My dwelling
Leaving the library behind, I returned to my dwelling. It was a small, aged yet charming hut, cluttered with various items gathered over years of adventure. In the dusty air, I picked up an orc fang. Provided by the guildmaster, it had a sharply pointed shape and still seemed to radiate a raw vitality. Applying insights gained from studying wyrm scales, I decided to focus my research on the orc fang this time.
First, I opened the Book of Infinity and prepared a new page. I ran the pen across it, meticulously recording the fang's shape, size, weight, and the minute irregularities on its surface. Using a magnifying glass, I carefully observed the patterns etched into it. I sensed an energy different from the wyrm scales—more primal and powerful.
Hours later, I noticed something. The surface of the orc fang was etched with countless minute scars. At first glance, they appeared random, but upon closer inspection, they seemed to form a distinct pattern. It was like some kind of cryptic code written in an ancient language.
I employed my ancient language decryption skills, attempting to decipher the pattern of the scars. I sensed a different approach was needed than with the wyrm's scales. This felt imbued with a more direct, powerful message.
Day faded into night. I persisted in challenging the mystery of the orc's fang. And finally, just before dawn arrived, I succeeded in deciphering the code.
The scar patterns were a kind of record, detailing the orc society's structure and their history. Astonishingly, it revealed that the orcs' ancestors also had deep connections to the ancient magical civilization.
That afternoon, I visited the Librarian. “Librarian, there's been a new development in my research on the orc fang. Deciphering the scars on its surface revealed that the orcs' ancestors were also connected to the ancient magical civilization.”
The librarian listened quietly to my report, then nodded slowly. “I see... Orcs, wyrm... and humans. The shadow of the ancient magical civilization lurking in the roots of various races... Mitam, your research holds the potential to rewrite the history of this world.”
His words resonated heavily within me. This discovery was not merely about unraveling the ancient magical civilization. It marked the beginning of a grand adventure to uncover the history of this world and the roots of every living creature dwelling within it.
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