I upgraded and added points in the Holy Inquisition

Chapter 5 5. Skill fragments

According to the introduction in the manual, this No. 13 Tower has [-] floors above and below ground. It is the tallest and largest tower in the entire [-]th District and is the main activity area of ​​the Executor.

The first floor above ground is the office area, the second and third floors are the library, and the fourth floor is the classroom for open classes. Courses and lectures on various subjects are held every day. Executives can freely choose to listen to what they are interested in.

The remaining five and six floors are used for experiments, fitness, and training. You can go there by yourself if necessary, all based on your own consciousness.

No matter how high the level is, it is not written in the manual, and the executor is not allowed to go up.

The lower floors are all cells where various monsters are imprisoned. They are the areas where the executioners execute monsters.

The deeper the layer, the more dangerous the monster. Even if it is a relatively safe execution, it is easy to encounter various accidents.

But there are extra bounties to be earned. If you successfully recover the high-value parts of the monster, you can also get a commission. It is the most important source of income for the enforcer. You just need some skill and courage to earn this dangerous money.

Lloyd is not in a hurry about this. As a progressive young man who has received higher education, he never tries to push his own progress and just takes things step by step.

He then walked into an old-style elevator nearby, closed the fence, and pulled down the lever on the wall. The elevator spewed out a burst of steam and made a "click-click" noise of gears running, slowly rising. Go to the second floor.

As soon as you get out of the elevator, you are greeted by a majestic circular library. The towering bookshelves are neatly arranged, making it look like an ocean of knowledge. It seems that people can read books in it for a lifetime.

You can see many executors in light blue uniforms quietly flipping through books. Sure enough, there is no shortage of hardworking people anywhere.

There is also an eye-catching nameplate hanging at the door of the library, with two lines of eye-catching mottos written on it:

"Knowledge is the most precious thing in this era, and it is also the most terrifying thing."

"Curiosity is the most necessary quality for exploring knowledge, and it is also the most dangerous quality."

Before Lloyd even entered, he was already in awe, so he went to say hello to the administrator.

The administrator here looks weird, like a slovenly, decadent... woman?
His whole face was covered by seaweed-like messy hair, and he couldn't see anything. He was wearing a dirty, yellowed gray uniform, which kept exuding the pungent smell of alcohol, and his figure was even more indistinguishable. The level of her chest and back, if she didn't say anything, she wouldn't be able to assume her gender.

"Huh? Occult science? Who is third or second from the left? You can find out for yourself..."

After hearing Lloyd's needs, the administrator said drunkenly, then sat down and seemed to be unconscious.

Compared with those who study hard inside, this administrator seems out of place.

Lloyd can only find the occult books he wants on his own, which is the direction he is most interested in at the moment.

What people call 'mysterious and supernatural' refers to mystical and supernatural systems.

Among them, occult science has a wide range of contents, including divination, channeling, transshipment, hypnosis, etc. Human beings have not yet been able to fully grasp it. They can only glimpse the tip of the iceberg, and there are still many mysteries waiting to be explored.

But more mysteries often mean more dangers. Moreover, many things in occultism have a very low threshold and ordinary people can try them out. Therefore, relevant knowledge has always been under strict control, and real occult knowledge is not accessible to the outside world. .

Things like 'love divination' and 'transshipment rituals' in some magazine are all Tu Yile's jokes.

Lloyd has been interested in occult science since early on, especially divination. He has always felt that turning danger into good fortune is a necessary skill to work hard in this dangerous world.

After being reminded by another kind-hearted executor, he found a book called "An Overview of Occultism" from the bookshelf. Its heavy feel could probably kill people on both the spiritual and physical levels.The books here cannot be borrowed, let alone excerpted privately, and the corresponding experience notes cannot be shared externally and must be strictly controlled.

Lloyd had no idea about this, so he just found a place to sit down and read carefully.

With a 14-point [Cognition] bonus and the help of [Efficient Learning] skills, the book may be some advanced knowledge for ordinary people, but it does not pose any hindrance to him. It reads smoothly and silkily. Great experience.

After he had finished reading for an hour, a reminder came to his ear:
[Ding~Insanity value +5, skill fragment +1]

Huh?
Lloyd was not surprised that reading could 'acquire skills', but he didn't expect it to be in this form.

But why can the madness level increase?

Being able to obtain insanity points means that he has been mentally contaminated...

Although the degree is very mild, a sane person, even without the help of the attribute panel, only needs to rest for a few minutes to relieve it, but this is just entry-level knowledge.

Lloyd suddenly understood why the knowledge here must be strictly controlled, and also understood the meaning of the two mottos at the door.

Fortunately, for him, the higher the insanity value, the better. It’s not a big problem, so he can continue reading!
He continued reading for another two hours, and reluctantly put the book down until lunch time.

I read the book for a total of three hours, and gained 15 points of madness and 3 skill fragments. I couldn’t add points, and no new skills were unlocked.

"Have a meal and continue in the afternoon. Try to finish this book today and tomorrow."

Lloyd set a simple small goal for himself.

He had already added points several times, so he wanted to try to see what it was like to "acquire skills"?
He left the library and found the canteen near Tower No. [-] according to the instructions in the manual.

There is no hustle and bustle like an ordinary canteen here. There are not many people dining inside, and they still keep quiet in a tacit understanding. At most, they whisper to each other, which makes them appear extra reserved. Naturally, it is less smoky and more depressing. and indifference.

"I don't hate this kind of atmosphere. After all, I am also a reserved and artistic young man."

Lloyd whispered and went over to grab some food.

The food is very good, comparable to the level of a decapitation meal; the price is even cheaper, so it is only a nominal charge.

Anyway, after half a day of experience, Lloyd can't say that he loves this place to death. He can only say that he doesn't want to move anywhere.

After a simple meal, he stayed in the library until 8 o'clock in the evening, when he heard another reminder:
[Ding~Insanity value +5, skill fragment +1]

[Have obtained enough skill fragments to unlock the skill - Divination, LV1]

　Thanks for the 1000 points for calling me Ah Jin.

　　Thanks for the 500 points from the itchy neck tip

　　
　
(End of this chapter)