Chapter 372: Chapter 372: Half a Year
The adjustment of the magic circuit took a full three hours.

Such a double-circuit structure was more complex than Dumps had imagined.

Especially in the later stage of debugging.

One person was in so much pain that they almost fainted, and the other was exhausted from concentrating for a long time and also almost fainted.

In the end, the two supported each other as they walked out of the hot spring.

If one didn’t know any better, they might have thought something happened between them.

Returning to the main library building was as Dumps had said.

Deputy Curator Hera did not give Han Dong a hard time. Instead, she praised Han Dong for resorting to the ‘Yellow Sand’ in the end.

“After this semester’s examination, many teachers in the library have gotten to know you, and I will announce your status as a ‘Visiting Scholar’… At the same time, as long as you’re active in the library, you’re considered my student.

If you have any borrowing or magic practice needs, you can find me… or Dumps.

Here’s your library card.”

“Thank you, Deputy Curator.”

With that, Han Dong’s status in the library was finally secured.

Due to Dumps’s adjustment.

The magic circuit was optimized to the maximum extent, which made Han Dong’s subsequent magic learning process much more efficient… The energy consumption of various magics was reduced.

As Han Dong delved deeper into magic studying, the ‘balance’ measuring the two professions gradually returned to normal.

Han Dong also began to reallocate time to study [Mysticism], ensuring a parallel development on both fronts.

A rare feeling of fatigue swept through Han Dong’s body.

The study of various knowledge systems, plus he had to find time to learn ‘Basic Alchemy’.

The fatigue accumulated bit by bit, until one day, when a drop of thick nosebleed fell on the notebook, Han Dong realized the seriousness of the situation.

He started scheduling more time for rest in his study plan.

…

Several months later, half a year had passed since the last “Strange Tales” incident.

The Holy City was peaceful and harmonious.

Today, Han Dong was neither in the Mysterious Department nor in the library.

Instead, he was sleeping in in his student dormitory. This was a rest day he had scheduled for himself…

And today, Han Dong had an appointment… an invitation from Abe Rhein.

The team that had perfectly cleared the five-star difficulty dungeon was ready to celebrate, but there was no subsequent news… It seemed that Abe didn’t have time to entertain guests after returning to the Behemoth Knight Group.

Half a year had passed.

This group of top-tier geniuses must have undergone considerable changes.

At Han Dong’s suggestion, Dumps was also called.

Although Dumps did not participate in the “Strange Tales”, he provided hotel services beforehand, and Dumps was also a good friend who had experienced life and death together outside the city.

The venue for the gathering was not in any hotel in the Holy City.

Instead, it was in the VIP room of the Adventurer’s Guild.

Obviously, besides treating them to a meal, there were other matters.

“Wake up…”

A weary-faced Han Dong timed himself, preparing to go to the Adventurer’s Guild right on time.

However, as soon as he stepped out of the door, a familiar scene reappeared.

Mia, dressed in a witch costume and a wizard hat, hugged Han Dong from the front.

In recent times, due to Han Dong constantly switching between two departments, his schedule has been odd… Mia often couldn’t find Han Dong, and he didn’t reply to her messages.

Longing turned into sickness.

Mia even repeatedly rubbed her face against Han Dong’s.

“Let go.”

“I haven’t seen you for so long… Let me hug you.”

Suddenly.

A grain of yellow sand floated onto Mia’s arm.

Trust in the instincts of an insect to sense the deadly danger and retreat immediately… even almost sprouting four spider legs.

“Nicholas, you!?”

Mia widened her eyes; this was the first time she felt such an extraordinary dangerous energy from Han Dong.

Han Dong revealed a strange smile, “Mia, you’ve improved a lot this period…there’s a mix of ‘monster’ qi inside you that I’ve never seen before.

It’s getting late, let’s hurry over.

Let’s not keep Captain Abe waiting, since it’s a gathering in the Adventurer’s Guild, it’s naturally not as simple as eating… Abe might have an important matter to discuss with us.”

“Okay!”

Stimulated in this way, Mia immediately became more compliant.

Gently hugging Han Dong’s right arm.

Periodically opening the compound eyes on her forehead to observe Han Dong’s left arm… she always felt it held an energy capable of easily killing her.

“Will you tell me? What is it exactly?”

“Black Magic Class- Yellow Sand.”

“It’s not just simple yellow sand power… You’ve secretly become stronger again, I must also work hard.”

……..

The Adventurer’s Guild was as lively as usual.

The people who booked the high-level private rooms were all individuals of high status.

Abe used the emblem from his grandfather to book this private room.

Various meals made up of strange and exotic beasts filled the table, and several bottles of wine from the Behemoth Knights Group’s [Beast Cave] were brought over by Abe.

“Abe… what did you go through?”

In the private room.

The blacksmith Winry hadn’t changed much, just her strength and aura had become heavier, her personality was still the same as before.

However, Abe’s change was enormous.

Compared to his previously robust and sturdy body, he had noticeably thinned, and even his cheeks had sunken in.

“I’m really sorry everyone, I clearly said that after the ‘Strange Tales’ event I would treat you to a meal… But, as a result of earning three Fate Points in one go, I reached the Break Period.

My grandfather pulled some strings, and I was temporarily added to the ‘outside city special training team’.

Just returned to the city the day before yesterday… sigh! Let’s eat first.”

During the meal, nonetheless half an hour in.

Abe unguardedly drank too much again, and his white fluff naturally emerged.

He immediately hugged Han Dong without missing a beat…

As he got more and more excited, Abe actually started crying.

“Do you know what I have been through? Ah…I felt so terrible, I had just left the Five-star Fate Space without even a break, the next day I was forced to leave the city.

Nonstop high-intensity training day and night, a small mistake would get me branded with the ‘unqualified’ stamp.

I haven’t slept well in half a year, I was apprehensive every day… once I almost died outside the city.”

Han Dong didn’t say a word, just let Abe’s white fluff brush against his cheek again and again… waiting for Abe to vent all his troubles with the influence of alcohol.

When the time seemed right.

Han Dong suddenly interjected.

“Abe… You called us here for something else too, right? Just say it directly.”

Abe wiped away the tears that were still circling his eyes and slowly settled his emotions.

“Indeed, there’s one thing I wanted to ask your help with… I’ve thought a lot, and it would be better for us to ‘handle it’ internally.”

“Hm?” Han Dong immediately became curious.

“During my time in the special training outside the city, I accidentally acquired a ‘token’.”

Abe took out a stone box with a seal on it and motioned for everyone to put on protective goggles.

When the box was opened.

An ashy light immediately swathed the entire room.

Creaking sounds~~~ the leftover food on the table started wriggling.