, which specifically records the extraordinary items he can create at this stage.
Magic artifacts are easy to understand; they are divine weapons or special tools inscribed with Star Power that can produce magical effects when activated.
As for why only one type of [Heart-Protecting Mirror] was shown above... on the one hand, time was of the essence, and on the other hand, modern society has always been characterized by high attack and low defense. Ordinary offensive magical artifacts are really no match for some more advanced firearms in terms of power.
Therefore, after careful consideration, Aragaki Shun decisively focused more on preserving his life.
Don't let the simple name [Heart-Protecting Mirror] fool you. Once activated with Star Power, it generates a light golden shield that covers all angles and has no blind spots. Before the Star Power is exhausted, it is strong enough to withstand common firearms such as pistols, rifles, and machine guns.
The only drawback is that Aragaki Shun cannot imbue magical artifacts with spirituality to make them activate automatically, and ordinary people cannot use them without Star Power.
Therefore, he specially created a [Star-Guiding Talisman]. After ordinary people ingest it orally, they can use the Star Power stored in the Talisman to activate magical artifacts or other types of Talisman.
Besides the [Star-Guiding Talisman], the [Protection Talisman], which can also generate a shield around the body but is weaker than the Heart-Protecting Mirror, and the [Rejuvenation Talisman], which can easily heal internal and external injuries, can all be activated by oral consumption.
The reason is that the Star Power stored in these three types of Talisman has characteristics that are quite similar to life.
But the [Explosive Flame Talisman] is different. This thing works like a grenade; once activated, it glows and explodes after ten seconds. If someone actually swallows it, they'll instantly become a suicide bomber.
However, there are other ways to activate the [Explosive Flame Talisman] besides using Star Power, namely by igniting it with flames, which will have the same effect.
Upon entering the living room, Aragaki Shun distributed his practice pieces to his younger sister and adoptive parents, instructing them on how to use them.
However, given their family's circumstances, they wouldn't normally need these things; it's just better to be prepared.
After arranging everything and instructing his family to continue acquiring various types of materials, Aragaki Shun embarked on his journey to Advanced Nurturing.
The next time I go home will probably be at the end of this school year, when I'll be a second-year student.
Section: First Grade, Third Semester
310. Mixed Training Camp Exam; rules brimming with malice towards the poor class.
The short winter break is over, and the third semester of this academic year has officially begun.
Upon returning to Advanced Nurturing, Aragaki Shun received instructions from the school to have everyone change into sportswear and prepare multiple changes of clothes. Then, all students from the three grades boarded the buses corresponding to their respective classes.
Now, even the slowest student should get it.
Clearly, at the very beginning of the new semester, the school couldn't wait to prepare a Special Exam, one that involved all three grades.
On the bus for Class 1-A.
Aragaki Shun was directing Ichinose Honami, Kanzaki Ryuji to distribute honey water to all the students in the class.
Because the journey takes up to three hours, the school allows students to bring some of their own belongings, such as cell phones (of course), books, playing cards, snacks, and other treats.
"If nothing unexpected happens, this type of Special Exam, which involves off-campus training, should have some physical requirements. Everyone should replenish their energy and keep their spirits up during the journey, in case the school asks them to hand over all personal belongings after getting off the bus."
The Leader of Class A calmly gave a few instructions to his subordinates, and then began to drink the honey water in front of him—which should actually be called talisman water.
This is a method of utilizing Star Power developed by Aragaki Shun. As long as the Star-Guiding Talisman is placed in boiling water and completely dissolved, the life force within it can be infused into the drinking water, producing a good effect.
Of course, discussing toxicity without considering dosage is irresponsible, and the same principle applies to the effects of talisman water.
The things he distributed to the class today, because the life force within them was diluted too much, only had the normal effect of refreshing the mind and making people look radiant and less prone to fatigue in the next few days.
This is certainly a good thing for ordinary people, but it shouldn't be too exaggerated. Even if the effect is obvious, it will only make people think that they are in a good state today, and will not make them think of something extraordinary.
"Phew~ That's refreshing! Where did you buy this honey water? It tastes so much better than the drinks from vending machines!"
Shibata Sou didn't really care when he took the honey water from Kanzaki Ryuji, but since everyone in Class A always obeyed their class leader's orders, he simply drank most of the honey water in the bottle in one gulp.
The next moment, the Soccer Club member felt a surge of energy coursing through his body, and he instantly became full of vigor.
Now, looking at the remaining portion of the drink in the bottle, his eyes were filled with surprise and regret—had he been too careless? He should have savored this delicious drink more carefully.
"It's really good; it tastes sweet and has a refreshing sensation."
Kobashi Yume first curiously lowered her head and took a sip, then her eyes narrowed to half-close. "I don't think I've ever seen anything like this at school. Ugh~ Does this mean I'll never have a chance to drink it again?"
Hearing the blue-haired girl's mutterings, the others also recalled and confirmed that they had indeed not tasted similar products in the Advanced Nurturing before.
"It must have been brought back from outside by Aragaki..."
It's unclear who came up with this guess, but because it seemed so reasonable, everyone looked at Aragaki Shun, who was putting his index finger to his lips to signal for quiet, and immediately understood.
Then no one had any doubts; all the students on the bus were quietly enjoying the gift that the Leader of Class A had specially brought in from outside for everyone.
Whether it's officially Advanced Nurturing or a highly educated institution, there are some things we shouldn't discuss too openly.
"Everyone, please be quiet for a moment."
"The bus will arrive at its destination in one hour. Before that, the teacher needs to explain something that concerns the Class Evaluation Points, so please don't be negligent."
About two hours later, as the bus passed through a tunnel, Chie Hoshinomiya, as if receiving instructions from the school, picked up a microphone from the side and faced all the students in Class 1-A.
As soon as the female teacher spoke, the noisy noise in the car stopped, and everyone tried their best to appear attentive.
"Some of you probably guessed the nature of this trip. You're right, the school won't do anything unnecessary. What follows is a brand new, Special Exam."
"These buses will terminate at a Forest School in the Yamanaka, and the exam format is quite simple: a Mixed Training Camp."
Upon hearing this explanation, the students in Class 1-A exchanged bewildered glances. Mixed Training Camp at Forest School —was this really considered Special Exam?
And isn't the timing a bit off?
According to the customs of Sakurajima, Forest School are mainly held in the summer, and are mostly held on sunny days in places with lush vegetation such as mountains and forests.
The problem is, it's only January, and winter break has just ended.
Although some people had doubts, no one on the bus interrupted Chie Hoshinomiya's explanation.
As members of Class 1-A, they certainly possess this level of quality.
"Also, just like during the Sports Festival, this Special Exam will be conducted jointly by all three grades. You will need to overcome the grade gap and undertake an eight-day, seven-night group activity. Just explaining it verbally might make you feel uneasy, so I'll send you the materials next."
Hoshinomiya personally took steps forward, dividing the materials into stacks and distributing them to the students in the front row. After taking one copy, the students in the front row passed the rest to the students in the back.
Aragaki Shun received the information from Kanzaki Ryuji. The first thing that caught his eye was a photo of what appeared to be the location of a training camp.
The above shows the layout of the Forest School, including student dormitories, a large bathhouse, and a canteen.
Soon, everyone received the materials.
Having confirmed this, Hoshinomiya stated again:
"This Special Exam is primarily aimed at fostering personal growth. To this end, participants will focus on developing basic social skills, assessing their ability to build relationships with people they don't normally interact with, and learning in this area."
"First, once you arrive at your destination, the school will separate the boys and girls. Then, based on your grade level, both boys and girls will be divided into six groups..."
With Chie Hoshinomiya's explanation, the classmates roughly understood what was going on.
This Special Exam requires the four classes within the grade to form teams, with boys and girls each forming six groups.
Based on the formation of a group, there are upper and lower limits on the number of people in the group.
The standard is calculated based on the total number of boys and girls in that grade:
--[When there are more than 60 people, the group size should be limited to 8 to 13 people;]
--[When there are more than 70 people, the group size should be limited to 9 to 14 people;]
--[When there are more than 80 people, the group size should be limited to 10 to 15 people;]
--[In addition, for groups of fewer than 60 people, other standards need to be considered.]
It should be noted that at the beginning of the school year, the number of boys and girls in the first grade was 80 each, but after the Four Voyeurs of the Class D who were secretly filming dropped out of school, the total number of girls remained the same, while the number of boys dropped to 76.
Therefore, the group size limit for boys should be between 9 and 14 people, while the limit for girls should be between 10 and 15 people.
The reason for this is that the school has taken into account the dropout situation, and the number of students in different grades varies greatly. For example, the total number of students in the second grade is significantly less than that in the first and Third Year.
At the same time, each group must contain students from at least two classes. Even if only one student from another class is included, it is absolutely not allowed for the entire group to come from the same class.
"Most importantly, the group must be formed only if a consensus is reached through discussion and there are no dissenting voices."
"During the period of the group's formation, the focus will be on attending classes. Group members will need to cook and do laundry together. Whether it's showering or going to bed, you must act together and help each other."
Hearing this, even Aragaki Shun couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly. After all, he had quite a few lovers and didn't want to share a dorm room with a bunch of boys... although this kind of thing was quite normal in his previous life in middle school and university.
However, this reveals the school's true intention: the test creators probably wanted to mix the students from the four classes so they could share the hardships.
It is quite common in society for different interest groups to sometimes confront each other and sometimes cooperate.
"The first few days are all for learning. On the last day of the training camp, the school will conduct the relevant assessments to determine the rankings of the various groups. The general content of the test is on page 7 of the materials; remember to review it beforehand."
After she said that, everyone instinctively looked down to confirm.
Morality, mental discipline, discipline, and independence
The information listed above contains precisely these projects that are difficult to evaluate.
After all, these subjects are not like subjects such as mathematics and physics, which have standard answers. How to grade them seems to depend more on the subjective evaluation of the examiners.
However, the school has taken this into account, so the materials include descriptions of each item, although they appear quite abstract.
There was no mention of what kind of exam would be conducted; instead, a daily schedule was provided.
After waking up in the morning, one must complete the morning's tasks, followed by meditation, work, and breakfast at the Dojo.
The daytime routine consists of learning various insights and experiences in the classroom, having lunch, receiving the afternoon's topic, meditating again, and then having dinner before taking a shower and going to bed.
The series of arrangements were like training ascetics, with only one day off on the weekend.
"Once you arrive at the Forest School, the examiners will provide a more detailed schedule. As for the order and type of tests on the final day, the teachers cannot tell you yet."
"Remember, the group composition is very important. No matter the reason, you are not allowed to leave the group or replace a member midway. If a student leaves due to illness or injury, the other group members will still face the final assessment as if that member were still there."
In other words, if someone leaves, the other students have to take over the tasks assigned to them, thus competing against other groups with fewer people.
On the other hand, if there are discord or hostility among members of the group, there is a concern that the other party might deliberately leave the group.
"It's important to note," Chie Hoshinomiya's voice suddenly rose, clearly emphasizing a key point, "That after forming six groups, you will need to join the second and Third Year students who have also formed groups, together forming six large groups of approximately thirty to forty-five people from three grades coexisting."
"The final exam results will be ranked based on the average score of all members in the six groups. In other words, the performance of older students will have a significant impact on the results."
The result is based on the average score rather than the total score, which is inevitable, since the number of people in different groups will definitely be different.
After these basic rules are established, the next step is to determine rewards and penalties based on the rankings of each group.
In the groups with the highest average scores, all members will receive Private Points and Class Evaluation Points; those ranked fourth through last will have points deducted accordingly.
The specific standards are as follows:
--[First Place: Private Points increased by 10,000, Class Evaluation Points increased by 3 points;]
--[Second Place: Private Points increased by 5,000, Class Evaluation Points increased by 1 point;]
--[Third Place: Private Points Increased by 3,000;]
--[Fourth place: 5,000 Private Points deducted;]
--[Fifth Place: 10,000 Private Points deducted, 3 Class Evaluation Points deducted;]
--[Sixth Place: 20,000 Private Points deducted, 5 Class Evaluation Points deducted.]
It is important to note that all rewards and penalties will be issued or deducted based on the specific number of people in the group.
From this perspective alone, the punishment for the bottom three seems far greater than the reward for the top three?
In addition, the school has established a rule that has never been used before for this Special Exam.
That is, although Private Points and Class Evaluation Points will not fall below 0, the portion that is not enough to deduct will still be retained in the form of accumulated deficit, which will be offset when rewards are obtained through exams or other means in the future.
Um... This is clearly a limitation imposed by Advanced Nurturing on the Zero-Point Strategy. They've even brought out the rule that accumulated deficits can be considered negative points.
It appears that the school intends to reduce the overall Class Evaluation Points for all three grades in this Special Exam?
But that's not the case!
In addition to the rewards for the top three finishers, the school has also established a multiplier mechanism that increases the compensation based on the number of classes in the group.