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Chapter 859

Epilogue — Effort's never betray you [1]

"The Multiverse Theory, can anyone explain it to me?"

The classroom overflowed with students, their eyes fixated on the front, captivated by the mesmerizing pair of amethyst-colored eyes that met their gaze.

Today's class subject was [Phyolosophy of Quantum Mechanics]. One of the many theoretical subjects presented to the students at the Lock.

In today's class, they were branching out on a new topic.

The Multiverse Theory.

"Does anyone here have a clue?"

Donna's eyes scanned the silent classroom, sensing numerous gazes fixed upon her. To her disappointment, none displayed a willingness to answer the question.

'Looks like this year is going to be a rough one...'

This wasn't a good start.

Year after year, it remained the same... regardless of which academic year she taught, the emphasis was always on practical lessons while theory took a backseat. She could easily count on one hand the number of students who managed to stay awake throughout her years of teaching theoretical concepts.

"Hmmm."

Scanning the classroom one more time, Donna's gaze paused in a particular direction, and her eyes sharpened.

Meeting a pair of eyes, Donna sensed her intended target flinch visibly, attempting to hide their face by burying their head in their arms.

Unfortunately for them, it was already too late.

Donna had already set her gaze on them.

'That's right... I forgot that you're here as well.'

With the sudden curl of her lips, Donna's mouth parted open.

"Rank 1, Nola Dover. Do you perhaps have any insights on this matter?"

A familiar surname.

One that she had the pleasure of knowing a few years back.

And that was all it took for the entire class to turn their heads and tear their gazes away from Donna. A feat that was once deemed impossible.

"Ugh."

Donna heard Nola's groan loud and clear. It wasn't loud, but with her senses, she had no trouble hearing it.

Her brow raised.

"Oh? Is something the matter?"

"Ah... Ugh... No..."

Nola's face underwent a series of changes before she eventually lowered her head in resignation.

Donna smiled.

'She really does resemble him in more ways than others... Not sure if that's a good thing.'

"Good. So..." she pursed her lips, "care to explain to the class what you know about the multiverse theory?"

Nola gently tousled her hair as she gradually stood up from her seat. She sensed the numerous eyes fixed upon her in the classroom and silently muttered to herself in frustration.

'It's all his fault...'

The person in question was none other than her brother. Ren.

After single-handedly rescuing the world and triumphing over the Demon King, he ascended to the pinnacle of humanity's hierarchy, earning the esteemed title of the ultimate ranker and revered hero.

Names that made both him and her cringe. Nonetheless, the real problem lay in the fact that he had signed her up for the Lock without letting her have a disguise. Not only that, he also made sure to let everyone know she was his sister.

Just recalling the day when he dropped her off at the academy...

She shuddered.

"Nola, we don't have all day."

"Ah, yes."

Flinching, Nola recovered herself and quickly started to speak.

"The multiverse theory proposes that there are countless other universes out there, each with its own set of physical laws, constants, and conditions. These universes may have different histories, different versions of ourselves, and even different laws of physics governing them."

This was a topic she wasn't all too familiar with, but she wasn't ranked first because of her connection with her brother.

She was actually smart and talented at that. That... perhaps may have been due to him, but she still put a lot of effort into getting to where she was.

The thought of people thinking of her as a kept sister irritated her.

"Naturally, it is possible that they share an identical history, engage in the same actions, and abide by the same laws of physics as our reality..."

She wanted to prove that she was just as talented as her brother and that she didn't pull strings to get to her current position.

Jealousy was a feeling all too common from those that ranked beneath her.

In any case, regarding those stares, all she had to do was prove that she didn't get here with help and that this was all due to her hard work.

Her reciting what she knew about the Multiverse Theory was proof that her efforts weren't in vain. Her sleepless nights weren't for nothing.

"However, they may exist within an alternative timeline, progressing at a different pace from our own. This divergence could range from mere minutes, hours, or days to more substantial gaps such as weeks, months, years, or even decades ahead of our current state."

'Yeah... this is how it should be...'

Seeing the fervent gazes of her own classmates as she recited what she had learned the day prior, Nola felt her ego boost.

'That's right, keep looking at me like that.'

The subtle blushes coming from the boys, the envious gazes from the girls in the class... Nola took it all. She deeply imprinted the sight in her mind.

This view confirmed to her that she was flawless... that she was the embodiment of envy for everyone. That all her efforts weren't for nothing... and that... she was perfect.

Only that...

'Status.'

Nola started to secretly clench her fist as a holographic image appeared right before her very eyes, and her gaze fell on a certain section. Slowly, her speech started to slur, and her voice weakened.

"Various... haaa...versions of the multiverse theory exist, including the inflationary multiverse, the string theory landscape, and... and... the quantum multiverse..."

===Status===

Name : Nola Dover

Rank : D

Strength : D

Agility : D+

Stamina : D-

Intelligence : D

Mana capacity : D-

Luck : B

Charm : G-

Profession :

mechanisms for the existence of multiple

BANG―!

she smashed her fist

is this

was the cause of her inferiority complex, and it had been eating away at her

was her charm so

Someone must've

"Nola Dover!"

"Hiii!?"

from the front, Nola flinched and looked straight ahead. That was when her gaze met

alone told a thousand words, and when she turned her head to see her classmate's shocked reactions, she

'Oh, fuck...'

she hesitantly opened her mouth and said, "W... would you believe me if I told you I had a

*

"Aigh..."

she rubbed her ear with her pinky. Turning around and

was angry, but she didn't need

anticipated it would be this severe. Her previous impression of her—that of a pretty and friendly older sister—completely crumbled

not really my fault

again. Her

as

though... why is it

at an exceptional rate. Be it strength, agility, or whatever other stat she had... it rose at a frightening speed. She stood atop her entire year with her strength even surpassing some of

So...

was it that all her stats, apart from

absolutely no

ruffled her hair in frustration, heading toward the exit of the building. "I swear, there must be a conspiracy

second, turning her gaze to stare

"Hey, you."

out

"Me?"

at her. Immediately after their gazes met, his eyes darted away from her, and he

"Y... yes?"

"Hmm."

eyes, carefully

like

exactly sure, but the way he was avoiding her eyes and looked to be nervous

'He's peeking at me...'

sneaky glimpses

was charmed by

"You can go."

away and made her way out of the building. As she stepped outside, she was met with a rush of air, causing her

students who couldn't help but steal glances whenever she passed by. Be it human, elf, dwarf, or even demon, they all sneaked glances

war, Earth underwent profound changes. The division that had once segregated the four races

or banished because of what they had done, but under her brother's

demons had caused the deaths of loved ones and inflicted profound pain upon many families, creating a comprehensible reservoir

some were allowed to migrate to Earth and

that was beside the

is strange," Nola muttered, tucking her hand under

they were looking at her made her think that she was indeed not seeing wrong. Was it perhaps because

Possibly, but...

way the boys

eyes squinted. "It can't be a coincidence, right? Is someone

how was

system? They'd have to be a god or

it be brother's

"Nah, pfft."

Why would her brother even bother doing something

it just

his charm several times in the

Han Yufei, Amanda, and her brother couldn't stay in the same room before he'd blow up and start threatening

it truly

In a

But still...

there was something at play on the matter. For some reason, she felt that her charm was purposely set at its lowest. She wasn't sure why... but she felt that whoever did it did it

couldn't be my

sudden thought

"There's no way."

she quickly

he'd be able to change her status window. He'd have to be a god to

be because he doesn't want to be the one

Nola laughed. "As

was no way he'd be

Right?

***

was taking place in another part of

"Are you guys ready?"

it a bit of a

"From what?"

used to be a very secretive

war. What's the point of the mercenary

cut right through

"..."

his tone

"I guess you're right."

gradual closure of the once-abundant dungeons scattered across the planet. Additionally, with the disappearance of the Monolith, guilds and mercenary organizations began to

a point. The Union still existed, and they were in charge of keeping order on the

big guilds had shut down, it

became a big thing, and the

at the sign that hung atop the building in front of

"Shut up."

his words, and when he turned his head, Ryan's

He pointed at Smallsnake, "That's now

"Huh?"

Ryan with a dubious

"Then how do th―"

"Shut up."

Seeing the shocked expression on Smallsnake's face, Ryan

much better. That's how

sense of satisfaction whenever he managed to utter those words to Smallsnake.

"Wait, wh―"

"Shut up."

was Angelica's turn this time, and Smallsnake's mouth instantly shut as he

"Not you too..."

what wrong did

made it seem as though she was just trying to stop the two

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