Yuso Ase

ARC 1 Chapter 7

The sun was shining over Kiergrund once again, which means that another day has come for our heroes.

- Oh, it's good to see you.

On that day, different monk was guarding the monastery gate, and it can also be noted that the time of day is the same as when they first arrived, which for those whose memory is not the sharpest tool in their shed is very early morning. This time, however, they went inside alone and only on the stairs they met Juri who was clearly happy with their visit.

- I once read about public executions and I knew that they were big events, but I never would have thought that in such a small city it could be something so spectacular. - this is how Misu expressed her appreciation.

- Doesn't your throat hurt from talking so loudly? - Yuso didn't want to repeat what the white-haired woman said in different words, so he asked the question that was on his mind instead

- Thank you, thank you. It used to hurt a little at night after the gathering, but you know, rats don't bite the ratcatcher. Hmm to be honest this isn't a very good use of this saying... I just wanted to say that I'm used to this. Also as a strong magician, I heal so quickly that yesterday I didn't even feel a scratch on my throat. However, I'm guessing you didn't come here to say thank you, after all, if you wanted to do it, you probably would have come yesterday.

- Yeah... - Yuso was still wondering whether to say what he was planning, but he still thought that since he had already come here, there was no point in clowning around - I thought a lot about what you told us... I would like to know more about...

- Wait, wait - Juri interrupted him mid-sentence - it's better to deal with such matters in a more optimal place.

Once they sat upstairs on comfortable armchairs, Yuso could continue the topic.

- I would like to know more about Lenbor and Amela.

- Hmmmmm - it was obvious from the boy that this was not an easy topic for him - I may seem a bit of a coward or a fool, but I don't know anything more about them then I already told you. 

- Sorry I worded it in a strange way, I wanted to ask you if you know how I can find more info about them.

- Aaaaa, like this. Well... even though I like history, due to duties, issues and, let's put it, diplomatic relations, I didn't dig too hard to find out more. I don't know if anyone has ever enlightened you on this topic, but the history of ancient times is problematic. It's better not to dig it out if someone values ​​safety. But who am I to tell you what to do and what not to. You ask where you can find out something about them... you know, the Crimson God would probably tell you something, or maybe one of the crimson beasts, or some member of the council of either the white or the crimson order, but it's hard to contact any of them. Well to be honest, even if it was easier I would abstain from doing so, as I said the topic is very sensitive.

- And you're not a member of the council of the white order yourself?- Misu asked with a little bit of confusion on her side

- I'm an exception. I am nicer and more approachable than the rest. And above all, I am the weakest of them all.

- Yeah but it still begs to explain why you share information with us so eagerly.

- Well I am an exception and so are you. I just feel like it's a good thing to do. I would also like to know more about your situation so if, even just a little bit, help you move forward, maybe when we meet another time I will hear something interesting from you. Also... the topic sure is sensitive, no questions asked, but to be fair I don't know anything so bad that sharing it would get me into big trouble. At worst a little reprimand.

- So what would you do in our place? - this time it was Yuso who had the pleasure of asking the question

- In your place that means to know more about Lenbor and Amelia?

- Yes.

- I would go to the library in Patoi. As far as I know, they are neither particularly secretive nor dangerous, and apparently their collections contain very old things. I doubt they would give it to you for nothing, unless they themselves are unaware of how difficult such information is to obtain, which is quite possible, but if I wanted to find out more about Lenbor and Amela, I would go there. And it's not that far from here, if you run now, you'll make it before sunset.

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- Sir, spare a penny for bread...

Yuso didn't react to the old man's words because he didn't realize they were directed at him. Only when the man tugged at his sleeve did he look at the stranger.

- Sir, I need a penny for bread, I haven't eaten since yesterday.

- You might not have eaten, but you don't get a red face from hunger.

The stranger spat on the ground and went off to find someone who would give him a penny, while a young couple briskly headed towards the library in the city called Patoi.

- You've never seen anything like this in your life, have you? – Misu expressed her opinion about the place they found themselves in with an ironic question.

- No... but I don't know if I was missing something...

The old town in Patoi is divided into two parts – the worse part and the better part. The better part, with its beautiful buildings and friendly people, has been extensively renovated and is the pride of the city. Almost no one from outside the city comes to the worse part, except if they want to get to the quite famous library. This part of the city can be aptly described as: a beautiful library amidst a thicket of brick ruins and breathing ruins. After navigating this rather unpleasant path, they found themselves in front of the impressive library building and, without hesitation, walked inside.

Silence, a few people sat at tables with their noses in papers, shelves filled with all kinds of books- that's what met them inside. They could search for what interested them, but there's a much more practical method.

- Excuse me...

Hearing the girlish voice, the librarian lifted his eyes, but when he saw she was wearing some strange cloak, had a face as pale as a vampire, and a boy beside her, he instinctively returned his eyes to his book, but he was still at work and didn't know who he was dealing with..

- Yes, how can I help you?

- Do you know if there's a book in the library about mages from before the era of humans, Amelia and Lenbor?

The librarian was very surprised by their request, and it was worth noting, positively. It intrigued him to the point that he set aside his book, forgetting to mark the page he was on. He pulled out a small notebook from a drawer and began searching in it.

- It's a forbidden entry. – he tried to remember the strangers' faces, as they now seemed interesting to him.

- What does that mean?

- It means you need permission from the owner of this library.

- I see.... If I may ask, where can we meet the owner? And what are we supposed to tell, that we need permission to view a book?

- It's not as simple as it might seem. If something is on the list of forbidden books, I don't even know where they are. She organizes it somehow; don't ask me, because I don't know. I just have a simple instruction – if someone asks about any of these entries, send them to the owner.