Narration:
Today is the day when I give the test for my entry into Aplika Academy.

Scene:
Tianzhu is sitting inside his room at home, meditating.

Tianzhu (thinking):
In the last few days, I’ve also improved my legs a bit,
though I don’t know how much they’ve grown compared to last time.

Right now, I’m meditating only to relax my mind,
because I AM REALLY NERVOUS.

Mom and Dad have very high expectations from me,
and if I fail… I don’t know what will happen.

It’s not like I feel weak—
honestly, I feel like I’m already above high-level magicians.

But still, tension is natural when it’s such a big event—
especially the entrance exam of the biggest academy in Lave City.

And yes, this city’s name is Lave City.

Scene:
Emily’s voice is heard.

Emily:
My love, it’s almost time. Let’s go—we have to leave.

Tianzhu:
Coming…

Scene:
Cars are moving on the road.
There are bikes, people walking, some people flying,
big buildings, and between them small houses and shops—
just like any normal city.

Inside Brock’s car—

Tianzhu (thinking):
Well, I’ve also created some defense-type magic.

Among them, the strongest is “Ghost Barrier.”

Yeah… from the name itself you can guess—
this barrier allows any object, being, or attack
to bypass my body completely, passing straight through me
without causing damage or effect.

For example, if a fireball attack comes,
it passes through me and hits the ground behind me.
Even its pressure and damage don’t affect me.

This barrier stays 0.5 inches away from my body.

Its special ability is that
I can still touch any being, object, or attack at the same time.

That’s what makes it so powerful.

Like, if I grab someone,
or someone touches me,
the physical contact still exists.

But their attacks pass through me.

Even if continuous attacks are coming at me,
I can still touch or interact with other beings or objects.

The only thing I couldn’t achieve is this—
this barrier doesn’t work against time, space, or spirit-type magic.

I tried many times but couldn’t make it work.
Maybe my brain still can’t solve formulas of that level.

It took me 7 days just to create this magic barrier.

And yeah, I used inspiration from some anime characters’ barriers—
like Mighty’s Halahal and others.

This barrier is already overpowered.
If I could add other elements to it,
I’d become unstoppable…

Haha… if only I could do that…

Scene:
Brock, Emily, and Tianzhu enter through Aplika Academy’s main gate.

At the same time, a white car stops nearby.
A girl of the same age as Tianzhu steps out.

Random Student 1:
Wow… isn’t that the Mayor’s daughter?!

Student 2:
Yeah, she’s really beautiful.

Student 3:
Did she come here to join our academy?

Student 1:
That means we’ll study in the same academy as this beauty!

Student 2:
Wow…

Scene:
She has black hair, black eyes, long hair,
and a beauty mark above her lips and below her right eye.

That girl (thinking):
Hmph! Such shameless guys…

I’m this city’s Mayor’s daughter—Jessy,
a well-known magician.

I’ve come here to give the test,
and obviously, I’ll pass—no doubt.

Soon, I’ll become the next Mayor of this city.

Jessy:
Ha… ha… ha…

Jessy (thinking):
Even before coming here,
I trained under two very powerful magicians at a young age.

There’s no way any newcomer here is stronger than me…

Scene:
Jessy goes inside.

After some time, Dana also arrives with his family.

Scene:
Everyone is standing inside a large hall.
Then an announcement is made.

Announcement:
ALL PARENTS, PLEASE MOVE TO THE LEFT SIDE.
ALL STUDENTS, PLEASE MOVE TO THE RIGHT SIDE.

Scene:
Emily is shown.

Emily:
I don’t know why they’re doing this, but anyway…
my love, be careful.

Tianzhu:
Don’t worry, Mom.
Your love is powerful.
Don’t you trust me?

Emily:
It’s just… a mother’s love.

Tianzhu:
(smiles)

Scene:
All parents move to the left,
and all students move to the right.

Announcer:
Good. Now we proceed.

All parents, please go to Hall D
and take your seats.

Meanwhile, students will be given a card.

On that card, a room number is written—
you must go to that room.

On the back of the card, another number is written—
once inside the room, sit on the seat
matching that number.

The seat numbers are written on the benches—
find your number and sit there.

Scene:
Some teachers appear and distribute cards to students
from a cardboard box.

Meanwhile, all parents sit in a hall
where a huge screen is installed—
like a theater movie screen.

Students receive their cards.

Tianzhu:
My room number is 3.

Jessy:
Mine is 1.
I’m always on top!

Dana:
My room number is 5.

Scene:
All students go to their respective rooms
and sit in their assigned seats.

Announcer:
Each room contains 20 students.

Scene:
This voice is heard in both places—
the parents’ hall and the students’ rooms.

Announcer:
Now, all students will be given papers,
and with that, the first test will begin.

Scene:
Teachers distribute papers to all students.

Announcer:
The first test is a written test.
Any questions?

Random Student:
Yes. How many tests will there be?

Announcer:
There will be 3 tests,
but what kind of tests they are is a secret.

Dana (whispering):
I see…
That means we must pass at least 2 out of 3 tests
to enter this academy…

Announcer:
If there are no more questions,
I’ll explain the rules.

Rule 1:
You are allowed to cheat.

Jessy:
Oh yes!

Announcer:
But remember—your parents are watching you right now.

If you cheat,
their status will be affected,
and you’ll feel ashamed.

The choice is yours.

Rule 2:
During the test,
no one is allowed to speak.

If even a small sound comes from someone’s mouth,
they will be failed immediately.

Tianzhu:
Okay, okay.
(nods)

Announcer:
Rule 3:
You are not allowed to leave your seat.

Random Student:
What?! But if we want to cheat, then we have to—

Announcer:
Room 2, Row 3, Seat 4—FAILED.

Random Student:
Huh…?!

Jessy (thinking):
So… no questions allowed.
Okay… but HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO CHEAT NOW?!

Announcer:
Now… let the test begin.

Scene:
All teachers leave the room.

In the parents’ hall, the giant screen turns on,
showing live footage of all five rooms

from different angles.