dark moon

Chapter 83 The Great Library
The grandest building in the pantheon is not the sacred hall of the gods, nor is it the city hub that represents the collection of divinities and embodies the sacred names of all true gods, or the pantheon of the city with the same name.The truly most magnificent building is the great library located in the center of the city, formed by the God of Knowledge and the God of Wisdom joining forces to materialize divine power.

Legend has it that this large library, 50 meters high and 200 meters in diameter, contains a collection of [-] sets of purely academic books. It is a symbol of knowledge in Parvatiga and a holy place in the minds of all scholars, regardless of their beliefs. Gods, as long as they are scholars, are no exception.Every year, there are always many scholars who risk their lives to travel through the dangerous wilderness to the temples with the intention of pilgrimage, just to visit the Great Library.

Here, you can find almost any academic book that has been published. Every year, believers of the God of Knowledge will search for the latest books and store them in the big library, so that the knowledge here will never become outdated.

It is said that when the Great Library was first built, it was only a gift from the God of Knowledge to all the servants of the gods, so it only served the clergy. It is open, but each scholar only has five days a year to enter the large library to copy books. As for borrowing books, that is the right of the clergy.

To enter the Great Library, you must first pass through a low arch with a book image engraved on the top. This door is called the Door of Awe.Most races have to bow their heads or even bend down if they want to pass by, but no one has any objections, because the books on the arch represent the inheritance of knowledge and wisdom. Every time they go in and out, they bow their heads and bow their heads, which symbolizes reverence for knowledge and wisdom. This is what fanatical scholars are willing to do.

In front of the library, there are two statues on the left and right.On the left is a huge book with an eye on the cover. According to legend, this is the identity of the God of Knowledge. The one eye can see through the truth in the world, and the book can record all knowledge in the world.On the right is a giant brain floating in the air with three eyes engraved on the front. This is of course a symbol of the God of Wisdom. The three eyes can see into the past, present and future, and the brain condenses all the wisdom in the world.

Bowing to the two statues of gods, the door of the great library will automatically open. Those who meet the conditions can enter easily, but those who do not meet the conditions, even if they are as powerful as demigods, will be blocked from outside.Everything operates spontaneously by divine power, and no one can change it unless two powerful gods come in person.

With Lisa and Moria, Xiure walked very skillfully. In the first two years after arriving in Parvatiga, he was almost immersed in books and knowledge. He would go in and out here every day, and he was already familiar with this place. It's as familiar as the Dark Moon Temple, so naturally it won't be like the scholars at the door who are visiting for the first time and wander around in a daze.

As soon as the door opened, there was a strange smell of paper and ink mixed with it.For ordinary people, the smell of this large amount of printed matter gathered together is very pungent, but for scholars, to paraphrase the sigh of the first non-clerical scholar who had the honor to visit here, this is the fragrance of knowledge, which can Smelling it is the highest enjoyment in the world.

What do you think of a library?Rows of bookshelves, stacks of books, seekers studying hard at their desks, the rustle of paper turning.However, in the Great Library, these scenes were completely absent.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw a rather strange hall in front of him. The hall was empty. There were no administrators, furniture, books, and nothing else. There were only a few other visitors, proving that he was not alone.

Visitors should not be anxious at this time. They only need to walk around in the hall or find a corner to wait quietly. After waiting for a few minutes, they will feel that their eyes are blurred. When they can see things clearly again, they are already in the same place. Another space.It is no longer an empty hall, but a closed room with no doors or windows. A reception table is placed in the middle of the room. The priest wearing the sacrificial robe of the God of Knowledge is sitting behind the reception table, flipping through the books spread out on the table. books.

But this time, the situation was slightly different. Before the three people could regain their sight, a clear voice came from their ears: "Why are you such a pervert again?"

"Well, I think as a lady, it's not a good habit to talk about the word pervert." Without waiting to see everything in front of him, Shuer sighed, touched his nose and said in distress, " Followers of the Lord of Knowledge are calm and composed, followers of the Lord of Wisdom are elegant and steady, Miss Isabella, which one do you think your performance matches?"

"That's just for you." The field of vision finally recovered, and you could see a 24-year-old woman sitting behind the reception desk. The thin lady wearing glasses was staring at Shuer with dissatisfaction and a fierce attitude. Said, "What kind of perverted thing do you want to do here?"

"Ahem, I'm just here to return the books." Shuer raised a pile of books in his hand, "When did returning the books become a pervert?"

"Just returning the book?" The woman named Isabella looked at Shuer suspiciously, then looked at Lisa and Moria beside him, and said with vigilance, "Then bring it."

After taking over a dozen thick books, Isabella only glanced at the cover of each book and put it on the table casually. In the next moment, more than a dozen books disappeared from the table without any warning. , as if it never appeared.

"It is indeed an illusory space formed by divine power. It is so convenient." The surprise when he first saw it was no longer there. Shuer knew that the books had been returned to the bookshelves where they should be. This is the special ability of the staff of the Great Library. It only takes effect in the big library.

"What other books do you want to borrow?" The woman said with a cold face and a businesslike expression, "If you don't want to borrow it, please take it back."

"Books about the Great Rift." Shuer said thoughtfully, "I don't want historical books. I have read most of them before. What I need is academic research, and it is theoretical research. I have ignored this aspect before. ."

"Academic research on the Great Rift?" Isabella seemed to be a little interested in Xiure's request. Isabella thought about it seriously and frowned, "Isn't it possible to study phenomena?"

"Sorry, no, we must do theoretical research."

"It's hard to find books on this topic. After all, there are not many scholars who study the Great Rift Theory, and there are even fewer achievements. Very few people want to find this kind of book. Why are you looking for it?" "Read it."

After giving Shuer a fierce look for answering nonsense, Isabella stood up and waved. The environment suddenly changed again. The four of them were already standing in a huge room with soft lighting. More than a dozen long bookshelves were lined up in five rows. At a glance There is almost no end in sight.

"There should be a few books you want here." Stopping in front of a bookshelf, Isabella said uncertainly, "Take a look first."

"Overview of the formation of negative life, swallowed matter, void space - inference of the space environment within the rift." Walking casually under the bookshelf, Shuer pointed to three books, "I need these three books."

Isabella spread her palms in front of the three people, and a faint light flashed, and three books appeared in her hands.

"But there should be others. This little bit is not enough for me to read in two days."

"So you are just a pervert. No one can read like you." Isabella was quite dissatisfied with Shuuer's reading speed and amazing memory.At the beginning, she even thought that Xiure was here to cause trouble. It was not until she confirmed that Xiure had not only read all the borrowed books, but also memorized them all, that she gave up this idea. However, from then on, Xiure In her heart, she was promoted to one of the perverts.

"Oh, there is no way. You can't force things like talent, Ms. Isabella." Shuer said with a smile, "The limit for a priest is fifteen books at a time, and I don't ask to borrow them all, but there must be enough. I will watch it. After all, this is related to the life and death of many people, and I am only investigating after being entrusted by others, otherwise I would not watch such an unpopular thing."

"Because the rift in the Rose City broke out some time ago?" Isabella became serious. For most priests, life is still worthy of attention. Moreover, she grew up in the Kingdom of Cora and has a strong affection for the kingdom. deep.

"It's related, but not entirely." Xiuer smiled mysteriously and shook his head, "The specific content is confidential and cannot be disclosed."

"I understand." With another fierce eye roll, Isabella snorted heavily, "I'm giving you an advantage this time, allowing you to achieve your goal so easily. Hmm, just wait."

"Brother, brother." While Isabella walked aside, Lisa whispered in Xiure's ear, "Who is this person? She is very familiar with you?"

"There are not many believers in the Temple of Knowledge who are qualified to work in the Great Library who are not familiar with me." This is not a boast. For a special reader like Shuer, not only the Great Library, but also the entire Temple of Knowledge hears this. Said his name.

"Then why did you provoke her? Why is she so cruel to you? Hey, idiot Moria, don't laugh, what's so funny."

Like a kitten guarding its food, the girl's vigilance was so easy to guess. No wonder Moriya was snickering on the sidelines and was particularly happy.

"Yoyo, don't talk to a deer. Deer can't understand Common Language, let alone what jealousy is, yoyo."

"Because she thinks she is a protector." Shuer didn't want to expose Lisa's thoughts and embarrass her, so he replied with a smile, "What she wants most is to drive me away, lest I bully the people she wants to protect."

"Oh, huh?" The girl, who had just let go, suddenly became wary. Oops, she was only focusing on the fierce woman in front of her, and why did she forget about another powerful enemy who was actually entrenched in the library.

Sure enough, the second hateful voice came to my ears immediately.

"Isabella, you, are you looking for me? What...ah, Shuer, why are you here?"

　The second volume is about to end in five or six chapters. My lovely Lisa, woo hoo hoo, I have to say goodbye to you for the time being.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)