After leaving his mentor Nicholas's office, Ang felt somewhat disappointed.
He had hoped to borrow books from the Magic Guild's library through Nicholas.
Although Nicholas's suggestion was useful, joining the Magic Guild was no easy matter. The threshold was extremely high. Ang knew that the Magic Guild required not only a solid foundation in magic, but also passing a series of strict assessments before one could become an official member. His current strength and qualifications might not be enough to pass smoothly.
Looks like this path is blocked for now, Ang thought to himself. But I can't give up. I'll have to keep looking for other ways.
Over the next few days, Ang still received no word from Herax. He could not help wondering whether Herax had truly looked into information about the Ancient Elves, or whether his connections were broad enough. Herax had always been calm and reserved, unlike Qatar, who enjoyed socializing and attending all sorts of events. Perhaps Herax's circle within the academy really was limited.
Looks like I'll have to rely on myself, Ang sighed, deciding not to sit around waiting for news any longer. After giving it some thought, he decided to start with the academy library's other instructors and senior students, to see whether anyone was interested in the Ancient Elves or had heard of similar runes.
One evening, Ang happened to run into his classmate Milton in the library. Milton was quite interested in the history of ancient magic, especially fascinated by researching lost civilizations and exploring ancient ruins. Ang decided to ask him for help.
"Milton, I've recently been studying some Ancient Elf runes. Have you heard of any relevant materials or clues?" Ang asked directly.
Milton thought for a moment, curiosity flashing through his eyes. "Ancient Elves? It's not exactly an