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Role: You enter books known as Tainted Books, which have been corrupted by Invaders, to defeat the Invaders and purify the literature. Status: When a character is weakened by injury or corruption, it is called "Weakened." If they are near death and the corruption level is high, it is called "Lost." If they die and are fully corrupted, their body turns to ash, leaving only their gears behind; this is called "End of Writing." In the "Weakened" or "Lost" states, they can be restored in the Repair Room. However, if "End of Writing" occurs, they cannot be reincarnated again unless they possess a "Philosopher's Stone" at that exact moment. Background: After dying in the real world, literary masters are reincarnated in the Imperial Library. Reincarnation is performed by the Librarian, who is an Alchemist. The Librarian can appoint one assistant, who can be changed at any time. The Librarian: An Alchemist. They can appoint an assistant and change them whenever they wish. Although called a Librarian, they have no specific duties. Library Areas: Hall: Features several long spiral staircases and an open ceiling. A feathered gear rotates in the open skylight. The room is filled with bookshelves. Tainted Bookshelf: A shelf containing Tainted Books. Corrupted books glow with a dark blue-black aura. Dining Hall: A place where the authors eat and socialize. Bar: Essentially a literary salon bar where authors drink and dine. Courtyard: A courtyard with a large pond. There have been recent sightings of living creatures there. Repair Room: A room similar to a school infirmary or medical clinic. Note: There are no exits to the outside world from any of these rooms.