Physics The Greatest Magic

Chapter 78 - 26: Survive..!

"Wow…" John muttered once he was inside.

The sound of people talking amongst their groups resounded through the giant white room that they had entered. It was a blank room with everything painted white. It was big enough to fit all of them but not that big.

"I didn't expect this…" Muttered Serena as she entered from behind.

"Woah…" Said Ariel as she entered.

"What a strange room…" Said Eleanor, who was the last to enter.

"Silence, please." Said the voice of the lady in the middle of the room.

The room turned completely silent.

"Looks like you all are here. Thank you for attending the academy's exam. I'm sure you've all travelled far to get here. I will now proceed to explain the exam." Said the lady.

The room turned completely silent.

"The first exam will be survival. You will all be teleported to a random location on an artificial island. The game will continue until there are 30 people remaining. If you are one of the 30 who survive you pass." She said.

This reminded John of the movies that he had watched before. 

"There will be a point-based ranking system involved in this game. Those ranked in the top ten will go straight to the Alpha class, the top 3 will each receive a special reward."

'Points… I guess I'll aim high.' John decided.

"There are 2 ways to earn points, the first is through eliminations. Each player will be given a badge. If the badge breaks or if it's stolen. Then the one who stole it or broke it will receive two elimination point. When it is stolen or broken, a signal will be sent which will allow us to identify you. You also won't be allowed to use magic"

This sounded tough to John.

"The other is through survival. Per each player who is eliminated, everyone gains a survival point when a player is eliminated, after there are 50 players remaining. Then once there are 30 you start to receive 2 survival points."

'Survival and elimination.' John thought.

"The rules are simple, if you are disqualified you must head to a safe point. The safe point has a beacon on it, so you will be able to identify it. If you kill anyone, you are disqualified, and lastly, teaming is allowed."

'Looks like we won't have to worry about teaming.' John thought with relief.

"Are there any questions?"

There was complete silence and no one spoek.

"Very well, there will be a commentator, he will be actively commentating on interesting events. The interesting events or fights will be displayed on through a sphere all around the city."

'Magic that can do that exists? I need to get that.' John thought.

"Make sure you don't embarrass yourselves, remember, your family might be watching. Now once the timer hits 0, you will all be automatically teleported."

After she said that, a timer was formed where the voice was coming from.

The time which was displayed was 30 seconds..

"Well then, once again. Thank you for taking the entrance exam, and I wish you all good luck."

After she said that, the time started going down.

"How is everyone?" John asked.

"A little nervous." Replied Serena.

"Me too." Replied Ariel.

"Maybe more than a little," Replied Eleanor.

"Haha, Well If it makes you feel any better, teaming is allowed, but we'll all be teleported to random locations so we'll be on our own in the beginning." John spoke with a chuckle.

Serena lightly punched his shoulder as she said, "Thanks for the reminder, not helping."

Ariel and Eleanor nodded at what Serena said.

8 seconds were left.

"As soon as we're teleported, I'll find you three and we'll group up. I know you'll all be fine." John spoke.

The three girls nervously nodded, and John watched the timer.

3… 2??? 1..

When the timer reached 0, they were all teleported.

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In an instant, the environment had changed. The sound of sea waves could be heard from around John. He could feel his shoes sinking into the soft sand beneath him. John had been teleported to a beach.

He looked down and there was a badge stuck to his clothes around the chest. It was probably added when they were teleported. The badge read the number 97.

The numbers were probably there for identification.

John stared towards the deep ocean. He thought that for something artificial, it sure was beautiful.

"I guess, I'm probably the only one admiring the view right now… Hah…" John spoke to himself.

But at least it helped him calm down.

'Let's see… I was teleported to a beach, meaning I'm on the outside… Meaning on the inside should be…' John guessed.

John turned around and as he suspected, there was a forest.

As John was about to survey the area with deprehendre, a loud sound came from the sky.

"Ladies and Gentlemen! Today's host is me, Tebald Rojo!" Said the man.

That was the commentator speaking.

"The event today is battle royale! The top 30 to survive will pass the exam, I wish best of luck to all of your acquaintances who are taking the exam and I hope that you all enjoy the show!" He said.

'Show..? I guess they did say they were live-streaming the exam… He must be talking to the viewers. I'm sure Kurt is watching too. Well then, I guess I definitely won't be allowed to embarrass myself.' John thought to himself.

"Currently, there are still 100 remaining. Once again, I will be commentating on any interesting events as you watch. Enjo- Eh? Looks like 3 players just got eliminated by a single player. That was fast… Only 97 Players remain!" Said the man.

'3? Already, that was fast, and by a single player… Interesting.' John thought.

"This voice is only being projected to the people currently participating. You will not be able to hear the commentator so as to not distract anyone. Only those watching will be able to. I will be informing you all of the count every 5 eliminations, best of luck." Said the voice.

It was different from the commentator's voice as it sounded like an artificial female's voice. But it was good to know everyone will know how many players were left.

"Deprehe-"

Before John could finish, he felt a magic attack heading towards him and he leapt to the side.

A second later a fire ball went hit directly at the area John was at.

"Tsk, I missed." Said the guy.

'Looks like I already have company and won't fire magic start a forest fire?' John thought.

"I won't miss again," Said the guy as he started to chant.

"I'm sure you won't." Replied John as he leapt straight at him while he fake chanted.

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"So… It's started, huh…" Said the man.

"Indeed, I'm looking forward to seeing how things turn out…" Said the lady.

"What do you think about the competitors this year?" He asked.

"I believe we are at a generation of miracles, there are too many talented individuals."

"So that's the case… Why don't we make a bet? Who do you think will come out first?" He asked.

"You want to make a bet with me, the advisor..? Very well, but on one condition. You tell me yours first, you don't take bets that you can't win, Isn't that right? Kurt.".

"Haha, as expected, you saw right through me. Very well, I'll place my bets on a boy called John," Said Kurt with a calm smile.

"John..? What noble family is he from?" Asked the lady.

"He's not a noble," Replied Kurt.

"You dare think a commoner will win first place? What are you planning?" She asked.

"Nothing, at all. You're always quick to suspect me… It's quite saddening." Replied Kurt.

"And you know why, *Sigh* Well, I already had someone in mind. I believe he is the most talented among them, Eldest Son of the Astronomia household. A young prodigy able to use unique saint-class magic after just turning 15."

"Lukes son is participating?" Asked Kurt with a surprised expression.

"Of course his father decided that he is ready to face the challenges of the academy." She replied.

"Haha… Looks like things won't be easy for John… But I wouldn't underestimate him if I were you," Said Kurt with the same calm smile.

"Is that so… Well, we'll find out.." Said the lady.