Chapter 236. The Mysterious Celestial Bodies
The academy lectures, which Tyler once found dull and unengaging, had recently become much more captivating. Each class seemed to delve deeper into profound topics, and the curriculum for the second semester appeared significantly more challenging and rewarding than the introductory material of the first semester.
At the academy, each semester spans six months. Tyler and the girls, now in their second semester, were adjusting to the demands of more advanced subjects. Despite his lack of interest in most courses, Tyler managed to scrape by in his exams, focusing his energy solely on the subject of Technology, which fascinated him. Starting from the third semester, students would specialize in a single field of study, freeing Tyler from the burden of unrelated topics.
Darla, however, faced a setback. She failed one of her subjects and cried for an entire day. It was only after Tyler consoled her with comforting words and a bit of pampering that she resolved to pass the arrear exam—a supplementary test offered to students who fail their regular exams. Darla’s determination to clear her backlog was inspiring, and it reminded everyone of the academy’s high expectations.
While most lectures were now engaging, today’s class promised to be particularly intriguing. It was about Celestial Bodies.
Tyler’s curiosity was piqued. Hawk had once told him that the Sun and Moon were illusions, but Tyler had never asked for more details. Even during their more intimate conversations, the topic slipped his mind. Now, it seemed he would finally get some answers.
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As Tyler joined the group of students heading to the AR room, a sense of anticipation filled the air. The Augmented Reality room was an advanced classroom equipped with technology Tyler had seen during the entrance exams. The moment he stepped inside, the world around him changed.
In an instant, Tyler and his peers found themselves standing in the vast expanse of the void, surrounded by the glimmering beauty of stars. It was as if they had been transported to the edge of the universe. At the center of the group stood Professor Naga, their instructor for the day.
Professor Naga was a Snakeman, a being with the upper body of a human and the lower half of a serpent. His scales shimmered under the cosmic light, and his sharp, narrow eyes glinted with intelligence. Adjusting his glasses, his forked tongue flicked as he began to speak.