Descendants of Magic

CHAPTER XVI. - SEARCHING FOR ULFERONN

         I quickly jumped out of my bed. Reilly heard me moving around so she sits up on her bed, squiting her tired eyes and brushing through her hair she asked me what was I doing. As I was dressing up, I explained to her I need to go check up on something in the library. She groaned and called me crazy for wanting to study while they gave us time off. I picked just some casual clothes. I got dressed in light blue jeans and a white blouse, then I put my Ossilor cloak on top. I closed the closet room as I left it and tried to make no noise while walking around the room so that I don't wake up Reilly again. Taking my backpack from the chair I swiftly toss it on my right shoulder and leave my room, letting Reilly sleep.

I was on my way to the Umbras library when other students who were walking to their classes started staring at me and whispering something. I rolled my eyes. What is it this time? Making the student's week after the limit? Is Umbras side same as Aveus at the end when it comes to rumors? But I wasn't going to pay any attention to it. My main goal right now was to get that one book I used for my Scriptology class project. I hope they will have at least one copy of the book at Umbras side. I finally realized where I've heard that word Woreus before. Or more precisely the name. I don't know if it means something or if my brain is just cooking up dreams about homework, mixing it up with my old dreams, but I still need to check this out. I got to the library and one of the librarians walks up to me but I told her I don't need anyhelp and I know which book I am looking for. She gave me a slight nod, then he sight fell on the student who entered the library after me and she went to help him. I slowly made my way into the section with books in ancient languages. This section of the library was quiet and less crowded, only maybe up to five students who were currently walking around or sitting at the tables and studying. As soon as I walked in and was browsing the books, the whispers started again. It was annoying but I can't do much about it just let them have their fun with the rumors. Then I heard someone clear their throat behind me. I turned around to see who it is. I was greeted by a familiar face of the twin librarian. She was wearing the same outfit as her sister at the Aveus side and her butterfly glasses that were in the same shape but were painted in a gold color. I noded my head at her saying I know which book I was looking for but she only smiled and then pointed on my body. With confusion I asked her what was she meaning to say only for her to tell me that I am wearing an Ossilor cloak. I chuckled and then mentally facepalmed myself. I must have put it on as a reflex, thinking I am still at Aveus. Wait. Does this mean they don't wear cloaks or anything for classes? Professor Hale didn't mention anything or didn't take me to any cloak room so I let it slip my mind. I will have to ask him later on if I am supposed to return this or what. I put my right index finger on the margins of the books and read their names, trying to find the Ulferonn book but I couldn't find it. I quickly turned to my left, to try catch the librarian to ask her about the book. Luckily she was still near the section I was in so she returned and asked how could she be of assistance to me. Telling her I couldn't find the book I want on the shelf and I asked her if she could tell me where it is. I thought she will walk to her desk to check it out because there is no way she kept track of all books in her head. To my surprise, she gave me a soft smile and knew exactly where the book is.

Librarian: The Ulferonn book has been signed out to Aveus academy.

Me: Can I know who has the book? I kinda need it urgently.

Librarian: We don't usually provide information about people who sign out a book since the books are returned in a few days and students get access to the book when they aquire it. But the book you are searching for has been rented out for an unlimited time. If you want, I can contact the person and ask them if they are willing to lend you the book.

I thanked her for letting me know and then asked her to contact the person that has the book. We walked to the main desk and she let the other librarian, who was responsible for the signing of the books, know about my situation and then left. The other lady picked up her line phone. Using her finger, she dialed the plastic circle and turned it multiple times, then waited for the person on the other side of the line to pick up. Soon after, someone answered the phone and the librarian explained the situation to them. Then she pulled the phone lower, covered it with her palm and asked me for my name because the person inquired to know who is requiring the Ulferonn book, so I told her my name. She listened to the person and only answered uhuh to everything they said. Then she returned the telephone receiver to its' body and ended the call.