Vest life from scratch

Qin Qiandeng led them into the interior of the library.

The closed door blocked the bustling outside, allowing the inside to present a solemn and solemn tranquility.The overall color scheme of the library is mainly gold and red, surrounded by bookshelves full of books in all directions, and the spiral staircase winds and snakes to the top, and the distance between them is very appropriate. Master design for convenience.

"Welcome back, curator, consultant." A calm voice sounded from the front, and a door opened from the left side of the bookshelf directly in front. The person following subconsciously frowned, and stood out from behind the door reluctantly, "Did you two bring any guests back?...I'll go make tea for you."

"Excuse me, "Starry Moon Night." Qin Qiandeng replied, "Afterwards, bring the tea to my office."

He nodded yes, and then gently closed the door.

Minazuki Mian walked to the bookshelf, reached out to take a book from the shelf and released the mechanism, and then turned and opened the doorknob in the center that was disguised as a decoration on the bookshelf, revealing the carefully designed office inside.

Qin Qiandeng manipulated the wheelchair and slid in smoothly: "Please follow me, everyone."

The rest obediently followed her, and before entering the door, they didn't forget to bow down politely and say again: "Excuse me."

The last one who came in, Shui Wuyue Mian, gently closed the door, and then put the book in his hand into the empty space on the bookshelf behind the door, and then went to Qin Qiandeng to help her sit behind the desk.

"Everyone, just sit on the sofa." After Qin Qiandeng sat down, he said to the four people who were still fidgeting, "You are friends of the consultant, and of course guests of the library. You don't have to feel restrained here. If you want to ask something That's good...Of course, because of my limited status, I may have to refuse some of your requests, and I have to say sorry in advance."

After everyone expressed their understanding, she showed a sincere and comfortable smile: "Next, let's discuss the matter of Yijian Qingxiang."

Her expression became serious: "First of all, on behalf of the old library, I would like to apologize to everyone for what Yijian Qingxiang did in Duwang Town. If you have any complaints and scolding, I am willing to accept them all. I will try my best to satisfy the necessary compensation. But the old library is still an existence that needs to be concealed from ordinary people, and I hope you will not tell this matter."

"Of course, we will be responsible for the compensation for all the losses caused by the activities of Yijian Qingxiang in Duwang Town. And if there are any accidents in the subsequent bomb dismantling work, we are also willing to bear the compensation and be responsible for the reconstruction work."

Huajingyuan and Qin Qiandeng had a series of discussions on the issue of compensation, but Qin Qiandeng agreed to the high amount and harsh conditions he set without blinking an eye.

"After all, it is our problem." The curator just smiled like this, "No matter how angry you feel, I am willing to accept it."

Kakyoin and Abdel Qiqi frowned.

This attitude is inexplicably off-putting.

But she couldn't tell what made her feel uncomfortable.

On the contrary, Kishibe Rohan had expected it a long time ago. After looking around, he fixed his eyes on a certain pattern in the corner, took out a sketchbook and leaned over there.

Qin Qiandeng glanced at him, then looked away acquiescingly.

Huajingyuan then talked to Qin Qiandeng about the exploited Kobayashi Yumei.

But I didn't expect that Qin Qiandeng could only say that he didn't care about Xiaolin Yumei at all after changing his previous attitude that he could pay any compensation.

"Although he also had reasons for being coerced, I don't think he had no chance to resist at that time." Her tone was calm and indifferent, "If he had explained this matter to anyone earlier, I don't think it would have developed to the present stage. point."

Indeed, what Yi Jian Qingxiang planned to use Xiao Lin Yumei to do was nothing in her plan.

The bombs he planted were just warning letters sent to them to tell them not to act rashly, and they were part of the bomb that was better than nothing.No matter whether Xiaolin Yumei installs them or not, no matter when she says or not, it will not have any major impact on her plan.

Or it would be better if he said it out.

It's a pity that Kobayashi Yumei didn't choose to tell this matter until the deadline came.

Such people do not need to be saved by her.

This is Qin Qiandeng's judgment.

Xiaolin Yumei carefully tried to refute, but she heard Qin Qiandeng say: "After recovering Yijian Qingxiang, I can see the contents of her book here, which records all the conversations she had with you. , would you be interested in hearing me read it?"

Kobayashi Yumei shut up instantly.

"Curator." Mizuna Yuemeng said softly.

"I don't think he is worthy of our rescue." Qin Qiandeng announced calmly, "This is my personal judgment, advisor."

"...I understand." Seeing her persistence, Shui An Yue Mian stopped talking.

The main door of the office was knocked lightly a few times: "I brought tea."

"Please come in." Qin Qiandeng took advantage of the opportunity to bypass the topic of Xiaolin Yumei's handling, "Please put the tea on the coffee table."

After "Star Moon Night" put away the tea and bowed to leave, Qin Qiandeng smiled again and said, "Do you have any questions?"

Kakyoin shook her head lightly.

Abdel thought for a while and asked: "I have always been curious, what is the purpose of the old library? Although our companion once explained it to us, I hope you can explain it to us... If you can agree It couldn't be better."

"Since you are the consultant's friends, of course there is no problem." Qin Qiandeng smiled.

"The purpose of the old library is to watch and protect the lights of human civilization, and also to preserve the old history of human civilization that has been destroyed, so that they can be inherited here in disguise, so you can see that the outside of the library is a very lively place. ?”

"The Council of Thorns, which is hostile to us... believes that if human civilization is allowed to continue to develop, it will inevitably lead to the destruction of the world, so it judges a world where humans and technology exist at the same time as a candidate for a disqualified world, and is ready to summon evil gods at any time The judgment called divine punishment is carried out on such a world, which is the so-called great cleansing.”

"The purpose of the library is different from what Mian said." Kakyoin said.

"Everyone's interpretation of the purpose is different. I allow everyone in the library to have a different understanding of the purpose—as long as it does not violate our purpose of watching and protecting." Qin Qiandeng was not surprised by this, " The advisor is important, and it's okay to follow her ideas."

Shui Wuyuemian glanced at Qin Qiandeng, the corners of her mouth curved down slightly, she didn't look very happy.

...That's right.

Kakyoin and Abdel felt the source of the previous discomfort at the same time.

Although Qin Qiandeng claims to be the watchman and protector of the lights of human civilization.

But it's just a condescending attitude of pity.

Even for the "very important" sleepless nights, her attitude is actually just a kind of protection of endangered species, as well as respect and connivance so that they can stay in the palm of their hands obediently.

"If there are no other questions, I hope to have a private talk with Mr. Kishibe next."

After answering this question, Qin Qiandeng made a farewell declaration to them.

Kakyoin and Abdel stood up in silence, and took away Kobayashi Yumi, who was paralyzed on the sofa and could not move.

Kishibe Rohan just finished sketching, returned to the sofa and sat down.

Shui Wuyue Mian walked to the door, took down another book from the bookcase behind the door, and then opened the door for them.

"By the way." When they left, Qin Qiandeng said with a hint of warning, "Please be careful of the Council of Thorns, if they really want to do something, they won't be as gentle as us."

"Does gentleness mean planting enough bombs to blow up the entire Moriou town?"

"Yes." Qin Qiandeng said, "Just having the possibility of surviving is already the most gentle behavior."

Kakyoin looked thoughtful.

Although he didn't have any affection for the curator, he still chose to pay attention to her suggestions.

"Thank you for your suggestion, we will be careful about the Council of Thorns."

Minazuki Mian sent them out of the door, and gently waved to the boy who had been waiting outside after delivering the tea: "Qi-chan, please send them back to Duwang Town, the curator and I have something to do To deal with."

"Yes." He nodded, and then explained in a cold tone to the three people who were surprised by the overly intimate title 'Qi Jiang', "I am Hakozawa Ki, and the code name in the old library was "Star Moon Night" , is one of the three subordinates directly under the consultant, and the only woman, of course, it doesn't matter if you see me as a man."

Three people: "...Ah, ah..."

...I didn't see it at all.

At this time, in the curator's office.

After seeing off the guests, Qin Qiandeng relaxed a little, but his sitting posture and demeanor were still dignified: "Next, let's discuss your application for joining, Mr. Kishi."

Kishibe Rohan swallowed nervously.

Qin Qiandeng said: "The first is your referrer."

Mizuna Yuemian spoke at the right time: "I recognize Teacher Lu Ban's awareness, and I also think that Teacher Lu Ban has the basic qualifications to join. I am willing to be Teacher Lu Ban's recommender."

Qin Qiandeng nodded and turned to Kishibe Luhan: "Although the consultant said so, can I ask you two questions?"

Kishibe Rohan nodded: "...of course."

"Don't be nervous, it's just two very simple questions, two questions with no wrong answers." Qin Qiandeng suddenly smiled when he saw him subconsciously tense up, "First of all, what do you think of the purpose of our library? Of course , I only accept true answers."

"...is a good subject matter that will be of interest to cartoonists and writers alike."

"Then why do you want to join the old library?"

"There are many reasons why I want to join, to satirize that guy Otoma Qingshen, and to obtain more and more realistic manga materials." Kishibe Rohan kept turning the pen in his hand when he replied, "But in the final analysis, it is just for the sake of Chimizu Chi That stupid bird."

Qin Qiandeng examined his expression.

She can't be said to be very friendly when she smiles, but at least she seems to be a gentle person.But when this gentle man put away his smile, he looked especially cold and indifferent.

Under her deliberate coercion, Kishibe Rohan looked back at her without moving his eyes.

Qin Qiandeng clasped his hands together: "...Congratulations, Mr. Lu Ban, I approve of you. But this does not mean that you can join the old library immediately, it can only mean that you can become an intern member of the library, and the next thing is your last... Important internship assessment, the specific content of the assessment will be decided after I discuss it with the consultant, please complete it carefully."

"But before that, can I ask what code name you want?"

"...Give me "Ichibansei" by that guy in Otoma." Kishibe Rohan said, "When you say goodbye, say 'you will become the best manga artist in the world.' It's too disgusting, I It has to be proven that she is a loser compared to me! Even with the same code name, I, Kishibe Rohan, will still be a hundred times or a thousand times more famous than her! When I mention "Ichiban Xing" in the future, who will remember her soft voice? .”

Shui Wu Yue Mian: "There's no need to use her code name. By the way, I'm afraid I won't be able to forget this "Ichiban Xing" in my life."

Qin Qiandeng was very interested: "Well... is this the inheritance of cartoonists? It sounds very ceremonial, so although it does not conform to the rules, I allow it."

She handed the book she had been holding in her hand to Kishibe Rohan: "Then, from this moment on, this book is yours, cherish it and continue writing on it, and hope that one day in the future, it will come back again." When it comes to me, it will be a complete and happy story."

Kishibe Rohan stood in front of the desk and took the book. On the pure white cover was the title of the book in light purple: "Ichiban Xing".

Opening the title page, the Otoma Qingkan that was originally written on it was crossed out by a blue horizontal line, and the name of Kishibe Rohan was written on the bottom with a pen of the same color.

Nearly half of the pages of this book have already been written, using all kinds of weird styles, either messy or poetic, to record all the actions of Yijian Qingxiang since he joined the old library.

He turned it to the page in the past where he had invited Otsuka to go to the beach but failed.

There are only short sentences consisting of a few words.

"Momentary Reality"

Let the past fade into memory.

Just seal your smile in a closed photo frame.

That's just the villain who is willing to degenerate and has no way out, the truth revealed in an instant.

He remembered the last conversation.

"... Were all your words in the past false?"

"...Yeah. I'm sorry."

If it's true, then why do you guys say sorry.

"Write down Yijian Qingying's plan now, it should save a lot of things." Shui Wu Yue Mian reminded him, "After you leave the library this time, this book will disappear The book will reappear in the curator's hands only if you fail the internship assessment, or die one day after passing the assessment."

"Yijian Qingxiang is dead, and the case that made me come to Duwang Town is over. I will leave Duwang Town within today, and I will leave the follow-up processing to you."

Kishibe Rohan nodded solemnly.

The matter of Yoshikage Kira.There is a light sound between the two things.The bomb thing.

Inescapable interpretation of the outside world.A report on all the actions of Yijian Qingxiang.

Next...they still have many, many things to deal with.

but.

Someday this town will come out of these things.

— Relying on one's own strength.

"Thank you, Miss Mian." He looked at Shui Wuyue Mian, who had been depressed since they mentioned Yi Jian, and tried to squeeze out a sentence that was not consoling, "...the matter of Yi Jian, it's not your fault."

"I know." Minazuki said, "But let me stay with the guilt for a while longer."

Let me hang around with guilt a little longer.

Let me offer my final apology for this small town that was forced to become my experiment.

Tomorrow will be a new day.

The author has something to say: Qin Qiandeng: Although the purpose of the old library is based on Chaldea, we are really a group of villains.

Ah Mian: (eye shifts)

Eggsy: ... (Obviously I can be summoned, when will I be able to appear?)

Me: Isn’t this, haven’t you reached the home ground of your Thorn Council (?