Chapter 360: 360
“Ah… a little more to the inside!”
Just as Han Dong agreed to study in the library as a ‘visiting scholar’,
Lady Hera blushed slightly, making a sound that sparks one’s imagination.
The reason for this was because Dumps was massaging the deputy curator’s calf with his unique finger method. A feeling similar to being continuously electrified spread from the calf muscles, it was immensely satisfying.
Hera instantly changed her expression and asked seriously, “Ahem… Nicholas, what is your major in Mysticism?”
“Major in Plague, with a little proficiency in Witchcraft.”
Hera displayed an expression of contempt.
“Witchcraft, an inferior spell that requires a physical medium for activation, relies on Dark Magic and biological secrets as a foundation, trying to stand on the same level with magic… It is, after all, just a narrow and highly restrictive spell.
However, Witchcraft and Magic do have some common grounds.
Generally, students in our department will go through very rigorous and detailed testing devices to confirm their ‘Magic Affinity’ and ‘Attribute Bias’ when they enroll.
You could perform your Witchcraft once, and I’ll use it as a standard to judge your foundation and future learning direction.”
“Sure!”
The so-called Witchcraft from Han Dong was merely the release of Seed Energy in the form of a crow.
In the “Strange Tales” incident, where this kind of Witchcraft was used in actual combat for the first time, it had a good effect.
However… The crows that Han Dong usually released all contained some attributes of the Crowman, which was equivalent to the Outside City Attributes.
Currently, he could only hide the attributes of the Crowman and simply use the Seed Energy to release the crow.
CAW!
A pure black crow emerged immediately from Han Dong’s palm and flew towards Lady Hera.
Buzz…
The crow, when it came about a meter close, hit an invisible magic shield.
A wave of black ripples spread on the surface and slowly dissipated, leaving only a few crow feathers drifting in the air.
Hera stared at the rippling black color, recalling the move just now, and fell into thought.
“Sister Hera… his magic… it’s Dark magic, isn’t it?” Dumps said next to her.
“No physical medium, directly constructed biomimetic magic… Indeed falls under the category of ‘Dark Magic’. Kid, did you learn this from the witch in the depth of the swamp?”
Han Dong quickly denied and explained:
“No… I could say I realized it myself.
At first, Mr. Black White gave me some properties of the ‘crow’. The last time Dumps and I went out of the city to participate in an elite mission, we unexpectedly came into contact with a Crowman tribe.
Various factors intertwined, making me think of merging the Seed Energy with crow traits, so as to display this magic.
It can either release a single crow to attack directly, or disperse and release a large number of crows to disrupt the enemy.”
A self-taught wizard.
If Han Dong majored in the ‘Library’, Lady Hera would certainly list him as a key cultivation target.
“No wonder the Crow Prophet took a liking to you… Indeed you have some abilities.
Since you are proficient in Dark Magic, you can take these books and study them yourself.
During self-study, you can go to any classroom in my library to listen and learn as a ‘visiting scholar’.
For some places where you don’t have enough permissions, you can ask Dumps for help.
See me again in a month… By then, I will conduct a comprehensive review of you.
If you qualify, I will take you directly to the real combat application of Basic Magic.
You will be Dumps’ real combat opponent.
No one in the same grade can hold on for three minutes under Dumps… I hope you can be a long-term sparring partner.”
Three thick books were dropped into Han Dong’s hands.
Basic Magic Overview, Origins of Dark Magic, Prayers of Darkness and Light (Darkness).
“Ms. Hera, could I… have another book related to Alchemy?”
“Hmm? You major in a dual profession and want to dab in a minor? It seems like you have a lot of time…”
However, seeing that the Crow magic displayed by Han Dong has a high degree of completion, Hera, with a wave of her hand, sent a book called Pyramid – The Foundation of Alchemy to Han Dong.
“Remember, the study of the minor must be done after you finish learning your major.
If you want money, wait until you can, like the Great Plague Chief, combine two seeds to grow a unique Talent Tree.
You will naturally gain the attention of the Holy City, and a large commission will be credited to your account every month.”
“I’m just very interested in ‘Alchemy’… I want to try to understand it.”
“Okay, that’s it today.
Dumps and I still have some ‘things’ to do, you can go back yourself… Of course, you are free to wander around the library.”
With that said,
This deputy curator, not caring about Han Dong’s gaze at all, immediately signaled with her finger for Dumps to massage other parts of her body.
To her surprise, Dumps refused and moved her long leg that was resting on him away.
“Sister Hera, I am a bit tired today… Besides, my friend just came to the library, I need to see him off.
We can continue the massage next time.”
“Alright…”
This conversation was a bit surprising to Han Dong.
Dumps was even more cunning than Han Dong had expected… It seemed that through the means of ‘retreat to lure the enemy in’, he had reached a ‘level-playing relationship’ privately with the lofty deputy curator.
Watching the handsome young man walking from the side, Han Dong chuckled to himself.
… Exiting from the Main Library Building,
“This is a detailed map of the library, it marks the buildings and special areas where permission is required to enter… and this is a note that I made when I just came to the library, you can read it.
It should save you a lot of detours.”
Dumps was so enthusiastic that Han Dong felt uncomfortable.
Out of habit,
Dumps’ arm was somehow resting on Han Dong’s shoulder, making them appear quite intimate.
“It’s hard to find ‘same kind’ in the Holy City… let alone a fellow student like you, moreover we’ve been through life and death together outside the city.”
“What about Mia?”
“She’s just an Insect Attach, a special student who passively contacts with the outside city… while you and I take the initiative to contact with the outside city.
When coming to the library in the future, feel free to ask me if you need anything, don’t be polite.”
“Okay.”
Dumps slowly brought his lips to Han Dong’s ear and whispered:
“By the way, you should be leaving town in the near future, right? Can you bring me with you?”
No one knew about the manor, Han Dong hadn’t mentioned it to anyone.
Dumps asked like this, causing Han Dong’s eyes to change slightly.
Naturally, he couldn’t deny it, as Han Dong nodded he said a condition: “Okay, but… you have to meet Mr. Black White, after all, the means I use to leave the city relies on Mr. Black White’s private carriage.”
“Not a problem.”
As long as Dumps could meet with Mr. Black White, the ‘safety issue’ would be examined by Mr. White… If Mr. Black White thought it was okay, then Han Dong at least wouldn’t have to worry about the problem of leaks.
It’s always good to be prepared.