My setting is above yours!

Chapter 106 Magic Class Reform: Obstruction from the Old Nobles (4k6)

This was a gain that Ron had never even considered.

He had thought that this number, which the Lord of Mystery had used to manipulate the Anti-Mystery Equation, would be completely erased, disappearing from the world and losing its mystique rooted in the underlying logic of the world...

Unexpectedly, it was directly extracted from the Dimensional Update Manual and used as a rule sentence, becoming Ron's property in a clean and simple way!

'Well done, Dimensional Update Manual!'

Looking at the text in the Dimensional Update Manual, Ron couldn't help but smile.

Ron had been pondering how to snatch the World Script from [7] during the "Potion Era," but upon turning around, he discovered that the Dimensional Update Manual had quietly performed the same action as him—

They just snatched the "▆" from [7] right away!
This time, he really couldn't hold back his smile.

Ron suppressed his pounding heart and clicked on the setting introduction of [Ability Formula - Omniscience Domain].

In your personal reality, you have imprinted with rules that allow you to control all vectors and monitor the movement of all matter.

According to the Dimensional Update Manual, the power of [Omniscient Domain - Pseudo] essentially comes from the rules that Ron imprinted in his personal reality, which control vectors and monitor the movement of matter...

The [Ability Formula] can be enhanced by adding rule segments, imprinting a new rule into one's reality, thus gaining an ability similar to [Omniscient Domain - Pseudo].

The power of [Omniscient Domain - Pseudo] goes without saying... Just the fact that Ron was able to discover the influence of [World Script] and break free from the control of [World Script] thanks to the ability of [Omniscient Domain - Pseudo] is enough to prove the value of this [ability formula].

It could even be said that Ron was able to achieve the perfect ending only with the support of [Omniscient Domain - Pseudo] and [Flowing Light and Shadow].

Without the [Omniscient Domain - Pseudo], he would probably have already seen [7] descend upon Ideal City as the "Gate of Ten Thousand Threads" and rebuild the "Potion Era"!

So, here comes the problem——

What kind of rule does “▆” represent, and how can it change his ability formula?
You should know that this thing is the biggest reliance that [7] used to leverage the [Anti-Mystic Equation] after becoming the [Mystic] God!
Such a unique creation, representing a certain rule of the [mysterious] sequence... it's unlikely to have mediocre effects.

At the very least, it's absolutely impossible for it to be worse than Ron's current [Omniscient Domain - Pseudo]!
Thinking of this, Ron had an idea and prepared to try combining [Ability Formula - Omniscience Domain] and [Rule Segment: "▆"], but then he saw a new prompt pop up on the Dimensional Update Manual:
[Because the player's activated setting [Ability Formula - Omniscience Domain] is a temporary setting, the second rule segment cannot be imprinted.]

When a player obtains a non-temporary [ability formula], they can immediately choose to add that rule segment to enhance the [ability formula].

'Unable to imprint... Oh, is it because the [ability formula] I created essentially took a shortcut, and its essence comes from the solidification ritual...?'

'It seems I won't be able to use this rule-based sentence structure until after the monthly exam...'

Ron looked thoughtfully at the text on the Dimensional Update Manual screen, but for the moment he didn't feel disappointed.

After all, this situation was somewhat expected by Ron. His [ability formula] was a temporary formula built by taking a shortcut, so it was normal that it was unable to support the rule segments built by a god.

He wasn't in a hurry to upgrade his [ability formula]... After all, the crisis in Ideal City had been resolved, and the monthly exam was just around the corner. It would be over within a week at the latest. During this period, Ron wouldn't even be able to fully restore his set durability, so it was impossible for him to go to the "Potion Era".

If he hadn't gone to the "Potion Age"... then Ron wouldn't have needed such a powerful force to protect him.

After all, in the absence of the threat of the "mystery," Ideal City is clearly safe enough under the protection of the "Anti-Mystery Equation."

Ron naturally had enough time to wait until the monthly exam was over and until he had constructed the true [ability formula] before he could fully digest the top-tier trophy, the [rule segment: "▆"], and transform it into his own power.

Time is on my side; I can take my time…

Ron muttered to himself, when his phone suddenly vibrated and a bunch of messages popped up—

But this time, the official announcement lacked the impending crisis and red alert warnings of the past; instead, it was as casual and calm as a weather forecast.

[Moen City Government: Informing the public that due to special circumstances, the "D District Hollow" has shown signs of collapse. After testing by staff, it has been determined that it is beyond repair, with only partial voids and fissures remaining.]

[Inspection Bureau: Attention! The "D Zone Hollow" has completely collapsed, but some voids and fissures remain.]

Residents of the affected areas are requested to cooperate with the patrol officers and evacuate the affected areas in an orderly manner. The affected area will be sealed off until the patrol officers successfully repair the cracks...

'The city government acted quickly enough, confirming so soon that the [D District Vacuum] was unable to erupt... Only a minute or two has passed? And the propaganda department has already issued this reassuring announcement?'

'Hmm... but that's to be expected. After all, the knocking suddenly stopped, and the crack stopped widening. Even a fool could tell that the [D-Sector Great Void] seemed unable to open. Plus, with the [Central AI] assisting them, writing a brief announcement would be a piece of cake...'

As Ron was thinking this, another message popped up on his phone:

[An Hui: What?! You'll get involved?! You unfilial son, you haven't already signed up for disaster relief, have you...?]

An Hui typed a long, rambling explanation, and just by reading the words, one could sense her current anxiety.

'The official announcement just came out, it seems Huihui hasn't noticed yet...'

He couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth:

[Ron: Why bother signing up for disaster relief? Even if I'm in my dorm, needing one hand to carry Moen Ideal City, I'm still invincible!]

Ron: "The Great Hollow in Sector D? That's nothing more than a problem I can solve by grinding two fingers between my fingers..."

Upon seeing Ron's words, An Hui was speechless, and the anxiety in her heart vanished instantly.

Because she knew that if Ron was in the mood to make these lighthearted jokes, he couldn't possibly be involved in any life-threatening crisis...

Thinking about this, she couldn't help but type out her complaint:

[An Hui: You're talking big again...]

[Ron: Talking big? Ha, Hakimi, I order you to open your text message and look at the government notice that was released just a minute ago—]

Government notification?

An Hui was stunned for a moment before realizing that while she and Ron were arguing, a new notification text message had popped up after the red alert...

The "D-sector Great Void" has shown signs of collapse? Unable to be activated?!

Upon seeing the good news in the notification, An Hui was momentarily stunned, and an unbelievable thought arose in her mind—

'Could it be... that Ron really made a move?'

……

after one day.

"It doesn't matter, I will take action."

Walking through the fourth canteen, An Hui clung to Ron like a ghost, whispering in his ear:
"Why bother signing up for disaster relief? Even if I'm in my dorm, I need to carry Moen Ideal City with one hand..."

"Stop! Stop, stop, stop!" Ron's face darkened. He casually grabbed two steamed buns from the food counter, pinched An Hui's cheek, and shoved one into her mouth.
"Stop chanting, Master, stop chanting... This is something that can only be barely understood by typing it out, how can you chant it out in public? Don't you feel embarrassed?"

An Hui silently took a bite of the steamed bun that filled her mouth, her expression completely indifferent.

"At least... chew it... now you're the one in an awkward position."

Ron: "..."

He sighed helplessly, picked up breakfast with An Hui, found a seat, and started eating his meat bun.

After it was determined that the "D Zone Hollow" could not be opened, Moen University resumed normal classes the very next day.

Ron unleashed his animalistic side in the dorm, sleeping like a sloth, washing away all his previous fatigue. Now he was full of energy and could devote himself wholeheartedly to his studies and work.

Sitting down at the table, An Hui had had enough of teasing him and was too lazy to repeat Ron's cringeworthy quotes. While munching on a steamed bun, she started chatting about a post she had just come across on the forum:

"Ron, have you heard? Apparently, because of the [D-sector Great Hollow], Principal 404 has ordered a reform of the magic class..."

"It is said that she demanded that the magic teachers immediately stop teaching magic tricks, let the students choose which school of magic they wanted, give each student a magic catalyst, and even arranged for new magician transfer students to enroll..."

Upon hearing this, Ron immediately realized what 404 was trying to do.

'It's estimated that the sudden eruption of the [D-sector Great Void] successfully made 404 realize the crisis, and they started demanding that those magicians stop hoarding their skills and hurry up and teach real magic to their students...'

Although the tricks Ron learned in his magic class were indeed useful to him, successfully helping him lay the groundwork in "Flash and Shadow," Ron also knew that these tricks could not counteract the "historical void."

Although the teacher, "Clear Heart," seemed very approachable, she was clearly holding back when it came to magic instruction, intentionally refraining from teaching any of the powerful and special magic tricks that magicians actually use.

All the magic tricks she teaches require no catalyst; they are rankless tricks that even the lowest-ranking member in the Magicians' Association's assessment cannot achieve...

'Now, I finally have a chance to get my hands on the real treasures that magicians guard so closely, the treasures they wish they would never reveal...'

Ron silently finished the last bite of his bun, said goodbye to An Hui, and soon arrived at the experimental class classroom.

The first class happened to be the magic class, which had been ordered to be rectified. The magic teacher, who looked like a noble young lady, walked onto the podium, her face clearly showing strong resistance.

As a magician descended from ancient times and inheriting the blood of the ancients, [Clear Heart] is unwilling to teach the secrets of magic to ordinary people who have not undergone magical transformations and have no family background in magic...

Magic is something passed down from these old nobles, something that comes with their bloodline...

Why should these hidden knowledge be taught to ordinary people, or to superpowered individuals who don't even have magic modifications?
Even if she was indeed gentle by nature, out of the prejudices of a magician, she would never be willing to do something that betrayed her ancestors...

But there was nothing we could do; after all, that [Grand] lord had spoken.

The Grand Magician 404 of the Time School is said to come from a family that has always controlled Moen University, with each generation's heir becoming the university's president. In terms of bloodline, they are truly the top aristocracy in the heart of the capital.

They were involved in building Ideal City with three major corporations back in the day!
If even an old nobleman has spoken, what room for rebuttal does a mere teacher have?

'Let them teach, let them teach. We might as well just give the Clock Tower to these superpowered individuals. They can live in Sector A, and we can live in slums like Sector B...'

'I really don't know what the big shots at the top are thinking... The [D-sector Great Hollow] hasn't even erupted yet, so why the overreaction?'

She was annoyed, but she still had to attend class. After calming herself down briefly, she took out dozens of rings—

It is the "catalyst" that magicians need to unleash their magic!
"Today... I will distribute magic catalysts to everyone, so that you may embark on the path of magic."

As she spoke, her voice was clearly strained and filled with reluctance:

"Depending on your magical inclinations and learning interests, you can choose different schools of magic to study in depth."

"After choosing a school of magic and binding your catalyst, I will award you with rank certification, making you magicians recognized by the [Magicians' Association], and becoming [the youngest members]—"

Upon hearing this, superpowered individuals like Ron didn't react much, as they weren't aware of the significance of their teacher's words. However, the magic apprentices who had transferred schools couldn't hold back their excitement.

"What a joke!"

Suddenly, the student who had previously boasted about having over six thousand magic circuits, looking quite arrogant, stood up abruptly, his face turning pale and then red, and without hesitation interrupted [Clear Heart]:
"How could we possibly allow these people to become magicians? The association would never recognize them!"

"Even the 'last child' should have to go through family lineage and talent checks. How can these espers, whose average magic circuits don't even exceed fifty, be so easily made to become 'last children'?!"

"How will our ideals, our pursuits, our responsibilities as magicians... be transformed because of their existence!"

He gritted his teeth, and finally, behind these high-sounding words, revealed what he cared about most, his tone revealing obvious resentment:
"I...I'm still just an 'apprentice'!"

Do you think I want this? Do you think I'm the only one who wants these people to go to Area A and the outer city to steal our food?

There is nothing I can do!

Looking at the pale-faced magic apprentice transfer student, the magic teacher sighed and said:

"This is not something I can change. According to the principal's requirements, everyone will be recognized as the 'youngest' in this magic class—"

"No, of course it can be changed!"

The transfer student immediately interrupted the teacher, his gaze sweeping intently over all the superpowered individuals in the classroom:
"Even for the 'last child,' the most basic qualification requirement is to successfully control the catalyst and perform a qualified 'last child' rank magic trick in order to pass the certification..."

"How could these guys, whose average number of magic circuits doesn't even exceed fifty, possibly pull off such a magic trick?"

Upon hearing these words that clearly looked down on everyone, the expressions on everyone's faces as they looked at the transfer student immediately changed.

"Can't use it? Who do you think you are!"

"You can't stand seeing others succeed and get certified as magicians? Are you in such a hurry just because you're a magic apprentice?"

Some couldn't help but argue back, others whispered mocking remarks, but no one was willing to put up with the insults.

These sons of big corporations have never suffered much loss, so why wouldn't they talk back when they're looked down upon?

But the transfer student just sneered, completely unfazed by their attacks. Instead, confidently checking his phone for academic rankings, he pointed directly at You An without hesitation—

"You! It's you!"

"Didn't you say you could use it? Come on, you're the best in the class, why don't you go up there and show us how it works?"
"If you can't use it... don't blame me for looking down on you. If you want to get the [Last Child] certification, you'd better study magic diligently before you talk about it!"

Upon hearing this, Yu'an's face turned pale and then red, and he became restless, subconsciously thinking of his mere three magic circuits...

What the hell does this have to do with me?
I don't want to embarrass myself!
(End of this chapter)