Bivis and Blumer stared at the few people who had suddenly appeared in front of them, and fell silent.


    Bivis gave Blumer a meaningful look.


    Well, aren’t you something, pretending to be modest with me, and yet you’ve managed to find everyone just like that?


    Blumer rolled his eyes speechlessly.


    Are you saying because you’re old, your brain is not functioning well? If I were that capable, the position of the dean would belong to me!


    "Uncle Bivis!"


    Ya’er’s voice emerged beside Lis, breaking the awkwardness between the people present.


    At this moment, Lis was somewhat grateful for Ya’er’s support, how could he possibly not recognize these two old men? They were both top fighters of the Kingdom.


    Top Gold Mage, Vice Commander of the Royal Mage Corps, Odysseus Blumer.


    Top Golden Warrior, Commander of the Golden Lion Knights, Bivis Mn.


    "Uncle, what brings you here?"


    Though Ya’er looked a bit dusty, she didn’t seem to have encountered any danger and was still very spirited.


    However, the others were not doing so well. Arsen, Ailina, and Lunbos had copsed on the ground, their faces pale, looking thoroughly exhausted.


    Bivis quickly pulled Ya’er aside, giving her a thorough once-over to ensure she wasn’t hurt before he finally rxed and said:


    "I received a notification from a nearby Lord that an anomaly had urred here, so I brought people over to take a look. I didn’t expect to find you here, youngdy."


    Ya’er nodded repeatedly, feeling it was quite fortunate to have run into Uncle Bivis here.


    Lis curled his lip, tricking a child? The anomaly here was indeed extraordinary, but to deploy the Kingdom’s strongest warrior and the sharpest Golden Lion Knights, along with the Vice Commander of the Royal Mage Corps, seemed a bit much respect for the Witch Demon McAy.


    This set-up could run through this secret realm a dozen times!


    It was clear that they had received a message about Ya’er’s peril ande to the rescue.


    Speaking of which, wasn’t this too fast? Lis felt that he had only been in the Underground City for about a day, yet in less than half a day since they entered, the Knights had already arrived.


    It seemed that even without his presence, Ya’er and the others would not havee to harm.


    The Kingdom really did worry themselves sick.


    As Lis mused, he reached up to pet Ang, who was perched on top of his head, soaking up the sun and sleeping. She was fine, wasn’t she?


    Just then, Lis noticed the old man who had been standing with Bivis was staring at him, looking rather curious.


    "Hello, Vice Principal Blumer."


    Weren’t you here to rescue Ya’er? Why are you looking at me?


    Lis felt somewhat resigned and could only step forward to greet him proactively.


    This guy was a true big shot, not to be trifled with.


    "Are you a student of the academy?" Blumer grew more interested.


    "Yes, I have been studying at the academy for seven or eight years."


    "What’s your name?"


    "Lis."


    "Good, good, good, young man, well done!"


    Lis waspletely puzzled by the sudden praise.


    What was this situation? Why was he suddenlyplimenting him? Was it because he had rescued Ya’er and the others from the tomb?


    At that moment, Bivis came over with Ya’er and, nodding to Lis, asked:


    "You are Lis, aren’t you? The youngdy said she doesn’t know how, but she made it out, was that your doing?"


    Lis nodded, seeing no need to hide the truth; those present were all veteran powerhouses who could spot a lie at a nce.


    "We seem to have been teleported into a tomb, where the monsters were very powerful. The strongest was a Gold Level Witch Demon, but itcked self-awareness."


    "I learned this from Ang here."


    Lis pointed to the white Little Bat that was lying on his head sleeping. With the eyesight of Bivis and Blumer, they could naturally see that it was a Gold Level vampire.


    "With her help, I destroyed the Witch Demon’s Life Protection Box, and afterwards, we used a Transmission Array to leave the tomb. That tomb should have copsed now that it no longer has its master’s maintenance."


    Lis gave a brief overview of the entire situation, cing most of the credit on Ang’s shoulders, while also slightly downying the strength of Witch Demon McAy to make everything seem more reasonable.


    Bivis nodded, as he could see that Ang was different from the vampires that lurked in the shadows. The pure Blood Energy swirling around her was free of any impurities, hence there was no need for wanton hostility.


    "Goodd, well done. We owe you this time. No wonder Fusis praised you in front of His Majesty the King."


    Bivis’s seemingly casual remark invigorated Lis.


    Duke Hade? Interesting.


    After finishing his thought, Bivis reminded Ya’er about something before he walked aside to arrange for his troops to be reorganized.


    Ya’er said to Lis:


    "Lis, Uncle Bivis is my teacher. I’ve finally gotten the chance to meet him, and he wants to take me back for training. So, I won’t be returning with you all."


    Lis nodded, surmising that the Kingdom was still not at ease with Ya’er and wanted to take her back to the Royal Capital first.


    After conveying this, Ya’er went over to inform Arsen and the others.


    Arsen and his group had just recovered from their exhaustion and naturally had no objections.


    The environment here was aplete paradisepared to the tomb, and they were in no hurry to leave.


    "This ce is quite interesting. I’ll organize a research expedition here after I return to the academy. No objections, right, Lis?"


    Odysseus said with a smile, feeling that the tomb must have been constructed by a mage not much inferior to himself. Even though the Witch Demon conversion ritual had failed, the remaining artifacts still seemed valuable.


    Lis hurriedly nodded, daring not to express any objections.


    Just joking, big shot, you can do whatever you want, even if you packed up and took me away, I would not mind!


    Moreover, Lis felt something strange inside. He always felt there was something off about the way Odysseus looked at him. His attitude was almost too friendly.


    Where’s your usual aloof demeanor, big shot?


    Odysseus chuckled, nodded, and then stood up with the Mage Group’s entourage to leave.


    Still at Bronze Rank, yet he’s already transitioned to an Arcanist, this kid!


    Unexpectedly, this trip out has brought such a huge surprise, heh heh.


    Odysseus decided and, with a wave of his hand, activated the Transmission Array, vanishing amidst a burst of light.


    Whew~


    When all the members of the Golden Lion Knights and the Mage Group had left, and Ya’er followed Bivis back to Bright City first, Lis exhaled a sigh of relief and sat down next to Arsen and the others.


    Fortunately, the camp they had built earlier was not destroyed; there was still a ce for them to rest well. Lis’s nerves, which had been taut in the tomb, finally rxed.


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    Seeing Arsen and the others were too exhausted to speak and merely nodded a greeting before heading into their tent to rest, Lis did so as well.


    Though Lis was also very tired, he had more important things to do now.


    Gently lifting Ang from atop his head, he ced her on the soft nket inside his tent and left the camp, heading for the untouched forest.


    He needed to find a quiet ce to fully digest and master what he had gained this time.


    Arriving beside a tall tree, Lis sat cross-legged under it, took a deep breath, and prepared himself mentally.


    He called up the system to look at the panel, where an immense amount of experience he had never dared to imagine before awaited him. Lis decisively channeled it towards enhancing his level.


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    [Your Personal Level has increased: 44→45!]


    [You have gained Strength +2, Agility +1, Intelligence +2, Charm +1, Mystery +1, Endurance +1]


    ....


    [Your Personal Level has increased: 49→50!]


    [You have gained Strength +2, Agility +1, Intelligence +2, Charm +1, Mystery +1, Endurance +1]


    ...


    Level detection shows the yer has reached Level 50, initiating the Silver Rank Boundary Breakthrough test!


    [Breakthrough Test (1/3): Main Profession Level greater than or equal to 50... Test Passed]


    (Note: yer Level = Main Profession Level + Secondary Profession Level; Rank promotion must meet Main Profession Level requirements)


    [Breakthrough Test (2/3): All Attributes exceed 50 points... Test Passed]


    (Note: Breakthrough is impossible under negative Status effects or in cases of physical incapacitation)


    [Breakthrough Test (3/3): Complete Basic Profession promotion... Test Passed]


    (Note: To advance from Bronze to Silver Rank, one mustplete the Basic Profession transition or promotion, rifying the path ahead. (For example: Warrior to Shield Warrior, Mage to Illusionist, Arcanist is already a top-tier profession under Legend.))]


    [All tests passed, begin promotion to Silver Rank?]


    [[Yes/No]]


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    Lis confirmed, and immediately, intense energy fluctuations spread from his body to the surroundings, ttening the wild grass with the ferocious gales to the ground.


    The promotion... had started!