The rain has not stopped, but the city has quietly changed color.

  The gray fog wanders through the streets like a ghost, and the library tower deep in the old city sinks into darkness. Only the "Well of Memory" seems to be whispering, slowly spitting out every forgotten word.

  Aaron leaned against the stone pillar behind the tower, his eyes closed, and his hands tightly hugged the damaged writing record book.

  In his mind, the system prompt is still clear:

  Obtain special rune: Memory (unnamed self-created rune)

  Incomplete technique: Mental clarity (construction completion 64%)

  Current status: Mild mental erosion

  It is recommended to go to the rest point, or start "text purification construction"

  He finally understood that even the most basic rune is far from the "power of knowledge" that ordinary people can bear.

  Writing is to weave concepts into the grid of reality. When the concept is too heavy and the will is unstable, the pen tip will backfire on the writer himself.

  "But I succeeded..." He slowly opened his eyes and looked at his palm.

  The "Memory" rune that had been written deep into the scroll floated quietly on the paper, like a wisp of metal vapor, emitting a "light of cognition" in the rainy night.

  This was not an ordinary basic rune, but his own creation.

  At that moment, he had a clear sense of belonging.

  I am no longer a copyist apprentice, but a real copyist.

  System prompt: Complete the first stage of advancement

  Scribe level: Lv.1 → Lv.2

  Current rune capacity that can be controlled: 3

  New function enabled: Text weaving · Primary

  Open option: Build the first "text sacrifice structure"

  Three lines of options appeared in front of Aaron:

  1. Virtual structure · Paper spirit body (construct an illusion body that exists for a short time)

  2. Rune trap · Word front seal (detonate an area with words as a formation)

  3. Defense structure · Wall inscription (strengthen the shield structure with basic defense runes)

  He thought about it for a while and finally chose the second option.

  "The trap type is suitable for a beginner copyist like me who is not strong in melee combat and lacks psychic power."

  Confirm the choice: Word Edge Seal

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  Required materials: Writing medium × 1, ink × 1, magic power 0.6, at least 1 rune combination (recommended: Burning Embers + Memory Engraving)

  Aaron looked down at the yellowed notebook, and a strange impulse rose in his heart.

  "Dedicate the text to the unknown rules, let the reality obey your writing..."

  "Is this the true meaning of a copyist?"

  He began to write.

  First, "Burning Embers", with a precise spell, laid the starting point of the fire element. Then came "Memory Engraving", that wisp of words hidden deep in memory and not recognized by reality, turned into a seal core on the burning embers.

  Finally, he added a symbolic language:

  "All who read the name here will burn in the fire of memory."

  Construction completed

  Obtained sacrificial structure: Word Edge Seal Lv.1

  Activation method: Read key quotes

  Effect: Causes mental burning and temporary confusion to enemies within the range

  Aaron's face turned pale, and sweat beads appeared on his forehead.

  Although successful, the writing process this time was more difficult than the "Memory Carving".

  "This is... a sacrifice of language." He raised his head slowly, "Each structure is exchanged for the reality result at the cost of 'own memory' and 'magic power'."

  He finally understood why the profession of copyist was on the verge of extinction in the imperial capital.

  Not because it was weak, but because it was dangerous - it would even destroy the fundamental definition of 'who am I'.

  Late at night, the bell rang three times.

  Aaron returned to the edge of the old city, found a sheltered house to barely live in, and used the "memory recovery potion" he obtained to clean the remaining mental pollution and stabilize his consciousness again.

  Current status: Stable

  Magic energy recovery: 0.4/5

  Spiritual integrity: 90%

  "Now, it's time to sort out the existing system and knowledge." He calmed down and wrote three lines on the first page of the notebook:

  The core of the scribe system:

  1. The text that constitutes reality: each rune = a fragment of the law of reality

  2. The writing medium determines the carrier's carrying capacity: ordinary paper, scrolls, metal nameplates, spiritual leather, etc.

  3. Magic power is the activation cost, memory is the carrying cost

  Mastered runes (Lv.2 scribes):

  Basic rune·Barrier: Single point defense

  Basic rune·Burning Embers: Fire damage

  Mutated self-created rune·Memory: A subtle rune that mobilizes memory and cognition, which has unpredictable side effects when paired with other runes

  Existing structures:

  Character Edge Seal Lv.1: Trap-type structure, which causes mental burning and confusion to the enemy when triggered (combined with Burning Embers + Memory Engraving)

  Just as he was about to take a break, a new system prompt suddenly popped up:

  High-intensity text fluctuations detected, do you want to connect to the local "Whispering Book" network?

  Aaron frowned.

  "Whispering Book?" He had heard this name from his mentor.

  It was a heretical network privately built by the writers expelled from the imperial capital. They no longer relied on the strict school system of the "Tower of Knowledge", but exchanged runes, sentences and construction drafts with each other through "spiritual links".

  It is said that the "language" there is no longer stable and is not subject to official supervision.

  "Access." He whispered.

  You have accessed the 'Book of Whispers·Mist Layer'

  Identity Mark: Unknown Scribe·No. AX-721

  Current Communication Channel: Anonymous·Gray Mist Dispersion Layer

  Several short messages appeared in his mind, like words "speaking" in his mind.

  Crimson Knower: Who touched the Well of Memory? That is not a place that can only be approached by Lv.5 and above.

  Dusk Pattern Apostle: There is a newcomer... No. AX-721, how did you leave alive?

  Paper Man: He completed the "Memory Carving"? ... There are actually people who can write such things?

  Aaron was shocked.

  He didn't say anything, but the "Memory Carving" had obviously been detected and connected to the network.

  "These people... are they treating the entire imperial capital as a text network battlefield?" He murmured.

  At this time, another new prompt appeared:

  You have been marked as an object of interest by the "Heretical Translator Guild"

  Do you accept the invitation task: Try to translate the Lost Language "Fragment of the Tower·Page 7"?

  He was stunned.

  Lost Language is a primitive structure beyond the known grammar-those languages ??abandoned and sealed by God.

  "Try to translate... means to directly construct unknown runes with yourself..." He breathed slightly faster.

  This is a taboo among scribes.

  "But if I want to become stronger, I must go faster than them..."

  He held the scroll tightly.

  "I will write the forgotten history."