Overdue

The dungeon’s second floor was a reading room the size of a cathedral, and every book on every shelf was overdue by at least a thousand years.

Stern Look leveled up twice in one afternoon. Desmond decided not to think about what that said about him.

“Nobody ever reads the terms of service,” said the lich sadly, sliding a ledger across the desk. “It’s all in there. The fines compound.”

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[Quest: Late Fees] Collect outstanding fines from the Lich of Aisle Nine. Reward: 40 XP, one (1) tote bag.

The goblin charged. Desmond, out of options and instinct, raised one finger to his lips. [Shush] rolled a critical. The goblin sat down, embarrassed, and took out a book.

[Level Up! Librarian (Level 4)] New skill unlocked: Interlibrary Loan (summon one item from anywhere, must be returned within 14 days).