Scion of Time Gaming System!

Chapter 98: Episode 98: Back Home

The sand of knowledge thoroughly engraved all knowledge about the Hegemony Sword Energy Evolving Technique in Marvin's mind. The knowledge he just gained was extremely profound and just a glimpse of the knowledge was enough to send Marvin into a unique state of comprehension.

Three hours passed by before he was pulled out of his unique state.

Congratulations! The Gamer has learned the Hegemony Sword Energy Evolving Technique

Profound Knowledge Gained. Mystic Sword Art: Myriad-Shaped Immortal Vanquishing Slash upgraded from Basic grade to Intermediate grade. The Sword Slash will now represent the Gamer's intent!

Marvin smiled in pleasure. Experience the prowess of a Sword Saint was already beneficial to him. But the benefits tripled as he gained profound knowledge about the use of the sword from the energy-evolving technique.

Marvin gratefully looked at Life Taker's soul projection and said, "Thanks for this opportunity. In the future, when I am capable enough I will return this favor."

"Thank your ancestor. You earned the right to this opportunity because I owed him a favor." Life Taker said before a playful glimmer flashed through his eyes. "However, since you are so desperate you can sow a seed in this very place for a fated one from the future generation to benefit."

Marvin laughed jovially.

Passing a technique from one generation to another, this seemed like a fun game to play.

"Sure," Marvin nodded in agreement. "When I am capable enough to create my very own technique I will leave it in this very place for someone worthy among the future generation. I will also leave behind a message to that person, telling him to leave an inheritance in this very place."

Life Taker's soul projection began to slowly disappear like a ghost.

"Well, my time is up. Remember, the strength of the sword comes from the mind, heart, and power. You'll understand it better by using the first style of the mystic sword art."

He said before vanishing.

Marvin regretfully looked at the skies and muttered, "I never found the need for using the immortal vanquishing slash. Rather, it is because till now no one was worthy enough for me to use it. I guess I will be using it frequently from now on to gain insight as a sword wielder."

"Marvin!" Cecilia, Purim, and a lot of military personnel walked over next to Marvin.

Until Life Taker's existence, they were hindered by a mysterious force and couldn't see anything happening 10 meters around the sword-like stone wall. A while ago, they could only see what lies beyond 10 meters away from the sword stone wall, and they were shocked to see the mass destruction in the surrounding area.

Now, they were once again shocked to see that the sword stone wall no longer exists.

Where did it vanish?

Only Marvin could provide an answer to their question.

They reached near him and looked at Marvin with cold questioning eyes.

"Hmm, what is going on here?" Marvin confusedly asked.

Why does it look like I am a suspect in a criminal case and the detectives have come to interrogate me?

"Where is the sword stone wall? What happened that caused so much destruction? You were the only person here and should know what happened. Can you honestly tell us about it, please?" Cecilia hurriedly hurled the questions in her mind at Marvin.

The mysterious sword stone wall has existed in the center of this island for countless years. In the past, a lot of experts have come to show their worth and obtain the legacy of the sword stone wall. However, they were slapped in the face and returned empty-handed. The sudden disappearance of the all-powerful stone sword wall that has face-slapped many prodigies was bound to cause massive havoc among the higher-ups.

Furthermore, the exam invigilators and military personnel present on the island at the time of the stone wall disappearance will have to provide a satisfying answer. Otherwise, they will get in trouble.

"Am I being interrogated?" Marvin replied.

He felt offended by Cecilia's aggressive behavior.

"My bad. I was just too hyped."

Realizing how inappropriate her actions were, Cecilia moved away from Marvin's face and embarrassedly admitted her mistake.

"If there is nothing else, I would like to take my leave."

With so many people staring at him, Marvin felt like he was an exotic animal in a zoo. He absolutely felt uncomfortable with the behavior of the people surrounding him. Thus, he wanted to leave.

"Wait! You need to provide answers to Cecilia's questions. Otherwise, we will have no choice but to wait for the higher-up's decision." Purim saw that Marvin's face was turning sour. "We don't mean to offend you. The sudden disappearance of the sword stone wall is a sensational matter of utmost importance and you are the only one who knows what happened."

No one wanted to offend Marvin. He possessed unbelievable talent and will become a powerful existence in the future, after all, and offended him was the same as bringing trouble upon themselves. However, they also didn't want to offend any of the higher-ups by remaining silent.

Purim closed into Marvin and whispered in his ears: "You can also provide us with a lie. It will work as long as it seems valid."

Hearing his words, Marvin slightly eased up. He understood their plight. If he is to not provide them with answers then they will be pressurized by their senior officials.

"Well, I did nothing else but comprehend the technique written on the sword stone wall and it turned to dust. The dust gave me unlimited power for a while so that I can comprehend what it means to be at the peak of sword manipulation. For a while, I gained the prowess of a sword saint which led to the destruction of the surrounding area."

Marvin excluded everything about Life Taker and Kronos and provided them with a believable answer.

What?

"You have comprehended the technique engraved on the sword stone wall and it even gave you a lucky chance to experience what it feels like to be a sword saint?" Cecilia asked. She was shocked out of her wits.

"Yup, that's just what happened." Marvin confidently smiled in agreement.

Purim, Cecilia, and the others were shocked.

Those with strong comprehension skills and powerful mental fortitude never managed to even pass the mysterious barrier.

For thousands of years, not a single person was considered worthy of the technique.

What made Marvin so special?

"Umm, can you tell us how you managed to pass through the mysterious barrier?" Cecilia asked. "Though you don't need to if you don't want to."

She was also being careful not to offend humanity's future powerhouse. With Marvin's talent, as long as he remains alive, reaching the peak of the Ability Manipulation Realm is easy.

Marvin beamed a wide smile at all of them.

This was the best time to self-promote himself.

"Nothing special. It's just that the sword stone wall was too impressed by my talent. The moment I entered the island, It begged for me to come here and comprehend the technique. Because of its desperate state, I had no choice but to learn it. The sword stonewall said that my talent in the sword is incomparably high and no one in the mortal world can match up to me." Marvin told them a white lie with a straight face.

Hearing his words, everyone had different thoughts.

Doesn't that mean that those who came before him were worthless and didn't hold a candle to his talent!

What blatant words!

However, they had no choice but to believe his words.

Cecilia's pretty eyes widened in amazement.

A talented youngster with incomparable talent!

Simply amazing!

Marvin was cleared of all suspiciousness and he was free to do as he wishes.

Ding! You have received a notification

Purim received a message that the examination time limit was coming to an end, and Venerable Formation Master Bai Long was heading to the island. Thus, he looked at the surrounding men and Marvin, and said, "The examination time limit is forming to an end, and Master Bai Long is coming to take the students back to Earth. Let's return to the starting point."

"Yes, Sir!" The military personnel shouted.

Return to Earth?

Hearing Purim's words, Marvin realized that he was in another World. Then, he looked at the ticking time clock in his hand.

"Oh, hours have passed. I didn't even notice." Marvin felt surprised. Because he had entered a unique state of comprehension and forgot to keep track of the time, he didn't realize till now that only three minutes were left for the examination to end.

"Student Marvin, you can join us. With my wind manipulation, it will be faster to return to the starting point." Cecilia offered Marvin an invitation.

"Sure, I won't decline a helping hand from a beauty." Marvin teased Cecilia.

Cecilia was a wind-type ability manipulator. He had already noticed this fact due to the Inspection skill. With her help returning to the starting point in three minutes was bound to be easy. Besides, he found no reason to decline her help.

Being praised made Cecilia happy. Nevertheless, there was no sexual interest. Marvin was too young to be her type. Similarly, Marvin had too many lovers, and currently, his state of mind was afflicted by the sword technique.

"Speed enchantment!" Cecilia used her wind manipulation to made their body extremely light. The group headed back to the start of the island with incredible speed. Surprisingly, Marvin was able to keep up with them.

Sure, his body weight was lightened to the same degree as them. But they were ability manipulators while some wore "Battle Suits" and Marvin surely didn't have either.

It was a mystery how he was able to keep up with them.

In no time, the group returned to the starting point of the island. It was already crowded. Nearly all of the students had made their way back to the island starting point after comprehending the technique.

Naturally, most of them were intelligent and didn't chase after what they couldn't obtain. Thus, they learned an energy-evolving technique. However, some untalented youth with overbearing pride considered it beneath them to learn low-ranking techniques and they were the only ones who failed to learn anything.

They were too busy chasing after what they were not worthy of. And gave up on the chance to learn what they could. Resulting in them failing the second examination.

Fatty Liam spotted Marvin and shouted, "Hey, bro!" While waving his hand.

"Hey," Marvin waved back. He turned towards the ebony beauty that helped him, and said,

"Thanks for the help,"

Marvin split up with the group and walked towards Fatty Liam.

"Did you comprehend the entire energy evolving technique?" 

"Nope, it was too profound. However, I have memorized all the content. In a week or so, I will be able to do so. What about you? I saw you being escorted back by the exam invigilators and military personnel, what shocking deed did you perform to garner their respect?" Fatty Liam asked.

"You won't believe it even if I told you. Though it might be published in the news if they don't try to hide it." Marvin calmly replied.

While they were chatting, the sound of chatter rose audibly.

"Venetian Professor is here"

Bai Long stepped out from the spatial portal. "Congratulations to all the students who have managed to comprehend or memorize the energy evolving technique. The result of this exam will be published in the days to come. For now, I'm here to return you all back to the school. Just like previously, enter the portal to return home."

Dozens of portals opened up around them.

"We can finally go back!"

"I can't wait to impress my parents with the intermediate rank energy evolving technique I learned."

"They will surely be happy to hear that I passed Both the examinations."

The students who passed both exams were smiling happily. They began to take the portal and returned to the school.

Soon after, Marvin and Fatty Liam also returned to the school.

By the time they returned, it was already the end of the last period today. 

The students excitedly rushed out of the school to return home and announce the happy news to their parents. Marvin and Fatty Liam were also just stepping from the school main building when they along with the other students were barred from leaving the school.

"Wait! No one is allowed to leave the school ground."

Along with this powerful shout, King and his gang's members appeared.