I have a Tantric panel

I don't understand the deeper meaning behind the professor's words yet.

But since the tasks have already been assigned, we can only follow them.

Shaun opened a history book called "The Albion Chronicle" first.

"...The early inhabitants of the Albion Islands date back to the Bronze Age."

"At that time, Celtic tribes from the mainland crossed the sea and established the earliest settlements on the southern coast."

"They brought with them agriculture, metallurgy, and primitive sacrificial rituals—the megalithic circles now scattered throughout the empire are remnants of that era..."

As its name suggests, this book tells the history of the empire from its founding to the present day.

I only glanced at it twice.

Xia En knew that the book contained very formal, official language.

Since he didn't know much about the history of this world, he simply plunged into it.

At the same time, the [Flame of Truth] quietly ignited in my mind.

With truth as fire and knowledge from books as candles, they burn silently, transforming into the light of their own reason.

[Erudition: 1 (2%...3%...)]

[Rationality: 0 (23%...25%...)]

On the panel, both values ​​gradually increased.

It has a reassuring power.

……

……

The bells of Akarin University rang six times from dawn to dusk.

"...History is not a statue, but a river, and each generation stands on its own bank and sees different ripples in the water."

"We tried to fix it with ink, but before the ink was dry, the riverbed had changed."

Xia En snapped back to reality to find that the thick history book had already been turned to the last page.

Before you is the author's closing message.

Open the panel.

【Erudition: 1 (10%)】

[Rationality: 0 (35%)]

[Remaining candlelight: 72%]

After comparing the numbers, Shane stroked his chin, looking thoughtful.

The growth rate of [rationality] was even greater than that of [erudition].

This illustrates that deep learning itself is a method to increase rationality.

At the same time, after changing from (0) to (1), the progress bar will also slow down.

Both are 1%, but 1% for 100 experience points and 1% for 200 experience points are obviously different.

Another point worth noting is...

Only 15% of the candlelight has been used!

Although Shane didn't stay in the office the whole time, he assisted Professor Aurora with her classes and went to the restaurant to have lunch with Ronan.

But by the end of the day, at least seven or eight hours had been spent on the "candle of truth".

His earlier guess was correct.

[Interpretation] has the highest consumption rate.

If it's just about learning and memorizing, the candle will burn longer.

I did a quick mental calculation.

If the remaining 72% is used entirely for studying, then there's probably about 40 hours left to burn through?

That is, three days.

We should make good use of this!

"Hmm? You've finished reading this book?"

Aurora appeared silently at the office door, reminding Shane of his homeroom teacher by the back window of the classroom during his school days.

"I've finished watching it."

Upon hearing the answer, the professor frowned.

She didn't want a cursory glance; she wanted to deeply remember the historical context.

"What happened outside the Whitehall banquet hall on January 30, 1649?"

"William I was executed, and Albion moved towards a republic."

Shane answered quickly.

Where did the Prince of Orange land in November 1688?

"Torbay, Torbay in Devon."

Aurora then asked several more questions from the Albion Gazetteer.

Xia En answered all the questions fluently.

The knowledge recorded while the "candle of truth" was burning seemed to be engraved deep in my mind, clear, accurate, and readily available.

The effect of "Erudition (2): Memory" is probably just like this.

The professor pursed his lips and looked out the window.

"You have a great memory."

"Well enough."

"Then let's take a look at these books as well."

Aura walked to the bookshelf and picked out four more books, placing them on Shane's desk.

Consider this your homework.

"Yes."

Shaun wondered if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Professor Aurora was deliberately giving him a hard time.

After a pause, Alara looked directly at Shane.

"Do you know what the White Canvas Award has to do with these history books?"

"I'm not entirely sure."

"The White Canvas Award is different from other competitions; its themes are always chosen from history."

Alaria's fingertips gently caressed the books on the table.

"It usually announces the topic two weeks before the deadline, sometimes it's a year, sometimes it's a keyword, such as war or monarchy."

"If you wait until the exam questions are announced before you start studying history, it will be too late."

Xia En looked enlightened: "I see."

"I know this is a bit like cramming, but your lack of historical knowledge is indeed your weakness."

"I will try my best to make up for it."

Aura looked at the earnest and humble young man in front of her, her eyes sparkling.

Yesterday, Lucius spurred her on, and she took the opportunity to extend an invitation to participate in the competition.

To be honest, she didn't think Shane would win a prize in this competition.

It's not that I look down on Xia En, but Xia En's experience "on this side" is really too shallow - by the next competition, he should have a much better chance.

But after seeing Shane's performance today, Aurora's thoughts underwent a subtle change.

Maybe... he really can do it?

"Oh, right."

Aurora remembered something: "Clara came to see me after class today."

"Um?"

Xia En glanced at the panel.

Clara (Moth) - Offset: 2%

The numbers didn't change at all.

This is probably because the professor hasn't taken any concrete measures yet.

"Her situation is complicated, and all I can say is that I'll try to resolve it."

Aurora sighed softly: "It concerns the secrets of her family, and I cannot disclose them to you."

Xia En nodded in understanding.

If the professor can handle it all, that would be perfect; I could just lie there and collect the [Soul Points].

I'm afraid things aren't that simple.

……

……

Return to Winchester Street as usual.

I had just reached the bottom of the attic.

A bell jingled on the wind.

"A black bell?"

Xia En looked down and saw a pure black cat standing by the flower bed, quietly watching him.

Unlike usual, it was carrying a letter in its mouth.

"Is it a letter for me?"

The black cat nodded gently, and the bell rang crisply.

Xia En blinked and reached out to touch the cat's head.

But before its palm could touch its head, the black cat put down the envelope and slipped away like a shadow, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

"You run really fast."

Xia En muttered something and picked up the envelope.

The signature above made him pause slightly.

Hugh Knox

That's his uncle's name.

I opened the envelope, and inside was a letter and... a theater ticket?

Xia En unfolded the letter and read it carefully.

The letter contained very little information.

The invitation was for Shane to meet at the Elm Street Theater this Thursday evening and catch a play.

Xia En thought of today's "Empire Morning Post".

It seems that Uncle Yuge must have seen his picture in the newspaper to extend such an invitation.

But why did they choose to meet at the theater?