Wurm's Scale
The librarian's words still ringing in my ears, I took the wurm's scale provided by the guild into my hands. The scale was larger and more substantial than I had imagined. It looked like an incredibly tough material, as if a piece of ancient armor had been cut away. Its surface was smooth, emitting an iridescent sheen. It almost seemed like the concentrated technology of an ancient magical civilization.
Opening the Infinite Book, I carefully placed the wyrm's scale on a new page. Taking up my pen, I meticulously recorded the scale's texture, color, weight, and above all, its unique energy. I sensed a faint warmth emanating from it, and holding it in my hand, I felt a subtle, pulsing vibration. This was not merely a part of a creature. It felt as though some special power resided within it.
As I wrote, the pages of the infinite book naturally expanded, creating new space. It was as if the overflowing information from the scale was being absorbed into the infinite book. By the time I finished writing, dusk had already fallen. Through the library window, the sky was dyed a fiery red.
The librarian stood quietly beside me. “Well, Mitam? How did your research on the wyrm's scales go?” His voice was calm, as always.
I closed the infinite book and handed it to the librarian. “...The results were more fascinating than I anticipated. These scales appear to be more than just biological parts; they seem deeply connected to the technology of an ancient magical civilization. The energy emitted by the scales closely resembles the principles of ancient magic recorded in the forbidden texts... It's as if the technology of that ancient magical civilization has been inherited by this monster.”
The librarian slowly took the Infinite Book and began turning its pages. “Hmm... Indeed, fascinating descriptions. That ancient magical civilization's technology could influence modern monsters... I never imagined it.” He stared at the pages for a long time, frowning. “Mitam, this research may be stepping into dangerous territory far beyond our imagination. Never let your guard down.”
His words were never a threat. They were sincere advice, blending deep concern with his trust in me. I nodded. The research into the scales of the wyrm might hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of the ancient magical civilization. Yet, I also understood it carried immeasurable danger.
What discoveries await us now? And what impact will those discoveries have on this world? I will continue my research, facing the Infinite Book and the countless mysteries written within it.
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