Although not as much as flying magic, teleportation was not completely unaffected by wind speed and pressure. The students could not lose their concentration for even a moment in this test.

At the appearance of Shirone, the gazes of the students hardened. Thinking he had given up, they were caught off guard by his sudden appearance.

�Tsk! He probably did that on purpose to mess with us.�

�He�s a wolf in sheep�s clothing. Does he want to be promoted even after doing such a cowardly trick?�

It was true that his appearance shocked some of the kids, but Shirone was the one who was most at a disadvantage due to his current state.

Ethella got troubled when she saw Shirone panting. Since he arrived before the start of the exam, there was no problem with him taking it. However, he was not in a shape comparable to everyone else

�Will there be no issues with inequality if we proceed like this?�

She launched an orange Illumination spell into the sky. Blue meant ready, red was to start the exam, and orange was for a question.

Instructors who saw Ethella�s flare shared opinions. There were mixed opinions. One side stated that they should start right now while another stated that they should wait for 10 minutes to give Shirone a break.

�What do you think, Headmaster?�

Alpheus was adamant.

�Let�s start. Being in control of your condition before an exam shows competence. I do not believe it is a matter we should concern ourselves with.�

�Alright, then��

Siena conveyed the message to continue with a red flare. Shirone cut in between the students standing in a row. The person who kindly stepped aside to make space for him was someone who was part of Mark�s operation.

The students were all nervous. After all, no matter what special training they went through, teleporting across a 1,000-meter cliff was another matter entirely. It was an uncharted territory where all of them had an equal opportunity to get through.�

�Then starting now, we will begin the early promotion exam of Class 7. Get ready.�

The students took a running stance. Once only the sounds of heartbeats could be heard, Ethella cast the Illumination magic.

A red sphere soared into the sky with a bang. The instructors on the other side were flipping through the files, ready to record.�

The students shot off from the ground.

�The lead! I have to take the lead!�

�I might have a chance if I start first and take the lead!�

Most students had similar ideas. Shirone, whose legs had pretty much no strength, was forced to fall behind.

But Shirone was not bothered for there was still a chance to make up for the loss. Depending on the person�s determination, the point they would cast teleportation before reaching the edge of the cliff would be different. The best method was to reach the edge, jump off, and then teleport.

But how many people could do that? The starting line was the point that held the highest tension amongst the competitors. Also, the Bridge That Cannot Be Crossed was 1 kilometer above sea level.�

Wind speed, wind direction, and air pressure. All these factors differed in comparison to the environment they trained in. If they jumped off with their bare body and their magic failed, that was it. Risking their life for the chance to take the upper-hand was not something most students had the guts to do.

As Shirone predicted, with five meters left to the cliff�s edge, students who could not withstand the fear began to teleport away. The rest of the students followed one after another. The students that were part of Mark�s party were among the few that did not teleport immediately.�

�No! Just a little bit more!�

He staggered on, stomping down the rising fear. Shirone was aiming for the best possible start.

�Can I do it? What if I fall?�

Despite clenching his teeth in an effort to calm his racing heart, the feeling of nausea did not disappear.� JrNovels.com