After a sumptuous dinner, Sain not only had a full stomach but also felt a slight increase in his Mental Power and Magic Spring, with a tingling sensation appearing in his arms and various wounds on his body.
He hadn't expected such an effect from a dinner made from Enchanted Creatures and monster ingredients.
"It seems like our mentor really values you. I haven't had such a sumptuous dinner in a long time," said Senior Sister Faye to Sain.
"When the experiments get too intense, I usually just drink a Nutrient Potion and call it a day," she added.
Midway through the dinner, Mentor Mosido and Senior Brother Zoro, who had barely touched their food, hastily returned to the laboratory on the first floor, seemingly inspired by the discussion they had just had.
As a result, Sain mainly ate with Senior Sister Faye.
Their conversation made Sain feel a warmth that was different from the cold atmosphere of the Dark Magic Academy.
"Mentor truly values me, and Senior Sister, you are so beautiful and considerate," said Sain respectfully.
He wasn't simply flattering his mentor and senior sister, but genuinely felt a different atmosphere from the other Dark Magicians or apprentices he had encountered.
Was this the warmth of being in the same school?
Compared to the evil Dark Magicians who often treated their apprentices as experimental specimens, it was obvious that the atmosphere in Mentor Mosido's school was good, which was also due to Sain's luck and intelligence.
After all, when three formal Magicians expressed their support for Sain in the public classroom, he didn't choose the seemingly strongest Master, Angelia, nor did he choose Master Colonso, who had many disciples.
Instead, he used all his efforts to please and get close to Mosido, who had always been low-key and humble.
According to Senior Sister Faye's explanation, this sumptuous monster dinner not only quickly restored their physical and Mental Power, but also helped Sain recover from his injuries as soon as possible.
As a first-time low-level apprentice who had eaten such a sumptuous meal, the benefits he received far exceeded those of his two senior siblings.
The total amount of Mental Power and Magic Spring increasing by several decimal places is reasonable.
Sain's compliments made Faye smile a little.
Which woman doesn't like being praised for being beautiful by the opposite sex?
Especially in a place like Dark Magic Academy, where apprentice magicians are generally in competition, even hostile relationships.
Faye hasn't heard such praise for a long time.
What Sain didn't know was that Faye, a senior apprentice with strong abilities in Dark Magic Academy, was called the "Black Widow".
Although the other senior apprentice, Lilyanya, whom Sain had previously encountered, had a greater reputation, her strength was not necessarily stronger than his senior sister's.
"I see you're very close to being promoted to Intermediate Apprentice, but your injuries will likely postpone your promotion by two months. But this isn't necessarily a bad thing," Faye said.
"Have you switched to the Meditation Technique that the mentor gave you?" Faye asked.
"Not yet. Today, I mainly reviewed the two magic notebooks the mentor gave me," Sain answered honestly.
Faye's face showed a hint of approval, and she continued, "Smart move. Changing the Meditation Technique recklessly will require your body to adapt, and I suggest you wait until you are promoted to Intermediate Apprentice."
"Moreover, the grade assessment is in two months' time."
"With your strength, becoming an Intermediate Apprentice will undoubtedly be at the bottom. It's better to stay in the Low Apprentice stage and strive for a better ranking."
"The annual academy rewards are very good, and you can try to compete for them," Faye suggested.
Sain nodded in agreement with Senior Sister Faye's suggestion.
He could tell that until his body fully recovered and could assist the mentor in completing the experiment, Senior Sister Faye would be his main guide in this course under Mentor Mosido.
Facing Sain's proper and steady performance, Faye couldn't help but smile.
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After leaving the mentor's place, Sain walked towards his nest.
As it was already late, there weren't many people walking around the Dark Magic Academy.
In the past, Sain rarely chose to walk around at this time. But now, he had nothing to worry about.
As Sain made his way to his dormitory, he couldn't help but notice a few apprentices pointing and whispering about him.
His reputation for single-handedly taking down Yilke, causing a ruckus on Black Street with Lena, and even killing Scar-faced Joque was enough to make him known throughout the Dark Magic Academy.
Having a good reputation can be helpful in reducing troubles in such a chaotic environment.
At least some weaker individuals won't dare to mess with you recklessly.
Upon returning to his familiar abode, Sain realized that Lena had not come back.
He sighed softly, knowing that she had gone to her new mentor, Master Ferena.
Observing the way she behaved in the dungeon, it was clear that Ferena was not someone easy to get along with.
As a Dark Magician, Mosido was rare in that he was "cold on the outside, but warm on the inside." Sain had been lucky to encounter him.
In contrast, the selfish and self-interested nature of Lena's mentor, Master Ferena, was the norm at the Dark Magic Academy.
The only consolation was that Master Ferena must value Lena quite highly, as evidenced by her willingness to use a precious Energy Crystal Stone to rescue her.
After the feast, Sain settled into his routine of shuttling between his dormitory and Mosido's lab.
Even a wealthy person like Mosido couldn't afford to supply his disciples with Warcraft ingredients every day.
Apart from the occasional meat dish, Sain mostly ate regular food, including the Nutrient Potion that his senior sister, Faye, had mentioned twice.
Technically, Nutrient Potion could be classified as an Alchemy Elixir, but it was the lowest tier of such potions.
Even an ordinary apprentice could mix the ingredients in the appropriate ratios without needing to be a pharmacist.
The two Nutrient Potions that Sain had were Faye's own creations. He wasn't sure if Faye lacked talent in this area or if she was just teasing him, but the taste of those two potions left a lasting impression on him.
For a long time, he was quite resistant to Nutrient Potions.
In contrast, after Sain showed off his cooking skills to Mosido's team, Faye started urging him to make dinner every day.
Compared to the bland food made by Alchemical Puppets, Sain's cooking was more to Faye's taste.
During this period, Sain noticed that, besides him and Faye, Master Zoro and Mosido were often absent during meals.
Could it be that, after reaching a certain level in magic, one no longer needed to eat?
Sain rubbed his chin, pondering this question.