Original books were not books that were created with duplication magic, but the first copies the authors wrote directly. So far, Theo had swallowed three original books: Ballistics Magic; Introduction to Elemental Magic; and Battle Song. They acted as the foundation of Theo’s current abilities.

However, how would original books solve his problem?

“... I don’t understand. Hasn’t my vessel already reached the limit?”

- Yes.

“Then won’t eating original books be like pouring more water in? Why is that the solution?”

- Hrmm, the explanation is lacking.

Gluttony thought for a moment before speaking again.

- Your question isn’t entirely wrong. The abilities you learn from the original books will fill up the vessel. But in the process, you can acquire something else.

“What?”

- The fragment of the author’s soul inside the original book.

So far, Theo had met the authors of the original books he’d eaten. He had experienced Alfred on the battlefield and Lee Yoonsung through his martial arts. Myrdal’s case was a little bit different, but the old man was an exception.

Theo realized the...