>>5844813https://youtu.be/WGXDgFLTro0?si=6wBPz7KoY9I88vKaYou think over how you’re going to approach this, and it hits you. The ones who helped you get all this started, Melchior and Jaki, they’d know at least a bit about what to look for in a place like this. Not sure you can pick out Jaki immediately, but you know where Melchior is. Telepathically, you contact him and let him know where you are and what’s going on, giving an abridged version of the events. At the same time, you set your mech to start scanning for any energy sources that might stand out among the shelves.
‘I figured my tools would still be intact, but it is a surprise to hear the Bibliotheca persists.’ he answers initially. ‘Curious. Still, you don’t quite comprehend the ancient Nemurian language, so simply describing what titles to look for won’t be helpful.’
‘What do you propose then?’
‘While it has been quite some time since I’ve used it, I still recall our writing structure. Additionally, many tomes are still likely to contain some visual indicators of what is inside them, though they may be a little unusual compared to the norm. I will focus on this visual information, your job will be to try to memorize as much as you can.’
‘Got it. Let’s give this a try.’
Your eyes close and you focus with intent, and… it works! You get the visual descriptions for what a few words would look like, and their significance. “Memghwos” seems to be the most general descriptor for many Magics (helpfully accompanied by Magic circles, usually), “Kehilos” referring specifically to Healing (depicted with a double circle commonly), “Sehkos” referring to sanctifying rituals and warding of evils (usually with a stylized triangle with the top extended so it looks a bit like an X with a line underneath), and finally “Haertis” referring to sorts of craftsmanship and construction (which can have a number of different symbols near it, but most commonly a hammer shape). You try to then force those images and symbols into the mech’s scanners, and immediately get a few significant reads.
‘...Hooh. That’s a bit more exertion than I expected.’ Melchior remarks in a slight daze. ‘Still, that should be the most relevant to you. I do ask that you try to stay safe, young Izumi. While your efforts are recognized and appreciated, be wary of the things that lurk down there.’
‘Oh I’m plenty wary. But we’ll be fine. And hey, we still gotta bring you your tools, right?’
‘And the gin.’ he reminds you cheekily.
‘Cheelai’s on that case, you’ll have more than you know what to do with when we’re done.’ You look around and take notice of one of the readings, spotting Piccolo near it. “Hey, that one a shelf above you looks undamaged and rather ornate. Might be worth checking out.”
(cont.)
