Chapter 197

“Are you going with me?”

“I have to visit the library to verify the magical medicine.”

As soon as we received the permit from Humpt, we charged up the horse-drawn carriage and set off. Nasha was with me this time too.

I asked Nasha.

“Have you been to the Eternal West?”

“no. My father came and told me. I went there expecting a lot, but it was like a small attic.”

“okay?”

“A lot of people who went in and out moved and came out anyway, and it’s an established theory that they don’t have much value.”

That’s true too.

It’s nice to leave a path in history so that it won’t be damaged, but why should it be in the West Wing of Eternity? I sometimes feel that way.

Right now, even the original text was in the abyss, and there are many old books in good condition in the library or Liden of Summer Turf.

However, it was still an unanswered question that the information about fairies could not be found in books outside.

You’ll know when you go.

“Wouldn’t you like to hear?”

“Don’t worry. The Magic Society is not the gateway, and there is no such thing as a check.”

Most of the major towns of Liden are concentrated. The first library was located in Freor, the center of Liden, and it could be reached in half a day after leaving Emmeline.

“This is Nasha Shun.”

“It’s a meteor.”

“Isn’t Yoosung not registered for the society?”

“yes. Could it be a problem?”

“no. No problem. It’s common for retired wizards to secretly raise apprentices.”

Since the companion was Nashine and even had a letter of authorization from Humpt, he could guarantee his identity even if his name was moderately circumscribed and even his origin was unclear.

The first library spread out magnificently from the arched gate. From the outside, it looked more like a giant coliseum than a conference.

After admiring such beauty for a while, I stopped laughing.

When I looked up, I noticed black marks in places.

“Your Highness did that.”

“It was a year ago. Still, much better than before. The ceiling is all delicate pieces, so it seems that the repair work will take a long time.”

“If it was Rongrut, I would have just plated it up and left.”

“What do you think of the first library?”

The West Wing of Eternity was said to be located in the center of the Colosseum, for example.

While walking through the maze-like round corridors, I arrived at Nasha’s destination first.

“When will the errands be over?”

“It may not be over in one day. Don’t wait, go back first when you’re done.”

“okay.”

Even after breaking up with Nasha, I walked and walked for a long time. It was a terribly inefficient line of movement in which only one turn was required to advance one space inward.

Not regretting the name of the headquarters of the Sorcery Society, each and every one of the people passing the corridor exuded an unusual aura. Most are middle-aged or elderly.

I don’t think it’s claiming to be the suzerain of magic for nothing.

After 15 minutes of passing through the entrance, we finally reached the center of the first library. Only two pillars are placed on the circular floor.

No matter where I looked, there was no conspicuous space for storing books, but I was not taken aback.

There are few places like this in Leeden. It is a dimensional door.

“Is this the West Wing of Eternity?”

“Yes. Do you have a permit?”

“Here you go.”

I handed out the authorization from Humpt to the man guarding the pillar.

The man nodded.

“Confirmed. After entering, be sure to read the precautions right in front of you.”

The moment I took a step into the dimensional door, I was thrown somewhere as if my entire body was being sucked in.

Like the scenery seen from a fast-moving train, the black space passed by, and when I stopped, I saw a sign on the floor.

[Precautions for use]

1. Do not destroy records.

2. Put the books you have read back in place.

3. Ask the librarian if there is anything you are looking for.

4. The West Wing provides as much information as you can accept, in the format most familiar to you.

5. Exit as soon as you feel thirsty or hungry. Time is out of sync here, so staying too long can damage your health.

6. Once you leave, you cannot revisit for one month.

Up to number 3 were ordinary precautions, but number 4 and 5 were unusual.

There was another door in the front, probably a full-fledged entrance, and as soon as I saw it, I seemed to understand the meaning of caution number 4.

Humpt said the West Wing of Eternity was “a little attic.”

But.

“what’s this.”

In front of me was a glass door with a handle.

In the world view of 「Academy Summer Turge」, glass is very precious. To use that precious glass on a door, there was no way something like this could exist.

Inside the transparent glass, there are bookshelves full of absurd sizes and dizziness.

“It’s a university library… … .”

No matter how you look at it, it was the library of the school I used to go to.

It was always a crowded place, but sadly, no one was there.

The hallway was empty in the pure white fluorescent light. It’s so quiet that it even feels terrifying.

‘4. The West Wing gives you as much information as you can take in, in the format most familiar to you.’

I think you know what that means.

It is a space familiar enough to me that I can proudly say that I can walk around with my eyes closed when there are no people in the middle of my studies.

Of course, the books on the bookshelf belonged to this side of the world.

[Magic Academy Theory]

[Basic Morphological Theory]

[Southern Continent Geographical Map]

[Wizard 1100 Revised Edition]

… …

It’s just that the form in which they are listed matches the modern library.

If you look closely, there are empty seats where there should be an elevator or a computer for data retrieval.

[Guidance by floor]

1F New/Recommended Books

2F History/Economy/Geography

3F Society/Culture

4F Literature

5F magic

then this is the problem

It seems that the 5-story university library was pulled out and plugged in, but it is impossible to find the book you want if you do not have a computer that can search for materials.

Apparently, this was written in the notes.

‘3. If there’s anything you’re looking for, ask the librarian.’

this is ridiculous again

“No, there is none.”

What.

I’ve seen it before, but the hall is empty. The same was true of the place where the librarian was supposed to sit.

Rather than that, it is strange that people are staying here in the first place. Isn’t it a space that changes according to the person who enters it?

“anybody there!”

Only a silent echo rang out shallowly.

I went from floor to floor, screaming at the top of my voice, but I didn’t see a single rat. When this happens, the only thing left is to give up and find it yourself.

Anyway, I don’t have a favorite corner of each one.

“fairy… … .”

The goal is information about Will and Io.

Unfortunately, I don’t know how many floors to look at. history? geography? culture? literature? Magic? If you put it anywhere, it can be there.

So, starting from the first floor, I began to look through all the books lined up on the bookshelves. It was a simplistic way.

Fortunately, there are only 8 spaces called data rooms in total.

‘Five minutes per bookcase.’

It seems that you can look through the entire archive in about three hours.

In a total of 24 hours, you can check the titles of books in all library rooms.

And time goes by.

1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor… … . As the number of floors went up, the feeling of fatigue intensified. There’s no way I’m tired after 10 hours.

‘5. Exit as soon as you feel thirsty or hungry. Time is out of sync here, and staying too long can damage your health.’

I think this is still fine.

I don’t feel thirst or hunger. Originally, half of them were fairies, so I didn’t feel it well, but after coming here, I feel like I’ve become very sensitive.

Instead, I had to stretch often because my neck and back were sore. It was especially inconvenient to look at the low bookshelf.

And time passes again.

“It’s not even on the 4th floor… … ?”

I looked around all 6 reference rooms up to the 4th floor. However, I haven’t found any books about fairies yet.

Since I’m taking a break for a while, I feel useless regrets about whether or not I should have started with magic.

‘No.’

This goddamn game is like a rigged rock-paper-scissors. It was designed so that when you cut out the scissors, a rock comes out, and when you take out a rock, a cloth comes out. Since we started on the first floor, it must be on the fifth floor.

I made up my mind and climbed the stairs to the 5th floor. Through the window, you can see a pitch-black landscape.

Another 3 hours pass.

“… … no.”

Until the last, eighth archive.

I looked through all the books in this large library, but I couldn’t find a book containing information about fairies.

‘thirsty.’

To make matters worse, I started to feel a little thirsty as I looked over the last 5 floors. have to leave soon

The scenery outside the window is always pitch black, making it difficult to notice the passage of time. One day has surely passed.

Please note that once you leave, you cannot revisit for one month. If you can’t find it now, it means you have to postpone it for another month.

In that case, it would be much better to go to Credia or Areas and find Will and Io yourself.

So, you should get the information now if possible.

“Did I miss it… … .”

If it’s not there, it just means you missed it.

If we don’t find out until the end, we have no choice but to think that Brea passed on the wrong information. Even in the Eternal West, there was no record of fairies.

It was then.

“… … .”

Sarak.

A sound was heard from somewhere. It was a very faint sound, but since I couldn’t hear anything but my footsteps, I was able to locate it right away.

Reading Room 3 on the 5th floor.

It was simply used as a study room because it did not store books. There was a young man he hadn’t seen before.

“Yes? Were you still there?”

A young man who found me while reading a book gave me a puzzled expression.

“you are… … .”

“Ah, I am the only librarian in the Eternal West. As you can see, reading is my hobby. why?”

“There is a book I want to find.”

I called out so loudly, but there was no answer, and it was like that even after it was discovered hiding in the corner of the reading room.

I have a lot to say, but I have to be patient. I said with a smile.

“What, you didn’t find it? how much time has passed Haven’t you already looked through the book?”

“I think I missed it by mistake.”

“Eh, I’m having a lot of fun watching it, but you’re being annoying. tsk… … . Tell me.”

The librarian waved his hand holding the book with a sullen expression.

He looks like a young person, but his way of talking is strange. Will it help?

“I am looking for information about fairies. To be exact, the location of Io and Will.”

“A fairy! Ha ha ha, can’t find it. I kept it hidden.”

“Where are you?”

“Sit down for a moment. I am not telling anyone.”

The young man offered a seat.

Although it was embarrassing, I sat down next to the young man.

“Come on, let’s start with an introduction. What is your name?”

“It’s a meteor.”

“Well? Wouldn’t that be a name?”

“… … This is Lockstrin Aindarok.”

“Yes, yes. I guess so.”

The young man nodded and gave a satisfied smile. I thought he was an unpredictable person.

“My name is Deus.”

“… … I beg your pardon?”

I was startled and almost woke up.

“Oh, do you know this name? Then the explanation would be insufficient.”

The young man, who continued to speak as if it was not a big deal, raised a finger.

“This is the first Deus.”