Starting with Proficiency Panel-Chapter 747: See You Tomorrow (New Book Content)

Rosenberg gave him very good advice; since he had already learned the basic magic theory, he needed to continually practice magic. Only by using it extensively could he qualify to unravel its essence.

As for "Magic Rune Introduction" and "Mage Promotion Path," Li Qing only skimmed through them. Magic runes were more about setting up magic arrays and enchantments. While learning runes was possible, the focus at present should be on studying level 0 magic.

The Mage Promotion Path mainly discussed the standards for the mage hierarchy and the various paths spawned by magic.

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

For Li Qing, at the moment, these held no significance unless he reached the level of an advanced magic apprentice and had time for career advancement.

As he pondered and walked halfway, a sudden voice came from beside him.

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

Li Qing was startled and turned around, relaxing upon seeing the figure in a black robe. The entire journey had been filled with mist and murkiness, making the surrounding paths hard to discern and feel eerie.

Although Gray Magic Academy prohibited fights between students, the person had an enticing aura, clearly up to no good.

The guy was hunched over, with a bent back, yet still appeared to be huge, standing at least over 1.9 meters tall.

Moreover, Li Qing accurately caught that he referred to him as a student from the human world, further validating his inner suspicions.

Li Qing calmly asked, "What is it, fellow student?"

"Hey~ Don't be so suspicious of everything. That's just how you humans are, always holding enormous hostility towards creatures different from humans."

He shrugged, speaking with a relaxed tone, "I'm Hemertos; what about you?"

"...Blind Monk."

"Blind Monk? That's a strange name. Sounds like you are literally blind." Hemertos pointed to himself proudly and said, "Listen to my name, Hemertos!"

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

"Of course, I, Hemertos! Will ultimately return from the abyss, sweeping all who oppose me and killing all that I loathe!"

Hemertos spoke with a low tone, his words filled with bloodthirst, making Li Qing feel the intensity.

"That indeed is... quite an imposing meaning."

"Why did you come to Gray?"

Until now, Li Qing did not know what the Gray Magic Academy truly represented, only understanding that Gray was absolutely synonymous with evil.

Looking up at the gray, gloomy weather and the seemingly underworld-like surroundings, mist covered everything, obscuring distant structures.

He could bet that if not for the academy badge, he would definitely get lost in this eerie place.

"To learn magic, naturally."

"Ha?!"

Hemertos seemed to hear something unbelievably absurd. After a while, he murmured, "A human coming to Gray to learn magic, what a big joke. Don't you know that Gray is a place only devils come to?"

Li Qing was slightly shaken but remained calm, "There's some different magic to be learned here."

"Hmm, you're right there. Gray excels at dealing with devils."

He laughed sharply, "Up till now, I've eaten several devils."

Li Qing remained silent, shocked, and bewildered, processing a series of expressions before expressing doubt.

Devils can be eaten?

After arriving at the library, Hemertos waved his hand, "Nice to meet you, Blind Monk. Now I will enter the library, so, good luck to you."

Not waiting for Li Qing's reply, Hemertos pushed open the library's old door, carved with numerous runes, and walked into the shadows without hesitation.

That's strange; we're both entering the library, yet he's wishing me luck?

Looking at the ancient castle-like library built with thick grey stone, the whole structure occupies a vast area, and the layered grey stone hues make it look dreary and heavy.

This wasn't just a library; it was entirely the entrance to Nazarick Underground Tomb!

Li Qing couldn't help but complain inwardly as he stepped up the stairs, reaching the library's door covered with strange carvings.

The moment he softly touched it, the academy badge suddenly lit up, fierce magic ripples spread continuously, connecting to the door carvings.

Buzz!

An almost imperceptible sound came from the door, then all the magic ripples dissipated, and the door silently opened.

Unable to discern the inside, it seemed everything was swallowed by shadows, murky and indistinct.

Mysterious, dark, filled with an offensive aura.

Despite the aversion in his heart, Li Qing continued forward, stepping inside resolutely.

Boom!

The silent door closing sound echoed, prompting Li Qing to glance back. He stood for a long time, waiting for his eyes to adjust to the environment, seeing rows and rows of bookshelves filled with countless books, extending beyond sight, illuminated by some unknown dim light source.

Where is Hemertos?

Li Qing scanned around silently, not paying much attention. In Gray, everyone had their secrets; he needed only to mind his own business. Just as he was about to head towards the bookshelves, a familiar voice came from the side.

"Dear human student, friendly reminder: if you're not at a certain level of strength, browsing high-tier magic books might get you devoured~"

That tone and teasing voice, it had to be Zhuang Xu.

He turned his head, eyes wide as he looked into the shadowy corner, finally spotting the silhouette of a desk, Zhuang Xu in a black robe nearly blending into the darkness.

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

Zhuang Xu, resembling a slender ghostly figure, laughed oddly, leaning forward slightly, at last allowing Li Qing to see him clearly.

Zhuang Xu's hands were crossed on the desk, his crimson eyes gleaming with interest as he eyed Li Qing up and down.

After a long moment, he spoke with surprised eyes, "You seem to have condensed magic power?"

He abruptly stood up, his nearly 2.5-meter tall lean body exuding a pressure that slightly thickened the air.

Li Qing stood still, his hands tightly clenched under his robe, gazing motionlessly at the close-by, seemingly scent-sniffing Zhuang Xu.

After a while, Zhuang Xu sat back down.

"Interesting... You've brought me some nice interest, giving me a bit of novelty in days devoid of life's delight."