The Unrecorded Extra



It was two weeks left before the midterm exam began.

I particularly didn't have any scheduled activities so I just spent my time practicing and improving my battle skill. 

The theory or written exam wouldn't be a difficult subject for me, but a practical exam would.

The fact that the Horizon Elixir had been up in the market, and the midterm exam was coming soon. Many of the student's parents had bought their children the elixir in the hope it could help them succeed in the midterm exam and scored a top place in the quarterly ranking rotation.

Some of them even were so brave to buy the premium editions and have their children receive the special guidance and resources that came together with it.

Also hoping that they could get something out of it, like information about the guidance that until now remained a secret thanks to the trick I suggested Neychta, using the goldfish powder and sugar.

Though, I preferred it if she could convince the Thunder Emperor to work together with her. Hufft. She didn't even try to attempt it.

Now that I thought about it.

Thunder Emperor, he had reached the <SS> rank because of the elixir.

It meant that I had somehow altered the course of the novel's story, which might be a big turn of events at that.

He was supposed to die because of forcing himself to break through the limit which ended up with a tragedy. He should have suffered from Magic Core Dysfunction and died, not even the strongest wizard could cure him when that happened.

The Horizon Elixir's original production was a year after Thunder Emperor's death. But now that it appeared a year earlier from the supposed time of Thunder Emperor's death, he was lucky to be alive. 

And I unconsciously added a new variable to the script and plan I had revised.

'Guess I needed to make a few changes again.'

The world was changing, and time would keep running.

Knowing this fact, I tried a different approach to my planning. If before it was just a meticulously crafted plan without even considering the endless possibilities, now I needed to create a plan that was flexible.

Not just the plan, I needed to make myself and my way of thinking spontaneous, ready to face the new variables because of the butterfly effect I had caused.

"Zio, can you help me with this question?"

Knocking me off from my little world of thought was Enzo. 

Glancing at him, I couldn't see his usual lazy and bored self, replacing them was a contorted face.

I leaned close to look at the paper sheet on his side of the long table.

"Oh. This is one is easy, you just do this and this and this…"

I pointed out a few corrections on his paper sheet, also telling him how my correction would make sense.

"I see… so that's how you do it. Thank you…" he said, though his face was focused on the paper.

"No problem," I said, glad that I could be of assistance. "Anytime you need help, just let me know," I offered.

A quiet passing moment went by, and breaking the silence was Enzo again.

He glanced up from his paper, his eyes reflecting curiosity.

"I've always wondered how you became so knowledgeable about everything. It's like you have an answer to every question. You know, something like a regressor or a reincarnator in a novel."

I almost cough up when I heard the last sentence of his word, but quickly regained my composure.

"Well! I've always been curious about the world and eager to learn! I've spent a lot of time reading and exploring various subjects," I said, trying not to be obvious in lying.

"Hmm, I guess that's true. It's just impressive how much you know."

I patted his shoulder as I got up from my seat.

"Everyone has different areas of expertise, it's important to embrace what you're passionate about," I told him, my feet ready to take me away from the talk. "Knowledge comes with time and experience, so don't be too hard on yourself."

Glancing toward the exit door, I prepared to walk down. "Anyway, I have something to do this afternoon. If you need any more help, just ring my number– oh right, we haven't exchanged numbers yet."

I strode back to him and we exchanged our watch's contact.

"Done. Just ring me anytime you need help."

Walking down while waving my hand, I left the classroom and headed to my dorm.

…

Ring—!

I had just arrived in my dorm when suddenly my Nova Watch tickled my wrist.

Ring—!

Checking it, I arched a brow when I found the contact name read 'Loomy'. The messages were coming from Lumi, not Enzo, and I couldn't help but wonder why she sent messages.

— Loomy: The Horizon Elixir! Can you believe that?!

— Loomy: It's already monopolized the market, taking away 13% of our market share!

— Loomy: I don't know what to say anymore but, I will not let the Chrysalis guild takes over the market from me. We already announced the production of the Catalyst Potion to the public and we're open for investment!

— Loomy: The hype for the potion is building up thanks to them. Now, we just need to wait for the time to play out and took over the market back from them.

— Loomy: *Sticker*

— Loomy: Btw, how are you doing?

— Loomy: *Sticker*

I sighed with a chuckle, my fingers moved to type on the holo-digital keyboard of the watch.

What I typed was just a short 'LOL' message that irked her.

Before she could send me more messages, I closed and turned off the notification.

As soon as I settled on the sofa, I took out Retro from the storage and lie it next to me. Shortly after, the sword transformed into a human— a little girl with short blonde hair.

"Un– Brother Zio!" Reina yelled excitedly as soon as she saw me.

If only her hands weren't extended and gestured for me to take out the tablet…

"Cartoon. Tablet. Give me."

Ruffling her fluffy hair, I took out the tablet and gave it to her. 

I was happy seeing her like that, but I also felt regret for letting her mingle with technology, and I didn't want to imagine how would she behave if she got the addiction.

I leaned on the sofa, stretching my legs forward and my arms upward. 

Taking out the book with a blank black cover and a pen, I began to flip through the pages, looking for an empty page before I started to fill it out with a bunch of ideas and mindmap for the upcoming, small event of the novel.

The event would take place at the Tea Ceremony Club's activities in London. And the main cast of this event was Ayano Fuyuki.