Chapter 148 - 142: Imitation Boy
"Correct answer rate... 80%. First place, Kiyotaka."
The eighth academic test, held once every few months. Kiyotaka had once again taken first place, but unlike his previous perfect 100% scores, this time his correct answer rate had dropped to 80%.
The instructors were surprised, but perhaps they accepted that even Kiyotaka had his limits, as they continued announcing the results without further comment.
"Correct answer rate... 55%. Thirtieth place, Hachiman."
I had scored my lowest correct answer rate yet. My rank was 30th out of 42. By no means a good position. Had I misjudged the scope of the test material?
Shirou, sitting in front of me, kept glancing back at me, seemingly worried. Though with the instructor present, he couldn't openly reach out to me.
"Those who fail to meet the minimum correct answer rate will be eliminated."
And once again, today, another child—the one with the lowest score—was removed from the program.
"W-Wait, please...!"
The eliminated child screamed, begged, and then vanished without a trace.
...Will I disappear like that soon, too?