June, the sun shines brightly.
Almost a month has passed since his meeting with the Ancient One, and Finney Hellseg only needs a few credits to graduate.
Although universities value internship experience and recommendations, Finney Hellseg's grades are sufficient for admission, so he has nothing to worry about.
It's worth mentioning that Carson Brian returned to school a few weeks ago and didn't cause him any trouble, which surprised him. He thought Carson Brian was secretly planning something, until he found an opportunity to use the 'Golden Grand Evolution Technique' to investigate under the pretext of reconciliation and finally understood.
It turned out that Carson Brian had indeed intended to cause trouble for him again during his leave of absence, but hesitated after unexpectedly discovering that Carson Brian's parents were both renowned lawyers.
In this country, being a lawyer is a very special profession, and no one wants to offend a powerful lawyer. Although Carson Brian was reckless, he wasn't truly stupid.
After considering the consequences of offending Finney Hellseg, he finally decided to swallow his pride and bear the loss. Of course, the most important thing was that he was also graduating soon and didn't want to cause too much trouble at this time.
After understanding the situation, Finney Hellseg was somewhat amused and exasperated, but this outcome was quite good. After reinforcing Carson Brian's desire to avoid trouble with the 'Golden Grand Evolution Technique,' he didn't pursue the matter any further.
For Finney Hellseg, the most important thing right now is to finish his credits, graduate, find the location of the New York Sanctum, and have a proper talk with the Ancient One.
During this time, he's been pondering the Ancient One's purpose in appearing that day. Given the information asymmetry, he ultimately believes the possibility of being 'possessed by a demon' is more likely.
Therefore, during this period, he's only tested the effects of 'possessed by a demon' a few times on weekends, and hasn't used it at all.
Becoming a superhero and debuting before Iron Man is something he's never even considered.
If he could survive until he's invincible before emerging into the world, that would be ideal, but with his current rate of power growth, that's clearly impossible.
For Finney Hellseg, Kamataghi was extremely important. Even if he couldn't learn magic from the Ancient One, this place allowed him to quickly improve his strength.
The growth of his experience bar was related to using skills in combat. Aside from S.H.I.E.L.D. and some other organizations that couldn't be found, the mages of Kamataghi were among the most powerful, so there was no need to worry about them being hidden.
Sparring with them regularly would definitely be much faster than selling chicken nugget wraps at a shop, especially now that he had 'Demon Possession,' his strength might not actually be weaker than that of an average mage.
...
"Congratulations, you've graduated."
With the issuance of his graduation certificate, Finney Hellseg finally breathed a sigh of relief. The sweltering weather felt cooler. University didn't start for a while, and he could finally have some freedom.
At the graduation ceremony, looking at the bustling crowd around him, and his happy parents and Skye, Finney Hellseg felt calm and peaceful. He had wondered if it was a bit indulgent for him to leisurely attend school in a world that would soon descend into chaos.
He had also hesitated about dropping out and searching the world for ways to improve his strength. This world held many hidden things, and if he searched carefully, he was sure he would find something.
But whenever he saw his parents' somewhat aged faces, he couldn't bear the thought. He earnestly asked himself what he truly wanted in this world.
Returning to the previous world was something he had considered when he was first reborn, but as he grew more accustomed to it, the idea gradually faded away.
In this world, he has parents who dote on him, a lovely but not entirely obedient older sister, and special abilities. Although there are some dangers around him, his overall life is better than before.
Moreover, as long as he continues to grow, he has a chance to become invincible.
After thinking for a long time, Finney Hellseg realized that what he really wanted was to live freely, to have a sense of urgency when danger comes, but not to be controlled by that urgency. He could enjoy a comfortable and peaceful life, but he couldn't forget the potential dangers. Therefore, he ultimately didn't choose to recklessly improve his strength, but instead followed his own path, progressing step by step.
Looking at everything before him, Finney Hellseg felt he hadn't made a mistake. Some things in life, once missed, can't be reversed even with the Time Stone.
That evening, Finney Hellseg's family was still discussing graduation. His parents didn't seem to care about his choice of ancient writing as his major.
They were already high-income earners; even Finney Hellseg himself had made a fortune from his "Jinji Fried Chicken Wraps" business over the past two years, so there was no need for him to choose a major specifically for work.
The next day, Finney Hellseg woke up early and was a little disoriented to find he no longer had to go to classes, but he quickly became happy about being able to manage his time freely.
During breakfast, Skye looked listless, which puzzled him. "What's wrong? Didn't you sleep well last night?"
Skye shook her head, resting her delicate face on her hand, and said weakly, "Now that you're not going to the shop anymore, I don't know what to do."
"You can find a job!" Finney Hellseg glanced at the languid Skye and said helplessly, "Speaking of which, you've been out of school for two years now, and it seems like you haven't done any real work."
Skye blushed at this and retorted defiantly, "Who said I haven't? I make money writing software online."
"That's great! Don't ask me for money next time you upgrade the equipment!"
Finney Hellseg raised his head, looking like she'd agree if she could.
Skye opened her mouth hesitantly, desperately wanting to firmly say "no, no way," but her honest body told her that if she didn't lend it, she might really not be able to afford a new computer.
"Hmph!"
In the end, she could only glare angrily at Finney Hellseg, skipping breakfast and leaving the house with her bag.
Having finished her daily routine of bullying her sister, Finney Hellseg ate breakfast in a good mood, but the thought of her upcoming task made her uneasy again.
New York is a huge city of over 1,200 square kilometers; finding an inconspicuous, even hidden, house here is no easy task.
Finney Hellseg thought for a month, trying online map searches, wandering around randomly, and other methods, before finally coming up with a solution.
Before leaving, Finney Hellseg took out a worn-out compass he had painstakingly searched for at the old market. Taking a deep breath, he calmly recalled the command and solemnly declared, "Bestow this compass with special power, guiding it to the place its owner most desires!" As
soon as he finished speaking, the compass needles, which had been stationary, suddenly began to dart around erratically, spinning a few times before finally pointing in a direction.
"Success!"
Finney Hellseg, slightly dizzy, suppressed his excitement. Fortunately, he had something in his mind for reference, which significantly increased his success rate when using the 'Golden Grand Evolution Technique,' and allowed him to concentrate more clearly.
Of course, the most important factor was that while this object was special, its function was very simple, and it didn't have any direct destructive potential, which was why it succeeded.
Thanks to Captain Jack Sparrow!
Finney Hellseg gripped the compass tightly and praised it, then immediately moved forward in the direction it indicated. The power granted by the 'Golden Grand Evolution Technique' wasn't permanent, so the compass might malfunction at any time.
The Golden Grand Evolution Technique was powerful, but the protagonist was currently weak and couldn't do much yet. This ability had a low floor and a high ceiling,making it less likely for his combat power to collapse—how wonderful!
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