As the secret door was opened, sunlight shone down on the gloomy, dark passageway.
Kieran squinted as a figure appeared at the top of the secret door.
"Nikorei?"
Kieran had to double confirm, even though he could see Nikorei’s face clearly.
After all, he thought she had been currently out of town.
"Of course it's me, you doubtful lad! Come on up quick! Or do you want me to prove that it's me? The first book you read in my study was 'The Features of the Night Walker' and the second was 'The Distribution of the Man Eater'..."
Nikorei had to tell him something only the two of them would know, because Kieran was doubting her.
"Will that suffice?" she asked again after listing the books Kieran had read in her study in the correct order.
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