Right.
Why worry about other concerns?
Most public servants would do anything to avoid going into a Gate, but if soone willingly volunteered for a field position, that was all the more welco.
This job didn’t bring much material reward—it required true patriotism and selflessness to endure.
Suppressing a cheer, Jeong Chul-min responded, “Understood. The registration process and identity verification are complete. Although, this wasn’t exactly intended as an interview, but sohow it feels like it turned into one.”
“When people talk, sotis the conversation just flows that way.”
“Haha, indeed. So, all that’s left is the aptitude test, written exam, and practical test….”
After checking his phone, Jeong Chul-min added, “You’re aware the exam registration period has already closed for this year, right? But if you’d like, I can arrange a special registration for you.”
“Is that possible?”
“It’s not illegal or anything. It’s an official rule, and since you solo-cleared an unanticipated Gate, I can get approval from the higher-ups. However, the exam happens to be tomorrow….”
He glanced at Suho, hesitant to suggest it too eagerly. After all, preparing for both a written and practical exam on just one day’s notice could be quite demanding.
‘The field and exams are two entirely different things… Sure, having so prior knowledge helps, but if he’s clueless about the specifics, it might be tough.’
Awkwardly smiling, Jeong continued, “It might be difficult. Otherwise, there’s always the test next month….”
“No, please register for tomorrow.”
“Pardon?”
“I’d like to take the chance for the experience. So, will I be taking the aptitude test tomorrow as well?”
“Oh, no. You can do the aptitude test today if you’re up for it… Is that okay?”
“Yes, that’s fine. But could I ask you to handle these first? I’m low on registration funds.”
Suho pointed to the hobgoblin’s head and magic crystal, prompting Jeong to grab them right away.
“Of course. If you start your aptitude test, I’ll handle the sale and deposit the funds imdiately. We can also cover your registration fee if you’d like….”
“No, thank you. I’d rather avoid any possible misunderstandings down the line. I’ll pay for it myself.”
Jeong, visibly moved by Suho’s response, quickly agreed.
“Understood! I’ll get everything ready right away, so please wait just a mont.”
Rising quickly from his seat, Jeong’s brisk movents made Suho chuckle to himself.
***
Everything proceeded smoothly.
While Suho took his aptitude test, Jeong, using his authority, handled the sale of the hobgoblin head and magic crystal with a tax exemption, depositing the proceeds—about 3 million won—directly to Suho’s account.
When Suho finished his aptitude test, he asked, “Team Leader, could I request one more favor?”
“What kind of favor?”
“I believe there’s a library in the Association’s basent. It has reference materials and guides relevant to tomorrow’s exam, if I’m not mistaken. If you allow , I’d like to prepare there.”
“Oh, that’s all? Of course, you’re welco to!”
“Thank you.”
The basent library was intended for the Association staff’s personal developnt. Given that Suho might one day beco his subordinate, granting his request was a given.
The library, though technically a resource for staff, was rarely used, with only a few librarians whiling away their ti. It was, in essence, a forgotten space.
Upon arrival, Suho imdiately recognized the familiar sll of the staff library.
‘It’s been a while since I was here.’
Few people ever used the place, and the librarians barely took notice of anyone who entered.
Jeong lowered his voice and said, “You won’t need a staff card to leave, so feel free to stay as long as you need.”
“Yes, thank you.”
“Then I’ll be off to handle so work. Best of luck on tomorrow’s exam.”
After offering his encouragent, Jeong exited.
Once alone, Suho began scanning the library.
‘Now, where was it…?’
He’d co here seeking a hidden skill concealed in the staff library.
It was a skill related to mory retention—sothing he would’ve normally dismissed as unnecessary, but given recent events, he needed it more than anyone.
‘Human mory has its limits.’
As far as he knew, he was the only one who had returned to the past, aning he had no one to turn to, no one to rely on.
Thus, he needed his mory to be as accurate as possible. He could recall significant events, but as a human, so minor details were fuzzy.
That’s why he was here.
Suho moved purposefully toward the “Unknown Books” section.
These were books found inside Gates from other realms, their contents unreadable, labeled as “junk items.”
Looking at the random assortnt of books, Suho couldn’t help but recall so mories.
‘These were a pain back then.’
These “unknown books” were indeed troubleso.
They were fla-resistant, difficult to discard, and, given their origin, required so level of managent, which led them to the Association’s library.
‘Most will be stored in a warehouse eventually.’
It didn’t take long for Suho to find the book he was looking for—it was the largest in the section.
‘Its size made it easy to spot.’
Taking it in hand, he walked to a quiet corner of the library.
Even though he couldn’t read its title, this book held a remarkable secret.
After ensuring he was alone, he opened the book and rested his head against it.
Minutes later, he heard the system notification.
[ Welco to the Library of mories. ]
[ The Library of mories is intrigued by your story. ]
[ Would you like to donate your story to the Library of mories? ]
Suho’s lips curled into a smile.
This was the “Library of mories” hidden skill he’d co for.
As he withdrew his head from the book, he read the system ssages with a grin.
‘So, it’s real.’
The Library of mories was akin to a photographic mory skill, though one could call it a “curse of mory.”
After all, human resilience is partly due to the ability to forget pain.
But for Suho, the Library of mories was essential.
It allowed him to recover all his mories perfectly.
As Suho nodded, the system processed the next step.
[ Your story has been donated. ]
[ The Library of mories is delighted by your donation and offers a gift in return. ]
[ You have acquired the Library of mories (A). ]
[ The Library of mories has started recording and cataloging your mories. ]
Just then—
A gust of wind surged through his mind, and an image of a vast library ford within his consciousness.
The library was empty at first, but as the wind swept through, countless sheets of blank paper appeared, filling with records of Suho’s mories, binding into books, and stacking themselves onto shelves.
It was srizing.
And once the library was fully stocked with books, the system ssage appeared:
[ The Library of mories is now open. ]
Suho now had complete access to the Library of mories.
[ Library of mories ]
- Rank: A
# Stores every mory you see or hear in a library that you can access at any ti.
# The Library of mories may recomnd relevant information when necessary.
The description was simple but effective.
The effect was all that mattered.
Suho thought of the person who had first told him about the Library of mories.
She was the legendary secretary of Hexagon Guild, the top guild in the industry. Suho had learned about the skill by chance over a al.
- Did you know, Suho? I actually used to work for the Association.
- Really? You, Secretary?
- Yes. Back when I was preparing to switch jobs, I was studying alone in the library….
She had jokingly ntioned how she acquired the skill, but it had left a strong impression on him.
- I couldn’t find a comfortable place to rest, so I grabbed a random book to use as a pillow, and that turned out to be the condition for discovering the skill!
He’d been dumbfounded at the ti.
Who would’ve thought she’d acquire an A-rank skill that way?
‘So people are just born lucky. She must’ve been one of them.’
With her newfound mory skill, she quickly rose through the ranks and joined Hexagon Guild, known for their mory-based qualifications.
Once there, her enhanced mory and the skill’s recomndation feature allowed her to manage all the guild mbers ticulously, and she eventually beca the industry’s most renowned secretary.
Thinking he should treat her to a al soday, Suho returned the book to its place.
With the Library of mories acquired, no additional skills would be unlocked, but the book remained.
‘Now that I have the skill, let’s give it a light test.’
Suho tested it by recalling the events before his death.
In observer mode, he could vividly see his past, including the betrayal by his forr allies, which brought a surge of anger.
‘Good. Now I have a new target. I won’t let myself forget this rage.’
Truly, the Library of mories.
Simply recalling his mories reawakened the fury of that mont, solidifying his resolve.
But then—
...
[ The system has recognized your achievent in reaching the realm of transcendence and grants you an opportunity to beco even stronger. ]
[ Rebooting the system for player Ahn Suho. ]
Within his fading mories, Suho saw the unexpected system ssage.
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