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Standing still without taking any further action, Hinata's emotions returned to normal.

"First of all... let me explain it to you."

"These... books, damaged in an accident, are 'holy scriptures' discovered in the Trinity excavation area."

"Preliminary examination and proofreading confirm that this appears to be a classic that is also of great historical significance."

"Based on the announcements made at this 'New Quinnibakt Conference,' there may be a new interpretation..."

No wonder he was so flustered; he almost ruined an ancient book that was almost as important as the original Bible.

But... it's an excavation area.

Amamiya had a very subtle feeling in her heart.

Kivotos... gives one the feeling of 'rebuilding repeatedly on ruins'.

There are suburbs in the ancient world, excavation areas in Holy Trinity, and secrets buried deep in Abydos... Could there be a "Peach Blossom Spring" in the Classic of Mountains and Seas?

Strange ruins, relics left by ancient civilizations, and all sorts of amazing black technologies... there are just too many weird things.

While feeling a pang of emotion, Amamiya stopped Hinata from picking up the pages.

To prevent her from accidentally damaging the already fragile pages of the ancient book further, Amamiya snapped her fingers and summoned her Persona.

"I am you, and you are me."

"Come on... Baal!"

(P.S.: Baal first appears in Chapter 18 of Book 1)

"All things flow!"

A wisp of wind, so fine it could not be disturbed even by ashes, accompanied the 'God of Abundance', a figure with dark skin and bronze armor, who appeared out of thin air, waving a goblet of abundance in his hand.

These whirlwinds dispersed, forming a boundary that brought the papers together in a way that could be described as art.

Seeing this, Hinata relaxed even more.

"Phew... thank goodness for Sensei."

"Otherwise, I really don't know what to do..."

With a complete sigh of relief, Hinata carefully put away the pages that had been blown back into the wooden box and neatly arranged in their disordered order.

Her face was grim, her voice heavy with sorrow: "Originally, the discovery of this classic should have been great news not only for the Sisters of the Nun, but also for Holy Trinity..."

"The ceremony celebrating the discovery of this classic book was already planned, with Sakura-sama reading the first half of the classic at that very moment..."

"……what."

"Speaking of which, Lady Sakura's pronunciation of ancient Japanese is very beautiful... Sensei, if you have insomnia or emotional problems, you can ask Lady Sakura for help..."

Hinata seemed to be speaking her mind on a whim, but she quickly realized that this 'classic' had still been ruined.

While it wasn't torn to shreds... a significant portion of the pages were indeed jumbled, and some were even scratched, broken, or blurred due to the impact of the fall...

“Sen, Sensi… The book is completely ruined now, but Sakura-sama’s recitation is about to begin…”

"I...what exactly..."

She looked at Amamiya pitifully, her eyes brimming with tears: "...What should I do?"

Chapter Six: The Library's... Designated Librarian?

"Welcome to the library. (鸸珊>⊙思玖〗?』旗z伞君，〈羊;[”)

"I am the librarian, Shimiko Endou."

May you find the book you're looking for.

Wandering among countless antique wooden bookshelves, Amamiya, who had a deep impression of the 'library', probably resonated most with the last 'greeting'.

Historical layer, literary layer, scientific and technological layer, linguistic layer, social layer, philosophical layer, religious layer, general category layer...

Hmm, does the Trinity Library have such a section?

Thinking this, Amamiya looked at the girl standing at the front desk, holding a book, with dazzling blonde hair in a ponytail and sparkling blue eyes. Although she had the classic 'tsundere' style, her aura was completely different from that of a 'literary girl' when she wore glasses.

[Assisted by: Shimiko Endou / Designated Librarian of the Library]

Arcana: The Hermit (IX.L'mite)

[Assistance Relationship: Not Unlocked]

'Yu is the library director... then Shimiko is the designated assistant librarian, which doesn't seem wrong...'

But the word 'scribe' already seems a bit strange.

There's a feeling that... it's easy to turn guests into books.

As for Arcana the Hermit... that was exactly what Amamiya expected.

After all, of all the "reclusive" students I've met so far, some are socially anxious, some are autistic, and some are both; not one of them is particularly cheerful.

Oh... Celery might be an exception.

As the first student Amamiya met who held the "Hermit" card, she was quite different from the many "Hermits" who would follow... She was neither withdrawn nor socially anxious.

Although she might hiss when she gets angry, she's so easy to get along with that Amamiya couldn't help but pet her cat ears and praise her as a 'good cat'.

The remaining "hermits" assist...

Amamiya had reason to suspect that if they were put together, they could remain silent for a long time, until the air itself seemed to thicken.

The blonde girl at the management desk adjusted her glasses and gave a polite, literary-girl-like smile.

“…Sensei, welcome.”

"You seem to possess a peculiar... scholarly air. Are you also someone who loves books?"

Liking literature is secondary; there's no denying that young women who love literature do.

Amamiya smiled and nodded slowly.

The skills "Star Memory" and "Twilight Dawn," which had never played a significant role before, were surprisingly effective against Shimiko.

"That's true... For me, flipping through a book is no less than observing a character's life. If I can learn something, at the very least I can gain some positive emotions... If I gain something, it's ultimately meaningful."

"This is the essence of the saying 'knowledge is power.'"

【~???~】(Shimiko)

"is that so?"

Shimiko was initially surprised by the unexpected turn of events, then pursed her lips slightly.

"It seems that Sensei has unique insights into 'reading' that are similar to mine, yet completely different."

"If... we could choose another time to have an in-depth discussion with Sensei..."

Amamiya naturally understood Shimiko's 'hint'.

He didn't respond, but naturally changed the subject: "Actually, the main reason we came to the antiquarian bookstore is because..."

“Because…” Hinata, who was following Amamiya with a pitiful and fearful expression, hurriedly interjected like a family member of a patient, “this damaged book…”

Immediately, Shimiko narrowed her eyes, realizing that things were not so simple.

After taking the wooden box from Hinata and examining it briefly, she understood why Sensei had brought a 'nun' to the library.

"Because the binding broke apart during the impact, this book... is now a jumble of scattered pages. Moreover, some pages show obvious signs of damage due to the various aftereffects of the impact..."

"Such an important classic is also very important to Holy Trinity..."

"If news of the damage to the classic texts becomes known, Trinity might cause unrest."

It's obvious... Shimiko knows what these scattered pages used to be.

"The goal is to restore this damaged classic and put it back... Shimiko, do you have any suggestions?"

Afraid that if she spoke first, she would sound awkward, Hinata quickly leaned closer and asked, "Could you please ask Shimiko to help repair this book?"

As she spoke, Hinata's voice, which had been calm, began to tremble with emotion: "This...this book is really important, once..."

Before she could finish speaking, Shimiko's aura as a 'literary girl' suddenly changed.

Her expression was calm and solemn, and she put her index finger to her lips in a shushing gesture.

"Please calm down... Loud noises are prohibited in the library."

Having averted the potential danger of Hinata causing any major disturbance, the girl then lowered her eyes and sighed helplessly.

"As a librarian... I do perform tasks like 'repairing damaged books'... but that's just my level as a regular librarian."

"If I were to undertake this level of classic restoration... there would be risks involved."

Shimiko phrased it tactfully, but her intention was clear: this task is beyond our capabilities; we should seek someone more capable.

The so-called 'taking risks'... is actually almost equivalent to 'the probability of equipment enhancement is not 100%'.

As we all know, the world is unpredictable, and low-probability events always occur with a high probability.

The so-called "moment of brilliance in probability" has led countless people who have regretted their actions due to probability issues to summarize a law: when the probability of a person accomplishing something is not 100%, it is actually no different from 0%.

If the probability isn't 100%, it's fine to leave the 'probability' to yourself... If you really fail, you just have to accept your fate.

But if you hand it over to someone else... and it fails, the resulting frustration and regret are indescribable.

"so……"

Shimiko shrugged slightly.

"Given the importance of this classic work... I still suggest that Sensei and Hinata find... a more reliable 'expert'."

Experts...

Amamiya immediately thought of the 'reclusive magician of the antiquated library'.

For a "magician" like her, repairing books shouldn't be difficult.

"What should we do? Is it really not possible...?"

Feeling a tremendous force tearing at the hem of her clothes from behind, Amamiya turned around and looked back.

Perhaps to alleviate her anxiety... Hinata is currently tugging at the hem of her clothes.

Hmm... this 'pulling' refers to her personal strength and feelings.

"Don't rush... Hinata."

"Voices of the Stars" launched!

Amamiya's voice instantly gained a calm that solidified his turbulent mind.

To make Shimiko appear surprised and confused, exclaiming, "I heard the voice of a star?!" Amamiya instantly reassured Hinata.

"I know who to look for... 'The Magician of the Antique Bookstore'?"

"what……"

Before she could recover from Amamiya's extremely exaggerated "instant emotional calming" performance, Shimiko was stunned for a moment.

Then, she chuckled and nodded: "As expected... Sensei has also heard of, and even seen, the 'Magician of the Antique Library.'"

"That's right... 'The Magician of the Antique Library.' He's given the title 'Magician' because his skills are unparalleled and no one can surpass him..."

"Only a chairperson who has received such a title can achieve this kind of 'classic' work. In Holy Trinity, only she has the ability and confidence to repair this classic."

"However..." [Lingliusi Sulfur Enterprise "Eight Japanese Moon Ripple"]

Shimiko looked slightly hesitant as she spoke, as if she was wondering whether or not to say something.

"I know where to find her and how to approach her."

"……That's good."

Shimiko immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

No surprise... After all, he's Sensei, an adult who inspires admiration in me upon first meeting...

With such an approachable personality, it's not impossible for someone to win over the chairperson upon their first meeting, or at least gain enough favor from her...

Lost in thought, Shimiko noticed a book suddenly appear in her line of sight.