Universe Infinite Canteen.

Chapter 278 Compassion is Poison

As soon as Malu came back, he noticed a new email.

The email was sent by Levi two days ago, telling him that the church had verified the death of Shrike and the credit for the previous operation had also been determined.

Since only he and Levi survived in the end, most of the credit was attributed to the two of them.

In addition, Levi intended to cultivate and win over Malu, so the reward Malu received this time was also very generous, including 100 million holy silver coins and 20 redemption points.

In addition, he also got a new set of armor and was promoted to master, replacing the person who died in the previous battle.

Levi asked him to go to the Paladin to discuss the promotion ceremony after his retreat. Coincidentally, Skylark also entrusted him to check the "Temple City Chronicles".

So Malu went to the giant tower before going on the mission. The herald received him and led him to Levi's office.

Although the crisis of the Witch Alliance has been resolved, the deputy leader of the Paladin Order seems to be even busier. While continuing to search and hunt down the remaining fallen witches, he is also expanding his influence in the Paladin Order and even the church.

However, even so, when he heard that Malu was coming, he still took the time to meet with him, encouraged him a few words, and talked about the promotion ceremony, which was scheduled for a week later because the high-level members of the Knights Templar were still required to be present.

However, the proposal for promotion has passed the final resolution, so Malu can now obtain some of the master's authority in advance.

When he suggested going to the library to take a look, Levi agreed without hesitation.

Then Malu took the elevator to the 69th floor.

It is said to have 69 floors, but in fact the height of one floor here is equivalent to three floors in other places, and it is filled with books.

Rows of bookshelves are arranged in a circular shape, spreading outward.

It can be seen that the Church of Order really likes circles, and many elements related to circles can be seen everywhere.

But this brings up a problem: how can he find the one he wants among so many books?

Malu looked around and saw a terminal in the corner.

This terminal is very similar to the one in the weapons and equipment department, and the operation should be similar. It also has a voice system. Malu tried to input the "Temple City Chronicle" through voice and immediately got a number.

The first three digits correspond to the bookshelf number, the fifth digit is the layer number, and the sixth and seventh digits are the position on the bookshelf.

Malu easily found the "Chronicles of the Temple City" according to the number.

This book is very common in the Temple City, but according to Bird of Paradise, the ones circulating on the market outside have been edited, and only the one in this library is the authentic one.

In the past, Malu, even as a paladin, was not qualified to read this book. However, his promotion to master is basically a foregone conclusion now, and he is finally qualified to consult these historical materials.

After getting the book, Malu found a secluded place where no one would disturb him, sat on the carpet and pretended to flip through the book.

Of course he couldn't understand what was said, but he could take a picture of it and show it to the bird of paradise when he got back.

Malu was very cautious and did not use the built-in camera function of his armor to prevent the library from detecting it by any means. After all, the suit he was wearing was also made by the church, so he used the traveler bracelet to take secret photos.

At the same time, he was also paying attention to the surrounding environment. But even so, someone still walked up behind him. The footsteps of that person were very light, and Malu didn't open the chessboard map at this time, so he was not startled until the person spoke.

“Compassion is poison.”

"What?" Malu turned around and saw a familiar figure.
——The old nun in the card drawing shop, well, to be more precise, the hooked-nosed nun who led the graduated witches for him to choose after Malu donated money to the church, her name seemed to be Theresa.

However, Malu still remembered that he had accidentally seen her information on the chessboard map. She was also a witch, and her name was Thorn Eagle.

She is also the only witch Malu has ever seen who does not wear the Ring of Order.

Malu once suspected that she was the deepest nail buried in the church by the Witch Alliance.

But judging from her current tone, that doesn't seem to be the case.

And unless she had been living in the giant tower and never went out, it would be impossible for her to hide her identity as a witch when she passed through a layer of holy stone. In other words, the church's top leaders should also know that she was a witch.

Even so, she still does not have the Ring of Order around her neck, and is also responsible for the training and recruitment of witches.

Compared to the Witch Alliance, Malu felt that she was more like a hidden boss in the church.

"Compassion is poison," Theresa repeated.

"Uh...what does that mean?" Malu asked casually.

The old nun stared down at his eyes and said, "I have seen many knights who have developed feelings for their witches because they have been with them day and night and fought side by side. Naturally, they will sympathize with their plight and even hope to find a way to change it all. I sincerely hope that you are not that kind of person, Master."

"Do you know who I am?"

"Of course, the only person who can enter the library on the 69th floor wearing the basic knight's armor is you, Master Ximu, who has just become a master." The old nun said, "I heard that you have a good relationship with your witches. During the battle, you even rushed to the front to protect them from damage."

"That was just based on a knight's most basic judgment of the battle situation. Everything I did was for the ultimate victory."

"I hope so." Thorn Eagle did not comment, and after a pause, he said, "I noticed that you took the book "Chronicles of the Temple City" from the bookshelf. Is there anything you want to know about this book?"

"I'm just flipping through it casually." Malu said, "Actually, I think the content is a bit boring. I'd better change another one."

"Then I recommend The Red Dragon's Sorrow. If you want to learn more about what happened in the 14th year of the Holy Calendar, or if you have any questions, you can ask me directly."

Malu looked into the eyes of the old nun in front of him, but he could not see any emotion in those dark and deep eyes.

"You don't have to worry," Thorn Eagle continued, "Many knights who have been promoted to masters, their first thing is to come here to seek the truth and answers. Of course, usually after the promotion ceremony. You seem to be more anxious than others..."

"Well, I am indeed a little curious. What happened that year? Why did the church treat the witches who should have been called heroes in this way?"

"Everything happens for a reason." said the Thorn Eagle. "Extraordinary power also brings extraordinary ambition."

(End of this chapter)