<h4>Chapter 466: A Year and a Half</h4>


    A year and a halfter...


    “Sein, you look so handsome when you’re conducting experiments.”


    Faye leaned over the experimental table, resting her face on her hands as she watched Sein, who was immersed in his work.


    Speaking during an experiment was generally considered taboo, so she only broke the silence when Sein was wrapping up.


    Her flirtatiouspliment went either unnoticed or ignored as Sein concentrated on finishing the Verdant me Eye Maskid out before him.


    Since acquiring Morsidor’s remaining magic notes and the alchemy handbooks, Sein’s skills in alchemy had significantly improved.


    After receiving centuries of umted wisdom from Morsidor, Sein had identified several areas for enhancement and strengthening in the Verdant me Eye mask.


    Great inventions often started with paying meticulous attention to detail.


    The Verdant me Eye Mask was one of Sein’s strengths and a key means of defense, so he invested considerable effort into enhancing it.


    After applying the final touches, Sein exhaled a soft sigh of relief and carefully stowed away the mask.


    He then turned to Faye and asked, “Have youpleted all the homework I assigned you the other day? What about the magic tomes I picked out for you-...”


    Before Sein could finish, Faye waved her hand dismissively. “I finished those ages ago and I’m almost done with the tomes. However, there are parts that I don’t understand and could use your help, my little junior.”


    Faye emphasized the word “little” yfully in a flirtatious tone.


    A year and a half had passed since Sein began living in Faye’s magic tower.


    Any lingering awkwardness from their decades of separation hadpletely vanished over thest year.


    Sein had been familiar with Faye’s personality for decades. Life in ckhaven had changed her, but during the eighteen months at his side, she seemed to gradually reim her former self.


    Her yful nature contrasted with Sein, who was always more strict and reserved. Yet, deep down, Sein appreciated this aspect of her character.


    Indeed, it was Faye’s liveliness that had brought light to Sein’s otherwise somber life in ckhaven during this period.


    Over the past eighteen months, Faye’s focus and mana levels had both reached 92 points, nearly returning her to her peak condition.


    For a magic initiate who had previously failed to break through, this progress was nothing short of miraculous.


    Considering the huge amount of resources Faye had used during this period and Sein’s meticulous guidance, her achievements seemed almost inevitable.


    For the ck magic initiates in the ckhaven who had nothing, 92 points of focus was a significant milestone worth gambling their efforts to breakthrough to Rank One.


    After all, not all magic initiates had ess to top-tier supplementary potions like Laurent Water in their pursuit of reaching Rank One.


    Many ck magic initiates, destitute and desperate, were forced to attempt their breakthroughs without any external aid.


    Most, of course, fail.


    Yet, there were always the fortunate few who seeded against all odds—a rare urrence often attributed to sheer luck.


    Sein advised Faye to be patient a little longer, suggesting she spend at least two more years elevating her focus and mana levels to 95 points.


    Once her stats were maximized, she could then attempt another breakthrough to be a full-fledged mage, with the support of potent potions like Laurent Water.


    Although Sein had never formally taken on any apprentices, his instructional skills weremendable.


    Despite Faye’s yful demeanor, she would listen attentively as soon as Sein began to delve into the secrets of pyro elemental magic.


    The harsh lessons of reality had made Faye, no longer a young woman, acutely aware of her immediate needs and what she could temporarily set aside.


    During one of their sessions, as Sein observed Faye meditating, he noticed that she appeared rejuvenated—her skin more supple and radiant than it had been just a year ago.


    This change was likely due to her restored focus and mana levels, though Sein suspected that Faye might also be concocting beauty potions in her spare time to present her best self.


    Their lessons were brief, modeled after Sein’s experience attending public sses at the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring Academy.


    Sein believed in quality over quantity of lessons, ensuring Faye fully grasped the concept he had shared before moving on to a new area.


    Once the lesson concluded, Faye let out a sigh of relief.


    In terms of their rtionship, Faye was his senior. However, given the current circumstances, Sein had assumed the role of her mentor.


    Both of them found this reversal of roles a little hard to adapt to.


    While Sein managed these transitions smoothly, Faye asionally betrayed her feelings through subtle gestures.


    “Sein, there’s a few decent-looking ves in the basement of my magic tower. Would you like to try...?” Faye suggested nonchntly, twirling her shoulder-length hair around her finger.


    "Not interested," Sein replied curtly, cutting her off before she could finish speaking.


    “Oh.” Faye pouted but seemed clearly pleased with Sein’s response.


    “What’s next, then? Shall I help you with your Verdant me Body Tempering experiment?” she asked, pping her hands eagerly.


    A blush tinged Faye’s cheeks, betraying her fascination with Sein’s Verdant me Body Tempering.


    Over the past year and a half, she had assisted with the Verdant me Body Tempering experiment only a few times, but each session had left asting impression on her, especially when it involved Sein’s striking physique on the experimental table...


    “No. You should go over and summarize the knowledge I’ve just shared. It’s almost time for your meditation too. I’ll have Yuri and Sev assist me with the experiment,” Sein refused, shaking his head.


    Faye had been aware of Yuri’s existence for over a year, including the fact that Sein had an exceptionally rare and valuable mermaid.


    Without dwelling further on the matter, Faye turned and headed toward the meditation room under Sein’s watchful gaze.


    Sein had not neglected his research and personal growth during his time on Mordoron Ind.


    His focus, mana, and constitution had all been steadily improving. Perhaps the lingering effects of the kelp he had consumed in Sea God Bay were still at work.


    Although he was no longer in Tourmaline’s presence, his constitution’s growth rate had not significantly declinedpared to during his journey across the western ocean.


    As Sein’s stats continued to improve, the opening of the Knight Continent also drew nearer. He had even learned that it was scheduled to open in two years.


    Since the start of the year, numerous ck mages had emerged from the depths of ckhaven and were moving south toward Mordoron Ind.


    The southern part of the Western Archipgo would likely see even more activity, attracting trialists and attention from throughout the Magus World.


    If Sein intended to explore the Knight Continent, it was about time for him to set out.


    Unlike most ck mages who could only remain on the periphery, Sein’s legitimate status as a registered mage of a divine tower allowed him to venture deeper.


    Thisst year and a half had brought many changes, yet Sein remained concerned about the absence of news about Leena.