Chapter 119: Surprise
One month and a half passed by in a blur for Nero.
His days followed an intense but steady rhythm: reading, meditating, attending classes, reading again, meditating some more, sparring with Mu and Zen, testing magic applications, and then finally collapsing into sleep.
Each moment felt filled with purpose.
He absorbed everything he could from Mahoutokoro's vast library, cross-referencing ancient Eastern magical arts with his Western knowledge, searching for new synergies and hidden applications.
The pressure of the Void Principle still loomed over him like an ever-present shadow, but he refused to let it consume his focus.
Instead, he let his thirst for knowledge drown out the anxiety.
It had now been just over two months since his arrival in Japan, and despite the rigorous schedule, he was genuinely enjoying himself.
Every day brought new discoveries, and even the exhausting training sessions with Mu and Zen had become something he looked forward to.
Tonight, Friday, was no different.
Nero had just finished another deep dive into a book detailing the history of ancient Japanese barrier techniques and was making his way back to Mu and Zen's home.
The corridors of Mahoutokoro were serene at this hour, the soft glow of enchanted lanterns casting long, quiet shadows.