It was no different from the previous test. First came the test of mental power. Han Shuo's mental power had indeed reached the archmage level, so he passed it easily.
The next test, of necromancy, was just as simple. The most representative necromancy at the necromancy archmage level was a more powerful summoning spell. After Han Shuo chanted, an old ghoul abruptly descended from the Otherworld. The old ghoul's distinctive appearance said it all.
Without a doubt, the old ghoul's appearance proved Han Shuo's strength. Yales stared intently at the old ghoul for several moments, sensing the dense aura of death emanating from him. He nodded in astonishment and told Han Shuo, "Excellent. You really have become a necromancy archmage. Unbelievable!"
A strange light shone in Carlos's eyes as he gazed intently at Han Shuo. Only after a long while did he sigh and say, "Your reputation is well deserved. It seems your accomplishments today really were no fluke. Brian, congratulations."
Han Shuo nodded politely to Carlos and said with a smile, "Thank you."
"All right, there are no problems. Wait a moment. I'll take care of the paperwork for you right away." After saying this to Han Shuo, Yales went straight up to the next floor, presumably to attend to recording Han Shuo's rank in the Demonic Cultivation Art Guild.
After Yales left, Carlos looked at Han Shuo and hesitated for a while before asking, "Brian, are you very close to Prince Lawrence?"
Han Shuo paused, unsure why Carlos would ask such a question. He nodded and looked at Carlos in surprise. "Yes. What is it?"
"There's something I'm not sure I should say." Carlos looked troubled and was rather hesitant.
"Heh, it's all right. Just speak your mind," Han Shuo said with a smile, his inward puzzlement growing.