Surface Structure
The study of the Wilm's scales took far longer than anticipated. Following the librarian's advice, I began by analyzing the surface structure of the scales. I filled the Infinite Book with detailed sketches and recorded microscopic observations. The scale surface was covered in intricate geometric patterns, which bore a strange resemblance to the ancient magical symbols recorded in the forbidden texts.
Several days later, I realized something. The patterns on the scales might not be mere decoration, but rather information encoded in some form. I mobilized all my skills in deciphering ancient languages and my knowledge of ancient magic to attempt to decipher the patterns. It was a complex and painstaking task, like solving an ancient puzzle.
Countless hours passed, and I nearly gave up many times, but I persisted. My immortal body, having endured two millennia, and my insatiable curiosity were my only supports. Then, finally, one night, in the dead of night's silence, I succeeded in deciphering the patterns.
The pattern was a testament to the wurm's existence, a kind of genealogy chart recording its lineage's history. Astonishingly, there were signs that the ancient magical civilization's people were involved with the wurm's ancestors. It seemed ancient magical power was woven into their genes.
The next morning, I reported this discovery to the Librarian. “Librarian, I've made a significant discovery. Deciphering the patterns on the Wilm's scales reveals a high probability that people from an ancient magical civilization were involved with the Wilm's ancestors. It seems ancient magical power is woven into their genes.”
The Librarian couldn't hide his astonishment at my report. “What... Could it be that traces of the ancient magical civilization remain in the wurm bloodline...? This is a crucial discovery that brings a new phase to our research.” His eyes held excitement, yet also an indescribable unease. “Mitam, this discovery is shocking enough to alter our worldview. This research must proceed with even greater caution.”
His words weighed heavily on my heart. The fact that ancient magical power remained within the bloodline of the Wyrms. It meant not only opening a new path to unraveling the mysteries of the ancient magical civilization, but also carrying with it immeasurable danger. Yet, I resolved to continue this research. The pursuit of the unknown world sometimes comes with danger. Even so, I will keep moving forward. My only reliance is the spirit of inquiry cultivated over two thousand years and my immortal body.
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