- Erald went to the library? Let's check what this tower knowledge contains.
- Well, I don't mind, but just look... I won't sit there, after a hearty lunch I need to rest.
Erald, patting his belly, agreed with Haldar to just watch, because he did not like books, since it was very boring, and he preferred to read a brain drawing rather than an assault.
-Are you guys?
- No, we'll go later
- Yes, today I want to relax, and there will still be time to go to the library.
Kairat and Sarvet decided to go to their rooms to rest and mind their own business. How will they have their first practical lesson tomorrow morning?
- Well, okay, then we'll see you tomorrow morning in class.
- Come on, good luck
Haldar and Erald moved towards the tallest tower, which reached into the heavens. If Wistan did not lie, then this is the same Library.
The rest scattered in all directions. Most often they went to rest; only a few decided to go for a walk at the academy.
When they reached the Tower, Haldar and Erald were a little shocked by its size. Special Haldar, because this tower even surpassed any skyscraper in his previous world, but remembering that this was an incredible world compared to his old one, he simply smiled.
It was a huge tower in diameter, and also the third one beyond the heavens. The entrance to the Library was huge doors. They were surprised when these doors were surprisingly easy to open, regardless of their enormous size.
Upon entering the Library, they immediately found themselves in a huge room. Everywhere you looked there were huge shelves, many of which hung in the air. Looking up, they created endless rows of floors and shelves that seemed to go on forever. On the floors above there were large flights of stairs, which were located on the sides on this floor.
Suddenly they heard the soft sound of pages turning. Looking in the direction of the sound, they noticed problems with the placement of the large table at which the old mouse was sitting. This old man was surrounded by many books, as well as a unique aura.
Haldar nudged Eralda, who was looking at the endless stacks of books, and then showed a look that they should go say hello and find out if the old man was an elder. Erald turned and they walked towards him. As they approached, they quietly greeted:
- Hello, I'm Haldar, and this is Erald, we are new students at the academy and wanted to know where we can find the Elder in charge of the Library?
The old man raised his eyes from the book and looked at them joyfully. He grinned:
- Hello, I am Banlak, a librarian and one of the elders of the academy. Ask if you have any questions
Haldar transformed as he already guessed that this old man was most likely the Elder, because the aura around him was the same as Empor's. The auras of the Academy elders were bright, even stronger than those of Meris and Elama.
- Well, the fact that you came here after class shows your desire for knowledge. Good very good
Banlak was very glad that the children were interested, because without theory, practice would be very difficult and sometimes even impossible. Haldar Seeing that the Elder was in a rather good mood, she decided to ask:
- Elder, could you tell us about the library?
- Just call me Librarian Banlak. The library has twenty-two floors, each of which symbolizes ten steps. That is, this first level is for those at level 10, and level 20 is already for those at level 200 and above
- Naturally, you can climb to a floor above your level, but if you can
- There are a huge number of books on each floor. If you want to learn a new skill, spell, or technique of your level, then you should level up accordingly. You are at the top 38 level, both the third and fourth floors are suitable for you.
- Here we are on the ground floor, and in order to rise higher, you will need to pass the Test of Reason, which will overtake you when the rise is installed higher.
- If you look up, you will notice that there is no difference between floors, meaning if you take off and fly only on horseback, you can easily overcome 21 floors.
- But it only seems so, that when you have to rise above you, stop the invisible barrier of your mind, and if you fail to cope with the task, it will simply throw you back.
- And if you manage to pass it, then this barrier will no longer affect you and the next time you want to go up to that floor, there will be nothing to stop you.
- And so you can read what you want and as much as you want. And if you want to take the book with you, then you need to make the original of this book from me. You can visit whenever you want and you can stay here as long as you want. There are even people living here already haha, although there is the same level of energy here as anywhere in the academy except your personal room
- Well, this seems to be the most attentive. If you have any more questions, ask
Banlak smiled, and Haldar and Erald bowed:
- Thanks for the clarifications.
- You're welcome, if you can't understand something, ask me, I'll help you find the answer.
Banlak waved his paw and went back to reading his book. Haldar and Erald suddenly
who were larger and taller than the giants, you can see books, books, books, tightly folded, without a single crack. A picture where the shelves are filled with books, lined up to the right and left, can be called a forest where books grow.
At least for them this is the case; this is the first time they have seen so many books collected in one place. Incredible. Just unbelieveble. Haldar, walking around the library, immediately felt a very characteristic and pleasant smell.
- The smell of libraries, which I haven't felt for a long time, has not changed at all. Also, there is a nice atmosphere here
Haldar upon entering the library was quite tense, for when he encountered something so unusual and new, he did not pay attention to such things as smell and many such feelings. He was extremely focused so as not to make any mistakes in the library until he knew the rules.
And now, having learned all the basic rules, he could relax and turn on his senses. He looked around and frowned slightly. Wistan said that this is the most important building in the entire academy - which means there must be quite a lot of people here, but Haldar saw no one except them.
Haldar looked up to the floors above and thought that they were all there, because why would they stay on the ground floor when they could study books that were much more powerful. Well, probably also because it is a very large place. Because the number of books is greater than the number of visitors.
- Haldar, let's try to pass the mind test, it turns out it's not so boring here, maybe
Erald was very interested in this test of the mind. Apparently the academy doesn't even want to provide them with knowledge and forces them to undergo more tests. If you don't pass, you will be content with ordinary books of level 0 Mortal.
- OK, let's try
Apparently there is no easy way to access books here. Haldar nodded and they walked towards one of the two flights of stairs that led to the floors above.
As soon as their feet stepped on the first step of the stairs, their minds were attacked.
Not on the body and not on the soul, only their Mind or Consciousness was attacked, everyone decided for themselves what to call it.
Outwardly, looking at them, nothing happened to them, but if you use your mind, then by looking at them you can see that their consciousness was attacked.
At this time, Banlak was watching them, he knew that the first thing they would try to do was pass the test. The library tested the Mind of the Aspirants and when passing the floor it blessed them, just like in the Halls of the Masters, which will be available to them in the 6th year.
The most important part of every creature was not the body and soul, but their mind. The body can be incinerated and the soul destroyed, but if the consciousness lives, then you will live.
It is consciousness that controls the soul, and the soul that controls the body. If you destroy consciousness, then the soul and body will be empty and they can be easily taken under control by making puppets, but destroying Consciousness is very difficult.
To move from the 30th level of the Master to the 31st level of the Progenitor, you had to awaken your soul. Everyone has her sleeping, and no one feels or knows where she is until you find and wake her up.
Everyone can control the mind from birth, but to control it like a child, in order to achieve more skillful control it was necessary to temper it and explore yourself and your world.
Banlak saw Haldar and Erald's minds already on edge, but each creature had three powers. They immediately released their Ascension energy power and awakened soul power.
The attack was at the 10th level of the mind, but Haldar and Erald never trained the mind, so they were almost crushed, but everything is interconnected, so the attacks of the mind could be destroyed by the power of energy and soul.
After they repelled this attack, they quickly moved up the steps. With every step they were attacked, but they easily fought back. Banlak, looking at their barbaric method, only smiled wryly.
This was only a test for their minds, but if they used all three powers together, then one power would not be their opponent, but that was their business, at high levels this would no longer work.
Using all their strength, they easily reached the third floor, and on the fourth they had to sweat a little because the force that attacked them was the same as themselves, but it could not stand it and also broke. Haldar and Erald were completely exhausted when they broke through to the fourth floor.
They received a blessing, after all, they passed the test not with their minds, but with the help of all their strength.
After passing, they rested a little and decided to look through this floor, and then the others below. They did not try to climb to higher floors, because they understood that the 4th floor was their limit at the moment.
The fourth floor was also huge, but smaller than the third, second and first.
- And here are some good skill books
- Yes, but we're just looking
- Exactly
Haldar quickly put the books back in their place and they went back down to the ground floor. After all, he promised Erald to just look and not linger here. Erald immediately walked towards the exit, but Haldar stopped him:
- Erald go first, I'll catch up with you later
- Okay, don't be late.
Erald left, and Haldar decided to stay and ask around Banlak. He wanted to ask a few questions
questions to which he could not find an answer.
The elder who was watching them at this time smiled. As soon as Haldar approached, he again "distracted" from his book and looked at him, indicating that he was asking him.
- Elder... that is, Librarian Banlak, I would like to ask why there are such a huge number of books in the library on the first two floors, including this one. To enter the academy you need at least level 24, that is, books on the 0 and 1 floors are of no use
- Good question. Yes, anyone who is at least Master level 24 can join the academy, so the second or third floor will suit them
- But then why so many books?
- Why then are there a lot of books at the academy on the 0, 1 and 2 floors? The answer is very simple. The abilities from these books are weak for those of higher power, but their main value is in their content, thoughts, ideas and meaning. Sit down
Banlak invited Haldar to sit down in front of him, and as soon as he sat down, Banlak's desk filled with a bunch of books became empty.
- Haldar, what skills do you think everyone should have?
- Well, for battle, for movement, for escape, for survival, for research, auxiliary for everyday life, for neutralizing the enemy at least temporarily, some kind of mass skill, for protection and I think everything
- Now what skills do you have?
- Well, for battle, I know how to handle a spear and know a lot of offensive and crushing attacks. I know Flame Step for movement, but I could learn something more powerful
Haldar knew that his current skills required improvement. At high levels, such weak abilities would be easily defeated. Banlak shook his head and continued:
- One spear will not be enough for you. What if you lose your weapon during a fight. What will you do? How will you fight off your enemies?
- Well, I can get another one from the spatial ring
- Will you get a spare? Do you think they will allow you to do this?
- Well..
The enemy will never wait. Besides the spear, you need to find another way to fight a decent battle. Also, one method of movement will not be enough; during protracted battles there are those who do not engage in battle, but watch their enemy, studying his fighting method and skills
- Having studied you and others enough, he will enter into battle and knowing your capabilities to crush you, who know nothing about him
- Well, I have the skill of escaping, if something goes wrong I can escape
- Do you think they won't have stalking skills? Each of them knows at least one or two, so just go ahead. If you are strong enough, you won't have to run away, but you should definitely learn two escape skills
Banlak was already strong enough not to think about flight, but with Haldor it was a different story.
- So it will be very difficult to learn all these skills, and also to achieve perfection in them
- Yes, so that's why you should choose only the right ones. It's impossible to know everything, but how many people don't even know that?
- So I get everything I need
Haldar could not understand Banlak, then he says that you need many different skills, then he says that it is impossible to know everything and you need to choose a few.
- You will need not only other people's skills, but also your own
- If you want to become famous and strong, you will need to create your own, your own fighting skill, your own method of movement, your own method of defense, your own method of pursuit
- So this is even more difficult than learning something already ready, isn't it?
Haldar frowned, for creating something new was even more difficult, but it was his skill that would grow stronger with him.
- Yes, but it's difficult just to start, then it will be much easier. We need an idea, meaning and implementation
- Many geniuses and other monsters don't even think about creating something of their own. They think right now I'll learn the skills of my grandfather and hit everyone's face. Yes, in most cases this is what happens, but what have they achieved? The level of their grandfather remains only a dream, and they remain ordinary
- Only the kings of their generation are capable of this. So Haldar it's up to you to decide who you will be the King or the ant
- Okay, so, what value is in these books?
Haldar understood that by following others he would remain in their shadow. Only by following his own path can he surpass the elders. Banlak grinned and replied:
- They are needed for inspiration, enlightenment and ideas. These are books of ordinary mortal masters who were never able to comprehend the Ascension and remained mortal. Here
A small stack of books appeared on the empty table and immediately spread out on it. Haldar, looking at their name, thought about it, and Banlak presented the first one:
- The first book written by the great mortal spearman "Spear and Heart", it tells how he opened his heart with a spear, and the spear to him is quite interesting
- The second and the rest are also about the spear. When you read the works of many you can get your own inspiration and enlightenment, so you can come up with the first steps to your technique. Yes, these are ordinary books, but there are many of them, the main idea is
- Hmm, then show me where the section for spearmen is, as well as those books that St.
Yazanas with movements
- Yes, sure
With a wave of his hand, the Library began to move and the existing bookcases around were replaced with books by spearmen and those that were associated with movements. Banlak pointed to the nearby shelves:
- All the books around correspond to your request. You can borrow up to 100 books at a time, so choose wisely and don't just pile on. I advise you to read one book several times, because each time you will discover new thoughts that you might have missed during the first reading.
- Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Your mistakes are the exception, not the rule. Always write down your ideas, and then you can combine them all and get what you were looking for
- Thank you, but what if I take a ready-made high-level technique as the basis for my technique?
Haldar was grateful to Banlak for such a detailed consultation, but he still had some questions. Banluk was glad that Haldar asked good questions.
- Yes, you can use a high-level spear technique as a basis, but it's not yours. You will simply improve it, if of course you can. All high-level skills have been completed and improved to the smallest particles, their foundations are very strong, and to change them you will need a level higher than their creator
- At high levels, it is very difficult to change the foundation, and if you do something wrong, you can get injured. That's why I advise you to start from floors 0 to 2
- With your level, you can easily change the foundations of all those skills, and then create your own unique one. At high levels they have already reached the ideal, but here they are still raw and weak
- Thanks to which they are easier to change, and you can create exactly what you want, but in battle, naturally, it will differ from what you wanted, but that's why they are being improved
- What place of practice can compare with a battlefield drenched in blood? Nothing, the main thing is don't die
- You have good instructions
Haldar smiled wryly while listening to Banlak, and the old man simply laughed.
- What did you want, peace will never last long. Read history and you will see that War has always been and will be, because greed and interests are always nearby