Chapter 14 (1/2)

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“A few days ago, I borrowed two books from you.”

Chris reminded him, watching Robert’s eccentric reactions.

Robert slapped his thigh abruptly. “I remember now. You’re the elf who loves to read. No wonder the Elf Queen sent you here.”

As if he understood something, Robert waved his hand at Chris. “Come with me. From today onwards, you’ll be my apprentice, helping me take care of the books at the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.

“Among the young elves, you are the one who comes here the most frequently.

“You have read most of the books on the first ten floors, right?”

Chris nodded. “Other than some special books, I have read most of them.”

“Okay, since you have read all of them, I won’t introduce them to you.” Robert brought Chris to the eleventh floor.

“This is a record of the elven elders’ experiences. Read more when you have time.”

After Robert finished speaking, he seemed to remember something. “I heard from the Queen that you don’t seem to have any talent in magic. However, these books can help you cleanse your mind, so there are still some benefits.

“Everything here is not open to the public.

“Therefore, you have to guard this place strictly.”

At this point, Robert’s voice paused. “Although you are an apprentice, you have to take responsibility. Every day, you must count and organize the books. If you are tired, I will allow you to rest for an hour and read the books.”

Robert brought Chris around to familiarize himself with the Ancient Tree of Knowledge, floor by floor.

Finally, they returned to the management office.

After he settled some matters, Chris began to organize the books. During his usual rest, he would read some of the elders’ experiences and anecdotes.

Thus, as time passed, Chris stayed in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge for three months.

During these three months, he read a lot of books and learned a lot of things.

His understanding of magic became more thorough.

In addition, the Ancient Tree of Knowledge also contained many secrets of the continent.

It also recorded many secrets from beyond the continent. In addition to the three main races, there were also the dwarves that Robert had mentioned when Chris first arrived at the management office.

This kind of immersion in the sea of knowledge made Chris feel particularly enriched and fulfilled.

Every day, there were different discoveries and different surprises.

This morning, Chris arrived at the Ancient Tree of Knowledge’s management office early as usual.

When he was sorting out the books, he was stopped by Robert who had just returned from outside.

“Chris, there’s no need to sort out the books for now. I’ll take you somewhere.”

Chris was slightly taken aback. He looked at Robert’s somewhat solemn gaze and followed him.

The two of them passed through the dense forest. Under Robert’s lead, the two of them came to a place that Chris was familiar with. It was the cave that grew at the back of the altar.

“Don’t just stand there. Quickly, follow me inside.” Robert was the first to enter the cave.

Chris followed behind. He looked around and saw the traces he left from back when he was experimenting with magic. His gaze was filled with doubt.

‘Why did Robert bring me here?’

“Do you see the pillar up ahead?” As Chris was musing away, Robert pointed at the stone pillar in the middle of the cave. His expression was solemn.

The stone pillar was more than ten meters tall. Its entire body was white and there was a mysterious mural carved on it. It seemed to be depicting a terrifying magical beast.