[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons":3,"chapter-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-176":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Online Game: Starting With SSS-Ranked Summons",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1650435,2114,"Chapter 176 S-Class (2)","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-176",176,"\u003Cp>The other students soon finished their exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah, as expected, earned A-Class again. But this time, it was clear she wasn't happy about it. Her jaw clenched as she stepped back, her fingers curling into fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur had been paying attention. Her skill combined multiple elemental attacks—fire, water, wind, and earth. But despite the versatility, she lacked overwhelming destructive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She's a multi-elementalist,' Arthur mused. 'Her talent is probably Elemental Mastery.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'As expected of an A-Grade talent.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came Ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur had already expected him to get S-Class. But even then, his attack was… interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash didn't just use fire. His ability focused on explosions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he unleashed his skill, a flaming detonation engulfed the training dummy. Unlike Sarah's attack, which was controlled and layered, Ash's approach was pure annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shockwave rippled through the air as the flames receded. The training dummy was still intact—but it bore deep cracks all across its surface, glowing faintly with residual heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding! S-Class Attack Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor nodded in approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash didn't even react. He simply turned and walked back, as if his result had been a foregone conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur studied him carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That wasn't a normal explosion,' he thought. 'There was something else mixed in. Some kind of force amplification?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever it was, Ash had absolute confidence in himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Interesting.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next. Azarel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor had begun calling the top three students by name. It was clear to the student's present that he had acknowledged the three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need a sword,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor didn't hesitate. He reached into his inventory and pulled out a plain sword. No enchantments. No boosts. Just a simple weapon to serve as a medium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur took the sword, testing its balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It should do.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor studied him with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whenever you're ready,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Three seconds. That's all I get.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already decided on his skill—Blazing Arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was sure that he could easily get S-Class attack power. He had very high attribute stats all across, and had many items that boosted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mana surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blazing Arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames ignited along the blade, roaring to life in an instant. The temperature spiked, waves of heat rippling outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword slashed in a single, devastating arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames didn't just scorch—they erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent explosion of fire and force consumed the dummy, a shockwave blasting outward from the impact. The very ground beneath them trembled as embers scattered through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when the dust settled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training dummy was damaged, albeit, it was once again, slightly weaker than Ash's attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding! S-Class Attack Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complete, stunned silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ash's expression shifted slightly. He hadn't expected such firepower to come from Arthur. He could also tell that Arthur had used a rare skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah's eyes flickered toward Arthur, her long eyelashes fluttering softly, as she studied him with intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, Azarel,\" he said, voice laced with amusement. \"I think the academy just found its dark horse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur simply gave back the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor handed each of them a black ID card inlaid with shimmering golden inscriptions. The surface pulsed faintly, almost as if the card itself was alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This card is your official student identification,\" he explained. \"With it, you'll have access to the academy's dormitories, training grounds, and various facilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur examined the card, turning it between his fingers. It was lightweight but dense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The academy year begins in one week. You can move into your dorms at any time before then.\" He paused, making sure they were listening. \"This card also serves as a personal information hub. If you have a question, just think about it, and the answer will be displayed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small murmur rippled through the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However,\" the instructor added, his tone firm, \"if your question is too specific or beyond the card's programmed knowledge, you'll have to come to the academy yourself for clarification.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur nodded, committing the information to memory. The technology—or magic—behind this was impressive. The academy really was on another level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instructor swept his gaze across them one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That concludes this group's examination. You are now officially students of the Academy of Mera. You may enter the academy or leave the premises. The choice is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and flew back to the podium, his robes billowing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment of silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash was the first to turn away. He didn't say a word, just pivoted on his heel and walked off. But before he disappeared into the crowd, he cast one final glance at Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't hostile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't friendly either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur met his gaze, holding it for a second before Ash vanished into the busy streets outside the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarah was next. But unlike Ash, she didn't leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she headed further inside the academy grounds. A few of the other successful applicants followed her inside, their excitement barely contained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur, however, had no interest in staying—not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned in the opposite direction, leaving the academy just as Ash had. Enjoy new stories from My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Arthur stepped through the grand gates of the academy, Arthur's eyes landed on someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas Ashencroft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ashencroft stood near the entrance, still testing new applicants, his posture relaxed yet authoritative. His sharp eyes, however, held a flicker of something else when they landed on Arthur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's lips curved into a small, knowing smile, so subtle that no one else noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arthur didn't react, merely giving him the slightest of nods before continuing on his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas watched him go, his thoughts churning beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I knew it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other instructor had already informed him. Azarel—no, Arthur—had passed. Not just passed, but dominated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>S-Class material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas had suspected it from the moment he saw the broken crystal. He didn't suspect that Arthur had a talent with high grade than A, but he was sure that he wasn't a normal student with A-Grade talent. And he was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He isn't simple.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was exactly what Lucas wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone useful. Someone who could help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, that was a matter for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's attention shifted back to the nervous teen standing before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression reset—calm, unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his gaze toward the glowing crystal beneath the applicant's trembling hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weak glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>D-Rank Talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas didn't even blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Failed.\" His voice was as flat as steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The student's face fell instantly, his shoulders slumping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned away, already gesturing for the next one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1130,"2026-06-06T12:00:36.159Z",1,"novelbin.me","6ebb99a04640c1cbdd9c07ad50dc0c267c01deba140217a2da839c2bd6747069","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-177","online-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-chapter-175",601,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fonline-game-starting-with-sss-ranked-summons-cover.jpg"]