Increase Talent: Become More Stronger!-Chapter 233: Ranking

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Time kept passing, and I didn't see anything special happening in the evaluation room.

If I'm being honest, I knew that the students from Class E couldn't be considered outstanding.

On the contrary, they were known as the weakest.

Fortunately, a few of them did show some remarkable talent.

For example, Miller's friends—they were among the gifted ones in Class E.

If they wanted, they could've been promoted to Class D.

But they refused. They knew they wouldn't be given any privileges after transferring from Class E.

For as long as they were with Miller, their progress was remarkably fast.

"Noah, you may step forward now. I want to see how far you've come."

For a moment, I felt the stares of everyone in the evaluation room.

Even some gazes from other places—I knew they had started watching my evaluation too.

As I stepped forward, I confidently put on a fearless face.

From the beginning, I knew my evaluation wouldn't be a failure.

Without hesitation, I reached out and touched the glass near the table in front of me.

In less than a few seconds, an unexpected number appeared before everyone's eyes.

[Total Mana: 238,358.]

"Uh... What? 238 thousand?! How is that possible?! If that's the case... how is he any different from a Mage-level student?!"

Just as I expected...

This was the result of the training I had gone through. One of the many things I practiced with Celine and Liliana.

Even my teacher—she also played a major role in my training.

Truly, deep down, I was very grateful to be trained by those three incredible women.

"Two hundred thirty-eight thousand... Student Noah, you may choose any class you want. The academy has no objection."

"In that case, may I join Class C?"

"Class C? That should be fine. But..."

It was true. I knew the professor wouldn't want me in Class C.

If I had the qualifications to be in Class A, why would she let me choose Class C?

Unfortunately for the professor, she knew she had no right to interfere with my choice.

"You said I could choose freely, didn't you? I hope you won't go back on your word."

"Ugh... Very well. Starting today, Student Noah, you may join Class C. May your days be filled with good fortune."

"Great. I look forward to working with you for a long time. See you around."

An anomaly... He's an anomaly.

That was the thought running through the minds of those watching me. They believed I wasn't just an ordinary student.

From their perspective, they never expected my mana to grow so quickly.

If they remembered correctly, my mana level last year wasn't anything impressive.

But now? There was no way they could still think of me as ordinary.

"This boy's mana... He's no longer weaker than the hero. Truly... he's fascinating."

"Ha ha ha. Of course he is. He's my student, after all. I taught him how to increase the mana within him. Did you think he couldn't do it?"

"Impressive. Trusting you was definitely not a mistake. You've done well."

Even the Great Wizard gave praise to Professor Amelia.

Without her, who knows if I could've come this far?

'With him activating Star Transformation, I have no doubt he could double that mana amount.' the Great Wizard thought—he knew I hadn't even used Star Transformation yet.

If I did, my mana could've skyrocketed even higher.

But still, the fact that I had no intention of activating Star Transformation was undeniable.

I knew that showing off my power was no different from provoking the elite noble students.

"I'm jealous of you, Professor Louise. You're truly lucky to have a student like Noah. I doubt your classes won't be so boring again in the second school year."

"Of course. I can't wait to see what that boy does next."

"Alright, alright. Let's just leave it to fate. We don't know what will happen to that boy in the future. So let's move on."

How pathetic.

"Hmph. Don't be so sour. I'm sure you were hoping to be that boy's advisor. But you didn't expect him to choose Class C, did you?"

"Heh? What are you implying? You think I'm jealous? I'm the second-year professor of Class A. I'm not like you. You only teach Class B students."

"Tsk. Useless. But I don't care. I know the real winner among us is Louise. Isn't that right?"

Professor Louise's expression suddenly turned sour.

But in the end, she chose not to respond to the remarks from the Class B professor.

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Inside the room where Class A's evaluation was being held, everyone was stunned.

In front of them, they saw a score that seemed unbelievable.

As Ash finished striking the brick before him, there was no doubt he had shown his strength.

[Damage Output: 731,856.]

"Seven hundred thousand! That's really seven hundred thousand! Just as expected from the hero!"

"Amazing! You're everything we hoped you'd be. Ash, you're the best!" praised Eric, who couldn't help but applaud Ash's achievement.

From Eric's perspective, Ash was the protagonist of their world.

To be fair, Eric's own evaluation score wasn't much different from an average Class A student.

But the truth was, Eric hadn't taken the evaluation seriously at all.

"Well, you're still incredible. I don't think anyone can beat you," Eris added. She knew it was nearly impossible for anyone to defeat Ash.

Still, Eris wasn't sure if Ash could maintain the title of strongest forever.

Whatever the case, she was confident no one their age could surpass Ash.

If there was someone like that, would they even be human?

As Eris stared at the holographic screen, she didn't know why...

But one thing was certain—she wanted to see if I could show my power too.

Suddenly, the screen showed my evaluation score.

[Wizard Class:]

[No. 1: Noah L. Lionheart – Total Mana: 238,358.]

[No. 2: Aisha L. Lionheart – Total Mana: 178,345.]

[No. 3: Alicia F. Miracles – Total Mana: 150,000.]

[No. 4: Daphne Wi. Tristan – Total Mana: 134,763.]

[No. 5...]

"How wonderful... This is the result I was hoping for. You're truly impressive, Noah."

To be honest, Eris deeply admired what I had achieved.

If she hadn't seen me training, she probably wouldn't have been this amazed.

Whenever she was with me, she knew I was a maniac when it came to magic.

There was no way I could stop training.

And now, did she believe my mana level reflected all that effort?

Even Ash was happy to see how far I had come.

Unexpectedly, Ash clenched both fists tightly.

"I knew it... You're definitely the center of attention in the Wizard Class. Congratulations. But I also can't wait to fight you in the second academic year."

No matter what, the fact that Ash wanted to fight me was undeniable.

If it weren't for the demonic race's invasion, Ash wouldn't have missed the chance to fight me.

But now? Ash knew no one could interrupt his focus.

Instead, he eagerly waited for the day he could face me.

Unfortunately, Ash didn't notice the jealous look on Eric's face.

If he had, wouldn't he ask how Eric was doing?

Regardless, Ash was now completely focused on me.

Maybe that's why he didn't pay attention to Eric's expression.

'Noah! He's so damn annoying! What even is he?! Is he really human?!' Eric thought, unable to understand how I had progressed so quickly.

Surely, Eric had also been training daily.

But why? Why was he still defeated by someone like me?

From his perspective, he wondered if he was truly useless.

If he wasn't, how could someone like me surpass him?

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