Upon entering the Trier National Library, Fulen was greeted by a sea of gold. The first floor of the library housed books collected by the Eternal Blazing Sun believers. The content itself wasn't a major issue, except that all the authors promoted the Eternal Blazing Sun, often inserting their own agenda, praising the Sun Lunatic. This was Fulen's true thought; the believers of the Eternal Blazing Sun seemed like pyramid scheme marketers, proselytizing everywhere they went.
The beautiful moniker of Sun Capital for Trier had actually existed since the founding of Intis. However, in the earliest days, specifically at the end of the fourth epoch, the consensus in the mystic world was that the seemingly pleasant Sun Capital was actually a satire of the fanaticism of the Eternal Blazing Sun believers, approaching the dwelling of the Sun meant either death or madness.
Considering that the first to call Trier the Sun Capital were the believers of the god of knowledge and wisdom, and recalling that the believers of the two gods were then in a temporary alliance due to external reasons, this interpretation was very close to the truth.
And this knowledge of the mystic world was actually collected by Fulen's father, Martin Abraham, in a book titled "The Last Madness-The Pale Disaster," found in a secret cabinet within his study. Although the author of this book was merely a Sequence 5 Traveler, he had experienced the final period of the Pale Disaster and read a large amount of historical data. Therefore, the credibility of this book was quite high.
The collection structure of the Trier National Library might be slightly different from other libraries. The first floor of the library did not introduce basic knowledge about the world, but rather, fundamental books on how to make a living and various books that, while having limited potential, easily converted knowledge into money.
On this floor, Fulen saw scattered individuals, standing or sitting, reading books. Their clothes were mostly simple, even crude. Some, while reading, subconsciously touched their stomachs; beneath their simple, even crude, clothes were emaciated bodies.
"Quite moving, isn't it?"
A voice sounded behind Fulen as he observed the readers on the first floor. Fulen did not turn around immediately; instead, he searched his memory for similar voices while turning at a normal pace.
After turning around, Fulen saw two young men whose attire differed significantly from that of the readers on the first floor. One was a short golden-haired man dressed in a white, gold-embroidered robe-like garment. When Fulen looked over, he smiled and raised a hand in greeting. On his right hand was a string of golden beads, the only surprising thing being a golden kumquat flower strung among them.
The other was a brown-haired man in a blue suit with a brown vest. Compared to the former, he appeared slightly reserved but not cold, simply giving off an impression of extraordinary calmness.
The two had remarkably different appearances, yet standing together, they strangely seemed to complement each other in some way.
As Fulen carefully observed their appearances and attire, the golden-haired man who had spoken saw Fulen's reaction. A hint of distress briefly flickered across his smile but vanished instantly. He smoothly moved his raised hand to the brilliant golden hair at the back of his head and his neck beneath it, saying in a light and cheerful tone, "Indeed, Fulen, you're still so difficult to recognize! I'm Kvedo Haimer, esteemed 'Luminosity of Wisdom,' a student of Roman Carman. We took classes together at Mann's manor."
Upon hearing this, Fulen dropped his expression of deep thought, replaced it with an apologetic look, extended his hand, and said to Kvedo, "My apologies, perhaps my memory isn't satisfactory to myself or my friends, but I will do my best to recognize my friends. And, who is this gentleman beside you?"
"Extending a hand in greeting is truly a great courtesy! This greeting perfectly embodies the warmth of the people of Trier! Emperor Rosell is truly a polymath!"
After finishing his Feelings, Kvedo finally turned the conversation to the gentleman beside him.
"This gentleman beside me is Mr. Erich Sabach, from Lunburg. His knowledge is unparalleled among all the young people I've met, he might even be able to discuss scholarship with Scholars of the previous generation. I met him while reading at the library. He truly is a gentleman with admirable learning!" Kvedo's tone was filled with respect. After shaking hands, he bowed slightly, placing his palms upwards in front of Erich, as if introducing something too precious to be defiled.
After Kvedo introduced him, the man in the blue suit took a step forward, extended his hand to Fulen, and then said in an unchanging tone, "Hello, I am Erich Sabach, from Lunburg, currently studying in Trier. Mr. Kvedo is the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable person I have ever met. It is a pleasure to meet you, his friend."
Kvedo quickly interjected, "Fulen, don't let his seemingly aloof demeanor fool you. In fact, he is always willing to lend a hand to anyone dedicated to learning."
Then, Kvedo, with an apologetic smile, put his hands together towards Erich, as if embarrassed for speaking ill of his friend.
Fulen didn't mind. After shaking Erich's hand, he said, "A friend from Lunburg, the home of knowledge, must be a person of profound learning. Kvedo is also a person of extraordinary knowledge, and a friend so highly praised by Kvedo must be exceptional. I hope you can become not only Kvedo's friend but also mine. Having a friend of extraordinary knowledge is the best reward for a Scholar."
Kvedo was slightly surprised by Fulen's current demeanor, but quickly regained his composure. However, as if remembering something, he took out the pocket watch hidden in his white robe, checked the time, and said to Fulen, "Excuse us, we are going to attend a reading salon at Count Conley's manor. Please enjoy your immersion in the sea of books. We look forward to sharing a feast of knowledge together in the future."
Fulen said understandingly, "No hurry. I believe we will definitely be able to share knowledge together. For now, please go. I hope you won't delay your current hurried schedule because of me."
Subsequently, Kvedo and Erich nodded to Fulen and then hurriedly left together.
During Fulen's education, there were no specialized schools. For the wealthy or nobles, they would not allow their children to be educated alongside commoners or even lower-class people, and church schools rarely taught useful knowledge.
For those who could afford it, hiring a master for home education was a good choice. However, masters who valued their status would not provide home education to nouveau riche. Fortunately, masters did not exclusively offer one-on-one education. Some nobles who had connections with the wealthy did not mind the children of the wealthy receiving education alongside their own children. After all, nobles held power, while the wealthy possessed wealth. The combination of power and wealth, whether in the ordinary world or the extraordinary world, seemed to be an inevitability.
Fulen was no exception; he received his education from Master Roman Carman at Mann's manor. Kvedo must have become acquainted with Fulen under these very circumstances.