this is just a book im reading and need the audio function! so dont waste time here im already in chapte 55 or something

'OH, how could I forget to ask you about your subjects' the director asked, 'So tell me, what are the subjects you both will choose, I mean I already know you both are physics students but still, physics has other branches like;
-Quantum physics,
 -Relative physics,
-Newtonian physics'.
'Well I don't know I didn't give it much thought' said William with a confused state of mind, 'I think I need some time.'
'You already have arrived quite late, and still, you need time…, ok fine, just one day, tomorrow after school you will come to my office to meet Alice and fill all the necessary details, got it,' said the director.
'Yes ma am, surely I will not you down' replied William but he looked he was under too much pressure.
'What about you...wait'
 'Are you sick' director asked Rias as she looked quite dizzy as if she is going to fall.
'No, maybe I am just too tired to speak' Rias replied with a very low sound. 
'Oh god, then why didn't you told me?'
'Fine let me finish it fast, so you both are roommates, your room password is on both of your mobile-phones and your room will be on the C wing of the dorms, meet me tomorrow and I'll answer all of your questions' the director just said it and ran to her office, looked like some urgent business came up because she was in too hurry to even listen what William was trying to say.
'But why in the hell you made both of us roommates...' shouted William.
'William could we talk about it later I am so very tired I just want to take shower and sleep' 
'Are you not well, ok then let's go' said William
They reached the room; it was quite big with all the facilities needed to be called a house.
Rias just went to the bathroom, William was arranging his clothes in the wardrobe and a gift more like a packaged box caught his eye which his father gave me while he was in the airport. 
He opened it contained a cassette and an audio player, he put a cassette in the player and starts to play it contained something very sweet so sweet that it brought tears in the eyes of William, it contained a song which his mother used to sing for him when he was a kid, whenever he cries his mother used to sing this song and he always fell asleep.
But the song was not sung solely for recording it also contained some the voice of his father and as the song finished William was not able to stop crying he just kept crying and suddenly he saw a card written by his father as it could be easily judged by his father's handwriting it went on something like this:
"William I know I cannot bring your mom back neither I can understand your pain, I know I am not worthy for this but still, I am sorry"
The letter wasn't too big, but enough to convey what his father wanted to say, enough to move William, he just couldn't control himself, tears were not stopping from his eyes, he just felt guilty about his treatment to his father, then suddenly…..
                                                To be continued.....
NOTE- From next chapter, william the protagonist of the novel will narrate the chapter no third person will be involved other than characters.
"Be safe from the coronavirus, stay at home and enjoy the novel".

This is a very intresting story about a boy whose mother died in a car accident and he promised her that he will bring her back and when he grew up due to his all efforts he was able to build a time machine and while building his time machine he fell in love. After building his time machine when he went back in time to save his mother he came to know that if he saves his mother then due to transfering in diffrent timeline the one whom he loved will eventually die so now he is strruggling to save both his mother and his love but he coudn't, he will have to leave someone to die to save the other.

The meeting was on peak. The boss Lion was in full flow. He was teaching about the use of the latest technology in day to day work. For this, he showed a slide. This slide had pictures of Pagers, landline phone, audio cassette and other things like these. He wanted to say that as these instruments became extinct because of not updating timely as the employee using old methods became jobless. The boss lion left an impression in the meeting. Everybody was analysing own performance. Nobody wanted to consider as out of date. The boss lion summarised his speech at the end of the day. He reminded everyone to use the latest technology. Next day was the second day of the meeting. Boss lion continued the same tone the second day. He adviced and warned simultaneously to each to update themselves timely. The third day was the last day of the meeting. Marketing, performance and efforts were to analyse on this day. The boss lion began to annoy as soon as the marketing session started. His anger reached to peak when the performance session started. His patience was over when the efforts session started. He roared and said, "I observe that peoples are not serious. They have forgotten their early days. How did they work when they needed a job badly?" He instructed that everyone should work like their early days. Each one should focus on work despite concentrating on social media, mobiles and other distracting things. "Any Doubts?" The boss lion roared again. 
The fox raised her hand to asked something. "So, you have a problem. I know that only you have the problem." The boss lion said. "Ask!"
 "Sir! Should we follow old methods or update ourselves with new technologies?" The fox asked. 
The boss lion stared her angrily. The fox got her answer. 

Moral of the story: It doesn't matter whether you are old fashioned or up to date. You will get appreciation or not depends on the boss mood.

Each of us heard some famous stories which teaches us the moral value. Does these moral values help in corporate culture?
just read few of them in new style.

Still on the matter of cathode TVs, another thing to note of..... was that the system had also offered a solar power bank as well.

One had to know that the current gathered from solar energy could only produce a limited amount of Watts compared to electrical.

.

So when the Cathode power levels were low, then they could power everything with the power bank as well.

To charge the bank, of course they would have to leave it within a place that received a lot of sunlight instead.

.

One thing that Landon loved about this reward, was that the system had provided 2 options for both the cathode TVs and cassette players.

For those who were based in Baymard and had electricity, they could just use the electrically powered ones.


 
But for the visitors, if they really liked it and wanted to watch some of these movies back in their empires, then they could buy the solar powered ones and take them away as they pleased.

.

This was definitely a big plus in Landon's books.

The only thing was that, if they bought the solar powered ones and left Baymard, they wouldn't get cable anymore.

So they wouldn't be able to see the news, movie channels, sports channels or any live shows in Baymard.

All they could do is watch what they got from their cassettes.

.

As for whether Landon was scared about them copying him..... the answer was not a chance.

This was because these cathode tubes were lined with several specific chemicals like phosphor, to get the electrons moving.


 
In addition, one needed to create a proper vacuum, oscillator and so on.....  within the whole setup for it to be a success.

So they could try and even dismantle everything.

.

But where would they get all the specific chemicals in those high quality grades from?

It wouldn't work without those chemicals, even if they placed everything back.

.

Also, they didn't have the right materials like plastic, rubber or glass, to make the solar panels, cassette players, cathode TVs and so on.

Even the cassette itself, which had film tape inside... would be a struggle for them to come up with.

.

Looking at the other rewards, Landon was also pleased with the fact that Baymard would soon have its own cereals as well.

Indeed, he had missed fruit loopes and frosty flakes the most.


 
Baymard already had milk within the empire... Hopefully, the system would add one of them in as a reward later on.

.

Moving on to his new side missions..... the only one that really piqued his interest, was the last one.

[Stop the Temple of Adonis from setting sail into Arcadina.]

What exactly did this temple do in order to make the system stop their visit here?

Landon clicked on their profile and read through it swiftly.

45 minutes later, he was stunned and outraged by how narcissistic these people were.

.

The temple of Adonis!!

They were a temple that prayed to their founder, Adonis.

The temple was now ruled by Adonis' lineage.... as they were now seen as royals instead.

They went about forcing everyone to believe in what they did.... and if one refused to comply with Adonis' teachings, then they would kill he/she immediately.

.

They offered up human sacrifice yearly..... as they believed that doing so will give them more blessings  all year round.

Each village, city or town was to sacrifice 20 new born females, 30 new born males and 40 v.i.r.g.i.ns above the ages of 15.

.

They also believed in eating the burnt flesh of all sacrifices.

And this was just the tip of the iceberg of what this so-called religion believed in.


 
If their laws complied with the system's vision for the Pyno continent.... then it wouldn't have been a problem.

.

But these Royals under Adonis, forced and did everything one could possibly think of that was bad.

From raping one's own blood sister and mother, oand calling it a tradition of manhood.... to prohibiting people from going to the healers, since 'Adonis' would cure everything..... to many others, there was no way that the system would allow them to come over and undo its plans.

.

So far, these temple guys had successfully taken over and unified the entire continent of Lambe..... which had 4 empires within it.

Now, the entire continent was under their rule.

Speaking of how the people there looked like... one could say that they had extremely pale skin, and almost everyone there had light greenish hair and brows as well.

.

This church believed itself to be sent by the heavens to rule the entire Hertfilia.

Hence they had started their mission of trying to take over other empires..... and sadly, they had decided to start with the Pyno continent.

.

From what Landon had been told, a fleet of 46 sh.i.p.s would be making its way here soon.

As to when they would be getting here, he had no clue about that.

But when they were about 2 months away from Arcadina's perimeters...  he would use his motorized engine sh.i.p.s and meet them there in a matter of days.

.

And even though they had 46 fleets, those fleets didn't have any cannons or weapons of destruction right now.

In these times, everyone typically acted like pirates when they were under attack.

Sh.i.p.s would get close to each other, and people would jump from one ship to another..... with their swords in their hands.

.

But for Landon's men, who would do that?

Send missiles and blow their asses away.

And even if they wanted to turn around, it would be hard to do so, as they used rowing-men for that task.

Hence Landon was sure to Catch up with them no matter what.

.

Landon continued to read all he could about this temple that plans to over run Arcadina.

The system already had people it needed to run each empire..... and right now, these Adonis people were not one of them.

.

And so, the system had set him up to pick a fight with the Temple of Adonis..... which had an entire continent under their control.

He hadn't even finished 2 of his side-missions, yet the system is already throwing more at him.

Did he ever offend this system in his past life?

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It wasn't long before Reima, Ciri and Snuffles found themselves standing outside of platform 9 3/4. In Reima's hand he held the Staff of Manus, it's axe head sitting prominently and intimidatingly atop the mangled almost black wooden haft. Despite how he's easily carrying it, it's weight is more similar to a car than a magical focus, luckily the weight doesn't seem to negatively affect the things he's standing on, despite the small strain he feels from wielding it.
His clothing consists of a white t-shirt under a thin black jumper that hugs his body, below that he's wearing a pair of dark blue jeans along with some beige shoes. Fortunately King's cross station has some Muggle repelling wards of some kind so people don't notice his Cat-like eyes as they walk by.
On his side stands Ciri who's holding her own staff, the Demon Catalyst. It's ashen white wood is topped with large jagged pieces of obsidian-like stone that seem to almost glow in the presence of magic. She wears furred boots that match with her tight leather pants, her jewelled belt is not hidden from view either as it sits in it's usual place. Above that she's wearing a white blouse reminiscent of the one that she used to wear, still sitting ever present between her cleavage lays her Wolf's head medallion that seems to stare back at everyone who looks. Her hair is let down and random strands brush against her shoulders. Last but not least is Snuffles who sits in Ciri's embrace, her left arm wrapping comfortably around the red eye'd black furred rabbit, her fluffy ears adorably flop lifelessly as she enjoys Ciri's body heat.

Ciri "Are you sure this is the right place? I'd rather not break my nose... Maybe you should go first?" she says gesturing towards the rather durable looking brick wall.
Reima shrugs and semi-confidently steps forwards and eventually through the wall, the surrounding people not seeming to notice that someone had literally disappeared before their eyes. Ciri follows quickly after, flinching as she attempts to headbutt the wall but sighing in relief when her face remains intact.

 On the other side she finds Reima waiting for her, as they had come early there didn't seem to be many people around, which suited her preference as being mobbed was not fun in the least.
Already waiting for it's passengers is the Hogwarts Express, the black and red colouring making it look unique from all the other locomotives she'd ever seen before, if she hadn't had Reima explaining everything she'd thought it was magic... Which, come to think of it, might be the case for this one.

Reima "Let's find a seat... At the back preferably, I'd rather not be bothered by side-characters." he says semi-sarcastically while stepping aboard the train. Inside is a warm, neat and comfortable interior that reminded Reima of old luxury trains he'd seen from movies. They walk to the end of the train and commandeer a cabin for themselves, as soon as they sit down Reima kicks his feet up, gets out his cassette player and puts on some music.

Ciri "I thought our music machines didn't work around magic?" she asks confused.
Reima shrugs, "I'm guessing it's only around high levels of ambient magic, so I'll be putting it away before we get to Hogwarts."
Ciri "Huh, can I have mine then?" she asks, knowing that he's literally got everything they own inside his Folded Space. He nods and tosses it to her, along with whatever Cassette is still inside it... The Wall? She's got good taste.
Reima "Ah, before I forget." he tosses her a couple books on magic. "You should start revising, we'll probably get tested to see how far we are in our magical studies."
She groans and reluctantly opens a book with one hand, her ear phones covering one ear and her other hand stroking Snuffles.

Reima glances at Nerissa in her Rabbit form and wonders where he's going to acquire blood from inside of Hogwarts... It wouldn't surprise him if Dumbledore was able to track who enters and leaves the castle as that kind of feature was all to easy to add to wards. They've still got a couple weeks of blood left from the Talicia's reservations but this'll be a big problem down the line, if only his blood wasn't literally lava, he'd be more than willing to have the Loli vampire suck on hi- Ahem. His neck...

An hour quickly passes and the train still hasn't left the platform, it seems they're expecting students to come late and so ask them to come much earlier than the original departure time... This only makes him more sure of how useless and lazy most of the Weasley family is, with the exception of Charlie, Bill and Arthur, he feels as if they deserve all the criticism they get... Maybe not Arthur? He's a Ministry official and didn't find it strange that his son's rat had lived way, way longer than any regular rat should have. Reima however, only puts the blame on him being dosed up to his gills with love potion via Molly Weasley. He had found it strange that no one questions it in the movies, but it really is despicable and almost akin to **** if you think about it.

Most people who die and are confronted with a godlike being like to take the easy route... Not this guy.

I have been sitting on this concept for a while and want to see if I can write it, starting with the Witcher then the game Absolver and then onto Darksouls 1. 

Don't rely on there being consistent updates because its unlikely... 

If you want to support my work or tip me enough to buy a drink please go here >https://www.p.atreon.com/Nagross

I don't own the cover art and have no idea who does, so don't sue me I guess? I also don't own, the Witcher, Absolver, DarkSouls or any other games, anime, books or movies written about.

"Hua Hua, please help." Miao Jing did not wait for Zhai Hua's reaction. Anyway, she had already decided and would not change her mind. This young lady was not related to their family anyway. Did it matter whether she liked or disliked her?
Zhai Hua tugged the corners of her lips. She then opened the back door and led the way for Qiao Nan.
When she saw the back door of the Zhai's residence opened, Qiao Zijin gritted her teeth and moved forward with a smiling face. She behaved as if she had completely forgotten what just happened. "Nan Nan, you must have put away many items at the Zhai's residence. I'll help you move them."
"Wait." Qiao Nan blocked Qiao Zijin from entering. "This is the residence of the Zhai family, not the Qiao family. It's not convenient for you to go in. If you want to help, sure, wait at the doorstep. After I bring out the items, I'll pass them to you. You can help me carry them home, then. There's no need for you to go in!"
Qiao Nan was petty now. This was the residence of the Zhai family and not the Qiao family. Although she was not in the position to have the final say, the more Qiao Zijin wished to enter the house, the more she would not allow her to do so.
"Why does it have to be so troublesome? Can't we just go in together?" Qiao Zijin's face was pale with anger.
Zhu Yan laughed. "So shameless. Qiao Nan has already said that this is not your house. Do you think you can enter it as you wish? Besides, don't compare yourself to Qiao Nan. Qiao Nan has the key to the Zhai's residence. Can you compare yourself to her?"
Zhu Yan held on to Qiao Zijin. "Qiao Nan, go in and take the books. I'll keep a watch on her."
"Alright, sorry for the trouble." Qiao Nan nodded. She then entered the Zhai's residence and began to pack her books.
Zhai Hua followed her into the storeroom to help. But when she saw that Qiao Nan had so many belongings, she felt that it would be an arduous task to move them all. "There're too many books. You'll need to make a few trips. I remember that you have stored many secondary textbooks here. Since you're already in high school, you won't need them anymore. It'll be cumbersome to move them. Leave those books that you don't need for the time being here and take away only those that you need." It would not be convenient for Qiao Nan to study at their house anymore.
"You can come again to take the rest of the books when it's convenient."
Qiao Nan smiled bitterly. "Auntie Zhai won't be happy."
Qiao Nan had sensed Miao Jing's dislike for her. This was also one of the reasons Qiao Nan wanted to return the key and move away her belongings.
"My mom, she… she's actually very nice. Don't think too much." Zhai Hua sounded like a stuck cassette and nearly could not continue. "There won't be an issue. Trust me. Leave these books here and take away those that you need." Otherwise, she really did not know how to explain to Zhai Sheng.
"By the way, there's something that I need to discuss with you." Zhai Hua said as she moved toward Qiao Nan and began to help her.
"Sister Zhai Hua, feel free to tell me directly. I have not even thanked you for your help just now. If not for you, most probably, I would never be able to clear my name."
"What I want to say is that… don't talk about me in front of Zhai Sheng."
"Why?" Zhai Hua was the one who helped her. Why couldn't she do so?
"Anyway, in short, don't say anything." If Qiao Nan told him, given Zhai Sheng's intelligence, he would definitely give her a bashing.
Qiao Nan did not know that, as soon as Miao Jing was alerted of the commotion, Zhai Hua had followed Miao Jing to the scene as she heard Qiao Nan's name being mentioned. As such, she had seen how Ding Jiayi and Qiao Zijin bullied Qiao Nan and smeared her name right from the beginning. She only went forward to help Qiao Nan clarify the matter at the end.
Zhai Hua heard about Qiao Nan and the latter's family situation through Zhai Sheng, and Zhai Sheng heard about it from Qiao Nan.
It was a rare occasion that she could come into contact with the concerned party. Zhai Hua had to spend more effort to observe whether what she and Zhai Sheng heard was true or if someone deliberately made it up to gain sympathy.
Of course, the outcome of the observation was that Qiao Nan was more pitiful than what Zhai Sheng had described her to be. Her biological mother was worse than a stepmother.
Nevertheless, Zhai Hua was also guilty because of this.
If she had come forward to the rescue earlier, Qiao Nan would not have suffered so much. Zhai Hua could remember vividly the look of utter despair on Qiao Nan's face. When she saw Qiao Nan then, she was not sure why, but she could not help feeling sad. She nearly cried.
Zhai Hua was able to understand fully how desperate and despaired Qiao Nan felt at that moment.
At the thought that Zhai Sheng cared so much for Qiao Nan, Zhai Hua felt so guilty that she did not have the face to see Zhai Sheng, her biological younger brother, anymore.
"Okay." Qiao Nan nodded her head abidingly. "These are the things that I need for now. Sister Zhai Hua, help me carry some. I should be able to finish moving them in one trip. Right, Sister Zhai Hua, Brother Zhai lent this book to me. I'll place it here. Remember to help me return it to Brother Zhai." The three hundred yuan that Qiao Nan earned was placed in between the pages of this book.
As she was unable to return the full 1,800 yuan to Zhai Sheng at one go, Qiao Nan could only pay Zhai Sheng back in small installments.
"Sure, you can count on me." Zhai Hua patted her chest and then lifted up most of the books. "Let's go."
There were a few people lingering at the entrance of the Zhai's residence. They watched Zhai Hua and Qiao Nan came out, carrying a pile of books each.
Someone was pleased as he said, "Ding Jiayi, when did Nan Nan take things from the Zhai's residence? Clearly, she sent things to the house."
Ding Jiayi's face turned red. She was so embarrassed that she did not know what to say. She just wished that she could cover her face and dig a hole to bury herself in. She wanted to save some of her face, but she seemed to have fully disgraced herself with the fuss today.
Zhai Hua walked in large strides and stopped in front of Qiao Zijin, who was held on tightly by Zhu Yan. She then passed the books to Qiao Zijin. "Aren't you helping Qiao Nan move the belongings? These are Nan Nan's books. Take them."
"Aiyoh…" Qiao Zijin was caught off guard as she was forced to take over the books. She was weighed down by the heavy books and fell backward. The stack of books slammed right onto her. The most terrible thing was that Qiao Zijin was wearing a dress today. Her skirt lifted when she fell back and her thigh was directly exposed.
A few people who were coincidentally standing at the 'right' positions saw Qiao Zijin's small ***.
"Zijin!" Ding Jiayi ran over anxiously to hold on to Qiao Zijin's dress.
"Hua Hua." Miao Jing gave Zhai Hua a stern look. Even if the members of the Qiao family was capricious and had character problems, the Zhai family should not take issue with the Qiao family, and neither should they take sides and do something distasteful.
"I didn't do it on purpose." Zhai Hua sounded impatient as she frowned.
Clearly, Qiao Zijin was the one who said she wanted to help. It was only a few books. How heavy could it be? Qiao Zijin had so little strength and simply dropped the books.
She was not so petty to use such a mean method although she wanted to help Qiao Nan.
"No, no issue. Yes, I'm the one in the wrong. I didn't receive the books properly. You can't blame Sister Zhai Hua." After Qiao Zijin was helped up by Ding Jiayi, she put in good words for Zhai Hua in an understanding manner. "Auntie Zhai, please don't blame Sister Zhai Hua."


Qiao Nan: Crap! I am your biological daughter, yet I am treated as if I was picked up from the streets. In fact, you treat me worse than that!

Mother Qiao: Qiao Nan, you are not as pretty or smart as your elder sister. You are not as blessed as her. You have no right to study, marry, or to have your happiness!

Qiao Nan: Why am I not allowed to study, marry, or to seek my happiness? I will find a man right now and marry him!

Qiao Nan is dumbstruck upon discovering that the man right beside her is a powerful figure in the quad—the person who has the most promising prospects to be the future Chief.

Qiao Nan stares at the well-built man in front of her. He has firm abs and cold, chilling eyes. She swallows the lump in her throat as she says her greetings, "Good Morning, Chief!"



The taxi driver saw the strange expression on Zhang Xian's face and thought that they had arrived at the wrong place. He asked, "What happened? Is this not your destination?"

Zhang Zian nodded stiffly, took out his wallet and paid the fare. "Sir, can you tell me when the library was refurbished? I remember that the library didn't look like this before, right?"

The driver gave the change to Zhang Zian and replied, "I heard that the new leader of the city has demolished the old library, and this is the new one that was built at the end of last year."

Zhang Zian took the change, said thanks to the driver and got out of the car. After the taxi drove away, he observed this newly completed library in detail.

The flat and wide library of the post-modern architectural design style seemed like a collapsed bookshelf on the ground. Its window panes in diverse sizes looked like books that had been turned open. The open gate was as though it was inviting visitors to enter the ocean of books and swim in it. 

Outside the library was a small fountain plaza with a circle of benches for people to rest in the square. Several pigeons were jumping in the square and pecking at the bread crumbs and other food that people were feeding to them. Although it was winter, the water columns of the fountain still pushed to the sky, and a few common goldfish were leisurely swimming in the pool.

The environment was refreshing and helped relax the tension in people.

But Zhang Zian did not have time to appreciate the scenery. He took out his cell phone and looked at it. The library was indeed located within the range of the light circle. Perhaps it was his illusion, but he had a vague feeling that the light circle was dimmer than before, like a fire of life that was gradually going out.

He had observed the street from the taxi. There were basically only two major structures on this street; one was the Dongfeng Park and the other was the library. However, both places were very large, and it would take a long time for him to search Dongfeng Park alone thoroughly. Hence, he could only choose to go to one place. He hoped that the elfin was indeed in the library as the game had suggested.

He held his phone as he walked around the peripheral wall of the library and confirmed that the elfin was not outside, and that he came to the entrance of the library. 

The entrance to the library was made up of a pair of tall, auto-sensing glass doors that also looked like an open book. There were brass metal plaques hanging on both sides of the doors which were engraved with two sentences like couplets in black and bold characters. "Diligence is the path through the mountain of books," and "Industriousness is the boat across the endless sea of study."

From time to time, some people walked in and out of the library, ranging from teenagers to the white-haired elderly. Some people were holding new books that exuded the fragrance of ink, while others were empty-handed but seemed very satisfied. Some newcomers like Zhang Zian looked in awe at this mountain of books.

The library seemed to be surrounded by a mysterious power that made everyone tread lightly for fear of disturbing the serenity of it.

"Manager Zhang?"

While Zhang Zian hesitated, a familiar voice came from behind.

Zhang Zian looked back. Standing behind him was a gentle, middle-aged man. Since his mind was occupied by how to find the elfin, he froze for a moment before he realized who this person was.

"Teacher Meng?"

The middle-aged man was Meng Li, who had bought a Cocker Spaniel from Zhang Xian. He was a teacher at Binhai University, but Zhang Zian was not sure what discipline Meng Li had taught.

Meng Li was wearing a long black woolen coat that almost touched his knees. Inside the wool coat was a shirt and a cashmere vest. There were two thick books under his armpit. He gently approached Zhang Zian and asked, "Manager Zhang, what a coincidence to run into you here. Are you also borrowing books?"

It felt nice for Zhang Zian to encounter an acquaintance. Though he was not here to borrow books, he cheekily admitted, "Yes, as the saying goes, books are the ladder of human progress. It's never too late for me to learn even if I am just a pet shop owner."

Meng Li did not know that Zhang Zian was talking nonsense, so he said pleasantly, "Manager Zhang, don't look down on yourself like that. It's hard for anyone to reach the top-level of one specific industry. In the era of knowledge explosion, we, especially as teachers, must learn constantly, otherwise we will fall behind the times soon."

Zhang Zian nodded absentmindedly, and his eyes fell on the books under the arm of Meng Li. He asked, "Teacher Meng, are you here to return books personally? Why not ask your graduate students to help you?"

If Zhang Zian remembered correctly, Meng Li liked to make his graduate students do chores for him, such as walking his dog.

"The borrowing time of these two books is about to expire soon. I will return the books first and then borrow other books and will read in the library for a while. Manager Zhang, do you feel the same way as I do, that reading in the library reminds you of the days at school? Because you don't have to think of anything else, just immerse yourself in the ocean of knowledge." Meng Li handed the books under his arm to Zhang Zian. 

Zhang Zian did not understand and was not interested in the spiritual world of the scholar. But when Meng Li handed over the book, he glanced at it out of courtesy. 

"D ... d ...d ...dio…" He stared intently at the title of the book, stumbled for a long time like a jammed old-fashioned cassette recorder, but still couldn't spell that word completely.

This book was written in English entirely. It was preserved very well and almost seemed like a new one. There was a bar code labeled by the library on the side of the book. The title of this book was very long, and Zhang Zian couldn't understand over half of the words in the title. Beneath this book, there was another thicker English book with a longer title.

"Oh, this is the Approximation of the Diophantus on the Linear Algebraic Groups, a subject that I am interested in recently." Meng Li could not bear to hear Zhang Zian's stutter anymore, and he rescued Zhang Zian from embarrassment.

Scratching his head, Zhang Zian defended himself. "In fact, I have been studying genetic engineering recently, and my English level has slightly declined. I will pick up learning English if I have time."

"Oh, Manager Zhang is interested in genetic engineering?" Meng Li found his words dubious. 

Zhang Zian nodded solemnly, "Yes. Mainly focusing on modern genetics."

The study of the pedigree of Abyssinian cats should be included in the realm of modern genetics, right? 

Meng Li was a devoted and serious scholar and had no idea that Zhang Zian was hoodwinking him. Meng Li started to believe the words of Zhang Zian and praised him. "Manager Zhang, you are so diligent. No wonder you come to the library on the morning of the New Year's Day."

"Oh, you are very diligent yourself." The bubble of his hard-working image would certainly have exploded if the conversation continued, so Zhang Zian quickly changed the topic. "By the way, how's the eyes of your Cocker Spaniel?"

Zhang Zian had forgotten whether the dog he sold to Meng Li was a British Cocker Spaniel or an American Cocker Spaniel. But regardless of their breeds, Cocker Spaniels had potential health hazards with their eyes. British Cocker Spaniels were prone to suffer from progressive retinal atrophy, while American Cocker Spaniels were prone to suffer from hereditary cataracts. 

Meng Li replied with a smile, "Thanks for asking. Its eyes are fine for the moment and there is no sign of illness. I have always been taking it to undertake regular physical examinations. Even if I don't have time, I will let my graduate students take it there."

How omnipotent your graduate students are! Zhang Zian pouted and said to himself. Are they graduate students or your housekeepers?

"That's great to hear... I used to go to other libraries, and this is my first time here...what should I pay attention to?" Zhang Zian pointed to the entrance to the library behind him.

"It's similar to other libraries. If you are here for the first time, you should go to the service desk to apply for a library card. Let's go, I will lead you there... I need to return my books anyway." Meng Li said enthusiastically.

"Thank you for taking out your precious time to help me! Let's go in, it's quite cold outside." said Zhang Zian. 

As if remembering something, Meng Li pointed to Zhang Zian's cell phone and said, "In principle, phones are not allowed in the reading room. If you must use it, you should keep it in silent mode, or the staff might ask you to leave."

Zhang Zian said, "Well, it is impossible for me not to use my cell phone, I will mute it now."

He set his phone to silent mode, and entered the library after Meng Li. 


1. Download a suspicious game
2. Catch a few magical pets as partners
3. Go through interesting daily routines and lead the pet shop to a whole new level

Ch6 [Luwen Gardner-"His first statement"]

« Good day, Mr. Gardner. You must be wondering what are you doing here in this place? Ah, I apologize that it seems i have forgotten to introduce myself. You may have already heard me from my counterparts as the 'Archivist', but that isn't my name.

I would like to introduce myself. Mr. Gardner, I am very pleased to meet you. My name is Hayden Miller the Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute. Hmmmm.... Since you have just experienced a shocking event and new to all of those things– Kidnapping? No, no, no. You are wrong in that part Mr. Gardner. How could we kidnap you, when we are just taking what rightfully belongs to us? You, Mr.Gardner belongs here in the Magnus Institute. It is your one and only home. Those things that you called family are all 'fakes'. They aren't your home. It's us.

We have just done what is right. The deadline has been met, and now... I the Head Archivist Hayden Miller, gladly welcome you here in the Magnus Institute of the Loen Kingdom, our Messiah!

Your tears and grief are wasted on those fakes, Mr.Gardner. But I know that there was one of my counterparts who was enjoying your loss of your 'precious' fake family.

Desolation, He really likes your current taste of Fear.

Now, as a proper welcome here in the Magnus Institute, why don't we take your first statement? You must be wondering what is this thing Mr.Gardner. Rest assured, Mr.Gardner, the supernatural events that you have just encountered before are just a superficial experience. You are just a beginner...But don't fret, Mr. Gardner. Soon, you would experience the world of supernatural and beyonders in it's full glory!

Wonderful isn't?

Anyway, this thing in my hands are a cassette tape. Don't fret, Mr. Gardner... This thing is harmless. Ahh... I'm hungry. I can sense that you have a story to tell, don't you Mr. Gardner? Won't you tell me your statement?

Now, let's start.

Statement of Luwen Gardner, regarding his encounter at the supernatural at the day of his 17th birthday. Original statement given May 12th 1349. Audio recording by Hayden Miller, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, Loen Kingdom.

Statement Begins.

–

I don't understand what is happening. Just a few hours before, I feel so happy and peaceful with my family. Then, it all ended when you– all of monsters came in my peaceful life. This thing, I think I can understand what it does. I never thought that the brainwashing powers from the legends and fantasies of the people are really true. If this is what you meant of supernatural and beyonders...from what have I experience so far...then, no thanks. I just wanted to lived a normal and peaceful life.

I hope.... That all of this...this things... are just a nightmare that I have just unfortunately remembered.

Hours before I arrived in this place and before I have been waken up in the train at midnight, I have been one of the most happiest people.

I Luwen Gardner, a 1st year history student at Khoy University are looking forward on the day of my seventeenth birthday. I have wondered what kind of different things would I do with my family when we arrived at the Backlund. I have a peaceful sleep when I have taken a rest in the train. No nightmare and dreams. Just nothing.

I have wondered. If I have just another nightmare in my sleep, would all of these things happened? It can be considered that when I have woken up from my dreams, It was just like that my nightmares have decided to move themselves to reality.

.... It's horrible. I wish that it has never happened.

When I have woken up, I can feel the chilly breeze of the night wind on my skin. I thought to myself that I should have considered wearing more warm and thick clothes. It's supposed to be summer. How come the night of the summer days are so cold?

I groggily opened my eyes and yawned. Upon opening my eyes, the first thing that I saw was the glass window and the scenery of the night sky with the crimson full moon revealed in all of It's magnificence and haunting way of beauty.

The crimson moon. It's has always been seen as the symbol of the Evernight Goddess. Unlike some people, I don't find the crimson moon enchanting. It's always makes me feel uneasy and uncomfortable. The moon, it's always reminds me the color of blood.

After staring at the crimson moon for few seconds and averting my eyes. I look at my parents and siblings who have woken up.

" What's wrong? "

I still remembered my mother asked me gently while smiling. That time, I just shook my head and lean my head on her shoulders. I felt warm and happy. Satisfied and content. Together with my family, we idly watched the outside scenery at the train.

While watching outside... I think it is only an illusion. I saw a glimpse of a person. A stranger standing a few meters away from the train rail. My warm and contentment has disappeared the moment I saw the unknown stranger wearing a white mask. I have convince myself that what I just saw was an illusion. It wasn't real.

" What's wrong? "

That time, my father have asked the same question as he fixed his glasses. I felt uncomfortable that time. To alleviate my fear and uneasiness, I decided to seek reassurance and comfort in my family.

" Did you see a person from the outside before? "

While I was waiting for the answer on my family, The train suddenly slowed down until it has stopped moving. I look at my family. They didn't look anxious and worried at all.

" What's wrong? "

The third time that I heard that question on the train, that time, it was my brother who asked the question. He was smiling at me gently.

That time, I know that something is wrong. I quickly excuse myself and decided to get out of the compartment. I wanted to take a breathe of fresh air to alleviate the panic and worry that I am feeling that time.

When I got out of the compartment, it was so quiet at the first class seat. There are no people and I felt so alone. How strange, I remembered that there are supposed to be some people,but I can't find any noise from the compartments.

As I felt uneasy. A sudden chill has claimed my body. I felt so cold and nervous. Quickly, I made my way to the second class seat and I wish... I have never opened that door.

White smiling blank mask. All of them. The people in the second seat are all wearing a white mask on their faces.

"" What's wrong? ""

All of them have asked the same accursed question. I hastily closed the door and scampered away in panic and fear. Then I bumped into something. I look up and saw my sister.

" What's wrong? "

White blank smiling mask are looking at me. I screamed. Behind her, was my brother and parents who was also wearing the same blank smiling mask.

As I stumbled on the ground in fear and panic, I heard footsteps from the first class seat. The footsteps echoed. It was starting to get louder and louder. Closer and closer. Finally, I managed to see that person under the shadows. I started to cry in frustration when I realize that it was the stranger. The one that I saw from the train outside. Wearing a brown coat, white sleeves, and brown hat. The stranger was the perfect definition of a gentleman but I only felt more scared when I saw him.

White smiling mask look at me.

" Nothing is wrong. "

The stranger said and with his words, my family– the mask they wore have fallen to the ground. Faceless heads stared at me. Slowly, my family– I don't know anymore. They were losing their skin... The smoothness... I stared at them horrified as their skin turned into a smooth chiseled wood. I realize that they become a life size wooden marionettes. I watched them feeling terrified as they dropped to the ground lifeless and unmoving.

" The deadline has been met. "

After the stranger said those words, he started laughing- a mad cackling.

That time, despite the fear that I felt. I realize that my family is gone. I don't understand anything at all but I know how useless I am when I look at my 'family'.

I hoped that this is just a very very horrible nightmare. Not a reality. Everything isn't real... It was just a dream.

-

Statement Ends.

Ahh... I didn't expect that Stranger would be the one who would do the welcoming. I expected it to be the Web. He was more sensible and the least maddening in all of them. How unfortunate of you, Mr. Gardner that it was the Stranger. I apologize for his rude behavior. He was too mischievous and playful.

Still... This was a very satisfying statement. The meal is absolutely... Delicious. It was like a full course meal at a five star restaurant. I felt so full because of you, Mr. Gardner. For that, I am very grateful. Web have done a really good job in raising you, Mr.Gardner.

Different from the usual statements, we may have need to wait for a few days for the follow-up investigation. I am looking forward to the investigation of the church officials... Specially, the Nighthawks. I would record and edit this statement later and record the conclusion that they came up with their investigation.

End Recording. »

Note: This is my attempt on creating a decent fanfiction with my horrible grammar skills and pitiful knowledge of English language. —^—

(Lord of the Mysteries + some Magnus Archive elements )
.............

(Statement of Luwen Gardner, regarding the Magnus Institute and all of the Abnormalities. Original statement given November 23rd 1349. Audio recording by Hayden Miller, Head Archivist of the Magnus Institute, Loen Kingdom.

Statement Begins.)

Year 1349, November 23rd–Journal of Luwen Gardner.

Compulsion... That's it. This isn't a statement! Luwen you're writing on your journal! This behavior is definitely a side effect of working here in this Institute– On this Evil Organization.

In this years of my life, I am just a normal and simple civilian in Tingen City of Awwa County. The third child of Gardner family. With a loving family of caring parents and siblings.

Studying as a first year student in Khoy University in History department, with few acquaintances- I could say that my life was as good and simple as I wanted it to be. A dream of good life and becoming very very very rich someday. I am a good example of a simple young man.

Just a few more years, pass the test, graduate and find a job. My dreams are within my reach! 

It is a pity that everything that I lived for is 'FALSE.'

One day, they came. Forcing me to open my 'eyes'. Beyonders, Pathways, Potions and Ingredients...

This world isn't as simple as it seems, and the Magnus Institute- An old evil organization who was beyond and mysterious to the eyes of beyonders...

Buried, Corruption, Dark, Desolation, End, Eye, Flesh, Hunt, Lonely, Slaughter, Spiral, Stranger, Vast and Web. Ex-

In the game of authority, gods and organizations, I have a feeling that " they–the Magnus Institute shouldn't be here. "

Note: Lord of the Mysteries and Magnus Archives belongs to their rightful creators and they aren't definitely not mine.

When automobiles were first created, they were curiosities.  As they became more available, people used them to travel longer distances.

The automobiles were setup to have lamps, so the drivers could see better in poor light or fog.

As time went on, municipalities set laws.  A poorly lit automobile might be a menace to carriages and those using horses.

Laws eventually setup rigorous design criteria for the lights at the front and lights at the back.

I predict that self-driving cars will not fully appear for a long time.  Governments want a responsible party in the case of accidents.  Someone culpable if a device fails.

The technology for self-driving will still advance (making it easier to drive).

Probably reducing the fender-bender accidents.  Which was why the automobile lighting was considered important.

If safety driver systems prevent those accidents, a driver might become lulled.

So, I suggest using the backs of other people's cars as a display surface.

A viewable screen that the car behind can be seen.

The energy required for displays is reducing quickly.   Less that incandescent car lights use.

That display could have simple driver awareness features for the driver directly behind.

Even selectable content.  News stories.  Chapters of the favorite books.  Tied together with audio in the car behind.

A system which enriches the driving life and helps keep driver attention to the car ahead.

I actually might like to be a part of the first mobile book clubs.

Expositionary Discourse.  The target is levity, but my aim might not be reliable.  Please leave me kind reviews!  This series will update with no advance schedule.

Arial sat listening with the headphones on that the team at Hertzign had supplied. It was the sixth sample she had been provided for the narrator to take on the project of voicing her books for audiobook release. The next step in this strange journey was not on. There was something about this lady's voice that simply did not resonate with her and it felt too formal for the story. 

As her shoulders slumped, Adryn looked at her with an arched brow. 

"It's just not right. She seems like a professional, and I know it comes off well read, but that's not my story. It's messy, meandering, youth to adults choose your adventure and deal with the consequences. This lady sounds born with a silver spoon in her mouth," she said with pursed lips. 

"Okay, we are kind of out of options. Unfortunately, most of our readers currently are quite professional and have done a lot of books. This is a huge contract, as the narration will be close to 60 hours finished. A lot of our normals are bidding for this kind of work, at this scale so we do have options."

Arial wrinkled her nose. "Is Zander here today?"

Adryn's head bobbled back a bit, "Yeah, he was in studio this morning and I think was planning to fly out today. Did you want to say good-bye?"

Arial's heart thudded to a stop, she hadn't thought about him truly leaving. She had just started acclimating to running into him here at Hertzign. They had also done a few more group outings with Adryn. She had wanted his opinion on the audio. She knew it sounded odd, but somehow his direction over the last month of navigating finding her voice in demands made regarding her work, and general opinions were growing to Adryn's level in her world. 

Adryn was about the big splash though, and he lived his job. His advice was always about money and most exposure. Arial wanted that, as it ensured her financial freedom down the road, but she wanted the process and final product of her work to be her. Somehow those two weren't meshing yet. 

"Yeah, if you think he would have time," she finally said. Nothing ventured, nothing gained she reminded herself silently. It was something Zander kept telling her also. 

She looked out the window as she waited. She knew Zander had to get back to LA, he had told them last night at dinner that he signed a new movie contract. It was to start shooting in exactly four weeks, giving him just enough time to get home, catch up on everything and prepare for his next venture. 

She loved having him here, and in the back of her mind had wondered if not for his movie star status if they might not have been able to make something between them. The cameras though had several times caught them unaware out on the town, and she figured it was worse for him back home. Besides, the hordes of women that threw themselves at him everywhere were a major deterrent for her. He had a heart of gold, and she loved that he had agreed to voice the book for an author to help give them a leg up, during his downtime. It was odd how complex a person could be due to circumstances. She wondered how her own life would look in six months, or a year. Just six weeks had transformed her into a person dealing with agents, lawyers, and others bidding to produce her book in various formats. She felt powerful and scared in turn daily. The first bit of money though was now sitting in her bank accounts, just waiting for her to decide on the major purchase she would make to break into her new status. She floundered between a house and an amazing trip. 

The door opened behind her, drawing her eyes. As always she felt Zander's presence like a warm blanket reach out and touch her from across the room. 

"Adryn said you needed to see me," he said with questioning eyes. 

"Hey, guys. I have a meeting but will check in after a while," Adryn said closing the door behind him.

"I need some advice," she said. "I was hoping you could listen to a couple of these and help me. I just don't know, something seems off."

"Sure," he said surging forward and sitting a foot or so away from her position on the couch. 

She could feel the heat of him reaching out to embrace her. It was always like this with him. A feeling she hadn't experienced with anyone else and bathed in when he was around. She felt secure, heard and able to talk with him through all decisions without judgment. It was the best thing that had come from this experience. 

She watched as he slipped on the headphones, and listed for just a couple minutes. His face reflected, what she felt when he pulled the devices off his ears. 

"No. That lady is great for romance novels, but she is a bit staid and formal for your books."

"Thank you," Arial laughed. "Exactly my thoughts."

"We are in synch," he said not meeting her eyes. 

"Is that a bad thing?" She asked not understanding the comment in such a tone. 

"No," he said turning to her. "Any chance you would like to come to see LA?"

Her mind froze. Was he seriously asking her to come to visit him when he returned home? Her mind immediately took over, where her heart wanted to scream yes, her brain started listing everything wrong with that idea. 

"Zander, we live in different worlds. I think right now, I have my hands full. Besides, you have a movie to shoot and I'm certain friends to get back to."

"Not really. You don't make true friends in that spotlight driven fishbowl. I go home, or visit new places people don't know me when it gets too rough."

"You know my friend Terri does voice-over work also," he said after a minute. "She is who got a lead on this gig for me."

"I thought she lived in the country somewhere?"

He chuckled, "Indiana, I guess seems like the country from here but it's pretty modern. She just didn't like the paparazzi and fast-paced life. It was always her dream to do voiceover acting, and she makes a decent living at it."

"I would love to talk with her," Arial said. 

"You know it's only eleven hours to drive there," he said with a questioning look. 

"We can't get in a car and drive to Indiana today?"

"Why not?"

"Because," Arial stopped. She didn't have a good reason at all, why not? Rather, that level of spontaneity just wasn't done in her structured life. Maybe, it was time to try something different. 

"I thought you were headed to LA?"

"I don't HAVE to be there for another ten days," Zander replied. 

"You think she can help?"

"Yeah, and even if she doesn't what can a road trip hurt. Time to get away, maybe see some sights we've never seen before. I used to love just jumping in the car and driving someplace I hadn't been before. Besides, I promised Terri a visit and with the movie about to start, I won't get another chance for a while."

"Is she going to appreciate you bringing me along?"

"I don't know. I've never brought a woman along with me, so I guess we find out when we get there," he said with big exaggerated eyes. 

"Maybe, you should warn her," Arial said not wanting to crash their reunion like a third wheel. 

He rocked over and knocked his shoulder into hers, "I'm just kidding. She will love you, I promise. She's pretty easy going, and enjoys meeting new people that are real."

Arial couldn't think of any other objection she found herself buzzing with excitement at trying something this out of the norm for herself. "Let's do it."

"Perfect. I have to tidy up a few loose ends here and will go back to the hotel and pack up. If you are good with it, I will rent a car and meet you at your apartment around," he glanced at his watch. "3 p.m. and we can head out."

"Sounds good," she said and stopped. "What am I going to tell Adryn?"

He shrugged, "I got the car. You have to figure that one out."

"He is going to think I lost my mind, but will probably encourage me as this is something he would do."

"Great," Zander said standing. "I'll see you at 3 on the dot."

She nodded as she mentally started making notes. When Adryn walked in and found her that way, it must have looked like she was upset. 

"Is everything okay?" He asked crossing from the door to her in just a couple quick strides. 

"Yep, I'm going out of town for a few days."

He glanced at her weird. "Again, everything okay."

"Sure. I'm going to see a woman about some audio recordings."

"And you can't do that from here?"

"Nope, road trip time."

"By yourself?"

"No, Zander and I are going."

Adryn's mouth dropped open and for the longest moment, he didn't voice a word. 

"It appears after all these years of shocking me, I finally managed to turn the tables," she said moving over to him and kissing his cheek. "Let's figure out what I need to take care of to make this happen," she ordered causing him to finally unfreeze. 

"Well, alright then," he said with a big smirk as they started toward the door. "Never thought I would see the day, but spontaneous, bossy and in charge Arial is a new side of you that I quite enjoy!"

"Thanks. She is growing on me also."

When Arial calls the wrong extension at work, she find a voice on the other end she wants to call again or maybe he could be the one she was looking for all along.

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