Chapter 95

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As time passed, Adelia was able to calm down to some extent. But because she burst into tears to the level of weeping, she sometimes went and hib! groaned and hiccuped.

It looked like he was really upset, so he drank water from a nearby fountain, but there was no sign of improvement. Besides, his eyes are severely swollen around his eyes, and the tip of his nose is as red as a strawberry.

Even if you want to see the exhibition, you can't see it, and it could get worse if you meet again with the Ters royal family.

"I'd rather just rest in the mansion until evening."

"Is that okay? There must be many works I haven't seen yet."

"It's a little disappointing, but the highlight starts in the evening anyway. Until then, I have to calm my mind by meditating. I don't know what will happen if I go on like this."

In the end, Adelia returned to the mansion. Even if she said I'd stay by her side, she refused.

I can't get myself involved for nothing, and I think it will interfere with my viewing of the exhibition. Sadly, her words came and went so many times that she took her to her mansion.

On the way, it was natural to be anxious that he might meet again with the Ters royal family. She was too busy looking around her to see if Adelia had the same mind as me.

'Should I just use it in a book?'

Already in my heart, the fondness for the royals of the Teres Kingdom is on the verge of breaking through. No matter how illegitimate it is, it is never right to treat them with contempt in this way.

Even if you don't recognize them as your own children, you shouldn't do it as much as emotional abuse. To be honest, it was a miracle that Adelia had grown up correctly.

In my mind, I wanted to include a story about an illegitimate child in Zeno's biography, but the probability is low and there is a high possibility that the Ters royal family will find out. As the relationship between Adelia and the Ters royal family is kept secret, the suspects are greatly narrowed down.

So, although it is unfortunate, it is a wise choice to look at the opportunities one by one. It may cause danger if I hit first because I am angry.

So, with anxiety in our hearts, we made our way towards the mansion a little faster. Fortunately, there was no encounter with the Ters royal family on the way.

"Adel!"

"yes?"

Before long, we arrived at the mansion and found Nicole standing in front of the gate. Adele had a slightly bewildered expression upon seeing Nicole.

Come to think of it, you said that you got lost while traveling with Nicole. While I was thinking about it, Nicole strode closer over here and started scolding Adelia.

"Where the hell have you been! I've been looking for a while… What? What's with your eyes?"

"…I have a situation."

Nicole did not try to scold Adelia, but checked her swollen eyes and revealed her doubts. It was a secret she couldn't tell, of course, for Adelia with complicated circumstances, so she faltered.

Nicole and Adelia were reluctant to speak, so they had doubts for a moment, then shifted their gaze to me, who was next to me. I'm just wondering if you can explain it to me instead.

But it was the same for me as well, so I shrugged instead. As I skilfully passed, Nicole decided to move on too.

"Well, there must be a reason. But do you know how much I've been looking for?"

"…I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry, I just know. I came back to the mansion just in case you didn't know, but just in time, I'm back with Isaac. Let's go back now."

"That… If it's okay, can I take a break at the mansion? I'm a little tired, but…"

"What?"

At Adelia's careful request, doubt was engraved in Nicole's golden eyes. Haha, even though it's different from her usual attitude, Adelia's attitude is so different that it's worthy of questioning her.

After that, Nicole stared at Adelia with her swollen eyes and a somewhat anxious look. Nicole is also quick-witted to her, so she must have guessed what was going to happen to Adelia.

And, not surprisingly, Nicole nodded slowly and decided to listen to Adelia. Seeing that he didn't ask for details, it seemed like he was being considerate of his own.

"Okay. Then let's go out with me then."

"Ah, no. I'm only taking a break, so you can visit the exhibition."

"It's because I'm anxious. I'm anxious. What if I get lost while wandering around again later?"

"I'm only in the mansion, can I get lost?"

"Okay, let's go inside without talking. Isaac?"

Nicole looks at me and asks. I think Cecily and Marie will be back soon, so I plan to visit the exhibition.

"I'll keep looking at the exhibition. I still have a party."

"Oh, that's right. Then, Adele and I will be at the mansion, so come back around dinner time."

"yes."

"But Adele, are you okay?"

"it's okay."

So Nicole and Adelia returned to the mansion. I stood still and watched until the two of them moved through the gate.

Then Adelia turned and looked at me in the face, and she smiled softly in appreciation and nodded.

'I thought you were just smiling normally.'

In any case, Adelia must have returned as well, so I set off to go see the exhibition again.

Now that it's time for Marie and Cecily to come back, I'm going to the town square. Until then, I'm worried about what to do, but our estate is surprisingly wide, so if you walk around, you'll be fine.

'Oh, yes. Should I buy a book?'

Since my father has signed contracts with various companies, various items have been brought in, and some of them may include books. There was originally a bookstore in our estate, so books must have been brought there.

When I thought that a new book was coming, I spurred my steps with joy. I entered the shopping street, passing the statues and stalls I had seen earlier.

Before, there were only blacksmiths, simple clothing items, and shops to buy things, but now there are more than that. And in my eyes, the bookstore I frequented before entering the academy caught my eye.

I have enough money, so without hesitation I entered the bookstore. As soon as I entered the bookstore, the characteristic smell of paper filled my nostrils.

"Come here… Oh my. Master. It's been a while."

As soon as I entered the bookstore, the owner of the bookstore greeted me warmly. He had just entered middle age, but he had a face that seemed to have been in the past and was characterized by a kind smile.

This middle-aged man's name is Luna. Before entering the academy, she had known each other, so it can be said that they are quite close.

I bowed my head to her greeting and politely answered her.

"Hello. Luna. Are you busy today?"

"Don't tell me. How many books are coming in. I'm sure the master will like it too."

"Thank you. Where is the new book?"

"It's over there in the corner."

He returned to thank her once again for her kind treatment. After that, she couldn't help but open her mouth as she looked at the bookshelves and the bookshelves below.

As Aunt Luna said, new books were piled up. It certainly seems like a lot of tops come and go.

'Wow. Is this explorer new book out? There were also historical books.'

Because packaging technology is not developed, the book can be viewed immediately. Of course, if caught, you will be kicked out immediately, but I am the son of the lord. As long as you stand and read, Aunt Luna will close your eyes.

Still, my conscience is pricked, so I'll just look at the front part and choose. If possible, I'd like to choose the criteria based on expedition journals and history books…

'…too many?'

History books alone were so vast that there were at least 10 volumes. Even if you don't know where you got it, not only human history, but also history books of other races existed.

It would be very difficult to obtain a history book of a different race without knowing it, but I had no idea where I got it. Out of curiosity, I picked up an elf-related history book and read it from the title.

'Let's see… Elven culture and history…'

In Professor Elena's lab, I read books related to elves, but the ones in the bookstore might be a little different. To be honest, the book in the lab was close to a research book, so it was difficult to understand.

If you read this book, you will find out whether it is easier to understand than a book in the lab, or if it is just a spark. I browsed through the seemingly recent books and tried to turn the pages.

"Big. Big."

"Well?"

Just before turning the page, until I hear someone coughing next to me.

I turned my head in the direction of the sound because it was a hollow cough as if I wanted to hear it. And I could find someone standing below my eye level.

I don't know when he came, but he was wearing a white hood, so it was hard to recognize his face. It was when I put on a puzzled expression on him.

"I'm sorry, darling. You'd better not read that book."

If Cecily had a voice that tickled her ears, this girl's voice was as clear and pure as a rolling jade ball.

I was distracted by that voice for a moment, and then I raised my head and met the girl who was looking straight at me. Uniquely, he had eyes and hair that were a harmonious mixture of silver and gray.

Should I say that it has the atmosphere of a fairy who came down from the sky? She exudes the mystery of being non-human.

"…yes?"

"It's a book that has only seemingly good-looking words, but it doesn't really help anything."

The noble language that comes from the way he speaks is luxurious. I immediately noticed that the girl wearing this hoodie was the son of an aristocrat.

I'm ignoring that they don't know that I'm a noble, but maybe I have a title similar to that of the Teres royals before. If not, there is no reason to bow down from the very beginning.

I looked at the girl and asked, showing the book in my hand.

"Have you read this book?"

Seeing that he is wearing a hood, he seems to be hiding his identity. Is there no need for me to use respectful words? There is nothing wrong with saying anything diplomatically using this as an excuse. Rather, it is the girl who is the problem.

The girl also explained the book in her characteristic clear voice, as if it was no problem for me to speak.

"Of course I read it, but reading it made me frown. This book was written by someone who knew nothing about us to disparage the elves."

"Um… I understand that, but we?"

"…oh."

When I pointed it out, the girl covered her mouth with both hands and staggered back. I looked at it and asked her in her voice if it was her.

"Hey, are you an elf?"

"Oh, no! Absolutely not! And not a child!"

"If you deny it like that, it makes you more suspicious."

A girl fluttering her arms like a bird flapping her wings. She looks and behaves like a child pretending to be an adult.

In the end, the girl sighed deeply, judging that the water had already been spilled, and quietly opened her mouth.

"Ugh… Anyway, that's not what's important right now. Put that book down and look for another book first."

"no."

"Uh, why?"

The girl panicked again when I refused without even thinking about it. He must have thought that he would obey his words.

But I never intended to put the book down. Because what I want is 'diversified history', not someone's 'subjective opinion'.

Records related to history are 'subjective' to the end. As there is a saying that history is written by the victor, history can never change objectively unless it is God.

Therefore, history can become history in the true sense only when you encounter many and many books and find commonalities in them. Moreover, the girl in front of her is presumed to be an elf, and it is impossible to look at it objectively.

"That's the original gaze. If you're really an elf, you might hate this book. Still, it can be a really good reference for us humans. It's probably because there aren't many historical books about different races."

"Humans say that elves are a walking library. At least you can be confident that you have more knowledge than you."

"It could be, but in the end, that knowledge was also written from the point of view of an elf? A lot of the time, it means that change is not going well."

"I, I am not."

The elf girl timidly retorted whether something was stabbed. I smiled weakly as I looked at the girl who answered with a small grunt.

'Are you the daughter of a family who sneaked out of Albenheim?'

Albenheim knows that the senate and the queen rule by keeping each other in check. From what I've heard from Cindy, they're on a very bad relationship with each other, and they're trying to check in to gain a vested interest.

If you compare the Senate to a human being, you can think of it as a force united by nobles who consecrated all their titles. Of course, there are places that help the queen, not just the senate.

This girl must have secretly escaped from such a family. Looking at the way he spoke, he could never think of him as an ordinary elf.

"By the way, did you also participate in the exhibition? To see Zeno's biography?"

"Of course. How can we skip it when there is an exhibition dedicated to Xenon's life?"

A girl who answered with a little excitement. It seems that you are really a fan of Xenon's biography.

I slightly bent my knees as I felt my liking for her rise for some reason. To match her girl and her eye level.

The girl flinched slightly when I met my eye level, but then faced me with her silver-gray eyes shining. I asked her quietly as I met her mysterious eyes.

"My name is Isaac Ducker Michele. I am the second son of the Michel family who hosted this exhibition. What is the name of the little lady?"

At my introduction, the elf girl hesitated a little before answering in her characteristic classical tone.

"Arwen. Call me Arwen."

Arwen. For an elf, it's an ordinary, ordinary name.

It's so plain that it's okay to use it as a pseudonym.

As I was thinking about it, the girl I introduced as Arwen spoke to me as if grumbling.

"And it's not a kid. Even if it looks like this, I've lived ten times closer than you."

"Okay. Grandma."

"Uh-huh!!!"

He also looks like a child when he screams.

creepy-

"yes?"

Then, suddenly, the back of his neck became cold and he turned his head back. But there was no one behind me. Only bookshelves full of books caught my eye.

I felt something tingling and patted the back of my neck and muttered a little.

"what…?"