Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 658: See the truth tomorrow morning (new book content)

As for "Magic Rune Introduction" and "Mage Promotion Path," Li Qing only skimmed through them. Magic runes involve setting up magic arrays and enchantments; one can learn runes, but for now, the focus remains on learning Level 0 Magic.

The contents of "Mage Promotion Path" merely discuss the standards for the mage class and various paths derived from magic.

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

For Li Qing at this moment, they are completely meaningless unless he reaches the level of an Advanced Magic Apprentice, thus having the time to research these for career advancement.

Lost in thought along the way, a sudden voice came from the side.

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

Li Qing snapped out of his reverie and looked back, relaxing upon seeing the other person in black robes. Throughout the journey, he had been walking through misty paths, uncertain of his surroundings; it was unsettling.

Although fighting between students is prohibited at the Gray Magic Academy, the other person approached with a hint of seduction, clearly harboring no good intentions.

This guy was hunched, with a large frame, and still at least a meter ninety in height.

Moreover, Li Qing precisely caught the words "student from the human world," which further confirmed his suspicions.

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

"Hey~ Don't be so wary of everything. You humans are like that, holding immense hostility toward beings different from you."

He shrugged with a relaxed tone: "My name is Hemertos, what about you?"

"...Blind Monk."

"Blind Monk? That's a strange name, sounds like you're blind." Hemertos pointed at himself, proudly saying, "Listen to my name, Hemertos!"

Li Qing casually asked, "Does it have any meaning in your place?"

"Of course, I, Hemertos, shall eventually return from the Abyss, sweep through all who oppose me, and kill everything I despise!"

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

"That is... quite an impressive meaning."

"What about you, why did you come to Gray?"

Until now, Li Qing didn't know what the Gray Magic Academy truly represented; he only understood that "Gray" was synonymous with evil.

Looking up at the grey, dreary weather, surrounded by an environment that made it feel like the Underworld, with mist everywhere, and distant buildings blurry and indistinct.

He was confident that if it weren't for the school badge, he would get lost in this damned place.

"Of course, to learn magic."

"Ha?!"

Hemertos seemed to hear something unbelievable and took a moment to mutter, "A human came to Gray to learn magic, what a colossal joke. Don't you know Gray is a place only devils would come to?"

Li Qing was slightly shaken, yet calmly said, "Here, one can learn different kinds of magic."

"Hmm, you're right about that. After all, Gray excels at dealing with devils."

He laughed sharply: "Up until now, I've eaten quite a few devils."

Li Qing was silent, shocked, horrified, cycling through expressions before showing bewilderment.

Devils could be eaten?

The moment they reached the library, Hemertos waved his hand: "Nice meeting you, Blind Monk. Now I'm off to the library; good luck."

Without waiting for Li Qing's reply, Hemertos pushed open the library's ornate, weathered door engraved with countless carvings, and walked into the shadows without hesitation.

How peculiar, entering the library together and still wishing me luck?

Li Qing looked at the library ahead, a castle-like building made of heavy grey stone blocks, taking up a vast area; its multi-layered gray bricks made the entire structure appear gloomy and oppressive.

Is this really a library? It's more like the entrance to the Nazarick Underground Tomb!

Unable to help but internally curse, Li Qing climbed the steps and reached the entrance of the library adorned with strange carvings.

His hand lightly touched it, and the school badge suddenly lit up, radiating intense magic fluctuations, which then connected to the carvings on the door.

Buzz!

A faint sound came from the door, and then all the magic fluctuations dissipated, the door opened silently.

The inside was obscured, as if everything was swallowed by shadows, indistinct and elusive.

Mysterious, dark, filled with a repulsive aura.

Despite his inner reluctance, Li Qing still took determined steps inward.

Bang!

The library's silent closing sound echoed, causing Li Qing to glance back. He stood for a long time until his eyes adjusted to the surroundings, looking at the endless rows of bookshelves filled with countless books, stretching to an unknown horizon, with a dim light source illuminating the shelves, allowing for some recognition.

Where is Hemertos?

Li Qing scanned the area silently, not paying too much attention for now; in Gray, everyone has their secrets, as long as he minds his own business. Just as he was about to approach the shelves, a familiar voice came from nearby.

"Human student, let me give you a friendly warning: if your power isn't strong enough, flipping through high-level magic books can get you eaten~"

This tone, this teasing voice, must be Zhuang Xu.

He turned, widening his eyes towards the shadowy corner, and finally saw the outline of a desk, behind which Zhuang Xu in black robes almost melded into the darkness.

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

Zhuang Xu, resembling a slender ghost shadow, laughed strangely, leaning forward, finally allowing Li Qing to see him clearly.

Zhuang Xu, with hands crossed on the desk, scrutinized Li Qing with a pair of crimson eyes full of interest.

After a long while, he said with a surprised gaze, "It seems you've gathered magic power?"

He suddenly stood up, his towering, slender figure of nearly two and a half meters brought a sense of oppression that made the air feel heavier.

Li Qing stood still, his hands tightly clenched under his sleeves, watching Zhuang Xu who seemed to be sniffing around him closely.

After a moment, Zhuang Xu sat back down.

"Interesting... you brought me quite the intrigue, adding some new flavor to my otherwise dreary days." Zhuang Xu lowered his hands, showing great interest, "So, for you short-lived humans, what traits did you awaken after becoming a mage at thirty?"

Without waiting for Li Qing's response, he shrugged and said, "Alright, forget that, what are you looking for in the library?"