Posts from Christoph Ailenberg (Zybr) Auto-translated

--Recently, new methods have been introduced that allow for the detection of artifacts without even excavating them. This also requires certain efforts, but one humanoid is usually sufficient.

-But after they're found, you still need to get them out somehow, right? - Christoph kept insisting, - besides, various treasures can hide various dangers.

– Of course, they need to be retrieved, but why do everything at once? The expedition to find the library was being prepared,” he glanced at the paper to check the number. “Thirty-eight times. And that’s just the recorded ones, and expeditions started being recorded relatively recently, by the standards of world history. Should we take an entire regiment of workers and golem miners with us every time? As for the dangers, yes, no one is immune, but again, if you need to go to the market for olives, you don’t take your whole family and all your neighbors with you to protect you from a falling stone, do you?

-An impressive number, - Christoph smirked, - as if they were just picking olives. I didn't think the method of randomly pointing at something was so popular.
-Nevertheless, I understand that I don't have many options. But perhaps before I set off, you could recommend some books that might contain clues or any other kind of help?

Daskalos sighed. --Unfortunately, I'm not very knowledgeable in this area; I'm afraid I might recommend someone incompetent. But I believe Myrt Bocaris is well-prepared. The Academy of Humanitarian Magic in Lefkopolis is a quite well-known research center.

Now Christoph sighed.
-But he's at the excavation site, isn't he? - the mage asked cautiously.

– But… but it’s just… Why are you confusing me? If you’re interested in the expedition, join Myrto, and you’ll find out everything.

-I apologize, but I really need to know the details before sending it, not after. Perhaps you know someone else who could help me? - Christoph asked cautiously.

--You can visit the Academy of Humanitarian Magic in Leukopolis.

It seems this is the maximum that can be extracted from it. Well, no one said it would be easy. Thus, Christopher had no choice but to head to the Academy of Humanitarian Magic for answers to his questions, or at least hints towards them.

The Academy's massive building was located nearby. Thanks to his own efforts and numerous hints from the Academy's staff and students, Christoph found the rector's office on the fifth floor. Fortunately, the rector was there and didn't seem to be particularly busy (as much as the rector of one of the country's largest research centers can be).

-Good day,- Christoph said, knocking on the door, -I'm interested in the Library of Shendar, and I'd like to join the current expedition. But, to be honest, the method of randomly pointing at the sky doesn't inspire much enthusiasm in me. As the rector, you must understand - this isn't a scientific approach! Every action should be preceded by preparation and data analysis. This is necessary! Without it, you can waste time, years! And when it comes to such mysterious ancient sites as the library, it could be decades, maybe even centuries!
-That's why I came to you, hoping that such a wise and well-read person would surely know where I can find information about the secrets of Shendar.

--Good day, esteemed sir! Yes, of course, you can read some literature on this subject. The most recent research, for example, belongs to Mirto Botsaris, for which he received the title of professor of humanitarian magic. Mirto Botsaris established that... -- at that moment, some noise was heard. -- Ah, not again! This is getting out of hand! -- the rector suddenly exclaimed and quickly walked out of the office.

Christoph was about to speak again, but he didn't have time and had to follow the rector with a rather silly expression on his face.

The Rector peeked his head out of the window, which was in the corridor. There were some humanoid creatures there, some of whom were spellcasters. No, it wasn't apparent in their clothing or appearance, but rather in the fact that they were currently using magic to smash windows and everything else they could destroy in the inner courtyard.