23:30
Professor Chris opened the old gilded pocket watch to reveal the time.
As Professor Chris needed to go deep into the swamp to take care of some matters, Lu Li returned to the Giant Tree alone.
Cain instinctively followed him, but he was not yet accustomed to interacting with Lu Li — his respect and humility were awkwardly mimicked, or rather, not as natural as a true servant.
He had much to learn about being a servant from the old butler he consulted.
Returning to the Giant Tree, Lu Li inevitably encountered the Gatekeeper.
The two potions from Professor Chris spared him the tedious process of questioning, purification, and time-wasting by the Gatekeeper.
Moving from the dim and damp lower layers to the bright and cozy canopy, Lu Li returned to his dormitory and fell asleep.
...
The morning bell woke the slumbering canopy.
Low-grade students, drowsy and adjusting their collars, headed towards the hall.
"Mr. Lu Li."
"His Excellency Lulian..."
