Chapter 53: 53: COMPATIBILITY PERCENTAGE

Wild whispers spread through the hall as every eye turned toward June. He casually winked at Nyx before turning to the audience with a bright smile.

"No need to welcome me," he said as he leisurely took his seat, crossing one leg over the other. "I’d rather stay humble."

June had already figured something out. If the authorities disliked him enough, maybe they’d eventually find an excuse to kick him out of the academy. If his original plan failed, then perhaps this could serve as Plan B.

The principal, Mr. Bradford, clearly wasn’t pleased. His moral compass was practically screaming, and he looked like he wanted nothing more than to lecture June on proper behavior. Before he could say anything, however, Mr. Gregory smiled and gently held him back.

"I believe everyone is here now," he announced. "Let’s begin. We don’t have the whole day."

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With that, the final instructions were given and the last preparations began.

Mr. Ken, the Dean of Arcane Research, stepped forward wearing his white lab coat and glasses while several assistants followed behind him.

Together, they gathered around the massive robotic door standing at the center of the arena.

The team carefully completed the final adjustments. Wires were connected, programs were launched through the computer beside the gate, and the final calibration metrics were checked one after another.

Once everything was ready, Mr. Ken nodded toward Mr. Ethan, who stepped forward to address the students.

"And now," he announced, "we shall proceed with the evaluation."

The process itself was straightforward. Each pair would be called forward to stand before the mechanical gate.

After putting on several monitoring devices that tracked their physical condition and mana fluctuations, they would step into the portal, where the compatibility evaluation would officially begin.

Those outside couldn’t see what happened within the simulated dungeon. Only the technicians monitoring the control systems could observe the mana readings, energy fluctuations, and environmental conditions while adjusting the miniature simulation in real time.

Once the test ended, the pair would emerge through the portal, and their final compatibility percentage would immediately appear above the arena.

"Good luck," Mr. Gregory said with a warm smile. "The pair with the highest compatibility score will receive a special reward."

With that, the authorities settled into their seats as the evaluation officially began.

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June folded his arms as the first pair—a female Esper and a female Guide—walked toward the portal. A blue light swallowed them as they disappeared into the simulated dungeon.

The audience waited patiently while the technicians monitored the test. Quiet conversations filled the arena as everyone speculated about the outcome.

"I wonder what they’ll score," Ryan whispered from behind him.

"Twenty percent," June answered casually without taking his eyes off the portal.

Silence followed.

Several nearby students turned to stare at him. Even Ryan and Nyx blinked in confusion.

"How do you know?" Ryan asked.

June simply shrugged. "I just do."

Of course he did. This entire event had happened in the original comic.

Someone nearby scoffed loudly.

"You’re just bitter and jealous."

"Yeah. Wishing other people bad luck when you probably won’t even get one percent yourself."

"Ignore him. He’s only trying to make a fool of himself again."

June paid them no attention. He remained relaxed with his arms folded, calmly watching the portal.

Five minutes later, the two girls walked back out.

Everyone immediately looked up as a holographic display appeared overhead. The numbers rapidly calculated before finally coming to a stop.

[20%]

The arena fell silent.

The very students who had mocked June slowly turned toward him in complete disbelief. He simply remained seated with a satisfied smile, looking as relaxed as ever.

Even Ryan and Nyx were stunned.

"How did he know that...?" someone whispered.

"That’s impossible..."

June merely smirked.

The next pair stepped forward.

"What about them?" Ryan asked curiously. "What do you think they’ll score?"

"Ten percent," June answered with a sigh.

Several students immediately rolled their eyes.

"You just got lucky the first time."

"Exactly. Stop pretending you know everything."

"He’s acting so full of himself."

A few minutes later, the pair returned.

The hologram flashed once more.

[10%]

Not a single person said a word.

The students slowly turned toward June again, completely speechless this time.

One of them even leaned closer.

"...Are you some kind of shaman?"

June chuckled.

"I just know things."

From then on, every new pair that entered was accompanied by another round of questions directed at him.

"What about them?"

June rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

"Hmm... sixty-seven percent."

"What about those two?"

"Probably around seventy."

"And them?"

"Thirty."

"The couple over there looks cute."

"Eighty."

One after another, the results appeared, each score either matching June’s prediction exactly or landing remarkably close.

June couldn’t help smiling to himself. It seemed all those years of editing the original comic had permanently engraved every important event into his memory.

Ryan adjusted his glasses before looking at him.

"So... what about me?"

June blinked. He vaguely remembered Ryan’s score, but instead of answering directly, he simply patted his shoulder.

"Just remember... you’re loved no matter what."

Ryan frowned.

"...What?"

Before June could explain, Ryan’s pair was called.

He walked toward the portal while June quietly watched him disappear inside.

Nyx glanced over.

"If you knew his score... why didn’t you tell him?"

June sighed.

"Because at least he didn’t fail."

A few minutes later, Ryan returned.

The holographic display lit up.

[50%]

Ryan slowly turned toward June.

June simply nodded.

"Just as I remembered."

The next names announced belonged to Simon and Finn—the academy’s most anticipated pair.

As they walked toward the portal, Ryan returned to his seat beside June, who immediately pulled him into a brief hug.

"Look on the bright side," June said with a grin. "You didn’t fail."

Ryan smiled warmly while adjusting his glasses.

"You really do know me best."

Nyx silently watched the interaction without saying a word.

Soon, Simon and Finn entered the portal, and the evaluation began. Every student in the arena watched with eager anticipation.

Nearly everyone believed they would secure first place, so the only real question was just how high their compatibility score would be.

Ryan leaned closer once again.

"What do you think they’ll get?"

June answered without hesitation.

"Ninety-nine percent."

He sounded completely certain. "Definitely the highest."

After all, who wouldn’t know the score of the novel’s main couple?

But what he didn’t know was that his prediction had been altered.

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