Benedict led the group to a magnificent circular building.
"This is our Holy Kingdom's Royal Library."
He raised his head, his face filled with devotion and pride.
"It houses all the history and wisdom of the Terra Continent since the kingdom was founded."
He Wuqi looked up.
The library was indeed spectacular, with a towering dome and walls covered in relief carvings.
"May we go inside and have a look?"
"Of course. Please follow me."
Benedict pushed open the heavy, carved doors.
A scent of old paper mixed with incense greeted them.
The library's interior was exceptionally spacious, with rows of towering bookshelves reaching all the way to the ceiling.
Strangely, however, there was not a single person reading.
Only a few robed clerics were quietly wiping down the shelves.
He Wuqi walked up to a bookshelf and pulled out a book.
It was thick and heavy, with a tanned leather cover and the title Holy Light Scripture, Volume Three stamped in gold.
He flipped through a few pages, finding nothing but obscure doctrines and hymns.
He pulled out several more.
Biography of the Holy Son, Chronicles of the Holy War, Pope's Quotations, and Complete Guide to Holy Light Magic.
Without exception, they were all books related to religion, history, or magic.
There were also books about other races, but very few, whereas there was quite a lot of poetry of various kinds.
He Wuqi turned to Benedict.
"Your Excellency, High Archbishop, do you have any books here on agriculture, ore smelting, or commerce and trade?"
Benedict lifted his chin, indicating a corner.
"We do also collect those books used by commoners. They're over there."
He Wuqi nodded but did not actually go over to look. There was not much worth looking at anyway; it was far too backward.
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