�It�s really tricky. What in the world do I have to do to get my Spirit Zone to deviate?�

Shirone tried to deviate the Spirit Zone to the right, but the shape got all distorted. It was not an exaggeration to say that there were only a handful of higher-class students who were able to use the Deviate Form.

�Center. The key is to move the center.�

Shirone corrected his mistake and tried again. The center slowly moved while the shape of the Spirit Zone was fixed.

He felt woozy.�

�Is this what it feels like when the soul leaves the body?��

Shirone�s consciousness became distant and numb. He felt disoriented. Then right before his Spirit Zone was about to deviate, it burst like a bubble.

�Phew!�

The only thoughts going through his head were that Deviate Form was too difficult for the current him. For one�s mind to take off somewhere was not a natural phenomenon, so he had to approach it very carefully.

�Rather, should I move the center first? No, the first method is right. If the shape is not perfect, the center won�t move.�

As Shirone struggled, Ethella came up to him personally.

�How�s it going, Shirone?�

�Deviate Form is difficult. It�s not easy to move the center.�

�That�s normal. It�s usually quite a challenge for convergent types. The Four Way Formation is a natural phenomenon� Except for the Deviate Form, which is an unnatural phenomenon. By the way, what about the other formations?�

Ethella did not have high expectations for Shirone to succeed in the Deviate Form. What she was looking forward to was Shirone�s natural insight, not computational competence.

�Mmm, as for the rest� I don�t think there are any issues.�

Shirone answered honestly. He was becoming proficient in the Four Way Formation to the extent that he was satisfied with his own progress.

Ethella was lost in thought, fiddling with her lips.

�Then would you like to try it out in the Image Zone?�

�Yes? But� Right now?�

�Why? Are you feeling unwell?�

�No, it�s not that.�

Ethella blinked, puzzled. The ambitious student who couldn�t contain his excitement in regards to the Image Zone had turned passive.

�What�s going on? He doesn�t look very happy. The kids seem to be keeping him in check, is that why? He�s more sensitive than I thought.�

Ethella said while patting his shoulder.

�If you�re not feeling well, you can always do it next time. I was simply curious and wanted to see because you�re the only one who can change between the Four Way Formation in Class 7.�

�No, I�ll give it a go. Please assess me.�

Shirone changed his mind. Even if his classmates went around criticizing him, he would not give up the opportunity to receive Ethella�s guidance for just that reason alone.

Abusive remarks started to fly around the moment Shirone entered the Image Zone.

�Huh, look at him go. He must be thinking of doing it again. He just loves to stand out, doesn�t he?� JrNovels.com