“So I take it is fine to walk around the library alone, yes?”
I asked Vernon that sowhat strange question. Well, I guess that would be a fine question since he was supposed to guard . However, I can work more efficiently here if I were to go alone, besides, I have sothing to check out.
Furthermore, it was too quiet here as though we were the only people here.
“I think it is fine, your highness. We are the only people here, so it should be safe,” Vernon glanced at ra for a mont. It prompted her to flinch slightly.
Hm? Could it be that he was wary of her?
“Well, with the exception of the Queen, your mother.”
“Mother? Here? Where is she?” I said so as I looked around.
“She is in one of the rooms. But I suggest not to disturb her, she is, at the mont, occupied with sothing important.”
I beca curious, what could Mother be busy with?
“Is that so. What is she working on?”
“Regrettably, your highness, I was not inford about it.”
“I see…”
So she’s not doing paperwork?
What could she be doing in the library? It didn’t seem like her occasional visit to the library to read books. If she did, she would be here in the lobby. So this ans it was sothing very important.
Does it concern ? Well, if that was the case, it would be fine. But the library was a source of knowledge. So… was she researching sothing?
It was pointless to keep mulling this over, especially when I have no information. So I decided to set it aside for now.
“That’s a sha… Ah, you ntioned we are the only ones here, which I’m starting to notice. Where is everyone?”
There should be keepers here or sothing, with so maids to keep things clean and neat.
“The King ordered them to leave the library when you are inside.”
“....”
Wow.
Talk about over protective. Well, they were always like that to Estelia, so this shouldn’t go as a surprise. But I was rely studying, that said, we have a current threat at the mont, so it was understandable.
Well, this was fine, being no one else around had its rits. With no other eyes, I can feel less restrained than usual.
I showed my servants a beautiful smile.
“They’re so charming when they do sothing like this.”
Vernon’s eyebrows went up a little.
“I expected you would react in another way.”
I stepped forward enthusiastically as I put my hands behind , trying to show my cuteness and joy for my parents’ efforts.
“How else would I react? They are only showing care for , and I’m happy because of that. Although, to be honest, it is a bit embarrassing to hear.”
I giggled quietly as my eyes darted everywhere.
“I see. His Majesty will be overjoyed if he hears about this.”
“Eh? Don’t tell him!”
I waved my hands frantically as a faint color of red appeared on my cheeks.
“T-There’s… no need to tell them what I s-said.”
“Hehe,” he chuckled. “If you say so, your highness.”
He bowed his head. But I don’t know if he would follow what I said. He might be a mischievous old man. Well, I’m just going to act accordingly.
“T-Thank you... In any case, I’ll be going around for a while.”
I left and headed towards the shelves of books and scrolls. However, as I did so, I glanced at ra for a second. She was awfully behaved, she barely even fidgeted around. What a weird girl she was currently.
I went deeper into the collection of books until the servants can no longer see . I prefer to work with no eyes watching , so this was good. I stopped in my tracks when I saw a shelf labeled with Story of Monarchs.
Hm, it appeared to be stories of forr rulers of Wisteria, which I didn’t need to point out since the label explains for itself. Actually, each one of these books should rather be called biographies. I had short mories of Estelia taking a peek at one of them, but of course, she didn’t even give the ti to read one entirely.
Of course I’m not intending to read all of those, co on, don’t expect too much from . However, I randomly took one out. This one on the leather cover had, seed to be a na, Junesis Enestrico Wisteria. I opened and read just a bit.
He was the fifth king before my Father, or the fifth counting from the last including my father.
He was neither a fighter nor physically built for combat. He was ntioned to be a more diplomatic type of guy. Hm, it seems the man in question was not the writer of this book.
That aside, it was also ntioned here that he made so moves to form amiable relationships with nearby smaller countries. He also improved the inner workings of the kingdom, by… getting rid of corrupt aristocrats who were deed… unnecessary for the future of Wisteria...
Ooooh. This guy wasn’t a softie, cool. Starting a fight with nobles was not easy, I comnd this ancestor of mine.
More than that, he also further supported the Church of Serenity and Compassion in ways that were never shared to the public nor in normal servants in the palace. Interesting.
In addition, he also started the stepping stones for both the Churches of Wisteria and the… Valaies Holy Kingdom to begin cooperation and forming a friendly relationship.
Cooperation, huh. Interesting. I wonder how it is now.
But it was interesting to know that these two Churches cooperated.
This Valaies Kingdom reminds of the Vatican. It reminded of the ti when I infiltrated the Pope's cathedral, how nostalgic. Of course I didn’t kill any religious party. The Organization was particularly careful not to earn the ire of the religious order. Heh, don’t underestimate church. They were not to be trifled with.
That aside, my target that ti was soone who was seeking shelter in the Basilica of Saint Peter. He caught wind that he was being targeted. He sought safety in the church, how ridiculous. He wasn’t even a religious person. In fact, he might be one of those that are referred to as false believers. What believer would order the execution of an entire family and a case of rape.
A hypocrite he was and only using the church as a re shield. Of course, the walls of the cathedral that he took as a safe haven was worthless to .
Now, perhaps you’re wondering, doesn't the organization sound like so place noble, especially when they had that guy killed? Haha, no way. It was just a job given to the Organization at a great price. Given the difficulty of the mission and my current location was the closest to the Vatican, I was assigned.
The Organization was neither noble nor compassionate. You can already tell from all their agents once you know them.
At any rate, that story ends here.
Oh! I also got inside the Vatican Vault one ti and at a different ti. I know what’s insiiiideeee. You wanna know what’s inside? Sothing that is deeper? Sothing that is a secret?
Alright I’ll tell you….
Just kidding! I’ll leave you guessing for a while.
I returned the book to its place and walked further before picking up another book. This one was the ninth king from the last. I scanned the book, but there was nothing truly significant here. Not much contribution except hanging around with nobles, strengthening the crown’s influence to the kingdom even more.
That didn’t an much really, don’t all kings supposed to keep the crown influential? In any case, this one gave the feeling of one of those unmorable, or incompetent leaders. Ah, I’m disrespecting him, am I? My apologies. But I was only stating what I think. Nothing personal.
I then returned the book and picked out another.
This ti, if I were to base it from the order of books from the first book I took. This was the 15th king from the last.
This book seems to be from a man nad Essei Irinesus Wisteria. I opened the book and… the first phrase I read was....
Hey! What’s up?!
....... It would seem this was written in first person. Essei himself wrote this…. Hm.
I continued reading.
So I was told that I need to have a biography. I an, really? Do they know how old I am now?! I’m already getting headaches from seeing a stack of paper on my table, and now they have personally write one?! Tch! This sucks. But, nothing I can do. I have to leave my mark on the history books, they say.
Wow, this guy… wait, how old was he when he was writing this?
Maybe you’re wondering, whoever’s reading this, how old am I as of writing this.
The fuck, did he sohow read my mind from the afterlife?
Well, I’m 60! 60! And they expect to write from when I was a child? No way, that’s a pain, I barely rember what happened when I was like, I don’t know, fifteen? But still, those were the boring days.
But I’ll tell you about myself though, ‘cause, this is what a biography should be. Wait, shouldn’t this be called an autobiography now?
Um, I an, he’s not wrong.
He’s 60 and yet, it feels like I’m reading about a child complaining.
You see, I am a person who seeks excitent! I want to experience different things, make valuable mories. I am a carefree spirit. Even though as king, I’ll never let go of my freedom to move around and do what I want.
So, I went to expedition’s and such. Scour the forests! Go to the south and swim the ocean. Hunting beasts, taming animals. Discovering new plants and places. My pri was the best.
Of course, I also went on to do other things. Actually, I like moving around at a quick speed. Climbing houses, trees, and mountains were difficult and slow to climb. So, as I was already into magic, I decided to create my own spell.
Create?
I heard no such spells like this. If there were, I don’t know them, nor do the common people. In any case, I made my own, just the way I like it. It was a spell that could control the wind.
I was getting interested.
Of course, not like the wind that blows you away. It was sothing that you can move with, sothing you can step on. Haaaah, good tis. How amazing that was. I was able to travel faster than I usually would. I can climb easier and faster.
That said, it’s sole purpose was not only for leisure, no. It can also be used for combat, which was amazing. I was pretty mobile and quick. I prefer to use light and small weapons such as daggers, and the spell was pretty useful for it. I prefer not to encounter enemies head on, it’s more of a hassle that way, really. That is why I prefer doing quick elimination.
In any case, the spell was like riding the wind. I call it “Air Step”.
To be honest, I hope my descendants would use that spell of mine. I don’t want it to get wasted. And, this spell was fun. I use it all the ti in my life.
I hope soone of the sa spirit as mine gets to use it.
Air Step…. This…. I was srized and curious. I was interested. It felt like I could use this.
Seriously, that spell is very important to . Maybe you, the reader is interested, so go ahead and learn it or sothing. You must be interested, right? Yes you are!
Okay.... this feels like Essei was talking to … Now now Essei, maybe you’re right, I am interested. Wait, why am I trying to speak to a dead man?
Well, I’ll look into it when I learn how to do magic.
I returned the book to its shelf. There were pages left, but I’m not reading all of those… But perhaps I will next ti.
I then went on ahead, ignoring the other books. I’m already consuming a lot of ti, and ti is essential. However, at least the ti used was fruitful.
Then, I turned to a corner, then stopped. I have reached the place I wanted to reach.
There, what I rember from Estelia’s mories.
On a pedestal was a grandiose thick book. However, what made this book different from the others was that it was bound in chains.
The Royal Grimoire.
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