Days passed, and in the blink of an eye, another half year had gone by.
Karen's training in arcane magic continued to progress steadily, one step at a time.
Although he no longer had a humanoid cheat by his side, thankfully, he still had Drew.
Drew had preserved all the materials Aegwynn's husband had previously used to guide him, allowing Karen to consult them whenever he wished.
Some of the materials even included Drew's own summaries and analyses, which greatly helped Karen and saved him a considerable amount of time.
On the other hand, under Karen's guidance during this period, Nelson had stabilized both his Junior Mage and Senior Alchemist levels. He no longer needed Karen's frequent instruction.
Nothing major had happened during this time.
Aegwynn's husband's family remained as reclusive as ever, staying out of people's sight.
That day, Karen carried out his usual arcane magic training.
When Karen finished cultivating and opened his eyes, he suddenly discovered someone sitting across from him.
Karen abruptly grabbed the staff beside him and pointed it at the visitor.
But when he saw who was sitting opposite him, his heart instantly leapt into his throat. It was Aegwynn.
"Madam Aviana, may I ask what brings you here? Please forgive my poor hospitality." Though she was an acquaintance, Karen did not lower the staff in his hand.
Even with a weapon in hand, however, Karen felt overwhelming pressure and not the slightest sense of security.
After all, she was a legendary hero.
Moreover, Aegwynn was clearly not restraining her pressure at the moment, allowing Karen to experience the power of a legendary hero firsthand.
Aegwynn's appearance like this was obviously not a normal visit. She must have come for something.
And Karen was certain it was not good news.
"Don't be nervous, Prince