The bishop is unfathomable.

Chapter 94 The Viscount asked me to pass on a message to you

After retrieving the forged items from the dwarf master Deval, Livy returned to the quarters that Grand Duke Varak had prepared for him.

It was getting late. Li Wei had already contacted Curator Barris by phone to explain the general situation and said he would go back early the next morning.

Barris didn't say anything, just told Li Wei to be careful, and then hung up the phone.

As the sun sets, the small town built on the edge of the valley gradually quiets down.

This place was never particularly prosperous to begin with, and it has become even more dilapidated since the opening of the train line that goes directly to the city of Beldor. This town, which used to attract some passing tourists, has become even more run-down.

Fortunately, not everyone can afford a train ticket, and not everyone can choose to travel by train.

Ferries and hotels barely sustain the town's economy, and also connect it to the city's power grid and telephone network.

The only downside is that once it gets dark, there's nowhere else to entertain you except for the tavern.

Li Wei sat at the table by the window in his hotel room, lit a kerosene lamp, and began to sort through some of the books he had confiscated from the Viscount that day.

With the help of the enthusiastic knights, these astonishingly large collections of books were temporarily moved to the room next door.

They also said they would help them move the items onto the carriage when they left the next day.

Li Wei naturally wouldn't refuse their kindness.

After all, I'll have to sort these things out myself when I get back.

Why not take advantage of the free time tonight and find something to do?

"Feed Xiao Hei, come and help."

"Should I help too, boss?"

"Don't turn back into a cat when I need you to turn into a human to do chores." Levi said to Felicia, who was already curled up on the blankets to rest, "Come on over, or you won't get any food tomorrow."

"How cruel! I was helping you fight the enemy just a few hours ago, and now you're making me do hard labor."

"Come on. I just want you to move some books."

After saying that, Li Wei pointed to the dozens of books piled on the ground and said, "Move them to the corner of the room first, then go to the room on the right and bring me a stack of them."

"Okay, okay—but only ten minutes have passed. Are you sure you've finished sorting?" Felicia looked up at the dozens of books at Levi's feet and asked.

"Could you help me confirm this?" Li Wei asked.

"Haha, I don't think that's necessary. I'm going to get to work now, boss."

Felicia deftly transformed into human form, then laboriously picked up the books, making three trips to move the old ones, and also brought over a dozen new ones.

Li Wei directed the catgirl to work without any psychological burden, and then quickly used the analysis bar to categorize the book titles and skills.

"The title 'Extreme Evil Devouring' sounds intimidating, but it turns out it's just about cooking meat from mythical beasts?"

"Go stay in the restricted book section."

"One Hundred Essential Facts for Beginners in Extraordinary Life"—there's actually something to learn in this book? And the explanation only takes ten minutes?

"Looks like it really is just basic knowledge. I guess I'll have to stay in the restricted section too."

Li Wei flipped through the viscount's collection of books and found that although many of them did not contain any profound magic or knowledge, they contained a lot of common sense that extraordinary people should know before they entered the world.

And some simple and easy-to-learn spells and rituals.

There is even a method for making simple alchemical potions.

He doesn't actually have much use for these things.

but----

Perhaps it could be used by my underlings?

With so many books, not to mention that the quantity wasn't carefully counted when they were seized, even if it had been counted, no one would have noticed if ten or so were missing.

Thinking of this, Li Wei summoned the falcon, shrunk its size, and then flew straight towards the city.

Although he remembered Felicia mentioning that familiars have a limited operating range, Levi wasn't sure if he could fly to the city.

But the important thing is to try.

As the falcon flew toward the city at top speed, Li Wei secretly placed several books he found useful on his left side.

After Felicia finished moving all the books in the room, panting, Levi managed to pick out a few suitable ones.

He neatly stacked the selected books, then tied them together with a rope in a cross shape, and placed the bundled books on the table.

"Alright, now you can take the books back."

"ah!?"

"Don't rush me, I'm talking about the books in the corner."

"That's still a lot!" Felicia protested. "My hands are almost too weak to use!"

"——So you've been carrying books by hand all this time. I thought you would use some magic to help you."

Felicia: "—"

Seeing Li Wei's shocked expression, Felicia felt a lump in her throat, unsure of what to say.

Yes, why didn't she use magic? Even just summoning a gentle breeze to support herself and make the book lighter?

Seeing Felicia's spirits instantly wane, Levi walked up to the dejected Felicia with concern and worry: "Maybe you should try to turn into a cat less often in the future?"

"I have a feeling that this cat-transformation technique might have side effects."

"Your IQ is trending towards that of a cat."

"You know, cats are cute, but they're really stupid. Much dumber than dogs."

Upon hearing this, Felicia looked up and glared at Levi: "No way! Absolutely not! There probably won't be any side effects!"

"I just forgot! Yeah, I forgot!"

"Doesn't that further prove that your IQ has been affected?"

Li Wei sighed as he looked at the stubborn catgirl who was arguing back: "Sigh, even though you're wanted, you were still the empire's youngest genius."

"Unexpectedly, using the cat-transformation technique for a long time turned me into a fool."

"I already said no!" Felicia shouted, gesturing wildly and appearing very agitated.

"It's breathing on it."

"Aaaaaaahh ...

During the argument, Ji had faithfully completed its task, even though Li Wei did not synchronize its vision and language system throughout.

Although the falcon cannot speak human language and does not have a human form, its thinking is similar to that of Livy.

So after flying to its destination, it started making cooing noises through the soul connection.

【Coo coo! (Boss, I've arrived, log in quickly!)】

Li Wei then gave up arguing with Felicia about the decline in IQ, sent her off to move the books, and then connected with Falcon's mind.

When their vision synchronized, Li Wei immediately saw Barney sitting at the table.

"Barney, take two men out of town tonight and wait near Walter Manor."

"I found some forbidden books for my fellow members who are not yet superhumans to learn, and they can also be used as a reward system within the gang."

Barney nodded. "I understand. I'll arrange it."

"However, sir, we also received a letter after you left this morning."

"It was sent by His Excellency the Bishop."