It had actually been a long time since the day of Ethan's painting duel.

However, as soon as he set foot in Winster University, he immediately caught the attention of many people.

After all, universities remain relatively pure places where people more often recognize talent.

Even the professors and lecturers from the College of Arts were exceedingly polite when they encountered Ethan.

They had all witnessed his unfinished masterpiece that day and were already impressed, envious, and even jealous of his artistic accomplishments.

He's definitely someone who could grow to become a master in the future.

So why not seize the opportunity to build a relationship now?

Ethan was happy to oblige.

Position, status, all woven through a network of connections.

He followed El to complete the formal lecturer procedures, clarified his salary, and settled on class timings.

Originally, Winster University intended to offer Ethan the highest salary, but he refused, stating he was just an apprentice and couldn't truly teach anything, only share art insights.

So he agreed to just symbolically accept 1 Golden Rye.

El nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, praising Ethan as someone genuinely pursuing art.

Ethan smiled, knowing that this would surely become a popular anecdote and further enrich his persona.

Then he expressed his wish to visit the principal and also discuss subsequent arrangements for the upcoming university anniversary.

However, El mentioned that the principal had been unwell recently and was resting; he hadn't seen the principal for a long time.

The university anniversary matters were actually simple; they just hoped Ethan could create a painting similar to his earlier sketch of the ocean.

Naturally, the theme should be centered around Winster University.

Ethan nodded to indicate that there was no problem, yet his gaze turned toward the principal's office built from green stones.

Illness?

El then suggested that since he was here, why not give a trial lecture, as many students had been waiting eagerly.

Ethan didn't decline.

In the end, more people turned up to his lecture than expected; though it was a temporary trial, the classroom was almost overflowing.

In the crowd, Ethan spotted Sofia.

Her seat was in the front row, clearly reserved very early.

For his lecture, Ethan directly repurposed the conversation about surrealism he had with Pupol the other day, yet the ready words deeply fascinated the audience.

They had never heard such novel concepts; dreams, subconscious—these ideas were intriguing.

The class ended with thunderous applause.

Many could hardly wait to approach him for discussions and advice.

But Ethan hadn't actually thought that far ahead himself.

It was just a spur-of-the-moment decision today, but he really needed to organize some materials on this subject in the future.

Starting from teaching to promote his surrealism could be a path to fame.

Getting El to help block the crowd, Ethan planned to meet Gustav.

But as he was weaving through the people, Sofia called out to him.

For Sofia's sake, Ethan obliged.

So they walked together for some private conversation.

"Ethan, can I still just call you Ethan?" Sofia asked somewhat shyly.

This prompted Anya, who was trailing behind, to roll her eyes slightly, which was unusual for her.

"Of course, Sofia, we're friends. Are you here to talk about the charity gala?"

"The charity gala is being prepared. Actually, I've come today to hire you as my private tutor. I know you don't need money, but I really want your guidance. I'm also very interested in your surrealism—just as a favor between friends, can you?"

Sofia showed a slightly pleading look. Honestly, her beauty was captivating with just some subtle expressions.

And this was exactly something Ethan couldn't have asked for more.

A private tutor meant he could visit Chief Judge Shire openly.

"Of course, Sofia, but let's not talk about guidance like that. I'm merely an apprentice. We can exchange ideas, and as long as you're willing, I can visit your house anytime."

"That's wonderful, thank you. Then I... won't disturb you any longer."

With that, Sofia gracefully left.

"She knows it's a disturbance."

In a rare moment, Anya actually made a comment.

"Alright, Anya," Ethan said, half-amused, half-exasperated.

Unlike the bustling crowd that gathered around Ethan, where Gustav was situated was always so calm, dull, and rigid.

But he relished it.

It was as if having some sort of radar; as soon as Ethan appeared, he raised his head, completely like an ox, charged over, and grabbed Ethan's hand.

"You finally came! Quick, give me the new stuff, quickly!"

"What's your latest result?"

Ethan gestured for him not to rush.

"Here, here, take it, give me the new one."

Gustav turned to retrieve a piece of paper, which was already filled with a considerable amount of content.

Despite the messiness of his lab, his research findings, the content on this paper, were clean, with an orderly and precise arrangement.

Comparing it to Ethan's last visit, many more details had been added to the paper—beyond just letters; he also laid out some possible phrases.

Ethan continued to cross-reference and recall the content from The Truth Newspaper according to the new breakdown.

He could now formally and completely translate and comprehend the meanings of the first two true names of the old epoch.

For example, the first true name for the sun in common language was Sun Worshipper.

Translated into ancient language, it was, The One who Absorbs and Reveres the Sunlight.

This absorption was something entirely different.

If one possessed a true name of the sun, just by the word absorption alone, they could harness greater power from their true name.

And the moment Ethan decoded this true interpretation.

He felt his 'True God's Name' suddenly tremble and transform into a light pink, wriggling living thing, releasing a new vibration.

The next moment.

The original 'Controller and Protector of Violence' suddenly transformed into 'The One who Absorbs and Reveres the Sunlight'.

Soon after, more information started to emerge.

Including all the abilities possessed by this true name.

For example, the ability to absorb sunlight and store it within the body.

The ability to receive the sun's blessing through reverence and worship.

And also...

A weakness?

"The possessor of this true name, if exposed to prolonged darkness, will experience a loss of strength; if the duration surpasses a certain limit, they will be entirely consumed by darkness, transforming into a creature of the dark.

Darkness can counteract sunlight."

This was unprecedented, could it be a result of the 'True God's Name's' transformation?

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