Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist acquiring a powerful mythic item that boosts their equipment's rank and provides other benefits contingent on meeting specific conditions. The narrative then shifts to the intense mid-term exams at the academy, emphasizing the difficulty of both theory and practical tests, especially the potion making portion. The protagonist and their friends, particularly those struggling with alchemy, are told of a rare item that can help them improve their potions, requiring them to gather moonlight fireflies. They are also observed by other students who know of their earlier achievement in the newbie hunt.