He looked at his increased [Greed] and at the thirst for knowledge he had cultivated over the past half year.
It gave him a faint sense of joy.
Through this process of reviewing the old and gaining new insights, he found that his understanding of the [Zoo] alchemy method had taken another great step forward.
"Perhaps before this term ends, I'll be able to learn the [Zoo] alchemy through my own efforts!"
The bountiful fruits that could only be harvested through hard work were always sweeter than those taken with an outstretched hand.
After a brief sigh, Dark looked up at the clock on the wall and realized that the date had already changed from the 13th to the 14th.
Following his plan, he picked up three of the five liquor-filled chocolates from the table, intending to place them outside the three girls' doors in the dead of night.
This was both in imitation of Diana and Eudora, and to avoid the awkwardness of returning chocolates in the classroom.
After all, his gifts were merely "return gifts," with no deeper meaning behind them.
But just as he took the chocolates and cracked open the door, he suddenly noticed voices in the midnight corridor. "No way."
Peeking his head out for a quick look, Dark discovered that quite a few people had apparently had the same idea as him.
"Forget it. I'll wait until daytime."
"Am I really the sort of person who sneaks around?"
"Of course not!"
Dark straightened his collar, prepared to change into his pajamas, and shot a glare at the Magic Spirits that had been spying on him.
Only after the Magic Spirits shrank back beneath their blankets did he wash up, climb into bed, and fall asleep fully clothed.
Three in the morning.
Dark quietly opened