Capítulo 1879: Chapter 1876: The Feaster from Afar
“Freedom to borrow, without even a ‘Guide’… Does this mean we can freely explore the library and stay here for a full 99 days?”
Regarding Han Dong’s query, Pope nodded:
“That’s right. It’s said that the Seraino Great Library doesn’t restrict ‘borrowers’, following a relatively free management mode.
As long as borrowers don’t engage in destroying public facilities, copying books, or other forbidden activities, they should be free to do other things.
Let’s make good use of the time!”
Pope was filled with excitement at the thought of being able to stay here for such a long time, completely free.
He directly made a somewhat reckless gesture, running his palm around the surface of a starry head, physically calming his excitement within.
Walking along the vast, deep corridor, there was, for now, no sight of any side doors or branching paths leading to the library rooms.
However,
Based on the ordinary stories on the murals, the plot seemed to be approaching the end, presumably leading the passage to its terminus.
“If the mural stories end, and the corridor remains unchanged, I’ll ask the cleaner.”
Just as Han Dong had suspected.
When the mural stories concluded, the vast corridor transformed into a special crossroads.
The number of crossroads exactly matched those of Han Dong and the others, totaling three.
The left crossroads traced a dark stairway leading downward, with the entrance adorned with – “A monster head with varying sizes of eyes.”
The middle crossroads was a horizontally extended regular passage, with the entrance adorned with – “A black little man of normal proportions.”
The right crossroads was an upward stairway emitting a faint glow, with the entrance adorned with – “Three books that change color with the angle of observation, forming a triangle shape.”
Han Dong studied the crossroads and the marks on the doors, whispering softly, “Were these crossroads ‘adaptive’ to our arrival, temporarily formed by the library?”
“Hmm… quite possibly.
The ‘corridor’ we traversed perhaps served to assess our traits, also acting as a buffer zone; as we walked through, the library slowly modified the space here to create crossroads that match us.
The marks above reflect our special traits.
Next, we need to separate and act independently. We’ll likely stay inside for a full 99 days; see you then.”
“Alright!”
Just as Han Dong and Pope were about to step into their respective crossroads, Eugene suddenly appeared before them.
“Wait!
Have you both forgotten what just happened? Nicholas exchanged our remaining lives and full souls as collateral for this opportunity.
If we separate now, and 99 days pass like this, we might be forcibly taken for soul extraction, compelled to sign a servitude contract! We’ll become servants here, never to be reborn.”
Han Dong remained calm, leaning closer to Eugene’s ear, whispering softly.
“I mentioned it before… the Yellow Robe will definitely come back for us, we’ll be fine.
Moreover, things have developed to this point, why not seize the opportunity ahead… Eugene, it will be alright! Immerse yourself in the books, maybe you can deepen your understanding of the Scripture of the Corpse Eating Cult here.
You’re the Fifth Element, everything’s fine.”
After speaking, Han Dong gently patted Eugene’s shoulder, and a bit of stench rubbed off on his hand.
Pope, without any further explanation, directly stepped onto the upward right crossroads.
After patting Eugene’s shoulder, Han Dong smoothly wiped the foul, sticky residue from his hand on the nearby wall, independently entering the middle crossroads passage.
Eugene lingered for a moment, extremely discontent with Han Dong, wanting to erupt but finding himself unable.
He could only sigh and enter the downward staircase arranged by the library for him alone.
…
“Don’t expect the library to guide us according to our traits directly to the corresponding book zone.
Let’s first take a look at what type of books the library wants to present to me; if dissatisfied, I should be able to personally head to other collection zones.
As for whether there are any “Demon Books,” I estimate at most one or two.
After all, “Demon Books” are mostly kept in the hands of the Upper Old King or sealed away; the Demon Books in Mi University’s library are privately offered by the principal, with relatively stable Demon Books stored in the deepest parts, especially safeguarded and preserved by the ‘Star Color’ under his command.
So… what kind of books does this library hold that let it maintain its top ranking for so long?”
Filled with curiosity, while passing through the current crossroads passage, he was faced with a simple and unadorned [Library Room].
Ten meters high, movable shelves lined neatly at equal intervals, with a large central area left empty, equipped with a table, chair, and lamp suitable for Han Dong’s height.
The overall design catered to humans, even resembling the campus library where Han Dong had taught in his previous life.
Han Dong approached the nearest shelf, randomly pulling out a book.
Not a secret tome, scripture, or some obscure ancient book, but a beautifully bound novel – “The Strange Tales of Don. Allecius.”
“A novel?”
Just as Han Dong attempted to read, with fingers trying to flip open the sturdy cover.
Buzz!
A strange sensation overflowed throughout his body.
Slightly lifting the book cover, he felt a subtle sense of ‘soul leaving the body’… Han Dong speculated that once the cover was fully opened, his soul would be drawn into it.
At this moment, Han Dong immediately realized the true value of this library and why the Void Lord deemed it irreplaceable.
“This is a unique library only the ‘Yellow Robe King’ could create! He wasn’t idly having ‘gunners’ write for him all the time back then.
The Yellow Robe during ancient times must have been a diligent monarch.
This library is undoubtedly his painstakingly crafted masterpiece,
And perhaps due to the library’s construction, his value and principles underwent a complete transformation, leading him down this unique creative path, a departure from other Upper Beings.”
Just as Han Dong thought to this point.
Ssss!
Something soft, thin, and cold suddenly licked the back of his head,
Though the act took place outside, it felt as if his inner brain was also licked, even experiencing slight penetration.
It startled Han Dong into quickly pulling away.
“Delicious! Your brain ranks among the top three I’ve tasted in my lifetime, carrying dual flavors… absolutely wonderful.
Such a unique head, deeply associated with the walker, it’s no surprise that Yellow Robe chose you as ‘Messenger’.
Your brain structure is indeed capable of creating satisfying works, and satisfying my gourmet desires.”
A terrifying voice that solidified the air assaulted simultaneously.
Deep within Han Dong’s brain, the Swollen Doctor shivered, generating a fear from the soul’s root.
It felt like confronting an irresistible natural enemy, capable of making the entire Migo Race tremble.
A pitch-black form embodied with all inhuman fears stood where Han Dong had just been.
An ancient body covered with wrinkles,
Hooks pierced through the wrinkled skin covering the back and arms, entwining tattered, aged yellow silk.
Its head was adorned with tongue-like soft tentacles,
These particular tentacles had just licked Han Dong’s brain, even attempting to suck it empty.
“Lord! This is… the Yellow Robe King’s former second identity! The distant feast guest, brain devourer (The-Feaster-from-Afar, Devourer-of-Brains)”
Yet Han Dong responded unhurriedly: ‘Oh~ Apparently, this is the curator!’