I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 348 The Legend Is Just Beginning

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The library is located on the west side behind the main hall.

Besides the Winter Guards responsible for guarding the area, there were also scholars organizing books.

Upon seeing Rhodes and Atreus approach, they immediately knelt down and bowed.
"Her Majesty the Queen."

"I am no longer the queen."

Atreus said calmly, "This Duke Rhodes is the new master of this place."

"Your Grace, Duke." The scholars bowed respectfully.

"Get up."

Rhodes waved his hand and said calmly, "Everything here is as usual. You can work normally and don't need to worry about it."

These scholars know the library better than anyone else, so staying here is the most suitable thing for them.

"Thank you, Your Grace."

The scholars responded and stood up, standing respectfully on both sides.

The library is very large, stretching as far as the eye can see.

Inside stood rows of wooden bookshelves, just like the library in Rod's previous life.

The difference is that the books on top are arranged somewhat haphazardly, and there are also a large number of scrolls piled together.

Looking at the chaotic scene, Rhodes asked, "Do you still rely on memory to find these books?"

"Yes, Your Majesty the Duke."

A scholar dressed in a gray robe with a full head of white hair stepped forward and said, "I have served here for nineteen years. I can find you any book you want."

"As long as it's in the register."

The scholar in the grey robe added, his voice tinged with pride.

Rhodes frowned and asked, "What if you died?"

The scholar in the gray robe paled and, terrified, knelt on the spot.

"Your Grace, I have not done anything to offend you, please spare my life!"

"You're overthinking it. I didn't mean to kill you."

Rod raised his hand to gesture for him to stand up and said, "You should be fifty years old this year. If you get sick or even pass away one day, who will help me find books?"

“My students are studying, and they will soon understand every book here,” the gray-robed scholar hurriedly replied.

“This is not good. If they get sick or die, everything here will still come to a standstill.”

Rhodes shook his head slightly and commanded, "But if it's registered by number, it won't be like this."

"You mean..." The gray-robed scholar looked up at Rhodes in confusion.

"Categorize and organize all the books, such as herbalism, history, finance, etiquette, and so on."

"Then we numbered each category sequentially, and the books within each category were also numbered and entered."

Seeing the bewildered looks on the scholars' faces, Rhodes ordered, "Prepare paper and pens, and bring another book."

The scholar in the grey robe dared not delay and quickly urged the person next to him to prepare paper and pen, and brought over a book of imperial history.

"If history is a numbered sequence, then this book on imperial history could be numbered 011."

As he spoke, Rhodes wrote on the parchment, “But there will be many subjects like this, and many books in the same category, so you can number them 001-0000001.”

"You need to record the book's name, number, synopsis, location, and author information in the booklet."

Rod pointed to the bookshelves and said, "These bookshelves also need to be numbered, so that the location of the books in the logbook can be filled in with the bookshelf number."

"Remember, all books must be arranged in numerical order."

"This way, as long as you know the title, you can quickly find the book's location without anyone having to memorize it."

After Rod finished speaking calmly, the scholars couldn't help but widen their eyes.

"Your Grace, you are truly wise!"

The scholar in the grey robe exclaimed, "You have taught me a completely new way of managing things. Thank you so much!"

The scholar in the grey robe bowed deeply to Rhodes.

Rhodes remained calm, showing no smugness despite the scholars' astonishment.

These were very common in my previous life, and the books in the Wizard Tower were all arranged in order.

Only here can it be considered advanced.

Moreover, Rod felt that someone must have thought of this management style over the years, but no one was willing to do it.

Since anyone can find books, the importance of these scholars has been greatly reduced.

As for the members of the royal family, with these scholars serving them, they naturally wouldn't consider optimizing their management methods.

But Rhodes couldn't stand backwardness and ignorance.

"In addition, translate all the strange language passages in the books into the Imperial Common Language and record them again."

"At least five rare and valuable copies have been made."

As he spoke, Rod walked to the bookshelf, picked up a scroll, and said, "Put labels on the upper right corner of these scrolls, with their names and numbers written on them. Don't just leave them lying around like this."

"Yes, Your Majesty the Duke!"

The scholar in the gray robe hurriedly promised, "Don't worry, we will handle everything according to your instructions."

“Okay, get it sorted out as soon as possible, then I’ll come and inspect it myself,” Rhodes warned.

"Let's start dealing with it now!"

The scholar in the gray robe bowed and then turned to begin making arrangements.

"I suddenly started to believe that what my uncle said was true."

At this moment, Atreia crossed her arms and leaned against the bookshelf, scrutinizing Rhodes.

"What you see and think is really different from what we see and think."

"If I were like you, I would have starved to death in the northern wastelands by now."

Rod smiled and waved his hand. "Where is what I want?"

"follow me."

Atelier hurried through the rows of bookshelves and walked to the very back.

An iron gate blocked their way.

"This is the emperor's private library."

As she spoke, Atre walked to the iron gate, took out two keys, put them together, and inserted them into the keyhole of the iron gate.

With a click, Atreus pulled open the iron gate, revealing a staircase leading downwards.

The stairs are narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time.

Atreus picked up a torch from the wall and went inside first, followed by Rod and Vivian.

"I was only fourteen years old when I came here. It houses the empire's most precious books."

As Atley walked, she explained, following the steps all the way to the bottom, where she was blocked by another iron gate.

Atresia took out the key again, opened the iron gate, went inside, and lit the candles on the wall one by one.

The imperial library was very small, appearing to be only fifty or sixty square meters.

There was only one bookshelf along the innermost wall, with dozens of wooden boxes on it.

"The imperial library is no different."

Rod couldn't help but sigh, casually picking up a wooden box and opening it, inside which was a record of the royal family's genealogy.

Rod wasn't interested and casually put it back.

At this moment, Atreus walked to the corner and gently turned the candlestick.

A sound of stones rubbing together rang out, and a small part of a wall brick popped out.

Atreus pulled it out; the inside of the brick was hollow, and inside was a black wooden box.

The wooden box is engraved with the shield emblem of the Rockbreaker family and is edged with gold.

Artrie carefully took out the wooden box and slowly opened it.

The box was lined with black silk, and on top of it lay a thin book in animal hide.

The booklet was blank, appearing simple and unadorned.

Beside the booklet lay a blood-red bead bound by an iron chain.

"Eh?"

Rod was somewhat surprised and immediately picked up the bead.

A system message appeared immediately, notifying Rhodes that he had obtained another fragment of a divine artifact.

"interesting."

This bead is exactly the same as the Core of Light that was previously found on Bishop Salido.

"Do you recognize this?" Atre asked.

"unimportant."

Rhodes looked at the booklet in the box and asked, "Is this the legendary secret that can help top knights advance in rank?"

Artrie nodded.

Rod immediately picked up the booklet and carefully opened it.

The pages of the booklet have yellowed, but the text remains clear.

Rhodes began to read carefully, and Vivian curiously leaned closer.

Atresia carefully placed the wooden box on the shelf and stood aside to watch. The contents recorded on it were very simple.

The body was cut into seven parts, and seven extraordinary gems were set into these seven key parts respectively.

Then, using the legendary core and the breathing techniques in the cultivation manual, the power of the extraordinary gemstone rapidly tempers the body, breaking through the body's limits.

The so-called legendary core is the core of light.

If the tempering is successful, it means advancing to the legendary level, and the breathing techniques cultivated afterward will be able to stimulate qi with attributes.

However, this process will be extremely painful, as the extraordinary gem will completely fuse with the body.

The pain is beyond imagination, and those with weak willpower may go mad during the process.

More importantly, the extraordinary gem must match its own attributes.

Choosing the wrong gemstone can cause serious injury or even death.

For a knight, determining their own attributes is the most difficult part.

Before a regular knight is promoted to legendary status, it is difficult for them to know what their attribute is.

We can only speculate based on family traditions, but if we make a wrong judgment, we may have to pay with our lives.

From this perspective, this is not a good method either.

But it's completely different for Rhodes.

Rhodes's own attributes are already determined, so if he were to actually socket a gem, it would naturally be a fire gem.

The knights under Rhodes' command could also use this method.

Because as long as you place your hand on the crystal ball, you will naturally know its properties.

"Was this how Carlos was promoted back then?" Rhodes asked.

"Yes."

Atreus nodded and reminded him, "I heard from the teacher that it's a very painful process, and he almost fainted several times."

“If you want to try it, you have to be prepared,” Atreus said earnestly.

"Are you concerned about me?"

Rod looked at Atley with some surprise.

Vivian couldn't help but look up at Atley.

“I’m afraid that if you die, those dragons will lose control.”

Atreya cleared her throat, straightened up, and said, "Besides, I gave you the method for advancement. If something happens to you, the entire Shattered Rock family will probably be buried with you."

“The entire Riftrock City will be buried with it,” Vivian suddenly said coldly.

"look."

Artrie shrugged helplessly.

"All right."

Rhodes put his arm around Vivian's slender waist and squeezed it to comfort her, then said to Atrie, "Prepare a training room for me."

"Next to the imperial bedchamber is the emperor's private training room."

Atre said, "No one will disturb you there, so you can cultivate in peace."

"it is good."

Rhodes carefully put away the booklet and the Core of Light. "Lead the way."

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Rhodes would certainly not try this without preparation.

Anesthetics, potent life-saving drugs, life gems, and all of these are ready.

Rhodes absorbed all the life gems he found in the Imperial Treasury, and his body was filled with vigorous life force.

Durant and Sauer surrounded the entire palace with their troops, and even Falfolk and Celinesa came to Riftstone City to personally oversee the situation in case of any unforeseen events.

In the training room, Avril applied an anesthetic ointment to specific parts of Rhode's body.

Legs, shoulders, back of the neck, chest, and abdomen—once the ointment took effect, Avril picked up the enchanted silver dagger.

"I'm starting now, just bear with me."

Avril reminded him, her voice tinged with nervousness.

"It's just a minor cut and bruise, it's nothing," Rod said with a smile, trying to comfort her.

Avril nodded, then quickly and slowly cut a gash on the side of Rhode's thigh and carefully inserted the Flame Gem.

Then he picked up a potent life-saving potion from the side and poured it on the wound, watching it heal quickly.

Throughout the entire process, Rod showed no expression.

After it was over, Rod even smiled and looked at Avril.
"I feel okay, let's continue."

"That's good."

Avril breathed a sigh of relief and implanted the remaining Flame Gems into Rhode's body one by one.

"Okay, you guys go out."

After finishing, Rhodes spoke to Avril and Vivian.

Avril shook her head slightly. "We can take care of you here."

"no need."

Rod smiled and said, "I can't concentrate with you guys here. I'll call you if I need anything."

Avril and Vivian hesitated, standing still.

"There is a high possibility that something abnormal might happen during the promotion process that could harm you."

Rod urged, "Let's go, I'm starting."

"Ok."

Left with no other option, the two could only silently retreat.

Once the door closed, Rhodes took a deep breath, grasped the core of light, and began to mobilize the scorching energy within his body according to the instructions in the booklet.

The scorching energy instantly began to stir, and the core of light immediately shone with a scarlet light.

Immediately afterwards, intense heat exploded at the location where the flame gem was embedded!

In an instant, Rhodes felt his blood begin to boil, flames surged and danced through his limbs and bones, as if thousands of red-hot needles were violently thrusting into his body!

Rod's back arched violently, his teeth nearly snapped off, and his knuckles drew deep marks on the ground!

Even so, Rhodes didn't let out a single scream!
But the pain didn't end!

The flames kept moving, as if burning through Rhodes' flesh and blood, wrapping around his bones, and drilling into his marrow, making the pain more and more intense!

Rhodes felt as if he could hear his bones cracking, like the sound of firewood burning in a campfire!
"Now it really has become fuel!"

Rod grinned, unable to resist making a joke to himself.

By this time, the flames had completely ignited Rhodes, his skin felt like a red-hot iron, and the sweat on his forehead sizzled!
Rhodes' clothes had been completely reduced to ashes, and the stone slabs on the ground were charred black!
Rhodes felt as if his soul was being burned, but he did not feel faint at all.

There is only endless pain, and the excitement aroused by that pain.

"bring it on!"

Rod muttered hoarsely to himself, "The higher the fever, the more excited I get!"

Rod grinned wildly, as if he had begun to enjoy the pain.

Because Rhodes knew that this tempering by the flames could not destroy him; it would only make him stronger.

In that case, what does pain matter?
Flames seemed to sense Rhodes's thoughts, instantly erupting from his mouth, nose, ears, and eye sockets—

Rhodes gradually turned into a ball of flames!
"Boom!"

Just as the flames completely engulfed Rhodes, his chest jolted violently, and his heart pounded wildly!
"call!"

A scorching shockwave flashed through the air, centered on Rhodes, leaving a large charred patch on the surrounding walls!

The flames on Rhode's body gradually disappeared, and a crimson light flowed across Rhode's naked body, gradually seeping into his skin.

The training room fell silent instantly, as if nothing had happened.

Rhodes opened his eyes, a crimson flame igniting in them.

At this moment, a system message appeared, notifying that a new legendary knight had been added to the Path of the Lords of Rhodes.

"Is this the end?"

Rhodes muttered to himself, "It didn't hurt that much."

The pain had drained Rhode of a lot of his strength, but he could feel an incredibly pure, burning energy within his body.

At this moment, Rhodes was completely naked, and the potion he had prepared to restore his strength had been destroyed by the flames.

Rhode could only lie on the ground, recovering his strength while feeling the scorching energy within his body.

As the Seed of Nature rotated, just as Carlos had said, Rhode's body began to generate a continuous stream of scorching energy.

Rhodes can control it at will, attaching it to his hands, skin, and any part of his body.

"Eh?"

Rhodes suddenly remembered the techniques he had learned from the large amounts of scorching energy he had gained through "sacrifice".

The scorching energy rapidly converged on his back, and a pair of fiery wings gradually appeared behind Rhode.

Unfortunately, just like before, the Flame Wings are only for show and have little practical value.

"I wish I could actually fly."

Rhodes shook his head helplessly. "It seems that the power of a legend is not enough. This is just the beginning."

(End of this chapter)