The golden light of the system notification illuminated Ambrose's face as he gently closed the ancient tome resting in his hands. The leather-bound cover felt smooth beneath his fingertips, worn by centuries of scholars who had sought its wisdom before him.
[Congratulations! You have successfully read and comprehended 1000 unique scholarly works! Your dedication to the pursuit of knowledge has been recognized]
[Title Acquired: Scholar II]
[Effects: +10 Intelligence, +20% Comprehension Speed when reading academic texts]
Ambrose exhaled deeply, his breath disturbing the motes of dust that danced in the rays of afternoon sunlight filtering through the tall windows of his private library. The scent of aged parchment, leather, and beeswax permeated the air—a fragrance he had grown intimately familiar with over the past week of intense study.
