Chapter 873: Controlling the Score
Level 3, Powerful Esper—Lin Wuming himself wasn't surprised by this result; in fact, he was even somewhat relieved. After all, he hadn't cheated using "Imaginary Hand" but had naturally recovered to this Level. What more could Lin Wuming be dissatisfied with?
Recalling the past, Lin Wuming was a Level 3 Telekinetic User at the beginning of his transmigration. Now, it could be considered a "return to the origin"...
However, it's important to know that under the enhancement of "Bullet Time," a Level 3 Nen ability was already sufficient for the current Lin Wuming to unleash Level 5 strength.
This was enough!
Although it might still be lacking compared to his past peak state—after all, Lin Wuming had previously reached Level 4 in his normal state.
But such things didn't matter.
Anyway, in daily life, Lin Wuming saw almost no difference between a Level 3 and Level 4 Nen ability.
As for combat, to unleash Level 5 actual combat power, he absolutely had to enter "Bullet Time" state, and at that point, whether his normal state was Level 3 or Level 4 also didn't matter.
However, to others, it was different. Going from Level 5 to Level 3 was a genuine regression! And it was a rather drastic kind of degradation!
Although there were rumors that Lin Wuming was the type who exploded in critical moments and that his normal state's Level wouldn't show Level 5 strength, the gap between Level 3 and Level 5 was simply too vast!
The moment the results came out, the testing staff and school teachers couldn't help but discuss among themselves.
The teachers from A Certain High School, in particular, seemed a bit flustered. They were afraid of affecting Lin Wuming's subsequent tests, so they didn't dare to show it too obviously, resulting in their current lifeless appearance.
After all, until the Library officially updated its data, Lin Wuming was still Level 5, and both publicly and privately, from their perspective, they didn't want Lin Wuming to lose the title of Level 5.
There was no other way; they could only hope that Lin Wuming would demonstrate strength matching Level 5 in the upcoming practical tests.
"No need to worry," Lin Wuming naturally knew the teachers' concerns, but he didn't care. "Just do Our own thing."
It was precisely because his strength had indeed recovered that Lin Wuming felt confident and, unlike before, was no longer so anxious or concerned about the results of the Level test.
—Shokuhou, I plan to turn their trick against them. Please help observe the people around us.
Lin Wuming looked at Shokuhou Misaki.
From the surface test results, it was confirmed that Lin Wuming's Level had indeed regressed; once the results of the upcoming practical test came out, a definitive conclusion could be reached.
At that time, whoever violated the confidentiality agreement and leaked this information prematurely would likely be the culprit behind the recent wave of rumors!
—Well, for such things, as long as Senior Wuming is happy, I will cooperate.
For some reason, Lin Wuming felt that Shokuhou Misaki seemed a bit unenthusiastic, as if she had suddenly lost motivation and interest.
Lin Wuming cast a questioning gaze.
"Hurry up and go, Senior Wuming," Shokuhou Misaki waved her hand, urging him. "Finish quickly; the troublesome things are still ahead."
"Troublesome things?" Lin Wuming thought for a moment. "Perhaps... then I'll go over there. See you later."
"Go, Senior Wuming!" Misaka Mikoto didn't care about anything else and actively cheered Lin Wuming on.
Returning to the testing staff, Lin Wuming said, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Let's start quickly."
The white coats and teachers exchanged glances. Although they really wanted to complain or even grumble, they were worried about affecting Lin Wuming's subsequent tests; moreover, the ones who had just conversed with Lin Wuming were the other two Level 5s!
Regardless, the communication and interactions between Level 5s were not something others could casually interfere with.
"I'm ready. Let's start as soon as possible," Lin Wuming looked at the large group of people around him.
—Come on, whoever you are, since you want to see, then take a good look at my "true strength."
Ten minutes later, the test concluded.
"Maximum movement distance: 109 meters;
"Maximum single-instance movement mass: 550 kilograms;
"Number of individuals operated simultaneously: 39;
"Fastest reaction time: 0.01 seconds..."
Looking at the above test results, everyone present fell silent again.
The practical test results did not create a miracle; instead, they further proved the fact that Lin Wuming was only Level 3.
These were standard Level 3 Telekinetic User test results, not even reaching the limits of Level 3.
Except for "Reaction Time," which exceeded Level 4 standards, several other scores dragged him down. Overall, Lin Wuming still couldn't be evaluated as Level 4, let alone a Level 5 Esper.
"These scores... they feel so familiar," Misaka Mikoto pinched her chin, deep in thought.
"Onee-sama, of course you're familiar with them," Shirai Kuroko had returned at some point. "These are Senior Wuming's scores from his very first Level test. Exactly the same, not a single error."
"Kuroko, you're finally back!" Misaka Mikoto couldn't help but retort. "But you're right, they are indeed Senior Wuming's first test scores... you remember so clearly."
Shirai Kuroko didn't speak, her expression very complex.
Shokuhou Misaki chuckled softly.
"I'll go check the surroundings again," Shirai Kuroko said.
"Shirai!" Shokuhou Misaki suddenly called out to her.
The Spatial Ability User stopped, looking over with a stern face.
"Please take this seriously this time," unexpectedly, Shokuhou Misaki didn't say anything strange; instead, she looked very serious. "Now we all know that Senior Wuming is deliberately controlling his scores to flush out the enemy. If there really is a so-called enemy... I believe they will definitely show a flaw."
"I understand."
"Also," Shokuhou Misaki narrowed her eyes, "in three minutes, I will announce what I discussed with you this morning."
"You!"
"If you want to explain it yourself, then make sure to hurry back," Shokuhou Misaki exuded a sharp, cutting aura. "To be honest, I'm getting a bit tired of this. I really... can't stand it anymore."
"Shokuhou, what trick are you trying to pull now?" Misaka Mikoto looked over warily. "And what did you do to Kuroko?"
"Onee-sama..."
"Kuroko!" Misaka Mikoto stepped forward and took Shirai Kuroko's hands. "Does Shokuhou have something on you? That kind of thing doesn't matter, don't worry about it!"
"Uh... kind of?" Shirai Kuroko averted her gaze. "And I don't think it doesn't matter, do I? Anyway, I'm going to patrol first!"
Shirai Kuroko dropped this sentence, then directly activated "Space Movement" and left.
Misaka Mikoto looked down at her empty hands, also falling silent.
"...No way?"
