Chapter 141: Clue

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"Books on ancient magical texts?" Lady Pince took the note and softly read its contents. Then she looked at Albert skeptically, scanning him up and down. "Professor Brode recently borrowed a large number of books from the library related to ancient magical texts."

"Yes, Professor Brode is conducting research in that area," Albert nodded.

Lady Pince held up the note to the light to check if it was forged, and of course, it passed the test smoothly.

"There aren't many books left in the restricted section regarding ancient magical texts. Which one are you planning to borrow?" Lady Pince asked, putting the note away.

"I haven't decided yet. I need to see them to know which one I need," Albert replied. He wasn't quite sure himself what he needed, but he knew he had accomplished the mission of the "Magic Prohibition Zone."

"Did Professor Brode send you to borrow the books?" Isabelle approached, furrowing her brows slightly. Most of the time, she was the one who came to help Professor Brode with book borrowing.

"No, I came to look for some reference materials," Albert didn't hide anything, his gaze falling on the books in Isabelle's hands. He furrowed his brows slightly. "I feel like I'm missing something when it comes to ancient magical texts, so I hope to find the answers in the restricted section."

"Follow me, Mr. Anderson. But I have to warn you, Isabelle Miss has borrowed most of the books related to ancient magical texts in the restricted section," Lady Pince warned. She could tell that Albert and Isabelle knew each other, and both were helping Professor Brode.

As Albert was led by Lady Pince to a corner of the restricted section, he discovered that there were indeed very few books left related to ancient magical texts.

"Can I have a look here?" Albert asked Lady Pince.

"You can, but don't stay too long, and don't touch any other books," Lady Pince warned. "I'll keep an eye on you."

Albert didn't pay much attention to Lady Pince's warning. He intended to go through the remaining books and search for some records that might be helpful to him. But he had to admit, these ancient books were quite annoying in a way—they were complex, intricate, and not easy to understand. From his present understanding, many things were described in a confusing manner.

Albert flipped through several books in a row and felt that the only book that might be helpful to him was one that described the use of ancient spells. Those spells were written in ancient magical texts, and they were accompanied by explanations. Some were black magic, while others were not.

However, it was really strange. If one wasn't proficient in ancient magical texts, it would be hard to understand what the book was talking about.

This book was the only copy, and it looked dirty, as if it was about to mold.

In fact, all the books in the restricted section looked like this.

Albert didn't plan to borrow the book; he simply transcribed the useful spells onto parchment. Perhaps he should consult Mr. McDougal instead of attempting to use them himself. That clearly wouldn't be a wise choice.

He didn't know how long had passed, but Albert gradually recorded more content on the parchment. Yet, he still hadn't found what he was looking for.

"It seems like you haven't found what you need?" Isabelle, who knows when, sat beside Albert and spoke up when he closed the book. The girl's eyes shimmered with an unusual light as they fell on the parchment in front of Albert.

"No," Albert knew it wasn't that simple unless he wanted to rely on the skill panel. But if he did that, he would feel like he had lost the joy of exploring magic.

"What are you looking for?" Isabelle was actually very curious about what Albert was searching for. In her opinion, Albert's proficiency in ancient magical texts was already very high.

The runic script is a magical script, and its essence may be a spell. It can be used for casting spells, recording magic, or engraving them on natural materials like stones and wood, granting them unparalleled magical power.

"You're searching for the usage methods of ancient magical texts?" Isabelle already understood what Albert was looking for, although she found it quite absurd. If runic script was indeed a magical script, why did hardly anyone mention it?

"Mr. McDougal should have already mastered how to use it," Albert shook the wooden bracelet on his hand, self-deprecatingly saying, "Unlike me, who can only use runic symbols as meaningless decorations."

Isabelle fell into a brief silence and asked, "Can I take a look?"

"Sure." Albert took off the wooden bracelet and handed it to Isabelle.

After carefully examining it, Isabelle asked in a soft voice, "What spell did you apply to it?"

"Iron Armor spell."

"You want to enhance the Iron Armor spell using runic symbols?" Isabelle furrowed her brows, carefully identifying the runic symbols on the wooden bracelet, but she realized that she couldn't understand them.

"Did you design it yourself?" she curiously asked.

"Yeah," Albert said, "As you can see, these symbols can only be considered decorations."

"It looks quite complex," Isabelle returned the wooden bracelet to Albert. "What do you think you're lacking?"

"Mr. McDougal said that to master the power of ancient magical texts, one needs to be skilled in using runic symbols, followed by possessing a strong foundation of magical power, and then being proficient in ancient magical spells."

"You've already satisfied the requirement of being skilled in using runic symbols," Isabelle pondered for a moment before speaking. "But your age means that your magical power still needs time to grow, and it's difficult to become proficient in ancient magical spells."

"I feel the same way, but it's not too bad," Albert pointed to the parchment. "I found some spells for casting using ancient magical texts, but without exception, they are likely powerful yet crude."

"What do you personally think you're lacking?" Isabelle wanted to hear Albert's personal insights. After all, he was also a genius and couldn't be without his own thoughts.

"More spells, or methods to channel the power of runic symbols," Albert honestly replied, "But I haven't found the right approach yet."

"Perhaps there's a book that might be suitable for you," Isabelle pointed to the returned books.

"The Complete Guide to Magic," Albert read the title and raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, The Complete Guide to Magic. It is said to be an introduction to the understanding of magic by ancient wizards, but unfortunately, it's all recorded in runic symbols that I can't read."

This book was returned by Isabelle to Professor Brode's office. Her Uncle McDougal told her to bring it back, feeling that it was a hint for Albert.

However, Isabelle didn't understand why her Uncle McDougal wanted to hint at Albert instead of directly telling him. Wouldn't it be better to inform Albert directly?

"It's strange," Albert nodded after flipping through a few pages. "I feel like it might be useful to me. Thank you."

"You're welcome," Isabelle said. "If you make any discoveries, be sure to share them with me."

"Sure," Albert said, putting the parchment into his pocket. He held the book and walked out of the restricted section together with Isabelle.

"Isabelle?" Katrina, who was registering book borrowing information, looked at her sister walking out of the restricted section with surprise. Her gaze then fell on Albert, and she raised her eyebrows slightly. "Did Professor Brode send you to borrow books?"

Katrina knew a bit about McDougal's matters and was aware that Isabelle had been helping Professor Brode borrow books from the library. To be honest, Katrina was quite envious of these two lucky individuals. After all, Uncle McDougal was always generous.

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