Ryan pointed to the bookshelf behind her and smiled.
"I only carry three books related to soul runes with me, but you needn't worry. In the imperial capital, the Immortal Bastion, there are enough books and notes on the study of souls to fill Piltover's public library."
"Oh, gods! That must be tens of thousands of books!"
Seraphine covered her little mouth. Thinking of how many books she would have to read in the future, her face could not help but fall.
Reading was the dullest thing ever. There were no souls inside books. She wanted books that could sing; she could read those all day long.
"I forgot to remind you."
Ryan observed Seraphine's expression and said leisurely:
"The notes and books on souls in the Immortal Bastion differ somewhat from ordinary books. More or less, they all seal twisted souls within them, so be careful not to be contaminated."
"Ah!?"
Seraphine's face crumpled. She could do without souls like that!
Give her back ordinary books!
Seeing the expression on the girl's face, Ryan chuckled and asked in order to raise her enthusiasm:
"Do you know why your ability cannot hear my Soul Song?"
"Why?"
Seraphine obediently sat up straight, blinking her large, curious eyes at Ryan. She had been extremely curious about this question.
"Because my soul is protected by runes." Ryan smiled. "Your talent is very strong, but if you wish to hear the Soul Song of a Hero-tier individual, you still need to strengthen that talent and turn it into magic uniquely your own."
"Isn't Sister Katarina Hero-tier?" Seraphine glanced toward the shadows and asked in a tiny, furtive voice.
"She is still too immature and lacks the necessary accumulation. Your talent surpasses hers. If she does not work hard to understand her own path, you