Reincarnated As A Dragon Vol. 1: A New World, A New Life (Old)

Chapter 10: Librarians Can Keep Secrets

The barracks were unusually full. Knights are making use of their midday break to consume their lunch which they have prepared before their shifts. Inevitably, conversations tend to start between a couple of them. Some talked about their life, wives, bad luck, family, and gossip that once in a while grew popular enough for the whole town to know it. A few still talked about investigating the case of Besley's new reptilian pet, Troy, but it started to die down two days ago.

It was all busy and such but started quieting down as another person opened the doors to meet the lead knights. This person is Lord Gracius himself.

"Fulimos, it's good to see you still in great health! How have the days gone by?"

Fulimos grinned, "Other than an increase in monsters that we have to keep out of the town, nothing has been bothering us. How are the people faring these days, my lord."

"Ah, happy as always, they are. Now, I've personally come here for a reason that you might have already known, am I correct?"

"Yes, sir. So far, no one has seen the boy's dragon do or act suspicious." Lord Gracius nodded at his report. "Although, it was rumoured that Troy has been frequently visiting the library every morning."

Lord Gracius gave a questioning look. "And is he causing any trouble?"

"As far as I know, no one has reported the dragon damaging any property in town. But if anyone will know anything about the dragon, it's that overly observant librarian, Damian." Fulimos spat.

Lord Gracius chuckled, "Now there, Fulimos. You might have had quite a rivalry with him when you were young, but you shouldn't bring that into your adulthood or workplace."

Fulimos frowned but smiled shortly after. "I'll try, my lord." Professor Damian was like the class topper and snitch. The one who always asks the teacher about the homework submission, the one who almost always gets perfect scores, and the one who always knows what wrongs are done in the school. He was the reason why so many students, including Sir Fulimos, are caught creating trouble.

Lord Gracius chuckled again, "Back to matters, why don't we go and ask the Professor then?"

Fulimos nodded, "I find no reason to reject that." He then faced everyone else. "Listen up! Lord Gracius and I will be inquiring the librarian for a while. If there is any trouble," Fulimos held up the crystal from his pocket. "Don't hesitate to use your communication crystals to call me."

They went when the other knights gave some affirmatives.

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Lord Gracius and his companion arrived at the library. It still wasn't far past noon, so the library was empty as it is lunchtime and no library would allow eating.

They looked at the librarian's desk, only to find Besley on it, reading a book.

"Besley, what are you doing there?!" Lord Gracius loudly asked, which Besley then did a long shush. "Don't you dare get smart with me, young man."

Besley giggled, "Professor Damian wanted a break but didn't allow himself to eat in here. So he tasked me with watching the library for the moment. He'll be back in a few minutes."

"Where's Troy?"

Besley then pointed at a window which was barely visible at their angle. The window was open and Troy was sitting on the windowsill in a relaxed position, looking at something on the ground.

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I placed a book about ice magic on the ground outside right under the window so only my head which was outstretched can see and read it. Clever eh?