【Stargazing Room】

The stars twinkle.

The damage caused by Han Dong, such as the rampant fungal colony and the giant scratches left on the ground, was repaired and restored to its original state as the stars shone brightly.

Testing is complete.

Mr. Black and White handed over a handwritten letter to Han Dong.

"Take this letter and go to the chief of the plague...... If he has time, he should guide you in a few sentences. It just so happened that he was in the [Staggetti Swamp] right now. ”

"Is there anything I need to pay attention to?"

"It's okay to ask a few simple questions...... It's best to wait until he and the witch are done with the 'things they should do' between them, though. ”

"Understood!"

The Dead Water Swamp is one of the most dangerous areas in the Mystic Realm, located behind the Tower of the Dark Moon.

The edge of the swamp is also the boundary of the Knight Academy.

A twisted, large, terrifying tree with a terrifying human face, one of the hallmarks of the swamp region.

In the swamp water, which reaches 1/3 the height of the trees, there are a large number of "carnivorous wet plants".

As soon as they feel the slightest tremor on the surface of the water, the plant will open its bloody mouth or extend its branches with piercing and pumping abilities to quickly prey.

Rotten, moldy planks, suspended in mid-air by vines pulled by strange trees, were the only way through the swampy area.

The Dead Water Swamp covers an area comparable to that of the Darkmoon Forest.

It is also the main educational place of the Department of Occultism.

Similar to Han Dong's major in plague science in the old sewers, many probationary knights who studied "witch science" have lived in swamps for a long time.

"Witchcraft" is only for female occult apprentices.

When Han Dong walked among the wooden planks, he could see many different styles of study houses, built at the ends of tree branches.

Witch apprentices are relatively demanding, and these treehouses serve as their main dormitories.

Witch - Kaironya. Mason requires that more than 80% of the years spent in the Knight Academy be spent in the swamp.

In order not to attract people's eyes, Han Dong walked among the wooden planks in a "bird's beak costume".

At the present time, most of the witch apprentices are reading books on alchemy and herbology in their respective treehouses.

or in the brewing of "witch soup",

or make a voodoo doll that can curse others or help oneself take damage,

or practicing various techniques of drawing,

Every once in a while, a group of witch apprentices are called to the witch school in the heart of the swamp.

Accept [Witch-Kaironya. Mason's assessment is equivalent to an irregular work report.

If you fail to report the report, you will face extremely severe penalties.

As a result, the witch apprentice gate, rarely leaves the treehouse, and spends most of his time in penance.

However, Han Dong, who was wearing a bird's beak costume, still attracted the attention of many female witch apprentices.

A pair of dark-eyed eyes were looking through the glass window at this mysterious apprentice who did not belong to the backwater swamp.

There was a lot of talk about Han Dong's arrival.

After walking in the swampy area for about half an hour.

Crunch!

There was a sound of the door opening from the twisted tree not far from Han Dong's side.

From the doorway of the treehouse at the very top, a woman with slightly twisted limbs 'crawled'.

In a crawling style similar to a spider, it easily crawls and jumps between twisted trees, and seems to have long been familiar with life in the swampy area.

Because he was crawling down the trees, his black hair hung down and covered his face.

With her spider crawling posture, in the gloomy swamp shrouded by the dark moon, it is really a bit crazy.

With three meters left in the plank, the woman jumped lightly.

Gently step on the plank barefoot and through the cushioning process between the toes and soles of the feet, without causing any pressure on the rotten plank.

Stand face to face with Han Dong.

The woman wears a loose and plain white linen tunic that is tightened by a corset...... A pair of leggings is also worn underneath so as not to give away 'secrets' during the crawl.

Wears a couple of quirky bracelets on his wrist with 'herbs, ebony blocks, octopus specimens, bat wings, ......'

There are also some delicate witchcraft tattoos on the palms and arm joints, which can effectively assist in witchcraft casting.

He wears half a wooden mask on his face, and the other half reveals beautiful and deep black eyes, plus slightly thicker walking lips, a melon seed face, and short black hair.

"Nicholas, is that you? What are you doing in the backwater swamp? ”

This little Turkish girl actually directly recognized Han Dong's identity...... You know, this bird's beak costume given by Mr. Black and White can hide the breath and hide the identity.

"Mia-san."

That's right.

This is the same batch of outstanding students who entered the mysterious department as Han Dong - [Mia. Seminovic].

As everyone gathered in the hall after passing the danger test, Mia milled and produced a large number of medical herbs and distributed them to the injured students.

Moreover, Han Dong also saw her in the corner of the first floor when he first went to the Adventurer's Guild.

"It's really you! I knew it!

When you were taken away temporarily, it was not because there was a problem with the assessment, but because Mr. Black and White wanted to see you...... This portable bird's beak costume with the function of "goggles" was also given to you by Mr. Black and White, right? ”

"Hmm...... Mr. Black & White was my second mentor. ”

"Wow! So envious! ”

Mia interlocked her fingers and hugged her chest, her cold black pupils scrutinizing Han Dong seriously.

"Huh." Han Dong didn't know how to respond except for an embarrassed smile.

Nicholas...... What are you doing in the Backwater Swamp?

Non-witch apprentices are generally not allowed to enter this place, and if you don't have a special permit and are discovered by Teacher Kaironya, you will end up in a miserable situation! ”

Han Dong didn't reply, but just showed the letter in his pocket a little.

The crow wax badge stamped on top is extra conspicuous.

When Mia read the letter, she was slightly excited, and offered to lead the way:

"It turned out that it was introduced by Mr. Black and White, so that's no problem! I'll take you there.

I heard that Teacher Kailongya is meeting with a very important guest today, and the work report of our witch apprentice has been cancelled, and I don't know if she is free to see you. ”

"It's okay, I can find my way, just go by myself."

"Ah...... All right. ”

Han Dong directly staggered Mia and continued to walk towards the depths of the swamp.

Even if the Little Demon Eye was closed, it could help Han Dong clear his direction and go straight into the swamp...... You don't need anyone to lead the way.

Just as we got close to the center of the swamp.

Han Dong stopped suddenly, and a cold voice came from the lower end of the bird's beak mask:

"How long are you going to follow?"

With a shaking of the branches behind her, Mia, who was crawling between the branches, jumped on the plank again, and stuck out her tongue in embarrassment:

"I ...... I just want to see what you have to do with the teacher.

In addition, it is not possible to move forward through the planks a little further...... You don't know how to get to the Witch Academy when you first come to the Deadwater Swamp, I can take you to the teacher's quarters. ”

"Well, thank you."