Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 535: See the real deal at noon tomorrow (new book content)

It wasn't until a little past 11:40 that Li Qing finally closed his textbook with lingering interest; in recent days, he had finally found his previous drive to study.

Really, if during his student days he could have studied hard like this, he definitely could have gotten into a top university.

Even without the intelligence he has now.

A hard-working genius, as long as their IQ is within the normal range, can achieve this, placing more emphasis on self-discipline.

The time was almost up.

Li Qing checked the time, donned his black robe, and glanced around his rented apartment.

He needed to find a time to change places.

Upon entering the Gray Magic Academy's safe house, Li Qing did some quick preparations, opened the door early, and entered the classroom.

With previous examples as a lesson, none of the fourteen remaining students wanted to be late.

After taking his seat, a few scattered students in the classroom began to converse softly, while most remained silent, like Li Qing.

Or rather, the majority remained silent, with only a few students whispering to each other.

A figure in a black robe with blue trim suddenly appeared on the podium, still the same catfish-headed Rosenberg, but his entire body was hidden by the black robe.

"Alright students, now, show me your results. Let me see what kind of devil you summoned from within your hearts. Now, come forward one by one so that I can inspect you. Hmm, let's start from the first row on the left."

Rosenberg spoke quite slowly, and if it weren't for the previous images of him swallowing students lingering in everyone's minds, they would have thought he was quite a noble gentleman.

Seeing the black-robed student approach and stand before Rosenberg, Rosenberg slightly raised his palm, a light blue glow rippled in front of the black-robed student before he lowered his hand.

His voice revealed considerable satisfaction: "Very good, you may go down."

Li Qing knew this person, named Jes, who was acquainted with that malicious Anna.

When it was his turn, he met Rosenberg's slightly playful gaze and stood before him.

Rosenberg: "Alright, human boy, let me see what the most desirous race causes the devil to do to you."

The most desirous race?

Li Qing couldn't help but raise an eyebrow but didn't say much.

Though it was true, he was still surprised to be evaluated by this monstrous professor in such a way.

It seemed humans were indeed a significant and powerful race in this magic world.

Valuable information, at least not like the descriptions in some novels where humans are portrayed as excessively humble.

But considering the current situation, it seemed humans' strong desires were well known among these creatures.

As Rosenberg's hand rippled with blue light and softly brushed past his face, Li Qing felt an instant chilling sensation filling his entire body, a coldness that wouldn't stop emerging, causing his hairs to stand on end.

Like an ant being directly observed by a human and then scrutinized inside and out with an optical microscope.

"Hmm, interesting..."

After musing for a while, Rosenberg nodded with a curious smile, evidently intrigued by how Li Qing had manipulated the devil to such an extent.

Once all students had been inspected, Rosenberg said with some regret, "Well then, congratulations on passing the entrance exam successfully. Next, I will teach you the true path of the mage at Gray Magic Academy. I hope in the days to come, we will get along well..."

Rosenberg couldn't help but laugh 'hehe' and to Li Qing, it seemed entirely malicious.

"Today, we begin our first class, Meditation!"

Rosenberg's voice grew solemn.

"For any mage seeking to enhance their fundamental power, meditating on oneself is the best way to improve. Be it a Magic Apprentice Level or those Legendary Mages, they still engage in daily meditation practices.

And when you've trained the Basic Meditation Technique to Entry Level, with light balls spreading radiance throughout your consciousness, it indicates your mind is slowly transforming, and the potential to wield magic exists."

Li Qing was intently listening when a black bubble student beside him raised a hand.

Rosenberg seemed unbothered, chuckling as he said, "Taras, do you have a question?"

Taras stood up, speaking in a slightly immature voice: "Tutor, in my homeland, once mental power is gathered, magic can be cast. Why add the step of gathering magic power?"

"Because sometimes, you might find yourself in environments void of magic or restricted in magic use. In such situations, the magic power condensed within you becomes a crucial way to utilize extraordinary power."

Li Qing suddenly understood; no wonder when he researched the Level 0 spell 'Mage's Hand,' he found it merely required guiding spiritual power without engaging the magic node cycle, although the magic within participated in the cycle.

Mmm, Li Qing couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. Compared to the air elemental energy in Gray Magic Academy, the elemental energy in the real world was pitifully scarce.

The four-hour class passed in a flash, near the end, Rosenberg remarked, "Magic relies heavily on self-study. In the future, there will be one centralized Q&A session every month, so courses like this will be rare. If there's a course schedule notification, it will be indicated on your badge."

So, only one class per month?

Li Qing came back to his senses, just in time to hear Rosenberg continue, "So, students, cherish your current peaceful time. Of course, if you have any inquiries about magic midway, you can activate your badge and visit the tutor's residence to ask questions. A kind reminder: never knock on the door randomly; just stand at the entrance."

As his words fell, Rosenberg vanished instantly.

The entire classroom fell silent, and the black-robed students looked at each other, somewhat speechless.

But upon closer reflection, it made sense; magic relies more on one's self-study ability, with a centralized Q&A session once a month.

A rather excellent method, yet Li Qing detected hints of nostalgia in Rosenberg's words, clearly hoping for daily classes, perhaps in anticipation of students being late and being able to eat them...

Simply a devil!

Returning to the safe house, Li Qing had barely warmed his seat when the badge on his wrist faintly glowed, and a stream of information quickly flowed into his mind.

Li Qing raised an eyebrow, considering whether this was akin to the progression in a game, reaching a certain point. After briefly explaining why to gather magic power in the second class, they were directly left to fend for themselves and then activated the library.

The library...

Li Qing hesitated for a moment, ultimately deciding against visiting immediately. Having not yet mastered the Level 0 spells listed in 'Magic Theory,' he shouldn't aimlessly search for other things.