[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-cell-prison":3,"chapter-my-cell-prison-my-cell-prison-chapter-375":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","My Cell Prison",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1206560,1562,"Chapter 372: 372: Half a Year","my-cell-prison-chapter-375",375,"\u003Cp>Chapter 372: Half a YearThe adjustment of the magic circuit took a full three hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a double-circuit structure was more complex than Dumps had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in the later stage of debugging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One person was in so much pain that they almost fainted, and the other was exhausted from concentrating for a long time and also almost fainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the two supported each other as they walked out of the hot spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one didn’t know any better, they might have thought something happened between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the main library building was as Dumps had said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Curator Hera did not give Han Dong a hard time. Instead, she praised Han Dong for resorting to the ‘Yellow Sand’ in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After this semester’s examination, many teachers in the library have gotten to know you, and I will announce your status as a ‘Visiting Scholar’… At the same time, as long as you’re active in the library, you’re considered my student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have any borrowing or magic practice needs, you can find me… or Dumps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here’s your library card.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Deputy Curator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Han Dong’s status in the library was finally secured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to Dumps’s adjustment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic circuit was optimized to the maximum extent, which made Han Dong’s subsequent magic learning process much more efficient… The energy consumption of various magics was reduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Han Dong delved deeper into magic studying, the ‘balance’ measuring the two professions gradually returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong also began to reallocate time to study [Mysticism], ensuring a parallel development on both fronts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare feeling of fatigue swept through Han Dong’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The study of various knowledge systems, plus he had to find time to learn ‘Basic Alchemy’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fatigue accumulated bit by bit, until one day, when a drop of thick nosebleed fell on the notebook, Han Dong realized the seriousness of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started scheduling more time for rest in his study plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several months later, half a year had passed since the last “Strange Tales” incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy City was peaceful and harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Han Dong was neither in the Mysterious Department nor in the library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he was sleeping in in his student dormitory. This was a rest day he had scheduled for himself…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And today, Han Dong had an appointment… an invitation from Abe Rhein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team that had perfectly cleared the five-star difficulty dungeon was ready to celebrate, but there was no subsequent news… It seemed that Abe didn’t have time to entertain guests after returning to the Behemoth Knight Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This group of top-tier geniuses must have undergone considerable changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Han Dong’s suggestion, Dumps was also called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Dumps did not participate in the “Strange Tales”, he provided hotel services beforehand, and Dumps was also a good friend who had experienced life and death together outside the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venue for the gathering was not in any hotel in the Holy City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it was in the VIP room of the Adventurer’s Guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, besides treating them to a meal, there were other matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wake up…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weary-faced Han Dong timed himself, preparing to go to the Adventurer’s Guild right on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as soon as he stepped out of the door, a familiar scene reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia, dressed in a witch costume and a wizard hat, hugged Han Dong from the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent times, due to Han Dong constantly switching between two departments, his schedule has been odd… Mia often couldn’t find Han Dong, and he didn’t reply to her messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Longing turned into sickness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia even repeatedly rubbed her face against Han Dong’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I haven’t seen you for so long… Let me hug you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grain of yellow sand floated onto Mia’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trust in the instincts of an insect to sense the deadly danger and retreat immediately… even almost sprouting four spider legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nicholas, you!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia widened her eyes; this was the first time she felt such an extraordinary dangerous energy from Han Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong revealed a strange smile, “Mia, you’ve improved a lot this period…there’s a mix of ‘monster’ qi inside you that I’ve never seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s getting late, let’s hurry over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s not keep Captain Abe waiting, since it’s a gathering in the Adventurer’s Guild, it’s naturally not as simple as eating… Abe might have an important matter to discuss with us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stimulated in this way, Mia immediately became more compliant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently hugging Han Dong’s right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Periodically opening the compound eyes on her forehead to observe Han Dong’s left arm… she always felt it held an energy capable of easily killing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will you tell me? What is it exactly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Black Magic Class- Yellow Sand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not just simple yellow sand power… You’ve secretly become stronger again, I must also work hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Adventurer’s Guild was as lively as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people who booked the high-level private rooms were all individuals of high status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abe used the emblem from his grandfather to book this private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various meals made up of strange and exotic beasts filled the table, and several bottles of wine from the Behemoth Knights Group’s [Beast Cave] were brought over by Abe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Abe… what did you go through?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blacksmith Winry hadn’t changed much, just her strength and aura had become heavier, her personality was still the same as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Abe’s change was enormous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to his previously robust and sturdy body, he had noticeably thinned, and even his cheeks had sunken in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m really sorry everyone, I clearly said that after the ‘Strange Tales’ event I would treat you to a meal… But, as a result of earning three Fate Points in one go, I reached the Break Period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My grandfather pulled some strings, and I was temporarily added to the ‘outside city special training team’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just returned to the city the day before yesterday… sigh! Let’s eat first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meal, nonetheless half an hour in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abe unguardedly drank too much again, and his white fluff naturally emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately hugged Han Dong without missing a beat…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he got more and more excited, Abe actually started crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know what I have been through? Ah…I felt so terrible, I had just left the Five-star Fate Space without even a break, the next day I was forced to leave the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonstop high-intensity training day and night, a small mistake would get me branded with the ‘unqualified’ stamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I haven’t slept well in half a year, I was apprehensive every day… once I almost died outside the city.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong didn’t say a word, just let Abe’s white fluff brush against his cheek again and again… waiting for Abe to vent all his troubles with the influence of alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the time seemed right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong suddenly interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Abe… You called us here for something else too, right? Just say it directly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abe wiped away the tears that were still circling his eyes and slowly settled his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, there’s one thing I wanted to ask your help with… I’ve thought a lot, and it would be better for us to ‘handle it’ internally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm?” Han Dong immediately became curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During my time in the special training outside the city, I accidentally acquired a ‘token’.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abe took out a stone box with a seal on it and motioned for everyone to put on protective goggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the box was opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ashy light immediately swathed the entire room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creaking sounds~~~ the leftover food on the table started wriggling.\u003C\u002Fp>",1271,"2026-06-03T14:08:19.789Z",1,"novelbin.me","76d83d413a4f77afb465e346ac69ef669990078e2c987646dca3a9d5e62f10ca","my-cell-prison-chapter-376","my-cell-prison-chapter-374",2176,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-cell-prison-cover.jpg"]