Chapter 9 What is the reward?

It has not been long since the start of this assessment.

Most of the young people who participated in the assessment were still struggling to keep account books.

Sister Lily, who is favored by the professor, is in the same state.

The rising clouds stand out from the crowd, thus becoming particularly conspicuous.

Many people were surprised to find that the cloud represented Andy, whom they had thought they had given up on! When they saw the scene inside the cloud clearly, they were even more surprised.

Because the black-haired boy Andy not only remembers quickly, but also writes quickly! Moreover, his handwriting is delicate and elegant, not sloppy at all. The constant friction between the pen tip and the paper seems to be drawing a beautiful painting! Such a speed and such quality can be said to break common sense! I was quite surprised and attributed everything to talent, so I sighed continuously.

"What beautiful words! You are indeed a painting genius."

“I don’t quite understand. Are painting and writing connected?”

"Look at the clouds rising, he didn't make a single mistake..."

Buzzing discussions rang out from all areas of the audience, and the judges at the judging table were also whispering to each other.

"With such a good memory, it would be a pity if you didn't become a scribe."

"Scribe? This boy can exorcise demons with just his doodles. A painter or exorcist is where he should be."

"That's why I say it's a pity. A painter can't use this level of memory talent at all..."

The noise of chaotic conversation came in waves, becoming a little more blurred when it reached the second floor.

At the VIP seat, Bishop Norman was observing the "professor" across the table inconspicuously.

It seemed as if he was judging what the professor who had just been "slapped in the face" was thinking at the moment.

However, the professor at this moment was observing Andy's figure below with a thoughtful look on his face, and there was no anger on his face.

He didn't seem to care much about his previous misjudgment.

But not caring about this doesn't mean that the way he looks at Andy is still the same as at the beginning.

“That’s life.”

While re-examining Andy, the old professor said, "No one can guarantee that their judgment is completely correct."

"But it doesn't matter."

"Once you recognize your mistakes, just correct them in time."

“It’s not that exaggerated actually.”

Bishop Norman "comforted" him, "There is a disease called hyperthymesia. I saw that child's behavior just now, and it seems like he has this disease."

"If you ask me, that's not a good thing. If you remember everything, you will have mental problems sooner or later."

"Perhaps."

The professor was noncommittal after hearing this. After thinking for a while, he changed the subject and asked, "What is the next level?"

"Willpower."

The Norman bishop replied, "Whoever persists the longest under the instigation of the devil's voice will win the final victory."

"The voice of the devil..."

The professor was thoughtful after hearing this. "Without a solid foundation in religious theology, I'm afraid you won't be able to hold out for long in that kind of situation, right?"

"Yes."

Bishop Norman nodded and said meaningfully, "And for that child, this test is extremely difficult."

"Oh? How do you mean?"

"He is a young man who has experienced hardships. Such people are always more likely to be led astray."

…

The other side.

While the two were discussing the next level, Sister Lily had already memorized most of the account book.

She was the second fastest among all the young people taking the test.

Faster than those reserve scribes.

If it weren't for the unexpected incident with Andy, her behavior would definitely attract a lot of surprised looks.

Because Lily is not "professional".

Although the profession of a nun requires one to memorize various religious theological texts, it does not require one to be good at rote memorization.

The reason why Sister Lily can be so fast is simple.

She has a gift of a photographic memory.

Her love of reading since childhood has also enabled her to develop the ability of speed reading.

The girl was not one who liked to show off, so no one knew about her talent in this area except herself.

But now, she felt that there was no need to hide it anymore.

It’s not that she has changed her personality, but because she wants to strive for the “reward” of this assessment.

"The normal test is just a test. After passing it, you can be baptized and join the church, becoming a transcendent."

"But if you show some talent that far exceeds your peers during the assessment, then you may be selected."

Before coming, her father had said these words to her.

"Selected?"

Lily was confused at the time, "What does this mean?"

"The Starry Temple is a very special place. What makes it special is not its past history, but its other name."

"What is it?"

“Hall of Valor.”

My father said at the time: "Any hero who has been awarded a medal in the Starry Cathedral, or any extraordinary person who has been baptized and joined the church here, will leave some marks in the building after death."

“That’s a kind of inheritance.”

"Will this make a person a transcendent directly?"

"Of course not, but if you can gain the recognition of those marks in the assessment, you may be granted some extraordinary knowledge or some extraordinary items."

"And this will make your subsequent extraordinary journey smoother..."

This conversation changed Lily's original intention of keeping a low profile.

Because the way to gain recognition is to try your best to express yourself and strive to fit in with a certain brand.

If one is capable enough, one can even be recognized by multiple brands.

But, to be honest, she didn't have much hope for this before.

Because she didn't think the assessment would give her the opportunity to demonstrate her memory.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

She was a nun, after all, not a scribe.

In the end, who would have thought that something that was supposed to be impossible actually happened! "But I hate being noticed..."

The girl who started writing silently was somewhat hesitant.

Because she didn't think that anyone taking the test this time could surpass her in memory.

This is not arrogance, but confidence in one's own strength.

She could be said to know all the people of her age outside the fantasy world, and she knew all their details.

The only possible accident was Andy, the outsider.

But the boy had a fatal disadvantage in the test, especially in this first test.

That is, there is a huge gap between his real body and the healthy body simulated in the illusion.

It's like a person who has been stuck in a quagmire for many years suddenly falls into the sea.

Although there is no tough mud around, the influence left in the soul due to years of confinement cannot be eliminated just like that.

That takes a long time to get used to.

If you have poor adaptability, you may even feel dizzy and drowsy for a period of time.

This was a piece of knowledge she had seen in a relatively unpopular book about the soul. In that book, there was also an example that was very similar to Andy's.

So, in Sister Lily's opinion, Andy is not a big threat.

He might even come in last!

"However, as long as he gets through this level, he should be able to adapt to the next level."

Lily pondered internally.

“Is this considered good luck?”

"If he relied on his famous paintings in the first stage, the ending would be terrible..."

The girl was vaguely thinking about this matter in her mind, and she had already finished copying the account book while multitasking.

"The accuracy rate should be around 80 percent."

After pondering silently, she chose to exit the assessment illusion.

Then, before she could even blink, the girl was stunned by the loud buzzing noise coming from the surrounding audience seats.

"Oh my god, I really am not used to this kind of attention-"

"Why?"

“It’s not me?”

Lily was stunned for a few seconds, then looked in the direction where the audience were pointing.

The black-haired boy who was sitting quietly on a stone bench not far away appeared in her sight.

“Is he a particularly adaptable person?”

Lily was very surprised. "Or is it that the information recorded in the book is wrong?"

The common sense that I firmly believed in seemed to be challenged at this moment.

But I didn't pay any more attention to this issue.

Because when she looked up at the white mist above the boy's head, she was stunned again.

The first level of the test was over, and naturally the illusion disappeared in the white mist, but the height that floated to the top of the temple had already revealed Andy's results.

"This height..."

After a brief calculation, Sister Lily looked dazed.

It is impossible to calculate how quickly it was completed because the height of the Starry Temple restricted the rise of the white mist.

But she could still understand the accuracy of the copying of the account book.

That is obviously 100 percent correct!

But, such a thick stack of account books...

How could he be completely right?

Is there no time when you feel dazzled?

How did she do this? The girl, who was proud of her excellent memory, was now a little confused and had a blank expression, like a goose.

(End of this chapter)