[Mist Crystal: a special energy crystal formed by interweaving special energies. Can be used to increase spell levels. Note: unusable when spell levels exceed "Lv220."]
Not long ago, An Kai had still been wondering what [divine essence] was.
According to the system notification, it was an item required to raise his spell levels to [Lv211].
He had never expected this.
Before finding any [divine essence], he had discovered a [Mist Crystal] instead.
"So this is what it means to find a new path when all seems lost?"
"Not bad."
An Kai liked pleasant surprises like this.
Compared to surprises he knew were coming, he preferred the unexpected kind.
It was like how Chris often told him to return to the Castle for dinner, promising a feast.
When An Kai returned, Chris would already be wearing black stockings, waiting for him with a group of elven maids.
That was another pleasant surprise beyond the food.
After toying with the [Mist Crystal] for a while and sensing the abundant energy within, An Kai barely hesitated before choosing to use it together with [low-grade divine skill points] to increase his spell level.
This time, he was not upgrading [Fireball].
The reason he had prioritized [Fireball] last time was the external threat posed by the Mighty Figure.
That had also been the only time An Kai had ever upgraded [Fireball] first.
Now, he was inside [Divine Court Academy: Warrior World], surrounded by an ocean vortex driven by the mist.
The Mighty Figure had been so frightened by An Kai that he had hidden away and dared not show himself.
Light-Taker, too, lacked the strength to withstand even a single exchange with An Kai.
There were no major worries ahead.
Nor any great troubles behind.
An Kai decided to do as he always