164. Three Months

The House of Martini incident has come to a temporary close.

No one knows what happened to Mr. Black and White, Han Dong, and Sylest later secretly infiltrated the Maldini mansion.

After the raven brought Viscount Alex Maldini's spirit back to his body, he gradually recovered from his weakness and fear.

After several days of rest and nutrition, the tired brain gradually returned to normal after the 'terrifying dreams' stopped... It only needs another month of rest to fully recover and continue creating.

Due to the lack of crucial evidence and the inability to find clues through memory searches, the incident has become an unsolved case.

Parliament subsequently strengthened protections for the "writers' community".

Since the incident did not cause any real harm to the Holy City, it gradually faded away over time and no one paid any more attention to it.

Stargazing Room

In front of the fireplace.

Mr. Black and White held Han Dong's left arm and carefully examined the back of his hand.

"Hmm... Even I couldn't see anything amiss without actively activating the 'Yellow Seal,' quite impressive... truly a technique befitting a high-ranking being."

"Gentlemen..."

Honestly.

Han Dong believes that such a 'transaction' is extremely risky.

Moreover, and more importantly, most of the risks are on Han Dong's shoulders... A "Faceless Head" is already troublesome enough, and now there is an even more mysterious "Yellow Seal".

Han Dong already had a premonition.

If things continue like this, Han Dong suspects that one day, Mr. Black and White will send him outside the city, deep behind enemy lines, to act as a traitor.

"The risk of your head is far greater than the risk of this mark... As long as you don't activate the mark, no one in the Holy City will discover it."

This is my opinion: since you already have some connection with the creatures outside the city, try to deepen that connection.

You have an extra 'channel' for development compared to us; in addition to the Destiny Space, you can also grow by learning from life outside the city.

[Yellow Robe] is itself a very special high-ranking being.

Based on our current understanding, it differs from the evil, arrogant creatures outside the city. It is a maverick, a near-neutral entity.

Once such a relationship is established, it will generally be very beneficial to you.

"I trust the decision you made, sir." Han Dong nodded.

"Of course, the ultimate stakes in this relationship depend on you."

I hope you can use this mark to gradually build a good relationship with the [Yellow Robe], which will be of great significance to you and to our Holy City.

"Um."

"Sir, I have a question... Did you already foresee this before you sent me to the House of Martini?"

A smile cracked beneath the Black Mask:

"It was [Bai] who conducted a 'short-term divination' just for you personally."

I only calculated that this banquet would have a significant impact on your life... I never imagined that this matter would lead to the mastermind behind it all, the one in yellow.

The Knight Training Camp, three months from now, will take place in a brand-new training area outside the city.

When the time comes, if conditions permit, you can try using this "yellow seal" and see what effect it has.

You must weigh all the pros and cons yourself.

As for the [Yellow Robe]'s need for 'writers', I will handle that myself.

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Black and White."

"Hmm... hone your basic skills, hide your special eyes, and get on the list of candidates for the [Knight Training Camp] in three months."

In the time that follows.

Han Dong created a detailed study plan for himself.

1. In the early stages, focus on comprehensive training in [Plague Studies] to reach the four-star standard. Once fully developed, if the opportunity arises, consult the Great Plague Lord about [Natural Disasters] and [Secondary Skills].

Han Dong himself was very interested in dual cultivation.

2. Spend two hours each day practicing "Lesser Demon Eye" to increase proficiency and completely suppress the polluting aura emanating from your eyes.

3. Study and refine the first chapter of "The Book of the Dead - Ocular Codex", and enhance the abilities of [Possessed Chen Li] by drawing upon evil energy, striving to make Chen Li's overall strength equal to that of Togu.

Han Dong also plans to use the Koslin channel to find a furnace with a sufficiently high temperature to upgrade 'Togu' and restore it to its strength level in the movie as soon as possible.

4. Through morning runs, night runs, and some basic Body Refining from Cas.

Strengthen your body and become familiar with the "G-1 form".

Following this study plan, Han Dong limited his sleep time to six hours a day, and often stayed up late studying.

It was about a month ago, on a night.

Han Dong, who was in the dormitory, had just finished reading Ocular Codex and was about to go to sleep when...

A tingling, numbing sensation spread through the back of my left hand.

Han Dong was startled and immediately went to the bathroom.

The long-lost "yellow seal" has reappeared for the first time!

In an instant, a large amount of white steam overflowed from the cracks in the bathroom walls, the drainpipes, and the water outlets.

Han Dong himself saw, through the square mirror on the washstand, a blurry figure in a yellow robe materialize behind him.

As tentacles slowly emerged from within the yellow robe, twisted characters were written on the glass...

You must activate the "Lesser Demon Eye" to understand this strange script.

After leaving his message, the yellow robe disappeared along with the mist.

The yellow stain faded, and the bathroom returned to normal.

The string of information left behind left Han Dong looking helpless; it read as follows:

"The book ' Dragon Legend ' has met my expectations; the content is simply too captivating."

I've already planned out the subsequent story and the larger World Framework. Please find me a writer specializing in fantasy for about 30 days.

(Dear reader, the text you are reading above is advanced esoteric text. Please wash your eyes after reading this chapter.)

Han Dong didn't know how to comment on this strange practice of borrowing an author's name to write a book.

Afterwards, I immediately reported it to Mr. Black and White, and the matter was resolved quickly.

The writer who was commissioned also received a private thank-you gift from Mr. Black and White, which can be considered as completing a 'legitimate' transaction with [Yellow Clothes]. No one was affected throughout the process, and the security of the Holy City remained normal.

Moreover, when submitting the manuscript for "Dragon Legend II".

Surprisingly, the mysterious man in yellow was very polite and left the word "thank you" on the mirror.

Han Dong was even more curious about what kind of person this "Yellow-Clad" was, who was capable of bringing devastating disaster to the Holy City.

The three-month study period is coming to an end.

Han Dong has basically achieved the four requirements he set for himself.

Three days before the start of the Knight Training Camp qualifiers, Han Dong requested an audience with the Great Plague Lord from Mr. Black and White.

"Perfect timing, the three months are almost up. Let me test your learning progress over these three months."

If you meet the requirements, I will agree to let you have a private meeting with the Great Plague Lord ...

This volume concludes here. In the next volume, the protagonist will venture outside the city for the 'first' time, officially exploring the scenery beyond. Meanwhile, the geniuses and prodigy Knight-Errant of the [Royal Knights Academy] will also make their appearances.

It's not just the protagonist who is "special".