Chapter 204
Eloise Arin (1)
“I’m sorry, but you can’t go up here.”
The 21st floor Magic Archive.
A woman who appeared to be the librarian blocked my path.
“Only those permitted by the Tower Master or elder-level professors can access the 22nd floor and above. You seem to be a new professor, but this… even if you are a professor, I can’t allow it.”
“……”
Hmph.
What is this?
It feels like I’m off to a bad start.
I glanced at the stairs leading upwards.
Up there.
Bone Five’s secret chamber exists somewhere in the 22nd floor archive.
“Excuse me.”
Did she sense my gaze?
The librarian asked sharply.
“You’re not thinking of sneaking in, are you? Don’t even think about it, or you’ll be in big trouble. The Tower Master’s magic is cast over the entire 22nd floor, so if an unauthorized person tries to enter… they’ll be electrocuted instantly.”
The librarian shook her head.
“Sometimes, new professors try to rummage through Forbidden books and end up having accidents. Just in case…”
“Ah, yes.”
Actually.
I knew without being told.
Aside from the blue barrier installed between the stairs.
‘It’s an incredible energy.’
Because I could feel a strange sense of unease from the powerful Magical power emanating from above.
‘In that case.’
What should I do?
“By any chance.”
I asked, gazing into the librarian’s eyes.
“Do members of the Eloise ducal family have access to this place?”
“Eloise?”
The librarian met my gaze.
“Well, I think so? As far as I know, students from the four great ducal families are allowed to use it. It’s quite funny, isn’t it? Professors can’t enter, but students can… Well, that’s life, isn’t it? Power is everything, no matter where you go.”
