Chapter 30
The Secret of the Forest Wolf
Macbel led me through a valley of books. There was something comfortable about the atmosphere that smelled of old parchment.
Ohh, here it is.
His face was beaming as he handed me a single volume. I couldnt help but smile every time I saw the extent of his fondness for books.
Thank you. Dont mention it. Ill look for other books related to enchantments while you read. That would be great.
I took the book with me and settled down in a lounge-like corner with a table and chairs.
The Art of Enchantment. Thats a straightforward t.i.tle
The book just screamed enchantment! Now, to read it through. I was able to read the written words in this world. I wasnt sure how it workedand this book looked particularly old. Could I read ancient letters as well, I wonder? There was only one way to find out. I take in a deep breath and then dive into the sea of letters.
My eyes hurt. My back too. As long as were listing things, I think my shoulders sort of hurt as well.
Gahh
I stretched my stiffened limbs. I could hear the dry sound of my joints cracking.
Ultimately, I was not able to solve this mystery of enchantments from monsters. Macbel had brought me several different volumes, but none of them had the answer I was looking for.
Enchanted Skills was a book about skills used to raise other peoples status. Buff skills, really. Gifted Power was a journal about the rise of a man who had been given power by G.o.d. That seemed like overkill for a protagonist. goniaHandmaiden. The t.i.tle of that one was scratched and unreadable. I wasnt really sure about the contents either, but it did not look important. I asked to see Monster Research Records because I wanted to see the relations.h.i.+p between monsters and enchantments. It was the record of a researcher who rose a child monster. There was nothing about enchantments in there.
I read a number of other books as well, but there was nothing about monsters enchanting people and giving them skills. Though, there were plenty of stories about a G.o.d doing that. Also, apparently Monster Research Records was considered to be somewhat taboo.
Were records and stories concerning monsters being purposely erased? Perhaps I was overthinking it. Perhaps Macbel just happened to have fewer books on this subject. I close the book I was reading and tried to arrange my thoughts when Macbel returned along with a servant.
Well? Did you find what you were looking for? I read through a lot, but there was nothing. Hmm
Macbel cupped his chin in his hands and pondered. We sat in silence for a while. A tea set was brought out and the hot brew was poured. I glanced over to Macbel and he nodded for me to help myself.
Thank you, dont mind if I do.
I take the steaming teacup and drink it slowly. Its rich smell and gentle taste spreads in my mouth and exits my nose.
Its delicious. Hehe, thank you very much.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The servant smiles happily after I thank her. She seemed very professional.
It is not good for your health to think too much. I hope that you allow yourself to rest. Thank you.
She must have seen how concentrated I was while reading. I chuckle awkwardly and bow.
Asagi. Why is it that you wish to know about enchantments?
Macbel broke his silence as he looked at me. I put the cup down on the saucer and looked back at him and answered.