The Divine Archivist's Second Life

Myne

Another beautiful day surrounded by books! The printing quality nowadays is truly remarkable.

Myne

(In my previous life, each book was a treasure that took months to create... now they're everywhere.)

Myne

With just a few keystrokes, I can find any book in our collection of over five million volumes!

Myne

It still feels like magic sometimes, even after working here for three years.

Myne

The medieval history section always needs the most organization after midterms.

Myne

I wonder if anyone else feels this sense of déjà vu around old manuscripts?

Myne

(The binding techniques in this world are so similar to how we repaired prayer books in the temple.)

Myne

With just a bit of wheat paste and some patience, you'll be good as new.

Myne

The articles on comparative mythology should be in the digital archives under section F.

Myne

Let me know if you need help with the database search parameters.

Myne

(Those storm clouds are moving in quickly. The weather forecast didn't mention anything this severe.)

Myne

That doesn't look good. The electrical system in this old building is already temperamental.

Myne

(Last time we lost power, the humidity damaged three manuscripts in the rare books room.)

Myne

Everyone should save their work frequently. The storm might affect our power.

Myne

Everyone stay calm! The backup generators should kick in shortly.

Myne

(I can't see anything. Where are the emergency lights?)

Myne

(Need light... need to see...)

Myne

(What?! This is... mana crystallization? But how? This world doesn't have mana!)

Myne

I... I have an emergency light!

Myne

(They're all staring at me. This isn't a flashlight and they know it!)

Myne

It's a... special prototype my friend in engineering made. Very experimental.

Myne

(How do I make it stop? Focus... just like dampening mana flow in temple rituals...)

Myne

Please follow me to the exit. Watch your step around the book carts.

Myne

The campus safety protocols require evacuation during extended outages.

Myne

(That was too close. I need to understand what happened. Why would my magic work here?)

Myne

Oh! I didn't see you there. You should head outside with the others.

Myne

What do you mean you "know what I did"?

Myne

(She couldn't possibly understand. Unless...)

Myne

You're like me? You remember another world?

Myne

All this time, I thought I was alone with these memories.

Myne

This binding technique comes from my world. If you infuse just a touch of mana while pressing the spine...

Myne

(For the first time since coming to this world, I can share my true knowledge!)