The students' enthusiasm had been thoroughly ignited, filled with young people's intense longing for the thrill of the unknown. Mulan did not ask them to quiet down, allowing them to whisper among themselves until, a few minutes later, the hall gradually fell silent.
Mulan calmly surveyed the students in the hall, unable to help giving Hathaway an extra glance, then spoke with a faint smile.
"Finished discussing?"
A student familiar with Mulan's habits had already raised his hand. Mulan nodded slightly and pointed at him, signaling for him to stand.
"Charkus, what is your question?"
The young man, already a returning student, stood up.
"Professor, how do we find ourselves, and what dangers will come with it? You've emphasized many times that once we enter the supernatural world, the danger will increase too."
"Please sit."
Mulan clapped his hands and nodded.
"Good. I'm glad you haven't forgotten my warnings in your excitement. Now, do any of the new students know the two basic principles of crises of the self?"
As Mulan spoke, he instinctively looked toward Hathaway.
Hathaway did not know what had come over her. When she saw Mulan's gaze sweep toward her, her heart raced, and she immediately raised her hand.
Compared with her younger sister Lily, Hathaway was clearly braver, and less willing to accept her fate.
And with all the returning students choosing not to raise their hands, Hathaway was the only new student who dared to do so right away.
"You there, please answer."
Hearing Mulan's words, Hathaway hurriedly stood.
"The first principle is also called the principle of losing oneself: never attempt to master a power that exceeds your own will. That will be the beginning of losing yourself. Once you lose yourself, your own existence begins to unravel. Even if you appear to