Half a Year

The adjustment of the Magic Circuitry took a full three hours.

This double-loop structure was more complex than Demps had imagined.

Especially in the later stages of debugging.

One person nearly fainted from the pain, and another nearly fainted from fatigue due to prolonged concentration.

Finally, the two helped each other out of the hot spring.

Anyone who didn't know better would think that something had happened between the two of them inside.

Returning to the main library building, just as Demps had said.

Vice Curator Hera did not make things difficult for Han Dong at all; on the contrary, she praised Han Dong for finally using 'Yellow Sand'.

"After this Quarterly Exam, many teachers in the library already know you, and I will also publicly announce your status as a ' Visiting Scholar '... At the same time, as long as you are active in the library, you are considered my student."

If you have any borrowing needs or magic practice needs, feel free to contact me... or you can contact Demps.

This is your library card.

"Thank you, Vice Curator."

With this, Han Dong's identity within the [Library] was finally completely secured.

Due to Demps's intervention.

The "Magic Circuitry" was optimized to the maximum extent, allowing Han Dong to achieve twice the results with half the effort in his subsequent magic learning process... and the energy consumption of various spells was reduced.

As one delves deeper into the study of magic, the 'scale' used to measure the two professions gradually returns to balance.

Han Dong also began to reallocate his time to studying [mysticism], ensuring that the two paths developed in parallel.

A rare feeling of fatigue swept over Han Dong's entire body.

In addition to learning various knowledge systems, I also had to find time to learn 'basic alchemy'.

Fatigue accumulated little by little until one day, a drop of thick blood from his nose fell onto his notebook, and Han Dong realized the seriousness of the situation.

Start adding rest time to your study plan.

Several months later, half a year had passed since the last "Ghost Story" incident.

The Holy City was peaceful and serene.

Today, Han Dong is neither in the Mysticism Department nor in the library.

Instead, he slept in late at the student dormitory; this was his own plan for his day off...

Moreover, Han Dong has an appointment today... an invitation from Abel Raine.

The team, who had just perfectly cleared the five-star difficulty dungeon and were ready to celebrate, has disappeared without a trace... It seems that Abel, after returning to the Behemoth Knight Order, simply doesn't have time to treat everyone.

Six months later.

This group of top-tier geniuses must have undergone considerable changes.

At Han Dong's suggestion, Demps was also invited.

Although Demps did not participate in "Tales of the Strange", he provided hotel services in advance, and Demps was also Good Friend had gone through life and death with him outside the city.

The meeting was not held in any hotel in the Holy City.

Instead, it was in a VIP room at the Adventurer's Guild.

It's obvious that there's something else going on besides inviting him to dinner.

"Get up..."

Looking tired, Han Dong timed it perfectly and prepared to head to the "Adventurer's Guild" right on time.

To everyone's surprise, the familiar scene reappeared as soon as I stepped outside.

Mia, dressed in witch's attire and wearing a wizard's hat, suddenly hugged Han Dong from the front.

Recently, Han Dong has been constantly moving between two departments, and his daily routine is very strange... Mia often can't find Han Dong and he doesn't reply to her messages.

Lovesickness has become an illness.

Mia even kept rubbing her face against Han Dong's face.

"Release."

"I haven't seen you in so long... let me give you a hug."

Suddenly.

A grain of yellow sand drifted onto Mia's arm.

Driven by an insect's instinct, it sensed Lethal Danger and immediately retreated... it even almost grew four spider legs.

"Nicholas, you!?"

Mia's eyes widened; this was the first time she had sensed this unusually dangerous energy emanating from Han Dong.

Han Dong gave a strange smile. "Mia, you've improved quite a bit during this time, haven't you... There's a kind of 'demonic' energy in your body that I've never seen before."

It's getting late, let's hurry over.

"Don't keep Captain Abel waiting. Since this is a gathering at the Adventurer's Guild, it's obviously not just a simple meal... Abel probably has something important to discuss with us."

"Good!"

Provoked like that, Mia immediately became obedient.

She gently put her arm around Han Dong's right arm.

She would occasionally open the compound eyes on her forehead to observe Han Dong's left arm... She always felt that there was an energy inside that could easily kill her.

"Should we tell them? What exactly is it?"

"Dark Magic Category - Yellow Sand"

"It's not just the power of the yellow sand... You've secretly gotten stronger again, so others have to work hard too."

The Adventurer's Guild was as lively as ever.

Those who can reserve a VIP room are people of extraordinary status.

Abel reserved this private room because he was wearing a badge from his grandfather.

The table was already laden with all sorts of delicacies made from rare and exotic animals, and Abel had brought over several bottles of rare wines from the Behemoth Knight Order' [Beast Cave].

"Abel ...what have you been through?"

Inside the private room.

Wenli the Blacksmith hasn't changed much; she's just become more powerful and has a stronger aura. Her personality remains the same.

However, Abel's change was enormous.

Compared to his once strong and robust physique, he has become noticeably thinner, and even his cheeks have sunken in.

"I'm really sorry everyone. I clearly said I would treat you to dinner after the 'Strange Tales' incident... but because I gained three Destiny Points at once and reached the Seed Breaking Stage."

My grandfather used his connections to get me temporarily added to the 'Special Training Squad Outside the City'.

I just got back to the city the day before yesterday... Sigh! Let's eat first.

At the dinner table, it lasted no more than half an hour.

Abel drank too much again without realizing it, and his fluffy white hair naturally came out.

He spotted Han Dong immediately and pulled him into his arms...

As he spoke, he became increasingly agitated, and Abel even burst into tears.

"Do you know what I went through? Wow... it was so painful. I just came out of a full five-star Destiny Space, and I didn't even have time to rest. The next day, I was forced to leave the city."

The relentless, high-intensity training means that if you're not careful, you'll be branded as 'unqualified'.

I haven't had a good night's sleep in the past six months, living in constant fear... I almost died outside the city once.

Han Dong remained silent, letting Abel's white hair brush against his cheeks... waiting for Abel to pour out all his troubles under the influence of alcohol.

Seeing that the time was right.

Han Dong suddenly interrupted.

"Abel ... there must be something else you wanted to discuss with us this time, right? Just tell me."

Abel wiped away the tears that were still welling up in his eyes and slowly composed himself.

"There is indeed something I would like to ask for everyone's help with... I've thought about it for a long time, and it's better if we handle this internally."

"Hmm?" Han Dong immediately became curious.

"During my special training outside the city, I accidentally obtained a 'token'."

Abel took out a sealed Stone Box and gestured for everyone to put on goggles.

When the box is opened.

A dim, gray light immediately enveloped the entire room.

With a gurgling sound, the remaining food on the table immediately began to wriggle.

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