It was already afternoon when Lucien finally closed the last book.
Stacks of tomes surrounded him like towers. It was his battlefield of knowledge. Many of the onlookers from earlier still lingered, pretending to browse nearby shelves while secretly watching him.
Since Eirene, the famous "Flower Fairy" of the West Continent, had shown interest in him, everyone wanted a chance to be associated with the Wolf Beastman. In a city like Aurion, a single nod from her could change one's destiny.
But Lucien's distant and dismissive demeanor quickly discouraged them.
He had no time for opportunists.
When he left, they scattered... going back to their own business as if nothing had happened.
Lucien returned to the Luminous Rest Inn. Marie was still in meditation, her aura steady and calm.
He didn't disturb her. Instead, he sat near the window and quietly organized his thoughts.
He had learned much during his stay at the library.
