8mi Chapter 550: Literary System
Chapter 550: Literary System
****(POV)
What the Hell is all this?!
What is up with the missions? Why is there one to copy all the books here? Also, world domination?! Are you kidding me?!
Does it matter if it's long-term?! That's beside the point. How is world domination related to literature in any way?! What kind of shady being are you?
That is bullshit. Truly bullshit. Plus, how am I supposed to witness and write down History if I am stuck here trying to copy the work of others? How can I unbind you?
That is horrible! Wait, I don't remember you saying anything about such a clause.
What is that?
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*Sigh* I may as well try. For better or worse, I am stuck with this thing, it seems. I carefully extend my hand toward a random book. That's when it happens. A line appears in front of my eyes.
…. Quite questionable…Sure, I guess. That's when my entire surroundings change. I find myself in a dark space. In there, the only thing I can see is a single old bookshelf standing there in the very middle of the space.
Inside lies a single book. Yep, the one I just touched. As I approach it, it seems to be accurate to the title and filled with nonsense. Wow, just wow! Copying a book is that easy? I'm not sure whether to laugh or cry.
Right now, I'm having flashbacks of all the time I spent copying in my life to save an old edition. This is so crazy!
What happens once I touch every single book here?
Actually, it is. How do I get back?
The Literary System is amazing, The Literary System is amazing, The Literary System is amazing, …..
A few instants later, I'm out of that weird realm. In front of me is a man waving his hand. He seems to be a janitor here.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, of course!"
He gives me a weird glance but goes back to his duties. Alright, complete the first mission, shall we? I tread all around the huge library, slowly making sure to touch every tome gently. At some point, I feel a heavy stare.
The janitor is looking at me, wondering why I'm caressing the covers as if long-lost lovers. Luckily, I don't have to explain myself to him. It would be hard. Who'd believe this whole system thing anyway?
At first, he's weirded out, his eyes bulging more and more as he watched me. But after a while, I see him shyly approach. That's when he starts doing the same! Then I see him shudder in pleasure as he gives me a wink.
What the Hell is happening?! He gives me the most innocent smile ever and keeps touching the books too.
How would you even do that?
Why are you shouting?! Ah, calling out to the other, I see. How many systems exist?
How would I know such a? …Oh.
I like his confidence, but I really just want to write. Am I even obligated to finish this task?
Fair enough. That is why I steady my resolve, and I keep going. My legs hurt from walking, my fingers are numb from touching, my sight is getting blur.
At this point, I have no idea what I'm touching. That's when the janitor comes next to me with a worshipping gaze.
"Brother, you've been going for hours! I wish I had your stamina! What's your secret?"
What is he talking about? How do I make him go away?
"My secret? It is experience. Once you have lots of experience in a library, you will not find moving in it tiring at all."
Of course, that is an obvious lie. Sill, he lights up as if enlightened and goes back to touching books too. Shouldn't he be doing his job instead? Then again, we seem to be the only ones here. Who could even notice?
It takes me the whole day, but I finally manage to touch the few thousand books here. The hardest part is moving and going up the ladder, really.
What is all this? I concentrate hard, and I try to access that weird space. That is when I come upon a dark space, and …No, there is a difference now. In the corner, there is a small candle that burns gently.
Somehow, it doesn't emit heat and doesn't seem t really be burning either. It seems that by completing the task I received a reading lamp. This is amazing!
Doing quests to receive rewards?! How mystical is this?! Not only do I have a free reference library, but I'm getting free stuff to boot! Wow!
On a side note, this single bookshelf increased in size. It now holds all the books I have compiled. It is wide. It is tall. It is impressive.
I slowly approach it, and I pick one book to browse randomly. That's when I realize something…won't organizing this place become a nightmare soon enough?! Especially so if I keep getting a mission to copy all books, even the most useless ones!
It's still amazing, but…. can I get rid of some books?
Ah, this will be a pain…Guess I just have to sort through all of this. I busy myself…But then the entire world starts shaking. What the Hell is happening?!...