Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 576: Change after 5 minutes

Or rather, the vast majority remained silent, with only a few students exchanging whispers.

A figure in a black robe with blue edges suddenly appeared on the podium, still the catfish-headed Rosenberg, though his entire body was hidden beneath the black robe.

"Alright, students, now show your results. Let me see what kind of devil has come forth, following your inner desires. Now, come forward one by one for me to check, starting from the first row on the left."

Rosenberg spoke quite leisurely. If it weren't for the earlier scene of him devouring students haunting their minds, everyone would think he was quite a noble gentleman.

Seeing the students in black robes step forward and stand before Rosenberg, Rosenberg slightly raised his palm, a faint blue light rippling out and scanning around the student before he lowered his hand.

His voice revealed a quite satisfied tone: "Very good, you may go down."

Li Qing knew this person, called Jes, who was acquainted with the malicious Anna.

When it was his turn, he stood firm before Rosenberg, facing his somewhat playful smile.

Rosenberg: "Alright, human boy, let me see what the most desirous species will have the devil do to you."

The most desirous species?

Li Qing couldn't help but raise an eyebrow but said nothing. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

It's true, but to be described this way by this monster-like teacher was still surprising.

It seems that humans are quite a powerful race in the magic world.

Useful information, at least not like some novels describe, where humans are often portrayed as extremely humble beings.

But judging from the current situation, it's clear that these supernatural beings are aware of humans' strong desires.

As Rosenberg's hand, rippling with blue light, lightly swept past his face, Li Qing suddenly felt a creepy sensation flood his entire body, a cold chill he couldn't stop, making his hair stand on end.

Like an ant being stared at directly by a human, then being examined inside and out with an optical microscope.

"Hmm, interesting…"

After pondering for a while, Rosenberg nodded with a hint of an amused smile, apparently finding it interesting how Li Qing had handled the devil.

After all the students had finished the examination, Rosenberg somewhat regretfully said: "Then, congratulations on successfully passing the entrance exam. Next, I will guide you on the true path to becoming a mage at the Gray Magic Academy. I hope in the future, we will get along well…"

Rosenberg couldn't help but laugh, which seemed purely malicious to Li Qing.

"Today, we'll start our first class, Meditation!"

Rosenberg's voice became solemn.

"For mages seeking to enhance their fundamental strength, meditation is the best way to improve. Whether at the Magic Apprentice Level or as a Legendary Mage, meditation practice continues daily.

And when you've mastered the Basic Meditation Technique, and the light ball's brilliance fills your sea of consciousness, it signifies the beginning of the transformation of your Spirit, allowing the possibility to cast magic."

Li Qing was deeply absorbed in listening when a student in a black bubble stood next to him and raised his hand.

Rosenberg didn't mind, smilingly saying: "Taras, do you have a question?"

Taras stood up, and a slightly immature voice rang out: "Professor, in my hometown, as long as Spiritual Power is gathered, we can cast magic. Why do we need to gather magic power as well?"

"Because sometimes you might encounter non-magical or anti-magic environments, and in cases where manipulating energy is impossible, the magic power condensed within you becomes an important means of utilizing Extraordinary Power."

Li Qing suddenly understood, no wonder when he was studying the Level 0 Spell 'Mage's Hand,' it only used Spiritual Power for operation and involved magic nodes circulation, although the magic power within him participated in the cycle.

Hmm, Li Qing couldn't help but flinch slightly. Compared to the air elemental energy in the Gray Magic Academy, the elemental energy in the real world is pitifully scarce.

The four-hour class flew by, and as the class was ending, Rosenberg said: "Magic relies more on self-study, and there will be a centralized Q&A session each month. Therefore, such classes will be rare, and if there are any course arrangements, they will be notified through your badge."

Does that mean there is only one class a month?

Li Qing came back to his senses as Rosenberg continued: "So, students, cherish your peaceful times now. Of course, if there are any questions regarding magic, you can activate your badge and go to the professor's residence to inquire. Just a friendly reminder, do not knock on the door casually, only stand at the entrance."

With those words, he suddenly disappeared.

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

But after thinking it over, it made sense. Magic relies more on individual learning ability, with a centralized Q&A each month.

A pretty good approach, but Li Qing caught a hint of regret in Rosenberg's words, seemingly wishing for daily classes so someone would be late and become a meal…

Simply a devil!

Back in the safe house, Li Qing hadn't even settled into his seat when the badge on his wrist dimly lit up, and a stream of information quickly flowed into his mind.

Li Qing raised an eyebrow, was this like reaching a certain stage in the game's progression? After briefly explaining why magic power should be gathered in the second lecture, everyone was then allowed to roam free, and the library was activated.

The library…

Li Qing hesitated for a while but ultimately dismissed the idea of going to take a look right away. Not having mastered the Level 0 Spells listed in 'Magic Theory,' it's best not to aim too high by looking for other things.

It's better to first finish devouring these basic Magic Books.

As for interacting with those classmates, Li Qing had absolutely no intention. Those guys were heavily guarded, clearly aware of what kind of place the Gray Magic Academy was; he was just a newbie. If he proactively reached out to inquire, it would only put himself in danger.

In the following week, Li Qing truly whiled away at work, solving math problems and deriving public formulas after hours, and solely researched the Level 0 Spell 'Mage's Hand,' a magic nearly all mages must learn.

A whole month passed, with three visits to the Gray Magic Academy for the monthly Q&A sessions, while the rest of the time was spent either in the safe house or in his rented house researching.

Fortunately, the time in the safe house at the Gray Magic Academy was frozen, granting him double the time for learning.