Offer blocks to the end times

"This seems like too much trouble, let's forget it," Senju waved her hand lazily. "I don't want these, you can keep them and play with them."

Chapter 1986 Boiling the Skin

"Um," Myne's expression was a little strange. She'd spent a few days with her, and her personality had changed several times. Was this kind of split personality really okay? However, upon discovering that there were more usable materials, Myne was still very happy. "Really? That's great!"

"Mmm," Senju waved his hand casually, and the wooden board on one side turned into a small chair. "This is more comfortable to sit on."

"Thank you very much," Myne said, bowing before sitting down. As for Lutz, what did he have to do with Senju? Bored, Senju even brought out a small table, placed pastries and drinks on it, and invited Myne to eat with him. Lutz looked at it for a while and his mouth watered. Myne looked at Senju and asked, "Uncle, can I use the snacks you gave me freely?"

“Of course,” Senju nodded, tilting her head slightly to look at Lucci. Sure enough, after a moment of joy, Myne shared the snacks with her friends, and Lucci looked on with the gratitude of a loyal dog.

After a while, the water boiled. Then Myne poured in the white bark and gray powder, and twitched her nose slightly. Senju was surprised, "Wood ash?"

“That’s right. It can dissolve the glue between fibers, making the fibers loose. It’s an extremely valuable material,” Myne said casually while placing some wood ash on the ground. “After that, it needs to be hammered down, impurities need to be removed, and only then can it be made into paper.”

"This looks like a lot of trouble," Senju said lazily, then looked towards the forest. "Ah, even more trouble is on its way."

"?" The two children were puzzled for a moment, then looked over there. One of the children was staring at them in disbelief. Lutz frowned. "Doro, what are you doing?"

“No, it’s nothing,” the boy named Doro stared dumbfounded at the pot by the river. He remembered that they had all taken it away together, so how did it come back? Who is so rich? After it was stolen, they actually put another one in it. Then he saw Thousand Hands smile slightly at him.

Feeling guilty, Doro suddenly realized that this was the owner of the pot. His life instincts told him to run, and he obeyed his instincts, fleeing into the forest. Senju smiled slightly. The two children were a little puzzled, but Lutz still carefully instructed Myne, "Never let the pot and ash out of your sight. That boy Doro loves to take other people's things."

"Such a young child?!" Hearing this, Myne looked surprised. Lutz glanced at her and said, "Myne, you're even younger than him. But he won't dare to snatch things yet. In the future, when you come to the forest, you should take good care of your belongings. If anything happens, call me immediately."

Muttering to herself, Myne looked at the pot again, where the white yolk was bubbling and churning. Then she yelled in frustration, "Oh no, we're missing another tool!"

"..." Senju looked at Myne speechlessly. Isn't it normal to be missing something? Lutz asked from the side, and then learned that Myne needed two long chopsticks to stir the ingredients in the pot. It's best to use bamboo chopsticks because twigs will peel off the bark. Senju watched speechlessly from the side. She really was a perfectionist. Come to think of it, why not just pick up a twig and peel off the bark?

Afterwards, Myne said it would probably take two or three hours to cook, so during this time, Lutz went to collect some firewood to start a fire, while Myne kept stirring the contents of the pot. Senju sat idly to the side, thinking about two things...

He could boil several pots of water in three hours, and then he fell asleep.

"..." Looking at Senju sleeping beside her, Myne felt a little indignant. Watching her adorable child busy herself, as an adult, couldn't she help out? But then she sighed. This person was the easiest to get along with in this era and this world. "He really is a strange person."

Senju slightly opened his eyes and looked at her. If it weren't for her love of books, Myne could have been a good apprentice. Unfortunately, she was obsessed with books and could only be a librarian at best.

After boiling for a long time and adding water several times, Myne finally took out the bark, washed it by the river, and laid it out to dry. The originally white bark became even whiter. This was probably a bleaching technique. Although wood ash was used, the wood ash soaking solution is an alkaline solution, and the effect is similar to lime water.

“Uncle,” Myne nudged Senju, who tilted his head. Myne continued, “Thank you for your help these past few days, but the next phase of the project will be in the city, so we won’t be coming over for the next few days.”

"Hmm, that's not bad either," Senju replied casually. In fact, people were searching everywhere in the forest. After Doro ran back and told them what had happened, a bunch of people came over trying to find the escaped cauldron. Senju was speechless. Why were they so brazen when they were stealing?

Fortunately, he knew some magic, and the area around him became his domain, which those people couldn't find or enter. After all, with Myne here, Senju couldn't have a good time with them.

"That's it?" Myne pouted at Senju's lazy reaction. This was too bland! He could at least say a few more words! Like, "Books, books, books," or something like that. But then she thought about how the bookstore owner across the street had basically given away all his books, and she just groaned. Damn nobles!

Seeing how skillfully she did it, Senju really wanted to complain, but she was a bit lazy today, so she decided to skip it. While tanning her skin, Myin was chattering away beside her, probably really treating Senju like a mental patient. She talked about all her usual troubles and joys. Of course, Myin stopped halfway through because Senju actually fell asleep while listening to her.

"..." Looking at the sleeping Senju, Myne really wanted to complain. How could there be such a person?! A while later, Lutz also returned. He had just gone to chop wood, no, he should be called collecting raw materials for papermaking. After all, in Myne's plan, there were other varieties besides Tornado Wood Paper.

However, the cut branches were all hidden away carefully, as they would be taken if left lying around. Lutz wouldn't make such a silly mistake. Afterward, the two packed up and went back. Myne was still reluctant to leave, saying, "I really want to touch the book one more time."

"..." Senju, who was lying on the chair, felt like complaining again. He shook his head, stood up, and stretched. The two children next to him heard a series of cracking sounds from his joints. Then they saw Senju punch something in front of him, and a bunch of trees in front of him were knocked down. "Phew, what a good night's sleep!"

"Oh no, Uncle's gone mad again," Myne thought to herself, dumbfounded by the change. "And this time, he seems to be quite capable of fighting!"

Chapter 1987 Choice

"Um, uncle, we'll take our leave now," Myne said cautiously, watching Senju suddenly go berserk. Senju looked at the two of them, especially Lutz, and said, "Kid, are you interested in learning boxing from me? Fighting is super fun!"

"No, no, we're going back now," Myne said with a bitter expression, but she still managed a smile before pulling Lutz away. Senju shook his head. "Really, it was just a joke. But, a second chance."

Watching the two children leave, Senju looked in another direction. The group was still unwilling to give up and searched for their 'own' large iron pot. Senju waved his hand, and the stove and pot disappeared. Then, the chairs and table next to them disappeared. Finally, even the traces of Myne boiling water disappeared. It seemed that no one had been there.

"Hmph, let's see what you're looking for," Qian Shou said and walked away. Some time later, the group passed by. Looking around, although the place seemed familiar, all riverbanks looked pretty much the same. They walked straight past and continued searching along the riverbank for the lost iron pot.

Bored, Senju moved to the royal capital. Well, it was easy for him to travel back and forth. After observing Myne for so long without any results, Senju became a bit too lazy to care. He came here mainly to visit the royal library, to read some books, and learn some local magic.

After studying here for a few days, Senju has learned quite a bit about local divine magic. The magic here is very convenient; you just shout, "Great God XX, grant me power," and you can use magic. Well, this is a common spell in many magical worlds.

However, looking at this, Senju suddenly remembered something: had anyone called out his name while using magic? Thinking about this, Senju closed his eyes, trying to sense if anyone was borrowing his power. Hmm, it seemed like some people were. Thinking this, Senju casually responded with one.

"Snap~" With the response of his power, a small world seemed to explode and disappear like a bubble. "Uh, I forgot, I correspond to the Ruins of Destruction."

With a slight吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic commentary), Thousand Hands retrieved that small world from time, and that Xiang Qian...

The cultists who sacrificed the world were eliminated by the Thousand Hands. He had a headache; when did he become a bad person? Rubbing his head, he connected his own summons with the signal tower in his world. If anyone called upon the power of the Thousand Hands again, they would send someone to investigate.

After reading for a while, Senju noticed that Myne was experiencing strong magical fluctuations again, and she seemed to be losing control again. Could it be that the paper had been made? However, after a quick look, Senju was speechless. Lucci had discovered Myne's true identity and knew that the current Myne was not the real Myne.

But after being discovered, Myne exclaimed excitedly, "I didn't choose to be Myne either! Who wants a body like this, where you're breathless the moment you step out of the house and have to be bedridden the next day?! Do you want that?! If I had a choice, I wouldn't have come here. I would definitely choose a world with lots and lots of books!"

Lutz remained silent. Yes, who would want to become as frail as Myne? In fact, Myne had despaired countless times, and only continued to live for various reasons. She had actually asked the clay tablet if she could return to her original world if she died now, but the clay tablet did not respond.

"But now that paper has finally been invented, I will not disappear until books are invented!" Myne said earnestly. How many difficulties had she gone through to invent paper?! How could she possibly give up here?! Besides, there were clay tablets. After death, she didn't know where she would go.

"When did you become Myne?" Lutz paused for a moment, then asked a question. Myne looked at him calmly. "Guess when? When did you become a Myne that Lutz doesn't recognize?"

Lutz was furious, then, as if struck by a sudden thought, he pointed at Myne's head and said, "Probably when you used that, right?"

“You guessed right,” Myne said, pulling out her hairpin and letting her long hair fall down. “It was originally just a wooden stick. Dolly made it especially for me. Isn’t it beautiful?”

"Wasn't that a year ago?! Didn't they notice anything wrong with you?"

“Although Dolly says I’m strange, Dad says he’ll be happy as long as I’m energetic. He’s never realized I’m not Myne,” Myne said, a glimmer of light appearing in her eyes. As if remembering her family, her expression softened. “Hey, Lutz, what do you think? But I, even for my family, will live on.”

"To live or not?" Lutz's eyes still burned with anger, but it slowly subsided. "That's not something I can decide. Myne's family is the one who makes the decision. Since they've approved, I have nothing to say."

"Is that so? Then let's just leave things as they are," Myne seemed a little disappointed. However, Lutz was not her pillar of support after all. She had a special reliance on the Tablet of Destiny, although she longed to hear Lutz say that he acknowledged her existence.

After closing the warehouse door, the two left the paper-making warehouse. However, just as they turned to leave, Lutz spoke up, "If it's been you since a year ago, then the Myne I've known has all been you. So, it's good that my Myne is you."

"I see," Myne smiled faintly as she watched Lutz leave, but tears slowly streamed down her face. Back home, lying in bed, Myne stared blankly for a while before skillfully entering her consciousness space. "Destiny, I want to exchange for the papermaking technique!"

"Redeem successful!"

"So that's how it is," Myne thought with some emotion as she felt the knowledge and runes suddenly appear in her mind. This was truly amazing; it was possible to make paper directly from wood. She was practically a papermaking machine now. All she had to do was make paper and write. Oh, and about the other two exchange skills, "I can understand printing, but why is copying so expensive?"

"The technique of copying can quickly write down the books you have read. With this, you can write down all the books you have read in your past life."

"!" Myne stared in disbelief, then burst into tears. "I was so stupid, so very stupid. I thought papermaking was amazing, but copying was even more amazing. What, then, is printing?"

"Printing technology + paper can perfectly reproduce all the books you have ever seen."

"Aaaaah! I chose the wrong one!" Myne cried out in despair, rolling around on the ground. If she had known she had chosen this one, she could be reading right now!

Chapter 1988 Deception and Suspicion

Because of this 'cruel' reality, Myne was disappointed for a long time. She had made paper and obtained the skill of papermaking, which were supposed to be two happy things, so why was she so sad?

No way! I absolutely have to get these two skills! With that thought, she started browsing through the quests, muttering to herself, "Give me a quest, give me one that I can do, a quest that costs 200 points."

"Ding~" The clay board made a soft sound, and then a task appeared: "Teaching at Dream School, 200 Destiny Points, one year; Enrolling in Dream School, 3000 Destiny Points, continuous task, at least 20 years; Expanding Dream School, 1000 Destiny Points, each city."

"Dream School? What does that mean?" Myne was surprised. She understood both terms, but put them together... "Could it be that there's a school in a dream here? No wonder I couldn't find it anywhere. But what do the last two tasks mean?"

"Dream School, a school located in a dream, built by a passing deity. Established during this year's baptismal ceremony, it enrolls students aged seven who have been baptized, with a one-year teaching period; the first guardian is Dor."

Lily.

"Dolly?" Myne tilted her head, looking completely bewildered. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. "Dolly? Is it that Dolly?"

"Buzz~" The clay board projected Dolly's image, but this wasn't the Dolly she usually appeared to be; she was holding a staff and wearing a robe, a high-definition 3DCG image. Myne stared in disbelief, "How is this possible?!"

"Ding~" The clay board made another sound. Myne saw several objects appear in the light and shadow next to her. They were all made for her by Dolly. There were also explanations next to the light and shadow. Myne read them out, "Obsidian hairpin, Wisdom +3, Spirit +2. This is a magic item?! It also increases physique. No wonder I've been feeling very healthy lately."

After watching for a while, Myne still couldn't believe it and returned to reality. She took off the amulets and other items that Dolly had told her not to take off. She instantly felt extremely weak. She originally thought it was the physical ability activated by papermaking, but it was actually the power of the items. Myne was a little frustrated as she lay on the bed.

Feeling her limp body and arms, she put the prop back on. "Phew, I'm alive again~ I didn't know Dolly was a magician too. But when? Right, the baptism ceremony. Should I talk to Dolly? But..."

She was still afraid of her identity being exposed. After hesitating for a while, she gave up the idea of ​​making contact and returned to the consciousness space. She looked at the clay tablet and asked, "Aren't there any other tasks?"

"Develop gunpowder, 100 points; spread firearms theory, 1000 points; forge guns and cannons, 1000 points; poison gas..." A bunch of simple tasks appeared on the clay tablet. After looking at them, Myne remained silent for a long time. Although she didn't particularly like this peaceful world, she didn't want it to descend into war. "These tasks should be sealed away. What I want are more peaceful tasks. Is there really no other way?"

"Skill: Dream Disguise," the clay tablet paused for a moment, then a line of text flashed, "One point of exchange allows you to form a body of your imagination in the Dream School."

"This is it! I want to learn this and then take on teaching assignments!" Myne exclaimed, then looked at the clay slab. "By the way, can I get an advance on my payment? I really want those two skills right now!"

"..." The clay board replied with an ellipsis. Myne was disappointed. It really didn't work. Then she learned Dream Disguise. However, this skill could also be used in this consciousness space. Myne tried it and found that she had become the girl from her previous life. However, maintaining this appearance required magic power (that is, the heat in her body). This appearance was very beneficial to her. As long as the magic power was consumed, she would not be devoured. What the hell is this magic power?!

After a brief moment of joy, Myne, who had disguised herself, prepared to go to the Dream School for instruction. However, she was then told that the Dream School would open around 9 PM, and that as long as she slept, she would dream of going there. "How amazing! But I wonder if there are any gods among them."

At this moment, a whole bunch of gods' names appeared on the clay tablet. Myne looked at it curiously, "So that's how it is, so that's how it is. So many gods! By the way, which god made the school?"

"This is a secret; please pay 100 points."

"..." Myne was speechless for a moment, then continued looking at the names of the gods. Who would spend so much money on a name?!

Seeing that there was nothing left to do, Thousand Hands shook his head, looked away, and continued reading. In fact, there were quite a few books here; the royal library alone contained at least several thousand books.

Unfortunately, there was only an old magician watching over things. Although he was quite powerful, well, Senju was too lazy to show himself. The old man had been suspicious these past few days, since the books on the bookshelf had been disappearing from time to time lately.

He suspected a thief had broken in, but after using countless magical probes and setting up numerous magic stone traps, even using his 'divine artifact,' nothing worked. He couldn't find out who stole the book, nor could he stop it from disappearing.

After all sorts of methods failed, the old man realized that the person hiding here was probably an extremely cunning mage. After all, he was the kingdom's strongest archmage, and if the other party was strong enough, they would never have engaged in such sneaky and impolite behavior. Hmm, typical aristocratic thinking.

He reported this to the king, who couldn't help but rub his head. He had only recently completed a coup, and sure enough, people's hearts were still unsettled. Not to mention the previous incident of sending his son to invite the reclusive magician; now, a nobleman was even coveting the royal family's library. This was truly unforgivable, for knowledge is priceless!

Thinking about it, he summoned the prince and asked him to take charge of the library matter. In fact, the prince's words last time were completely taken as an excuse. After all, it was a divine incarnation, which sounded fake no matter how you looked at it. Although they were sent back to the capital in half a day, who knows if it was intentional?

After all, it took the prince and his party most of the day to finally meet Thousand Hands after leaving the city. During that time, the king did not believe their claims of waiting, nor did he believe that a magician could teleport so many magicians hundreds of miles away at once. He instinctively thought that the prince was making it up.

However, with numerous knights testifying to his innocence, the king couldn't be too harsh, lest the prince, who had 'gained the hearts of many,' launch another coup. Furthermore, the king suspected the prince had already recruited the sorcerer, but instead of bringing him back, he had hidden him away.

We need to investigate this carefully and discreetly! And this strange incident at the library will be a perfect opportunity to test the waters!

Chapter 1989 Returning to the City

So, Senju, who was reading in the library, was surprised to find that a 'familiar person' had entered. He shook his head in boredom. Anyway, the person was in another space and couldn't interfere with him. After blocking the image for a while, Senju continued reading.

Meanwhile, the prince in the library was somewhat anxious. The last mission had failed miserably, which had already displeased his father. If the problem wasn't solved this time, his ranking in the succession might drop! He ordered his men to search the surroundings carefully, while he also took out his wand and used magic to carefully sense the changes around him.

The librarian, sitting there, rolled his eyes. If he could find it with magic, he would have found it long ago. Why would he bother these kids? Honestly, they have no respect for an old man at all. So he pretended to be dull and sat obediently behind the counter.

So the poor prince searched for clues here for a long time, and even saw a book disappear, but he just couldn't find that cunning and daring magician. Even though he activated the highest level of barrier, it was of no use. He could only leave dejectedly. However, well, Senju didn't notice any useful barriers.

While Senju was reading a book, Myne had been working at the school for several days. However, once she entered the school and became a teacher, she realized that the situation inside was quite different from what she had imagined. Here, they didn't teach literacy or mathematics at all, but rather various practical skills, such as how to weave, how to log, how to raise animals, and so on. Myne, who was proficient in weaving, didn't teach weaving, nor did she teach her excellent cooking skills.

After all, Dolly was very familiar with her techniques. Myne only transformed to hide her identity, so exposing this now would be pointless. Fortunately, she was skilled in many handicrafts in her previous life and had an extremely broad knowledge base, so she could easily find a direction to teach.

However, one thing that Myne complained about was that there was no library here. It's a school, so why isn't there a library?! Myne was very sad. Fortunately, she could eat all kinds of delicious food in the dream school, since it was a dream after all.

Of course, Myne teaches at night and works during the day, mainly making paper. It's the normal method, but she uses ordinary trees as raw materials. She wanted to use Tornado wood, but Lutz thought it was too dangerous, so he temporarily banned it. Unfortunately, paper made from ordinary trees can't compare to Tornado wood paper, and all sorts of problems always arise.

Time flies, and soon it was late autumn. Senju had been here for a year, and he hadn't changed much. But Myne had changed a lot. Not only had she started selling her paper, but she had also started promoting her knitted headwear as a product.

Of course, the reason Senju knew all this was because Myne had an additional layer of contractual restrictions on her. Upon closer inspection, Senju discovered that Myne had also gone to the merchant guild to get a card, which was the same magical identity storage card that Senju had applied for before, and it could hold money.