The Absolute Speed of a Certain Comic'

(Causation Blazers are able to control and overwrite events and fate itself.)

The healing capsule's treatment was very powerful, healing his near-fatal injuries within just a few hours, leaving no trace of the injuries he had before.

The healing technology in this world was absurdly advanced, far surpassing anything from his previous life.

However, the healing capsule's capabilities are still limited. It can only heal, not resurrect. While it can revive someone even if they have suffered a decapitation, organs that are lost cannot be regenerated. In other words, the healing capsule can only reattach, not create anew.

What? You're wondering why he knows so much about the healing capsule technology?

Of course, it's because he has dealt with healing capsules since childhood. In the fifteen years since his rebirth, he has spent countless times in a healing capsule.

Seeing that Ryoji could move freely, Toudou Touka finally felt somewhat relieved.

She had been horrified when she saw him lying in a pool of blood, looking as if he were on the brink of death.

"The Director asked me to pass on a message."

She picked up the tray and handed the still-steaming dinner to Ryoji.

"She said congratulations on passing the entrance exam and becoming a new student at Hagun Academy. She also mentioned that if you had revealed you were a Causation Manipulation Blazer from the start, there would have been no need for that battle."

Although there are many types of Blazers' special abilities, they can generally be categorized into a few types.

First are the body enhancement types, which only enhance physical abilities. For Blazers, using Magic Power can achieve the same effects, so this type is considered the weakest.

Next is the nature interference type, which uses natural powers and often has advantages such as wide attack ranges. This is the most common type of special ability, with most Blazers falling into this category.

Then there is the conceptual manipulation type, which can control the ideas and rules stabilized by human civilization and survival of the fittest, possessing various incredible powers.

Finally, there is the Causation Manipulation type, recognized as the strongest ability among all types. It has the power to alter causality and is unfathomable in its application. Blazers with this type of ability are extremely rare.

Although Ryoji, with his Causation Manipulation special ability 〈Absolute Divine Speed〉, was classified as Level E, he was undoubtedly an upper-tier E-Rank, fully qualifying for Hagun Academy's entrance test.

"Including you, there are only two Causation Manipulation ability users in Hagun Academy," Senior Sister explained to Ryoji.

Blazers are already considered geniuses, and Causation Manipulation abilities are monsters among Blazers, rarely seen even among ten thousand Blazers.

Ryoji stood up from the bedside, intending to get out of bed, but was immediately stopped by Senior Sister's gaze. He had no choice but to lie back down and start devouring the food.

"How does it taste?"

"Hmm... It's average, far worse than what Senior Sister makes."

"It's been a year, and Junior Brother still has such a sweet mouth. I've been a bit busy today and didn't have time to cook. Sorry about that!"

"It's just the truth."

Senior Sister covered her mouth and laughed lightly.

The meals at Hagun Academy were all nutritional and focused on balanced nutrition, so the taste was nothing special.

Of course, Junior Brother remembering the taste of her cooking made her even happier.

"Junior Brother, why did you challenge the Director to a duel and end up in such a state?"

Toudou Touka's smile quickly faded, her brows furrowing as she asked, "With your ability, you shouldn't need to go that far. You could have easily gained admission."

If he had mentioned his ability was Causation Manipulation, Shinguuji Kurono would have certainly admitted him without question.

"Even so, opportunities to battle the former world's third are rare."

Ryoji swallowed the food in his mouth and raised his chopsticks to express his thoughts.

"This chance was one I couldn't let slip by. Facing an expert and seeking insights from the battle helps me get stronger step by step and surpass my limits, as Master often says."

And with safety guaranteed, it was even more reason not to miss this opportunity.

In his hard second life, Ryoji's existence had long since deviated from the ordinary. The stagnant otaku lifestyle from his previous life was long gone. Instead, he was forced to endure a miserable fourteen years due to a moment of reckless behavior, experiencing incredible suffering.

It wasn't until the beginning of last year that he began to live like a person again.

During his childhood, Ryoji often wondered if, when creating his character template before crossing over, he had chosen to create a mediocre account instead of an extreme one, whether his second life would have turned out differently.

"Is it the instinct to battle with an expert?"

Toudou Touka, watching Ryoji wolf down his food in bed, felt the urge to admonish him for risking his health just to fight an expert. But she held back, knowing that Knights must endure suffering beyond what ordinary people can bear.

Moreover, to continuously surpass oneself and break through limits, one must endure pain many times greater than others. Those who don't endure pain don't deserve to achieve success.

Although this is hard for most people to understand, Toudou Touka, being a Knight herself and a very skilled one at that, could empathize.

Because she understood, she couldn't bring herself to criticize him.

Looking at Junior Brother, she saw his serious eyes, reflecting a deep-seated will.

Seeing him like this, she was reminded of what Master had said to her years ago when she first met him.

"This disciple of Old Man is a born swordsman."

"Both in body and spirit, he seems to be born for the sword. Given time, he would effortlessly surpass existing peaks and reach new heights. The physical suffering he endures may have wasted much time, but it also becomes his unique driving force…"

His body had endured tremendous suffering, which had given him a will beyond ordinary.

Moreover, he had clear goals and a strong will to strive for them.

Compared to most people who have no sense of self, no goals, and live their lives aimlessly, he was already a thousand steps ahead.

"… Truly a born swordsman."

Toudou Touka remained silent for a long time before letting out a helpless sigh, her expression complex.

"I won't say much more about this aspect of you, but Junior Brother, you must promise me one thing."

"What is it?"

"Lightning Flint— that technique you used— is it called that?"

Toudou Touka's expression grew serious as she warned him sternly, "If you value your life, make that technique a forbidden one. Never use it lightly unless absolutely necessary!"

Lightning Flint was a technique that grew stronger the more powerful the opponent was.

Although it had an extraordinary ability to decide the outcome in one blow, the burden on the body increased with the strength of the opponent. The stronger the opponent, the faster his speed, and the greater the strain on his body.

This time, he was fortunate to be merely near death, but next time, it could easily result in his death.

To use that technique safely and avoid dying immediately afterward, Ryoji would need to strengthen his body and increase his physical endurance.

(End of Chapter)