Chapter 385: The Hermitage
[Ginkgo Business Alliance] treated Ronald quite favorably.
Because he planned to take time to go to church and read books every morning, Ronald proposed the idea of adjusting to working in the afternoon in the next few months. The Chamber of Commerce accepted this proposal without any objection.
In fact, Ronald's original intention was to discuss it with the lion first, and in the end it would be fine if they could have a certain amount of time every week.
As a result, Ronald didn't expect it either.
The Chamber of Commerce actually agreed directly!
With such a satisfying job offer in front of you, it’s honestly hard to refuse.
And as a person with strong action ability.
The very next morning, Ronald came to the church area with the golden card.
The Cathedral District of Springs is actually quite populated by ordinary residents.
Ronald did not take a taxi and simply walked to his destination.
Observing the expressions of passers-by on the road, the people in this city are no different from other cities. There is no very fanatical religious atmosphere.
It may be the influence of the church.
Most of the buildings here choose white as the main color, and clergy can often be seen coming and going here on the road.
But there is one thing that is special.
The church's library is not located in the cathedral in the center of the church district, but in an independent monastery surrounding the church.
Probably there was a warning from within the church in advance.
Ronald walked into the building called Sanlingyin Monastery, and an old man wearing a gray cloth walked towards Ronald.
"Mr. Ronald, welcome to Sanlingyin Monastery."
While speaking, there was almost no emotion on the old man's face.
On the other hand, Ronald could vaguely feel quite deep magic fluctuations in the other party. If Ronald hadn't mastered many detection methods, it would be difficult to detect the hidden power in the other party under normal circumstances.
Facing such an old man, Ronald immediately took out the card given by the priest before:
"Hello, I am Ronald Adler."
"In the next few months, I should come here most of the time in the morning. "
The old man nodded, his eyes lingered on the golden card for a moment, and then he turned and walked deeper into the monastery:
"Show this card every time you come, and you will save a lot of trouble."
"Three months. The time is not too short, let me familiarize you with the environment of the monastery first."
Follow the old man and walk around the monastery.
It took Ronald more than half an hour to get to know this place.
It follows the architectural style that this world prefers, surrounding a large courtyard in the center and surrounded by other buildings in the monastery.
Facilities such as the monks' residence, chapel, kitchen, and dining room are basically arranged in one direction of the courtyard.
Except for the other directions of the daily life area, they are basically completely enclosed tall buildings, and the entrance is integrated into a room opposite the living area.
Pointing to this unique structural arrangement, Ronald asked the old man:
"Except for the living area here, all other locations belong to the library?"
The old man nodded:
"Yes."
"Count me in for now. Inside, there are a total of six resident monks in the monastery."
"The room closest to the inside is the room of the two nuns. I hope Mr. Ronald that you are okay and don't come close."
Following the old man's guidance, he circled around. Nader's eyes finally fell on the entrance to the library.
"I understand."
"Apart from this, is there anything else that needs attention?"
The old man calmly shook his head and replied:
"This is just an ordinary monastery."
"Since Mr. Ronald has permission, then There is nothing to worry about. We will dine in the restaurant on time at one o'clock at noon and seven o'clock in the evening. If you don't mind, we can also prepare food for you." Ronald declined: "No need for this.
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I The schedule is sometimes very messy, and you can't tell for sure."
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It was probably because he could see that Ronald's eyes had been lingering in the library.
After a few brief conversations, the old man pointed steadily at the entrance to the library:
"Mr. Ronald, I won't disturb you."
"If you need, you can go inside and read the books now."
"But please remember Well, don't leave there with the books in the library."
He nodded towards the old man to show his understanding.
Ronald then walked toward the entrance of the library alone.
Passing through the entrance room, there are rows of tables and chairs on the left and right sides, which look like resting places specially prepared for readers.
Further inside, there are stairs extending upward one by one, with wooden signs on both sides indicating the contents of the corresponding books.
[History], [Monk's Notes], [Research Reports], [School Records], [Noble Genealogy]...
collections of books like history and monks' notes.
They often occupy the signage of a stairway entrance alone, and for example, [Music] and [Noble Genealogy], there are also cases where two or more labels are on the same stairway at the same time.
Ronald looked over in order, and finally focused on the two categories of [History] and [School Records].
First, walking up the stairs, Ronald entered the building of [School Records].
...
How to describe how I feel now?
Just walking in from the stairs, he was surrounded by dense and suffocating circular bookshelves. Because of the hollow architectural design, Ronald could directly see the highest floor of the building.
Among the six floors, almost every position is completely occupied by bookshelves. The special lighting design on the ceiling allows sunlight to shine into the room from the outside, giving people an ancient and quiet feeling.
Not to mention in a sense.
This is Ronald's first time experiencing the mysterious side book collection point above the ground.
For example, the [Scroll Research Society] or the Investigation Bureau, or even the church in Springs. When these forces hide things, they seem to like to dig underground.
This is my first time visiting the library on the surface!
With some subtle emotions, Ronald casually walked to the position closest to him. On the first row of bookshelves he saw were "Springs Almanac - 51" and a "New Chronicle of La Tojoa".
Ronald recognized both books.
Whether it is "Springs Almanac - 51" or "New Chronicle of La Tojoa", they are books and periodicals that have just been released in Grede this year.
It's obvious.
The Hermitage continues to include the latest books while also arranging them in chronological order.
So he raised his head as it should.
Looking at the heights of the building above him, a question appeared in Ronald's mind.
On the top floor of this library are the oldest historical books in the church's collection.
What will its content be?
(End of chapter)