"Test"!

Night faded amid Qin Ran and Gonglansen's busyness.

Just before dawn, Qin Ran made another appointment with Gonglansen, said goodbye, and returned to his residence.

In the freshly cleaned room, Qin Ran picked up the skill book beside him—items dropped after kills were invisible and untouchable to the natives.

[Skill Book Discovered: Lockpicking!]

[Learn?]

"Yes!"

[Skill Learned: Lockpicking]

[Name: Lockpicking (Basic)]

[Related Attributes: Agility, Perception]

[Skill Type: Support]

[Effect: You know how to use hairpins, wire, long-handled screwdrivers, and the like to open uncomplicated locks!]

[Cost: Stamina]

[Learning Requirement: None]

[Note: Always make sure no one is around when picking a lock!]

The relevant knowledge flooded Qin Ran's mind once again. Instinctively, he pulled out a hairpin, one of the lockpicking tools. The familiar sensation at his fingertips made the corners of his mouth lift slightly.

Though he had experienced it several times already, Qin Ran was still amazed by the wonder of skills every time.

After carefully sensing the changes brought by [Lockpicking], Qin Ran lay down on the bed fully clothed.

There was still a little while before daybreak.

That was enough for him to get a bit of rest.

Qin Ran treasured it.

Because he knew there would not be many chances for such "peaceful" rest in the coming days.

At around seven in the morning, the sky was already bright.

Qin Ran appeared at Saint Paul School once again.

"Morning, Lidd!"

Qin Ran greeted the captain of the School Guard Unit.

"Hmph!"

The captain of the School Guard Unit once again showed that Qin Ran was unwelcome.

However, he did not stop him either.

To Lidd, Sister Mony's orders were far more important than his own feelings.

Qin Ran paid no attention to the captain's cold stare and made his way familiarly