Chapter 23 - Scheduling (1/2)

The life of a person that cannot face the truth is that of a coward. Many people can admit to a lie, but many people can't face what is real and still hand on to what is fake. Does it offer them a way to cover up a blemish in their life? Or does it bring them comfort in not knowing what is truth and a what is a lie? Who knows? Some people just don't want to believe in the truth.

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Simon had just finished looking through each of the books he had bought, leaving him at midnight. The cheaper books only took around 10-20 minutes each to read and learn, but the black book took up the rest of the night. The complexity of it made it a nightmare to learn, a hundred different mental notes and preparations were needed to use it. Luckily, Simon was prepared. Using Absolute Focus, Simon managed to learn the entire book and get some mental practice.

'Isn't it just great that focusing is my main strong point? I think I could stare at a grain of sand in a desert for an entire day without losing it in the dunes!' Simon thought to himself.

As for practical testing, Simon decided to do that when he had more time. He still need to sleep after all.

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Simon woke up with a bit of a sore feeling in his neck and back, proceeding to get out of bed and make some instant coffee. 'When I get some money, I will probably get some better coffee supplies.'

”ANYONE THERE?”

A loud cry came from the door. The voice of someone familiar, but Simon crust couldn't figure out who at this point. After waking up from a long and tiring night, Simon wasn't in the best state of mind. Walking slowly to the door, he asked back, ”Yes? What do you need?”

”Ah! Good, you're here. Could you please open the door. I have a request from Vice-principal Feng!” The voice called.

”Sure, sure.” Simon responded as he opened the door.