Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 716: See the real outcome tomorrow (new book content)

Chapter 716: See the real outcome tomorrow (new book content)

As for "Magic Rune Introduction" and "Mage Promotion Path," Li Qing only skimmed through them. Magic runes mostly involve knowledge about arranging magic arrays and enchantments; one can learn the runes, but for now, the focus is still on learning Level 0 Magic.

And the "Mage Promotion Path" just describes the standards for mage ranks and the various paths derived from magic.

Demon Swordmasters, Warlocks, Priests, Knights, and dozens of other career paths.

For Li Qing, at present, this is completely meaningless, unless he reaches the level of an Advanced Magic Apprentice and has time to study them for career advancement.

Lost in thought, he walked halfway when a voice suddenly came from beside him.

"Student from the human world, are you heading to the library?"

Li Qing jolted awake and turned to see the other person in black robes, then relaxed again. Walking along the foggy, unclear road certainly felt eerie.

Though Gray Magic Academy prohibits student fights, the other person’s alluring manner as they approached clearly harbored no good intentions.

This guy was hunched over, with a large body that still managed to stand at least a meter ninety in height.

And Li Qing precisely caught the "student from the human world" he mentioned, further verifying his suspicions.

Li Qing calmly said, "Fellow student, is there something you need?"

"Hey~ don’t be so wary of everything. You humans always hold an immense hostility towards beings different from humans."

He shrugged with a laid-back tone, "My name is Hemertos, and you are?"

"...Blind Monk."

"Blind Monk? That’s an odd name. Sounds like you’re blind." Hemertos pointed to himself, quite proudly, "Listen to my name, Hemertos!"

Li Qing casually asked, "Does your name mean something significant where you come from?"

"Of course, I, Hemertos, will return from the Abyss and sweep away all who oppose me, slaughtering all whom I detest!"

Hemertos spoke in a low tone, with words that tasted of blood to Li Qing.

"That’s quite a... formidable meaning."

"And you, why did you come to Gray?"

By now, Li Qing still didn’t know what Gray Magic Academy truly represented, only understanding that Gray was definitely synonymous with evil.

Raising his head to look at the gray sky, and the depressive atmosphere as if he had entered the Underworld; with fog all around, the distant buildings were hazy and indistinct.

He could guarantee that without the school emblem, he would undoubtedly get lost in this ghostly place.

"Of course, to learn magic."

"Ha?!"

Hemertos seemed to hear something utterly absurd. After a long while, he muttered, "A human coming to Gray to learn magic is the joke of the century, don’t you know that Gray is only a place for devils."

Li Qing was slightly shaken internally, yet he calmly said, "You can learn some different magic here."

"Hmm, you’re right about that, given that Gray is best at dealing with devils."

He laughed sharply and pointedly, "So far, I’ve eaten several devils myself."

Li Qing remained silent, shocked, horrified, a sequence of expressions followed by confusion.

Devils, can be eaten?

When they reached the library, Hemertos waved, "Nice meeting you, Blind Monk, I’m heading into the library now, so good luck."

Without waiting for Li Qing’s reply, Hemertos pushed open the old door engraved with countless carvings, stepping unhesitatingly into the shadows.

Strange, we’re both entering the library, and he wishes me luck?

Li Qing gazed at the castle-like library building ahead, made of massive gray stones, its sprawling structure with layered gray brick hues made the whole building look dark and somber.

This wasn’t a library; it was the entrance to the Nazarick Underground Tomb!

With a hint of mockery in his heart, Li Qing stepped up the stairs, arriving before the library’s door full of strange engravings.

As his hand gently touched it, the school emblem suddenly lit up, intense magical waves spread continuously, then connected onto the door engravings.

Buzz!

A barely noticeable sound came from the door, then all magical waves dissipated, and the door quietly opened.

Unable to see inside, it seemed all was enveloped in shadows, unclear and indistinct.

Cryptic, dark, filled with a repulsive aura.

Despite his inner resistance, Li Qing stepped forward steadily.

Thud!

The silent sound of the library door closing echoed, prompting Li Qing to glance back. He stood still for a while until his vision gradually adjusted to the environment, viewing rows of bookshelves that extended to the horizon, illuminated by an unknown dark light source.

Where is Hemertos?

Li Qing silently scanned around, not overly concerned at present. In Gray, everyone had their secrets, so he only had to mind his own business. Just as he turned toward the bookshelves, a familiar voice came from the side.

"Human student, a friendly reminder, if you’re not strong enough, looking into high-level magic books might get you eaten~."

This tone, this teasing voice, was certainly Zhuang Xu.

He turned his head, eyes widened, looking into the corner shadows; only then did he see the outline of a desk, behind which Zhuang Xu, dressed in black robes, seemed to merge with the darkness.

Li Qing cautiously said, "Oh, it’s Tutor Zhuang Xu, hello!"

The lanky Zhuang Xu laughed oddly, leaning forward, finally letting Li Qing see him clearly.

Zhuang Xu folded his hands on the desk, his scarlet eyes sizing up Li Qing with interest.

After a while, he said with a surprised look, "You seem to have condensed magic power?"

Suddenly standing, his nearly two-meter-five tall, lanky structure brought a sense of pressure, making the air feel slightly heavier.

Li Qing stood still, his hands clenched tightly beneath his sleeves, staring unmoving as Zhuang Xu seemed to be sniffing nearby.

After a while, Zhuang Xu sat back down.

"Interesting... You’ve piqued my interest, adding some spice to my otherwise dull days." Zhuang Xu lowered his hands with great interest, "Now, for a human with such a short lifespan, what talents did you awaken after becoming a mage at thirty?"

Without waiting for Li Qing’s response, he shrugged, "Alright, leaving that aside, what are you looking for in the library?"