Chapter 77: Oath in Birth Right
Novena's uneasy and jumpy nerve originated an erratic senses and ideas in her mind. For someone to read and proclaim this kind of private and restricted phenomenon is a threat to the people who are herding the harpsichord. Their identity will be revealed and that will cause the mad and obsess individual to push and hit a button that will put them even to a pit where the light was also a dankness.
When Lila successfully transported her. She observed the place and nothing unusual or suspicious was there. Ahava was kind and is service oriented. When Novena checked the author she was sure that they never encountered each other and it's the first she pitch upon this man.
AHL SALECAH is a researcher and an author that is recognised because of his relevance and out of this world researching. His wife died after giving birth. The story Three-fourths and the poem was of the same gist but of different dedication. Novena stayed with the team and stated the fact about the book but she refused to expose the content.
"This book is off limits, never let it be upon other people's hand. It will only result to tragedies after tragedies." Novena delivered the message more serious and with the tint of warning notice. Novena's warning was powerful, that even the chill electrified a horrendous wheel within their spirit.
Novena requested to visit the library. Upon entering, Novena almost trembled and fell backward. The library had the same style and design like the fifth floor that was completed by the 5th pair of Harpsichord. Novena thought that this is a wake up call for them to be mindful of the previous Harpsichord. She need to find out who was the gurdian back then.
Ophir noticed every reaction Novena had shown before. By how she glanced and unsteadily look at the library. Ophir's hunch was right it's about the Harpsichord. It's something that he cannot deal with that is why he choosed to shut his mouth.
Novena took the book from Natalina. Ahava gave her consent and made a statement that almost choked Novena.
"My father said that it was a momento of my mother, even if it means a lot to us, I will trust your words."
The Tale Bearer just bowed their head because this are the kind of situation that is out of their hands, since the King himself had sent an overseer.
Lehi suddenly had a flashback of the vision she witnessed, the library had the same scene as to where they were right now. The sudden agony and lamentation engulfed her. She recalled the woman's voice from the dream.
"The parallel is not dynamic, it's a loop."
Lehi remained speechless the whole time. When Novena summoned the three of them for a short session. Lehi is feeling the sadness crawls all over her body. Her heart is squeezing a drop of grief that even her soul cannot perceive where it's coming from. The short dream and flashback had her entire being shaken.
Novena spoke directly and laid some measure that the enemy here is not for the Tale Bearers but for the Harpsichord.
"The library was of the same structure of the 5th pair like you guys. The mother of Ahava must be a harpsichord like you. I have to get more information, so please hang in there and protect each other's back."
Lehi asked for permission if she can venture or stay and read books while they are waiting. Ahava said it would be fine. Lehi made her way to the familiar library she used to ventured by that dream. Lehi roam around and saw the very sculpture and scriptures she had read. When she accidentally drop a book on the floor at the edge where the shelves like chair stood. The shelves started to relocate and rearranged. The floor open downward with a stair going underground. Natalina gasped and Lehi saw the whole team by the door. Ahava was also surprised to discovered that there was a secret chamber underground.
Ophir made his way toward Lehi and whispered. "Wife, let's not move without Novena's input because this might be a trap." Lehi directly looked unto Ophir's eyes and start pleading with her eyes. She wanted to confirm something. Ophir almost got himself wrapped at Lehi's cute gesture but as a leader of the team he can't put his people in danger.
Ophir knew how to get under Lehi's belt.
"If you wish to get inside that place badly. Then get in, if that means putting yourself in danger. But if you get our team mates in danger, I as your husband will never forgive you." Ophir knew that his words will create an impact that would shot a accute pain in her heart.
Lehi cannot argue that this step will keep her team mates safe and she can't afford to get on the bad side of her husband. After the statement Ophir walk out from her. He intentionally avoided her hand and he infromed the team to rest for today. He also had Ahava locked the library. Nevi and Hexel will be guarding the old man and Natalina will stay with Ahava's side. Kiel and Lila went back at El Oathniel to alert Cyrus about the underground passage they discovered.
Lehi tried to communicate with Ophir but he would brush it off and would act as if he haven't heared nor saw her. Lehi made her way toward their room and waited for Ophir to join her. After taking a shower and drying her hair she paced outside their room and ended up in front of the library. She stood their for a while then she waltz back to thier chamber.
Cyrus never thought that this simple request will led to something noxious. He decided to take over the assignment and had Kiel do the Palace work for the mean time. Cyrus rebuked himself for taking this research book lightly. He took the book and started reading the whole research book. Cyrus was also waiting some update coming from Novena. If he knew that this book content a dynamic wisdom, then he would have acted with the sense of urgency.