Chapter 518 Hope

Finally, after Roswaal's decision, Fang Li was granted the privilege to continue residing in the Roswaal Mansion as a guest until the matter with the Witch Cult was resolved.

During this period, all of Fang Li's needs for clothing, food, accommodation, and transportation would be reimbursed by the Roswaal Mansion, as a way of repaying the debt for saving Emilia.

In addition, because Fang Li's role is equivalent to personally protecting Emilia, Roswaal also prepared an additional reward.

This reward, or rather a privilege, was simply a token.

The former was permission granted by Roswaal himself.

"Starting today, you are free to borrow books from the forbidden book library, of course, with Beatrice's consent," Roswaal said. 

This was something that could be considered a dream come true for a magic user.

The forbidden book library in the Roswaal Mansion contained a vast collection of magic books, undoubtedly a pursuit for any magic user.

And Fang Li was given the permission to freely access it.

Of course, as Roswaal mentioned, the prerequisite was Beatrice's consent.

"Beatrice is a spirit directly contracted with the forbidden book library. She has been guarding the library for four hundred years and has the authority to manage it. Even I cannot take any book from the forbidden book library without Beatrice's permission."

In other words, what Fang Li obtained was only nominal permission. If he truly wanted to take magic books from the forbidden book library, it depended on Beatrice's willingness.

Fang Li didn't think much of it.

After all, Fang Li was not a magic user. Even if he could borrow books from the forbidden book library, it would only satisfy his curiosity and gain some knowledge about magic.

For Fang Li, this permission, which could be considered priceless for other magic users, was rather inconsequential.

As for the token, it was filled with gold coins.

And they were Holy Coins.

"There are one thousand Holy Coins inside. Consider it as compensation. If you spend them all, just let Rem and Ram know, and we can replenish them at any time."

Don't think of it as something useless.

At least, Fang Li didn't think so.

Just like in the world of "Aria the Scarlet Ammo," where Fang Li accumulated a fortune by completing numerous commissions, and eventually exchanged it for a batch of valuable and practical Butei bullets, in this world, there were also various magic items.

To purchase these magic items, money was needed.

Therefore, the compensation given by Roswaal, though mundane, was not just a perfunctory gesture.

So, Fang Li accepted it without any hesitation, saving the need to exchange points for money.

And thus, Fang Li moved into the Roswaal Mansion.

Perhaps influenced by Roswaal's words, Emilia seemed somewhat guilty. Therefore, when Roswaal was preparing to have Rem or Ram show Fang Li around the mansion, Emilia immediately volunteered.

"There's still some time left before study hours end, so let me take Fang Li around for a tour."

As someone with the right to inherit the throne, Emilia indeed had many things to learn.

So, when Emilia was in the mansion, apart from practicing Spirit Techniques and communicating with her contracted spirit, the rest of her time was spent studying, with very little leisure time.

Now, Emilia volunteered to show Fang Li around, which was also a way for her to relax.

Unaware of these thoughts of how to compensate Fang Li, Emilia, with a smile on her face, left the dining room with Fang Li after finishing their meal.

Only Roswaal and the twin maid sisters remained behind.

"Lord Roswaal," Ram finally spoke up.

And when she did, it was with these words.

"Is that person trustworthy?"

Upon hearing this, Roswaal picked up a napkin and elegantly wiped the corners of his mouth, speaking frivolously, "At least we shouldn't worry that he's a spy sent from elsewhere. That kind of person is impossible to buy off."

On this point, Ram agreed.

Although somewhat skeptical before, seeing Fang Li's performance today, both decisive and resolute, rejecting the olive branch thrown by Roswaal while accepting assistance in resources without hesitation, it was clear that he was trying to prevent any association with external forces.

Such a person would not sell themselves out and infiltrate into the Roswaal Mansion.

"But his target is the Witch Cult," Ram's voice became slightly lower, saying, "Why he has chosen the Witch Cult as his target, we do not know."

Furthermore, with Fang Li's mysterious identity, even if he isn't a spy, it's still very suspicious.

"To be honest," Ram said, "I can't trust him."

The prompt response made Roswaal smile.

"I'm also very curious to know more about him," Roswaal said, looking in the direction Fang Li had left with a pleased smile, "His body harbors great secrets, don't you think that's intriguing?"

"Well..." Ram hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Does Lord Roswaal really want to recruit him?"

"If possible," Roswaal said without hesitation.

"The Gospel Book displays that this person can kill everything."

"So, I want to acquire him."

This statement from Roswaal was extremely eager.

Ram fell silent immediately.

"The Gospel Book."

It was an incredibly magical book.

In this world, there was a book known as The World's Memory, which recorded the past, present, and future of the world, known as the Book of Wisdom.

Legend has it that whoever obtains that book can comprehend all knowledge in the world and peer into the World's Memory.

The Gospel Book, on the other hand, is a degraded imitation of the Book of Wisdom.

Inside, it also records the past, present, and future of this world.

However, the content inside is extremely limited.

So, relying on the hints from the Gospel Book, Roswaal managed to grasp some information about Fang Li.

Given this, Roswaal knew.

Recently, a "person who can kill everything" would visit this mansion because of his relationship with Emilia.

This made Roswaal extremely eager to acquire this talent.

"A person who can kill everything..."

Roswaal chuckled softly.

That laughter was no longer frivolous, but rather filled with strangeness.

"Such talent, if not recruited, would be a waste. If you have time, get closer to him and see if there's an opportunity to pull him into our camp."

"...Yes," Ram remained silent for a moment, then nodded expressionlessly.

Only Rem, lost in her thoughts, continued to gaze in the direction Fang Li had left, remaining silent for a long time.

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