Unheralded Return

Between every section of shelves, stood numerous tables meant for study. Here, knowledge-seeking enthusiasts would journey to faraway kingdoms and forbidden lands, or even times past, as far back as their imaginations allowed.

Hade chose the table closest to him before taking a seat. In his hands was the book he had chosen and its title, "Botanical Mysteries: Unveiling the Secrets of Mutant Flora," was printed in fine, bold print.

Staring at the cover, Hade had a complicated expression on his face.

While he did not doubt one bit that this was the exact kind of book wherein a marvel like the purple lotus could lie hidden, there was only one problem…

Time, was not on his side. There were hundreds of pages to pour over, and he couldn't afford to spend hours studying each minute detail.

'This… can't do.'

Just as frustration began to claw at the edges of his resolve, suddenly, Hade had an epiphany!