Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 554: See the Truth Tomorrow (New Book Content)

Rosenberg was quite satisfied with Li Qing's respectful words. He nodded slightly, looked up at everyone, clapped his hands, and said, "Alright, everyone, after two more classes, we will have an apprentice exam. I hope you're well prepared."

The sudden announcement caused the steps of those intending to leave to pause, and someone asked, "Master Rosen, may I ask what the content of the apprentice exam is?"

"It's a secret!"

Rosenberg's obscure features revealed a faintly mysterious smile: "But I can remind you, the rules of each world are different. If you can't decipher them, then you can only rely on magic. So, be prepared."

His smile involuntarily made Li Qing shiver inside, wondering what kind of malice this was.

Those profound words at the end made Li Qing secretly shiver, fearing that this exam might lead to death.

He instinctively touched the mainboard kept close to his chest, then quickly left the classroom, activated the school badge, and followed its guidance toward the library.

Rosenberg had given him very good advice; since he had already completed the basic Magic Theory, he should continually study magic. The more he uses it, the more qualified he will be to decipher its essence.

As for "Magic Rune Introduction" and "Mage Promotion Path," Li Qing just skimmed through. Magic Runes mostly involve knowledge about setting up Magic Arrays and Enchantment; one can learn the runes, but for now, the focus should be on Level 0 Magic.

The Mage Promotion Path only discusses the standards of the mage hierarchy and the various paths derived from magic.

Demon Swordmaster, Warlock, Priest, Knight, and dozens of other career paths.

For Li Qing at present, it doesn't hold much significance. Unless he someday becomes an Advanced Magic Apprentice, he will only have time to research these during career progression. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

While pondering, he reached halfway when suddenly a voice came from his side.

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

Li Qing snapped out of it, turned to look, and upon seeing the person in a black robe, relaxed again. The whole journey was shrouded in mist, making it hard to see clearly the paths around him, feeling quite eerie.

Although Gray Magic Academy forbids student fights, the other party approached with a manipulative tone, clearly with some ill intent.

This guy had a hunched stature, with a seemingly large body that was at least 1.9 meters tall.

Moreover, Li Qing precisely caught his mention of the student from the human world, further validating his suspicions.

Li Qing calmly said, "This fellow student, is there anything you need?"

"Hey~ Don't be so wary of everything. You humans are like that, holding extreme hostility towards beings that differ from humans."

He shrugged and spoke in a relaxed tone: "I'm called Hemertos, and you?"

"...Blind Monk."

"Blind Monk? That's a strange name, sounds like you're blind." Hemertos pointed to himself and said proudly: "Hear my name, Hemertos!"

Li Qing casually asked, "Does it hold any meaning over there?"

"Of course, I, Hemertos! Will eventually return from the Abyss, sweep away all that oppose me, and kill all those I hate!"

Hemertos's voice was low, and his words made Li Qing feel a strong sense of bloodthirstiness.

"That's... quite a powerful meaning."

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

To this day, Li Qing still didn't know what the Gray Magic Academy truly represented; he only understood that Gray was definitely synonymous with evil.

He looked up at the murky weather, the surrounding environment that seemed like the Underworld, mist everywhere, and the distant buildings barely visible.

He was sure that without the school badge, he would undoubtedly get lost in this ghostly place.

"Of course, to learn magic."

"Huh?!"

Hemertos seemed to have heard something utterly unbelievable, and after a while, he muttered, "A human coming to Gray to learn magic, that's an enormous joke; don't you know that Gray is where Devils go."

Li Qing's heart trembled slightly but calmly said, "Here, you can learn some different magic."

"Hmm, what you say is true; after all, Gray is best at dealing with Devils."

He laughed sharply: "Until now, I've eaten several Devils already."

Li Qing stood there, shocked, frightened, completing a series of expressions before expressing his doubt.

Devils can be eaten?

Once he reached the library, Hemertos waved his hand: "Nice to meet you, Blind Monk. Next, I have to enter the library, so, good luck."

Not waiting for Li Qing to reply, Hemertos pushed open the library's carved old door and stepped into the shadows without hesitation.

It's truly peculiar, both entering the library, yet wishing me good luck?

Li Qing looked at the imposing gray stone castle-like library; the structure was vast and layered, with the gray stone tones making the entire building appear dark and gloomy.

This is not a library; it's the entrance to Nazarick Underground Tomb!

Unable to resist grumbling in his heart, Li Qing stepped up the stairs, reaching the library door full of strange carvings.

As his hand gently touched it, the badge suddenly lit up, sending out intense magical fluctuations that continuously spread out and then integrated into the carvings on the door.

Buzz!

A barely audible sound came from the door, and then all magical fluctuations disappeared, and the door opened silently.

The inside couldn't be seen, as if everything was swallowed by shadows, barely visible.

Mysterious, dark, filled with repulsive aura.

Despite his inner resistance, Li Qing stepped steadily inside, one step at a time.

Bang!

The silent closing of the library door sounded, prompting Li Qing to glance back. He stood for a long time, waiting for his vision to gradually adapt to the environment. Then he saw rows of bookshelves filled with countless books extending as far as he could see without ending, with a dark light source illuminating the bookshelves for identification.

Where is Hemertos?

Li Qing silently scanned the area, not paying it much mind. In Gray, everyone had their secrets; it was enough to mind one's own business. Just as he was about to walk toward the shelves, a familiar voice came from the side.

"This human classmate, friendly reminder, if your strength hasn't reached a certain level, flipping through high-level magic books might get you eaten~"

This tone, this teasing voice, it is definitely Zhuang Xu.

He turned his head, glaring at the shadowy corner beside him, finally seeing the outline of a desk, with Zhuang Xu in black robes almost blending into the darkness.