So dragons weren't exactly common in this world. They existed, but not common and haven't been seen in sixty years. She was surprised to hear that Duke Erod had slain a black dragon. At the suggestion of becoming a member of the clergy, Sylvia became unsure. She couldn't join a religion she knew little about in good consciousness, plus there had to be a reason why there was a negative opinion about this church. But she might need the information about the dragons...

Thinking of finding other resources of knowledge, including Duke Erod himself if need be, she decided to go with her gut. She answered the acolyte "I don't think joining the clergy is necessary," 

She then asked "Would it be okay if read those two books on Duke Erod? They seem like a good place to start,"