◈ Chapter 535 Holy Library (2)
Rudger instinctively tried to enter the battle.
Considering what Dreamland has shown so far, there was a good chance that the black mud was also something dangerous.
Attack first before being attacked.
There was no doubt that it was the best course of action under the circumstances.
But it was quicker for Sandman to raise his hand to stop Rudger before he could even step forward.
“Take it easy, sir.”
“… … .”
Rudger stared at Zantman.
His expression didn’t show much danger.
If only Zandt, who had information about this place, reacted like that, it would mean that the black mud wasn’t that dangerous.
Rudger gained momentum.
However, I did not fully relax my guard in case of an unexpected situation.
“What the hell is that?”
“A collection of information that exists here. It’s called a ‘library keeper’.”
“Librarian?”
As soon as he finished his words, the mud on the floor suddenly rose.
“Hee!”
Sedina screamed involuntarily.
The black, soggy mud grew to 2m in size.
A blunt, streamlined body. Both arms hung like wings, and golden circuits were engraved like patterns all over the black body.
The overall shape resembles a penguin. It was exactly the same as staggering just by walking.
However, there was only a round golden hole instead of a beak where the head should be.
That look gave off a strangely fierce cuteness.
Sedina, who was surprised, was relieved by the appearance of a large mascot doll.
“As you can see, they are an intelligence group living in the lower part of Dreamland, and they are not a threat at all.”
“So what is this library keeper doing here?”
“What is the job of a librarian? Of course, I play the role of protecting this place, the library.”
“this place?”
“Dreamland’s lower middle floor. The last world before descending into the depths. That is the library of dreams, [Santus Bibliotica].”
Translated, it meant the holy library.
Rudger captured the scenery of the library again.
Filled with all kinds of bookshelves and books, it was bigger than any other library Rudger had ever seen.
It is no exaggeration to say that the end is not in sight.
The floor glittered with starlight, like the Milky Way in the night sky, and the sun was shining softly on the ceiling.
Where day and night coexist.
A library that exists somewhere in between.
“This is a place where people’s dreams are piled up and built up. Considering the reason why Dream Land was created, all the books in this library are someone’s memories and dreams.”
“You mean there are so many of them?”
“It is also a place with human history.”
So, isn’t this place the heights of knowledge?
In the very distant past, it was clear that various knowledge about all kinds of magic that had now been lost was enshrined.
Sedina was also inspired by it.
She, too, was curious as a wizard.
“Arthur.”
Jantmann stopped Sedina as if he knew that.
“I recommend that you do not touch the books here. No, it’s better not to touch it beyond recommending it.”
“Why, why? Considering the knowledge here… … .”
Sedina asked timidly.
Rudger didn’t answer, but inside he was surprised that a place like this existed, and he became greedy again.
‘If all the memories of the past are recorded here, maybe we can find a way to cure Line’s incurable disease.’
What we should rely on right now is the curse of the warlock, but even that is not certain.
However, I arrived at the place where all the knowledge and records of the past are kept.
As Ludger, he had no choice but to be seduced by the temptation of knowledge.
It’s not just Line’s treatment.
In addition, the mysteries of the world that wizards have not yet solved.
Can you figure out its origin?
It was a value that was difficult to convert into money.
Even an outsider who is not a wizard would not be unaware of the importance of this place.
But because of that, Rudger suppressed his desire.
The more you enter the depths of Dreamland, the more difficult this world becomes, to the point where the human unconscious cannot handle it.
But the sudden appearance of a library where you can check all the knowledge in the world.
“Are there any conditions in order to read the book?”
“her.”
Sandman burst into admiration at Ludger’s answer.
Ordinary people, when faced with a situation like this, get distracted by the scenery in front of them and overlook an important fact.
Even if you are not a normal person.
Who can come all the way from Dreamland?
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In past history, only Dreamwalkers were able to come here.
I don’t know what the past was like, but at least that’s what Zantman remembers.
Even dream walkers who are training their minds to not be swayed in Dream Land are enchanted when they face this holy library.
But Rudger didn’t.
Being a human being, he wasn’t completely seduced by this situation.
I just cut it coolly with reason as sharp as a well-honed blade.
It’s not as easy as it sounds, only Sandtman knew better than anyone else.
Because he also remembers when he first came here.
“The teacher surprises me many times. After all, Master has eyes for people.”
“What kind of compliment is this all of a sudden?”
“Does it matter that great things are great? Going back to the story a moment ago, you are right. There are conditions in order to read the books here.”
“It looks like the conditions are quite demanding.”
“Pretty?”
At those words, a sneer crept across Jantman’s lips.
It was because he knew that even the word “quite” was insufficient.
“What is placed here is a book, but it is not a book. memory exactly. It is an aggregate of knowledge, experiences, and memories that someone has accumulated throughout their lives melted into a dream. I don’t know how it came to be in the form of a book, but that’s not what’s important.”
As he looked at the book on the bookshelf, Zantman’s eyes were full of vigilant light.
“Think about it. What to give in order to gain knowledge that is not your own. Dreamland is never a place to show kindness to anyone. Trying to suppress them and devour them, and if you give them something, they try to take something of equal value. It is a dreamy yet cruel world.”
Hans, who had been listening quietly, opened his mouth.
“So, in order to gain knowledge, you must give other knowledge in exchange?”
“Not similar. Wouldn’t it be better if it was just knowledge? didn’t you say Experiences and memories are mixed here.”
“that… … .”
“To gain something, you have to lose something. The contents of this book melted into one person’s overall life. How would you feel if you read them all?”
“… … That you have to give up your whole life.”
“yes.”
Sandman nodded.
The price of knowledge is knowledge.
The price of memory is memory.
The price of experience is experience.
It makes the exchange as if it were weighed precisely on the scales.
When a book is thoroughly read, then the person who read the book disappears and transforms into a being dwelling in the book.
“Isn’t it actually a memory overlay?”
Those were the words Seridan, who understood the situation.
And Sandman didn’t deny that.
Someone’s ego disappears, and a new ego takes over the empty body based on the memories in the book.
If so, who the heck is it?
Are you the owner of the book or the person who read the book?
“Memories have changed, but what if that person’s body and soul remain the same? Even the imposition of a soul on a dead body causes a great backlash. But what if the soul and body are intact, but only the memory that forms the foundation is completely blown away?”
“It is a very difficult and ambiguous story. Since the soul and body remain the same, is there a problem with only memories changing?”
“There is a person named A. He read a book containing the memories of person B. That’s how A’s memory disappears, and B’s memory is engraved. If so, is that person A or B?”
It’s a pretty complicated story.
Both body and soul belong to A.
But the memories belong to B.
It is different from simply A losing his memory, going through a new life, and accumulating other experiences.
Even if a person with amnesia lives a future life, it is ultimately his or her own life.
But if all of your past is erased and replaced with someone else’s memories you don’t know at all.
who would that be?
No, if that’s the case in the first place.
Can that person be fine?
“I guess you finally realized it.”
Seeing that Ludger’s expression became serious, only Sandtman continued as if lamenting.
“I couldn’t believe it either. However, I realized the seriousness of it only when I saw what happened after the colleague who went with me yielded to the temptation of knowledge and opened the book.”
“Has that person read all the books?”
“Only half. But even half of that memory drove him mad. Someone else’s memories, not your own. It does not simply exist as information, but vivid things flow in as if you experienced it yourself.”
Even if it is a happy or enjoyable event, when something that is not mine flows in, confusion arises from the sense of distance.
But what if it’s a terrible, painful, regretful memory?
Even though it is not your own memory, it is as vivid as if you experienced it yourself.
There is something called the empathy level.
It is a person who suffers as much as he or she has suffered through what others have experienced.
But what if those memories really flowed in?
“The human mind is weak. It’s the same even though the dream walkers who come all the way to this place have worked harder than ordinary wizards in mental training. With only half of someone’s memory, Dreamwalker goes mad. Do you like this book? I was like that at first too. But not now.”
Jantman said in a trembling voice.
“I am most afraid of this place. There are so many fascinating and beautiful temptations, but not being able to touch them at all. Even though I know I shouldn’t touch it, somewhere in my heart, the desire to unfold it keeps flinching.”
At those words, Rudger suddenly remembered those words.
The most dangerous temptations are soggy and do not reach out in the dark.
Rather, they hold the light and proudly protrude from the sky with heavenly harmony.
Like a mercy bestowed by God.
“Pass by. We have nothing to gain here.”
It was just then that Sandman was about to hasten his steps.
“I’ve come this far, but I’ll stay a little longer.”
At the sudden voice of an uninvited guest, everyone’s eyes turned to one side.
An open path between the bookshelf and the desk.
There stood a skinny, crippled old man with his hands behind his back.
The golden light shimmering around his drooping eyes reminded me of a crescent moon hanging in the night sky.
* * *
Linen stuck out his tongue at the complicated and dizzy structure of the sky island.
I tried to keep my seat with the thought of waiting for rescue as much as possible, but I changed my mind after seeing a huge eel moving from above.
As she descended further, Line felt an uneasiness that was difficult to put into words.
My eyes were throbbing, and I felt as if the whole world was warning me of danger.
But it was still fine.
I don’t know if the risk is not serious or if there are other reasons.
‘If I had been alone, I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy this leisurely feeling.’
Line looked at the people moving with her.
Although Linen was separated from Erendir, he was not left alone.
Because there was a person who was more reliable than anyone else in this place by her side.
“Rine. are you okay?”
He nodded his head to Freuden Ulburg, who looked at him with worried eyes.
“yes. I’m fine!”
He deliberately showed off his biceps as if he were showing off his biceps.
Of course, all I could see was my school uniform, and what was inside was smooth, muscleless skin.
Freuden’s best friend, Henry Presto, who watched the scene through narrowed eyes, shook his head.
‘The Freudian boy. I really like it when you show me that friendly side of me on a regular basis.’
Line and Freuden were not the only ones present.
Henry and other sophomores were also there.
If he was Freuden, he would have led the students with his charisma.
But after Linen arrived, Freuden’s attention was focused on her.
The other students were rather surprised by Freuden’s attitude.
‘If you look at Freuden’s usual behavior, it’s safe to say that he’s almost openly showing off now.’
Henry’s narrow eyes turned to Line.
‘That junior is also not an average bet. I can’t believe that Freuden didn’t waver even though he did that.’
I felt like I couldn’t recognize Freuden as a member of the opposite s*x in the first place.
I can feel the friendly attitude toward them, but should I say it’s like treating a good person who treats them just right rather than favorably as a member of the opposite s*x?
‘ha. My friend. How could I fall for a child like that?’
Henry had to manage to swallow a sigh.
It’s not that Line is bad. She has a good personality, is pretty, and even has a deep knowledge of magic.
Because of his own constitution, he has some difficulties in manifesting magic, but what is the difference?
Are you from the common people?
The Ulburgs have the wealth and power to turn a street beggar into a quasi-nobility.
The problem is that Line does not see Freuden as a member of the opposite s*x at all.
As long as it’s Freuden, even the daughters of well-bred families line up to say good things about it, but it’s surprising that a commoner’s child treats them only as good seniors.
‘is not it. Rather, that’s why I feel more attractive?’
However, judging from Freuden’s attitude, it seems that the two of them had something more in the past.
‘Actually, the kid named Line doesn’t seem to know that at all. It means something is foreign.’
Whether or not he knew Henry’s worries, Freuden was constantly conscious of Lineman.
“Let’s rest here for now.”
At Freuden’s words, the students sighed in relief and sat down in their seats.
“Then I’ll look around and come back.”
“Go with me.”
“are you okay. I can only do it by myself because I only look around the neighborhood.”
Freuden couldn’t bear to be stubborn at the sight of Line waving his hand as he spoke.
Rinne left her seat and looked around calmly.
The eyes that can detect danger in advance played a big role in finding out the unexpected threat.
‘Here, it seems to be fine.’
Rene, who was trying to tell her that he would be safe for a while after going back, looked back at the sudden fright.
There was a very black darkness that I had never seen before.
‘What, what?’
I have never seen such darkness in my life.
It was not a real darkness, but a danger signal sent by the judgment.
Facing Line, who was taken aback, the man in the dark slowly opened his mouth.
“Here you are.”
