Just as the state-funded student looked up, lost in thought, somewhere in a secluded corner of the campus's Book Mountain Library, a Gypsy witch was also staring blankly at a withered branch outside the window.
Not a single leaf was left on the winter branches, and the chatter of birds and Tree Elves was nowhere to be heard. The grayish tree bark trembled haphazardly under the white sunlight, blown by the cold wind.
It reflected the witch's messy mood.
She was hesitating whether to go to the Pedestrian Street or not.
Today was Saturday, and the Absolution Hunting Team—or rather, Zheng Qing—had opened a new shop on Beta Town Pedestrian Street, seemingly selling some simple talismans, potions, and small creatures like mice and insects.
This was no secret; any wizard who cared even slightly about campus affairs knew about it.
