civilwarnovels Chapter 245 Borrower XII
Chapter 245 Borrower XII
Chapter 245 Borrower XII
Aaron stood on the deck, looked around again, and then led the group off the Two Gold Coins.
The pirates on the ship suddenly grabbed Cathy and talked for a long time, which delayed things a little.
Once they were all on the shore, the two gold coin ships let out a tremendous roar:
"Aww—"
Almost everyone at the port was terrified by the chilling sound, and their faces showed expressions of horror.
But Aaron understood that this was Henry saying goodbye.
Aaron wasn't sure how much consciousness Henry retained in this state, but at least some instincts were still intact.
Therefore, the two gold coins were able to respond to Aaron.
Suddenly, the two gold coin ships drifted backward in a strange manner.
Then they turned around on the spot and sailed towards the distance.
Cathy tugged at Aaron's sleeve: "Mr. Mosley, where is this ship going?"
Aaron shrugged. "Who knows—"
Kathy then asked, "Can you take me to find this ship again?"
Aaron shook his head: "From then on, I was unable to locate it."
"Will I ever see it again?"
Aaron smiled and said, "No one can predict the future, but you can look forward to it. With something to look forward to, tomorrow becomes meaningful."
Upon hearing this, Cathy's eyes lit up, and she nodded sharply.
Looking at the boy who was growing up so quickly, Aaron called out:
"Kathy".
"What is it, Mr. Mosley?"
"If you truly hope to see that ship and the people on board again, what should you do now?"
Upon hearing this, Keshi's eyes lit up.
He took two steps forward, waving his raised hands at the receding two gold coin ships:
Goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye!
"—."
A long, loud roar, carried by the crashing waves, reached the ears of those on the shore.
Cathy turned around happily and said excitedly to Aaron:
"Mr. Mosley! It heard you!"
"Hmm—" Aaron smiled and nodded—"He" heard it.
The ship disappeared off the coastline.
Aaron gave one last warning look.
Without pausing for a moment, he turned around, strode forward, and hurried toward the library.
Kathy repeatedly asked Aaron to slow down, but Aaron ignored her completely.
Aaron, who has already lost more than a month of his life outside, how could he possibly slow down now?
Now all he wants is to get back to the library as soon as possible, every second counts.
He only relaxed when he finally opened the library door and stepped inside.
Looking back, he realized that everyone else had long since given up on following him.
Cathy and Harriet had just reached the other end of the corner and were slowly walking over.
Meanwhile, the chubby François, carrying a full set of clothes, lagged even further behind, and it would probably take him quite some time to reach the library.
Aaron didn't intend to just stand at the door and wait idly. After being away for so long, there was still a lot of work waiting for him in the library.
The most important thing is to put "Stars, Moon, Night and Enchantment" back on its original bookshelf.
Aaron took the book out, gently rubbed the cover, and then went to the basement of the library.
The moment Aaron placed the forbidden book back on the shelf, the wording in the "Banned Books Borrowing Guide" immediately changed:
[Borrower, Serial Number I]
[Name: Henry Gijano Panza]
[Compatible with the banned book: Stars, Moon, Night, and Enchantment]
[Level of Mastery: 100%]
[Borrowing date: January 11, 1569 (French calendar)]
[Return Date: May 29, 1587 (French Calendar)]
Another relationship has come to an end.
Aaron chuckled through his nose and shook his head.
Next, he tried to use his newly acquired power.
He concentrated his magic in his palm, and the next moment, tiny blue tentacles grew from his palm.
Enchantment spells are not very useful in impromptu battles.
However, its strength lies in its ability to accumulate past efforts and unleash them at a specific point in time.
Aaron happens to possess infinite time, which means that, theoretically, there is no upper limit to this power for Aaron.
However, it's not invincible, since only items can be enchanted.
Items must be used to be effective.
Aaron only has two hands, which limits the number of magical items he can use at the same time, making it a difficult weakness to overcome.
Regardless, Aaron's strength has undoubtedly increased significantly after mastering "Stars, Moon, Night, and Enchantments".
He also needs to consider how to utilize this ability to accumulate power.
Aaron walked back to the hall; Cathy and the others had not yet returned.
However, Aaron heard a sound:
"You haven't been away for this long in a long time."
That was Aaron's own voice, but it didn't come from Aaron's mouth.
Aaron knew that the lying mirror had started talking again.
He walked toward the mirror, where the person in the mirror was staring at Aaron with a wicked grin.
The person in the mirror suddenly said, "So, you're looking for Henry?"
This mirror only speaks when it is alone with Aaron.
However, he could hear everything that was being discussed in the library.
Therefore, he knew that Henry was dead.
The person in the mirror looks very happy, taking pleasure in the sadness of others.
But Aaron was curious about one thing: "What kind of being are you?"
The person in the mirror asked in return, "What are you asking about?"
"Where does your consciousness come from?" Aaron asked. "Was it created from nothing? Or is it—"
You were originally a person too.
Since Henry could possess a ship with his soul, the existence of this thinking mirror becomes highly suspicious.
The person in the mirror chuckled: "Hehehe—"
However, no meaningful response was given.
Aaron couldn't tell whether he was deliberately hiding something or just wanted to see Aaron confused and enjoy it.
But as Cassie and Harriet pushed the door open and entered the next moment, the mirror instantly returned to its normal state.
Therefore, Aaron could only find another opportunity later to confirm his suspicions.
Aaron approached the two: "Take a short rest, then help me with some things. The books in the library need to be tidied up immediately."
Harley nodded: "I understand, Mr. Mosley."
Kathy also said, "I'll help too!"
Seeing that Cathy seemed to have regained her lively demeanor, she must have completely emerged from the gloom.
Aaron breathed a sigh of relief. Cathy was much stronger than he had imagined and wouldn't be discouraged by a setback.
He nodded slightly, and then immediately began to examine the books one by one.
Suddenly, he discovered that his "Banned Book Borrowing Record" had changed again:
[Borrower, Serial Number XII]
Name: François Lemaître
[Compatible with the banned book: *Basic Alchemy*]
[Level of Knowledge: Not Borrowed]
[Borrowing Time: Not borrowed]
[Return Date: Not borrowed]
Aaron immediately looked towards the library entrance and saw the portly cook, François, carrying large bags and bundles.
He stood at the library entrance, panting heavily.
François raised his head and asked:
"Mr. Mosley, where should we put these things?"
Aaron squinted and looked at François.
He never expected that François would have such extraordinary talent!
By a twist of fate, I brought him into my life. I never expected that this move would turn out to be the right one.
Aaron said, "Put it on the table first, and then you can ask Harriet for advice later."
"Yes, sir," François nodded. "Is there anything else I need to do after that?"
Aaron thought for a moment and said, "You'll be in charge of the library's meals for now. The kitchen is outside the library. If you don't have enough ingredients, go to town to buy them. Ask me for the money."
François nodded, then slung his bag over his shoulder and walked toward the table.
Aaron immediately set off to prepare the forbidden books.
"Basic Alchemy" is, of course, a book about alchemy.
However, despite having the word "basic" in its title, its content is indeed easy to understand, and there is no problem in reading it as an introductory book to alchemy.
But Aaron knew very well that every forbidden book in this library had something unique about it.
The same goes for this book; every time Aaron reads it, he can feel a strong sense of effortless mastery.
Regardless, the first thing we need to do is get François started learning.
Aaron quickly brought the book.
Back in the hall, I saw François carrying a large pile of ingredients out of the storeroom and heading to the kitchen outside the library.
There was no rush. Aaron, Harriet, and Cathy first tidied up all the books in the library.
By the time the three of them finished their work, it was completely dark.
François had also prepared a sumptuous dinner, which provided some comfort to everyone's tired bodies.
It has to be said that when it comes to cooking, chefs are ultimately the professionals.
His cooking was much better than Harriet's.
After dinner, Harriet and Cathy went to the rooftop together.
Aaron took the opportunity to invite François to sit at the table with him.
Aaron said, "You'll sleep on a makeshift bed on the floor in the living room with Cathy tonight."
"Yes, sir."
"Besides cooking, you'll also have some other responsibilities. Ask Harriet about that."
This would give Harriet more time to study "Life Never Dies" and spend time with Kathy. François nodded again.
The chubby chef in front of me may be a bit too submissive, but his emotional stability is definitely commendable.
Although he was already twenty-five or twenty-six, Aaron could tell that the kid was still quite naive.
Aaron took out "Elementary Alchemy" and pushed it in front of François:
"Take this book and study its contents in your spare time."
"Book?"
François stared at "Elementary Alchemy," then looked up at Aaron.
"Mr. Mosley, will you teach me?"
Aaron said, "If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me."
"Then I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you quite often," François said, scratching his head. "I don't know many words."
Well, Aaron raised an eyebrow. This library has been turned into a literacy center.
"If you don't recognize any words, ask Cathy to teach you," Aaron said. "If you have any questions about the content, come back to me."
?
"Yes, yes," François nodded. "Mr. Mosley, what's in this book?"
Alchemy.
"Alchemy?" François was utterly bewildered. "But I'm a cook!"
"Alchemy is similar to cooking; both involve adding things to a pot," Aaron said. "The only difference is that what a cook makes is called a dish, while what alchemy makes is called a elixir."
At this point, Aaron suddenly realized that this book might indeed be very suitable for François.
The process of learning alchemy might have inspired François to create his culinary works.
His culinary skills may have, in turn, aided his learning of alchemy.
But there is one thing Aaron must remind you of:
"However, studying is studying, but you can't refine gold on your own without my permission."
"Okay, but could you tell me why?"
"Alchemy potions inevitably have side effects," Aaron replied. "And during the refining process, they constantly release these side effects into the vicinity. There are other people in the library, and your unauthorized alchemy could endanger us."
Upon hearing this, François's face showed horror:
"You mean, this alchemy technique will backfire on the alchemist?"
"That's roughly the idea," Aaron nodded.
"Mr. Mosley!" François's voice was shrill and almost hoarse. "Why did you let me come into contact with such dangerous things?!"
Aaron smiled upon hearing this and asked in return:
Do you understand supernatural powers?
François immediately shook his head, his fat face jiggling as he did so.
"But I know that you may possess great power, sir."
"What I'm using is supernatural power," Aaron said. "Alchemy is a kind of supernatural power. However, alchemy is a special kind of supernatural power."
"special?"
"Yes," Aaron nodded, "The power of alchemy comes from 'matter.' Anyone, under the same conditions, can create alchemical potions by fusing the same materials together according to the same steps."
François nodded, seemingly understanding, "It sounds just like cooking!"
"But if anyone can do this, why is there a specific group of people called alchemists? And why are alchemists also recognized as extraordinary individuals?"
François shook his head.
"Because the extraordinary power possessed by alchemists is not the ability to create alchemical potions, but the ability to resist side effects," Aaron replied. "Therefore, alchemists are often able to withstand stronger drug backlashes."
"But how do I know if I have this constitution—"
"Then I'll tell you now, you do," Aaron laughed.
How did you know?
“I just know,” Aaron said. “You just need to believe it.”
François nodded with some skepticism, then looked at the book again.
After a long while, he asked:
"Can I understand it this way—as long as I don't refine gold, I won't be in any danger?"
Aaronton first.
François let out a long sigh of relief: "Well—that's good. Okay, Mr. Mosley, I'll study this book."
To fully master this book, practice is also a necessary learning process.
But there's plenty of time ahead, and for now, Aaron only needs to focus on laying a solid foundation for François.