'Book of Sacred Earth… Analysis of Planar Spells…' Vale repeated in his mind. These book titles sound awesome and he can't wait to read them.
He then looked at the senior in front of him and asked curiously.
"May I know if I'll get to study these books in higher years? Or can these books only be studied in the library?"
The fifth-year student smiled at this question and nodded. He didn't mind talking to Vale since he had nothing to do at this time.
He was also bored reading books in this cold and silent room, so Vale's curious questions made him quite happy.
"You can't learn about them even in the higher years. At most, they'll be mentioned in your history subjects but there won't be any in-depth discussion about them. Especially for the Analysis of Planar Spells…" He then paused for a moment and looked at Vale with a teasing smile before he continued.
"Are you curious why the library's upper floors are greatly limited instead of being open to all students?"
Vale wasn't really that curious, but he still nodded to be polite.
"Yes… I'm curious, senior."
"Well, the first reason is that the books here are all enchanted, and opening them already gives you a hint of wisdom they contain… The other reason is that most of the knowledge you can obtain here can no longer be applied. Many of them are already forbidden or the materials needed to complete the rituals or ceremonies here can no longer be found in the present. One sample of this is the Planar Spells that require the help of the otherworldly beings you're searching for…"
Vale didn't expect to hear such important information… As expected, the seniors, especially the ones in the library, can't be underestimated.
"I didn't know about that… Thank you for letting me know."
The fifth-year student nodded as he waved his hand to Vale after teaching the latter where the two books he mentioned before can be found.
Vale easily found them and noticed that these books didn't have other copies on the shelf. As a matter of fact, all of the books here are unlike those on the first floor, where there are always 5 to 10 copies of them.
As soon as he opened the Book of the Sacred Earth, he realized what the senior just mentioned to him, a wisp of wisdom already entered his consciousness as soon as he opened the book…
This wisdom allowed him to read the book and easily comprehend what he just read. However, he can tell that it won't last for a long time.
Luckily, his high Intelligence Attribute seems to help him with this concern as the duration of the wisp of wisdom lasted until he finished reading the book.
'Two hours. I've been reading for two hours without any breaks… How marvellous… and scary.' Vale sighed inwardly as he checked his pocketwatch after closing the book.
It was amazing that he was immersed in the book until he finished reading it but it's also quite scary how he was drawn to it without care for the surroundings… It was as if the book had a strong beguiling spell!
He even thought of an idea… This book might be the best Mystical Item to disrupt his enemy!
He can try and bring this book in any duel and open it up in front of his enemy's face, and the latter would be at his mercy once he's drawn to the book.
Vale shook his head at these random thoughts.
He didn't immediately read the second book as he organized his thoughts.
The Book of Sacred Earth actually seems like a fairy tale book… It discussed the origins of humans, the beginning of the churches, the theories related to the origin of the Arcane Paths, and prophecies about the end of the world…
Well, only a few Churches believe in the end of the world. As a matter of fact, most of the Churches believe that the meaning of the "End" was simply an end of an Era… It can be the end of the Era of the Arcanists and bring out another Era they weren't aware of yet.
It was a fascinating read, especially on how the books discussed a few things about the Origin of the Arcane Paths…
It was said the Arcane Paths was a gift given by the Sacred Earth or the world itself in order to face the evil beings walking on land. As for how it was given, the book didn't say any of that…
If Vale wasn't mistaken, the core families are hiding this secret as it must be a very important place or there are some other secrets there that can't be known to the public.
Anyway, there are other things in the books and Vale felt that reading this book would be considered a blaspheme if he's a member of the church… It was no wonder this book isn't allowed for everyone. The contents of that book significantly differ in their teachings and may cause unnecessary conflicts if it is widely spread.
The Dark Arts Faction already has enemies and adding the Churches wouldn't make things better.
Before Vale could open the next book, he noticed that one of the students reading in the library was looking at him… She was seated two tables away from him, so he could easily see her.
The woman's gaze felt like it was prickling his skin and he couldn't help but turn his attention to her.
"May I help you?" Vale asked.
He's not familiar with the older student. She was also hiding half of her face and he could only see her emerald eyes, so there was no way he could recognize her.
The female student blinked her eyes after hearing Vale's question… She seemed to have just realized that she was staring at him.
"Ahem… You look cute, so I can't help but stare at you. I apologize." The girl said with an apologetic voice.
Vale wouldn't buy that excuse at all. Although he's good-looking, he shouldn't be that mesmerizing…
However, it was quite unnecessary to point this out, so he only looked at her with doubt.
The girl seemed to have realized that her excuse was a bit terrible so she chuckled and continued…
"I was just curious at your shadow… I'm Felisa Harrison, a sixth-year student of the Alchemy Branch. You should know my sister since she's your Professor."
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