Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 497: See the truth in 2 hours (Leisure new book content)

Chapter 497: See the truth in 2 hours (Leisure new book content)

"This is your school emblem, and also your proof of entry into the Gray Magic Academy. Proceed with the binding, preferably a soul binding."

Zhuang Xu glanced at Li Qing intentionally or unintentionally and continued, "Hmm... just focus your attention on the emblem, that’s all it takes. Anyone who can visualize a ray of light can do it; this is also your initial assessment before admission."

Seeing everyone reach out to take it, Li Qing then extended his hand to grasp the emblem, examining it carefully. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Watching Li Qing so cautiously, Zhuang Xu chuckled softly.

Watching as everyone activated and bound their emblems revealed spiritual fluctuations of varying strengths.

"Everyone, one more thing. Follow your emblem’s guidance to your respective safe houses. Classes begin at dawn tomorrow. Don’t be late, or face the consequences at your own peril."

Looking at the bronze-colored emblem in his hand, with the magical script engraved above reading ’Gray Magic Academy Student ID,’ Li Qing slightly adjusted his thoughts, not daring to conjure too much light in his mind.

Just now, Li Qing caught Zhuang Xu’s words, realizing that binding the emblem doesn’t require much power.

Eyes fixed on the emblem, he gently stirred a line within the light ball emitting a faint halo in his mind, watching as the magic rune hidden on the emblem emerged silently. After slightly twisting a few characters, the emblem disappeared from his hand.

In its place was a complex talisman on his wrist, like a black tattoo, exuding an evil aura in Li Qing’s eyes.

At the same time, more information appeared in his mind, functioning as guidance from the emblem.

Looking directly, it felt as though something was seducing him, applying significant pressure, and a slight pain, feeling as if something had entered.

Li Qing withdrew his gaze, lowering his hand.

When he raised his head again, Zhuang Xu had already disappeared, as if his mission was just to distribute the emblems, and with that, it was done.

"Safe house..."

The information conveyed by these three words was quite terrifying, indicating that areas outside the safe house were dangerous.

Watching the students disperse and follow their emblems to their safe houses, Li Qing was about to move when a soft female voice suddenly sounded beside him.

"Human, what’s your name?"

Li Qing turned to see the gaze of what seemed to be Anna the tentacled creature hidden under the hood, eyes like blood-red rubies staring straight at him.

Li Qing remained silent, or rather, he simply did not wish to answer Anna’s question. Here in the Magic Academy, his only strategy was to stay quiet and observe everything calmly until it was fully understood.

Only at that time would Li Qing be qualified to do some of the things he wanted to do.

Seeing Li Qing silent, Anna’s pair of ruby-like eyes faintly glowed red.

In an instant, a multitude of whispering voices filled Li Qing’s ears, as if countless evil ghosts were whispering, tempting him to lose his sanity and turn him into a walking corpse.

The next moment, Li Qing felt faint magic rune marks emerging on his black-robed uniform, seeing a faint black Qi emanate and swirl around him.

He woke up instantly, the demonic voices quickly retreating until they vanished.

"Damn!!!"

Anna let out a low growl, her voice deep and hoarse, like a demon from the abyss roaring, no longer having the previous soft tone.

Her voice was fierce, and her gaze bloodthirsty.

Li Qing took a barely noticeable half-step back, clenching his fists tightly, pretending to be calm as he bypassed Anna, following the guidance of his emblem towards his safe house.

"One more thing..."

Zhuang Xu’s ghostly voice suddenly came through, "In this place, never reveal your true name; it could bring disaster to you, and even to the world behind you."

Li Qing’s heart shook, a sense of great terror spreading through his chest, but he maintained a calm demeanor and rapidly left.

Zhuang Xu had been watching the situation the whole time. His belated warning was telling in itself.

Not a single one is trustworthy.

The rest of the students had already hurried away, leaving only Anna standing in place, her chest heaving violently. Beneath the hood, countless eyes stared fixedly at the point where Li Qing vanished from view.

Next to her, Jes who had been observing spoke with a hint of mockery, "Miss Anna, sometimes humans aren’t so easy to bully, you little..."

"Shut up!!!"

A layered voice with countless echoes transformed into a wave of Qi rushing towards Jes.

However, these waves dissipated into nothingness three feet away from Jes, like a gentle breeze brushing the face.

"Hmph!"

Jes snorted coldly, quickly turning to leave, leaving only a voice behind.

"This is Gray. Troublemakers, I think the academy’s instructors would be very pleased to see them appear."

Anna’s body shook, then she lowered her head. When she next looked up, the countless eyes had vanished, leaving only a pair of scarlet gem-like eyes staring ahead. She then slowly followed her emblem’s guidance towards her safe house.

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Li Qing, after departing from the school, felt his heart pounding vividly for a long time, with lingering fear that took a while to dissipate.

If he had answered Anna’s question like a fool, it might have spelled real trouble. It seemed she could somehow locate him through his true name.

Like with demons, revealing one’s true name invites a fate worse than death.

These beings were too dangerous.

After calming himself, Li Qing couldn’t help but express a sigh, then a flash of cold determination passed through his eyes—when the opportunity arises, he must take revenge.

He was not one to just take it lying down when bullied.

So accidentally saving the whole world?

It’s uncertain how long he walked, perhaps an hour or two, or maybe just ten minutes.

Entering a misty area, Li Qing’s concept of time became more blurred. After an indeterminate period, he stopped in front of a cottage shrouded in white fog.

The emblem indicated this was his safe house.

It was a two-story wooden house with a stone structure, a chimney on the rooftop, slanting tiles, and a path of cobblestones leading to the front yard gate. The small courtyard at the front was grassy, with a tree of unknown species bearing yellow-orange fruits on the side.

Li Qing reached out, pressing a hand on a house number plaque by the gate. The light ball he visualized in his mind flickered slightly, then he felt the seemingly lifeless house before him come to life, connected by a newfound feeling of kinship.

His expression turned a bit odd, as if he had given birth to a child.