Chapter 19 The Strange Epic of Loma
Arriving at the Howard Library, Shallan paid a silver coin for the book sorting fee as usual and then entered the library and sat down. He took out all the remaining books on the Mansmer language system in the Howard Library and then continued to read them while sitting in his seat.
The Manse language system, as the name suggests, is a system composed of multiple languages, the main body of which is Manse American, but it is not limited to Manse American. In the Manse American language system, there are six other languages that are variants and extensions of Manse American. Some of these six languages are similar to dialects based on Manse American, while others have changed a lot and can almost be regarded as a completely new language.
However, when learning the Manse language system, the first thing to learn is naturally Manse English, which is the core of the language system. After learning Manse English, learning the other six variant languages will be more effective.
I don't know if it was the time, but Iwen knew that Shallan would definitely come here at this time. Just when Shallan found the relevant books and sat down, Iwen also came to Shallan with her "The Epic of Roma", which she had never put down and read countless times, and sat down in front of him.
But this time, when Yiwen sat in front of Shallan and glanced at Shallan subconsciously, a hint of surprise suddenly appeared in her eyes as green as lake water, but soon this hint of surprise disappeared, a smile appeared on her face, and she lowered her head to continue reading the third-rate knight novel "The Epic of Roma" in her hand.
Although Shallan has only studied Manse American English for two days, with the help of his supernatural powers from various angles of learning, although the learning time is short, Shallan's familiarity with Manse American English is no less than that of a professional who has studied it for five or six years. Therefore, when he continued to study Manse American English in depth and extended his learning direction to the other six variant languages of the Manse American language system, his learning speed became even faster.
As always, when the sun was setting, Shalan looked up at Yiwen and asked with a smile, "Yiwen, do you want to go have a meal?"
Putting down the Epic of Roma in her hand, Yiwen pushed up her round-framed glasses and smiled, "What's the reason this time?"
"How about celebrating that I, Mans, have truly gotten started with American English and entered the next stage of learning? After all, you have made a great contribution to this."
"Although this reason is somewhat similar to yesterday's, it is still a qualified reason. However, today I will treat you to a meal. If you agree, then we will set off. But if you don't agree..."
"Ah, that's it, different choice, I agree."
After a pause, Yi Wen burst out laughing. She nodded and said, "Okay, that's it. Since I'm treating you to a meal, I'll choose the place. Let's go now."
She stood up and took Shallan out of the Howard Library, asking the library staff to look after Shallan's things. Yiwen then carried the "Epic of Roma" in one hand and called for Shallan to follow with the other, and they headed into the alley next to the Howard Library.
After twisting and turning in the alley, when Shallan followed Yiwen out of the alley, they immediately saw a busy and slightly old small street block. Both sides of the small street block were full of small shops, most of which sold various foods. The remaining few that did not sell food also sold corresponding things, such as fruits and drinks. This was a snack street for the middle and lower class residents of Cynthia City.
"Follow me closely, or I won't take care of you if you get lost. You, a nobleman, have never been to this snack street, right?"
"Although I have never been here, I have wanted to come here for a long time. You are a good choice. This kind of place is very good for eating. Not only can you eat a lot, but you can also eat more if you eat while walking. You can really enjoy your appetite."
Yiwen raised her straight and heroic eyebrows slightly, and said in surprise: "You seem to know this place very well. It doesn't look like you have never been here before."
"Then just pretend that I've been here."
As she spoke, Shalan went straight to a nearby kebab shop and ordered four kebabs of different flavors. Just as she was about to pay, she was stopped by Yiwen.
"Hey, hey, hey, you promised me, don't break your promise."
"Okay, you go."
After paying, Yiwen picked two of her favorite skewers from Shalan and started eating, then pulled Shalan and continued walking forward.
Just like that, the two of them ate while walking, looking like an ordinary pair of friends or lovers. After they walked through the snack street, both of them held their stomachs and said they didn't want to move at all.
In the end, Shalan dragged Yiwen to sit in a beverage store not far away. They each held a large cup of milk and fruit drink and drank it in small sips to help digest the food.
After drinking most of the drink, both of them regained the ability to speak, otherwise they would have been too full to speak.
"I always see you reading that book 'The Epic of Roma'. I wonder what kind of book it is that makes you love it to such an extent?"
After hearing what Shalan said, Yiwen handed the book to Shalan and said with a smile, "If you want to know, just read it yourself. I don't want to say anything now."
Nodding, Shalan took the book and opened it, flipping through it page by page starting from the title page. He slightly activated his special ability, which made him read very quickly. It didn't take him long to finish the book, which was no more than a hundred pages.
After putting down the Epic of Roma, Shalan looked a little strange. He looked at Yiwen and said with a smile: "This book... is there any secret that I can't see? You don't really like this kind of novel, do you?"
With a mysterious smile, Yiwen said to Shallan, "Isn't the plot cliché, melodramatic, and completely illogical?"
"You're being too euphemistic. In my opinion, the stories in this book are almost causing spiritual pollution."
"I have no choice but to read it... Well, let's not talk about this. You learn very quickly. I think the Mansmei language system won't take you much time. After you finish learning the Mansmei language system, what are you going to do?"
After hearing Yiwen's question, Shalan really thought about it for a while, and then slowly said, "I think I have to continue studying. After I finish learning the Mansmei language system, there are other ancient languages. It will be enough for me to study for a long time."
