Even if it is a shadowy space, how can the feeling be this different?
Simone turned around, looking at the books that were too dark to see clearly. The atmosphere was completely different as if the place was in a completely different place, just at the edge of the shadows.
Compared to that place, which is warm and bright with sunlight seeping in, and which is said to be a place that is truly under the protection of the sun, this place is cold like an underground prison. No, it is cold, even gloomy.
'It's not just because it's overshadowed.'
Simone looked at the books in the dark space again.
It's not the shadows that make her want to keep leaving this space, but the energy that comes from these books.
“I see, Simone, you feel the same way. When you come here, you get a strangely unpleasant feeling.”
“That’s right. It’s not called a forbidden book for nothing.”
“The forbidden books related to politics are moved elsewhere. This is where the magic books and dangerous books related to curses are stored.”
A record of magic used by black magicians and necromancers, methods of curses and the making of magical tools, and a cursed book that will wipe out your entire family if you just possess it.
Books that are dangerous simply by their existence are kept here, sealed away in the name of historical records.
“Have you ever felt that the space itself has changed since you passed the largest bookshelf? It has actually changed.”
At Louis's words, Simone looked at the shadowy border again.
“This is a random space created by magicians belonging to the Empire. It is not owned by anyone, and all magic books that enter here have their effects sealed.”
“Then what happens if the sealed books leave this space?”
“The seal has been removed as it has been judged to have left the space to be used. So, Simone.”
Louise smiled slyly.
“Please do not take a cursed book unless absolutely necessary.”
He was already thinking that Simone would take the forbidden books.
“Books that are not dangerous don’t have seal marks. Well, you can take them, I’ll take care of them myself.”
“Thank you. Yes.”
Simone searched through her pockets, took out a piece of paper, and handed it to Louis. Louis accepted it absentmindedly and asked.
“What is this?”
“These are the forbidden books I’m taking today.”
“...Did you decide on that in advance?”
“The Grand Duchess gave it to me.”
“Her Highness the Grand Duchess?”
She didn't seem like that kind of person. Louis tilted his head suspiciously and opened the paper.
A list of banned books with several titles written on it, with two books marked to be taken.
Louis returned the book to Simone after checking the title of the book displayed.
“Will two volumes be enough?”
“Yes, maybe. I’ll come back if I need more, you know.”
“Yes, I understand. Please take your time looking over it and when you’re done, connect me to the communications seat. I’ll take my leave then.”
Louis bowed politely and left the library. He had taken the time to take Simone to the Imperial Library, but it was not a time for a leisurely conversation.
To help the Emperor and clean up the mess the fake Emperor had made, he had to run around as quickly as possible.
Louis returned to his original seat, and Simone looked through the books alone.
Then, without even looking at the other books, she took out the two books that she had decided to take.
In fact, most of the other books were so titles that she couldn't even guess the content of them, so shr couldn't be interested in them.
Besides, Simone wasn't really interested in books, so she thought she'd just get the information she needed.
Simone moved out of the shade and opened her book in a sunny spot.
The first is a book that explains necromancy and Necromancer, which are the representative skills of necromancers.
The moment Simone reads the first chapter of the book...
“Oh, no...”
She blinked her eyes wide as her vision began to blur.
This is exactly how she felt the first time she read a paper for a college assignment.
The white is paper and the black is text, so why can't she read it?
'Haha, I just know it's letters.'
What are you talking about?
Simone could definitely read it, but it was so full of technical terms that she couldn't understand it at all.
Simone closed the book quietly. This was not a book she could handle.
It was a book that even Crown Prince Louis would not understand, so it seemed she would need to seek help from someone with knowledge in this field.
'I need to share the forbidden book, so I need to find someone who can get Louis' permission.'
She'll have to ask Orkan or El for help.
Simone pushed the closed book aside and opened the next one.
A book containing the life of the great sinner and necromancer Anasis.
This is the book that the black sorcerer who calls Anasis a giant wanted to possess, so it is probably the most factual book among the books related to Anasis.
'This is still easy to read.'
Simone quickly skimmed through the contents. Fortunately, the book was easy to read without any difficult terms.
[Anasis appeared at that moment and announced his name.
No one knew where Anasis was born, what his childhood was like, or why he committed such evil deeds.
I do not have a past, nor am I one who was born and is in this place.]
Actually, she just showed up at some point and started acting from that day on.
Her true identity has not been known since her existence has been tabooed. Only the deeds she left behind have been recorded.
“What are you talking about?”
Take back what she said about it being easy to read.
This time, it wasn't the terminology that was difficult, but rather the difficulty in understanding the meaning contained in each sentence.
Anasis is not someone who was born and has no past; she has just been there from some point on.
She guesses she understands why the Occult Society regards Anasis as a deity.
Look at this passage. Even if it were just a passage from the Bible, wouldn't it be believable?
Simone looked back at the book, feeling her stomach growling.
[His appearance is also the same. Some said she was a strong man, some said he was a skinny woman dressed all in black, and some said he was a pale boy who looked weak.
She or he always appeared before people in different forms. However, even if his appearance changed, it was clear that he was Anasis. Anasis was handling the power of death so powerful that it was impossible not to know its true nature.]
Simone refers to Anasis as her because the last time she saw her was when she was executed, she was in the form of a woman.
'I don't even know the gender...'
Simone put the book down for a moment and examined its spine. Could the author have come from an occult society?
Simone's expression became increasingly serious.
At some point, she appeared and freely changed her gender and appearance, and even though he changed her appearance, people could naturally understand her true nature and knew that he was the same person.
Is this really a human who is just a necromancer?
'How strong must your power be that people can immediately tell who you are even when you change your form?'
The more Simone looks at it, the more she becomes afraid of Anasis, rather than learning anything about her.
Simone squeezed her trembling eyes shut.
Then she flipped through the book and opened it to the section about Anasis' execution.
Looking at the contents of the book, it is not something that can be read outside. Anyway, since this book is now Simone’s, let’s slowly look through it at the mansion and think about it, and for now, let’s just figure out the parts that we are curious about.
[A villain who corrupted the saint through lust and then shook the Luan Empire while blinding the eyes of the Gods, but was still a role model for countless magicians and necromancers.
In her words, it was miserable and lonely, but not quiet.
The sight of thousands of wizards surrounding the executioner and casting binding spells on just one person was not only bizarre but also terrifying.
A large crowd of people hurled abuse at Anasis as she was brought up to the scaffold, and Anasis looked at them and muttered something that no one could hear.
She will probably never forget this sight until she dies.
Far away, on a high place with an unobstructed view of the execution ground, stands the lord of the Luan Empire.
And beside the lord stands his loyal subject, the Grand Duke of Illeston.]
“Grand Duke Illeston...?”
Simone, who was reading a book, muttered at the familiar name.
The Grand Duke of Illeston 300 years ago. So, it seems that the Grand Duke of Illeston was active before Anasis was executed without being cursed.
'So when did you start being cursed and cast out?'
Simone, who was reading a book while thinking, stopped looking.
[Grand Duke Illeston. He is known as the Emperor's guard dog, and he is the one who captured Anasis and her party and brought them to the execution ground.]
'The Grand Duke of Illeston is the one who led the execution of Anasis....'
Simone raised her head and looked into space.
The Grand Duke of Illeston and the Curse, Anasis.
It feels like one of the many unresolved problems and questions has just been solved.
Simone turned around, looking at the books that were too dark to see clearly. The atmosphere was completely different as if the place was in a completely different place, just at the edge of the shadows.
Compared to that place, which is warm and bright with sunlight seeping in, and which is said to be a place that is truly under the protection of the sun, this place is cold like an underground prison. No, it is cold, even gloomy.
'It's not just because it's overshadowed.'
Simone looked at the books in the dark space again.
It's not the shadows that make her want to keep leaving this space, but the energy that comes from these books.
“I see, Simone, you feel the same way. When you come here, you get a strangely unpleasant feeling.”
“That’s right. It’s not called a forbidden book for nothing.”
“The forbidden books related to politics are moved elsewhere. This is where the magic books and dangerous books related to curses are stored.”
A record of magic used by black magicians and necromancers, methods of curses and the making of magical tools, and a cursed book that will wipe out your entire family if you just possess it.
Books that are dangerous simply by their existence are kept here, sealed away in the name of historical records.
“Have you ever felt that the space itself has changed since you passed the largest bookshelf? It has actually changed.”
At Louis's words, Simone looked at the shadowy border again.
“This is a random space created by magicians belonging to the Empire. It is not owned by anyone, and all magic books that enter here have their effects sealed.”
“Then what happens if the sealed books leave this space?”
“The seal has been removed as it has been judged to have left the space to be used. So, Simone.”
Louise smiled slyly.
“Please do not take a cursed book unless absolutely necessary.”
He was already thinking that Simone would take the forbidden books.
“Books that are not dangerous don’t have seal marks. Well, you can take them, I’ll take care of them myself.”
“Thank you. Yes.”
Simone searched through her pockets, took out a piece of paper, and handed it to Louis. Louis accepted it absentmindedly and asked.
“What is this?”
“These are the forbidden books I’m taking today.”
“...Did you decide on that in advance?”
“The Grand Duchess gave it to me.”
“Her Highness the Grand Duchess?”
She didn't seem like that kind of person. Louis tilted his head suspiciously and opened the paper.
A list of banned books with several titles written on it, with two books marked to be taken.
Louis returned the book to Simone after checking the title of the book displayed.
“Will two volumes be enough?”
“Yes, maybe. I’ll come back if I need more, you know.”
“Yes, I understand. Please take your time looking over it and when you’re done, connect me to the communications seat. I’ll take my leave then.”
Louis bowed politely and left the library. He had taken the time to take Simone to the Imperial Library, but it was not a time for a leisurely conversation.
To help the Emperor and clean up the mess the fake Emperor had made, he had to run around as quickly as possible.
Louis returned to his original seat, and Simone looked through the books alone.
Then, without even looking at the other books, she took out the two books that she had decided to take.
In fact, most of the other books were so titles that she couldn't even guess the content of them, so shr couldn't be interested in them.
Besides, Simone wasn't really interested in books, so she thought she'd just get the information she needed.
Simone moved out of the shade and opened her book in a sunny spot.
The first is a book that explains necromancy and Necromancer, which are the representative skills of necromancers.
The moment Simone reads the first chapter of the book...
“Oh, no...”
She blinked her eyes wide as her vision began to blur.
This is exactly how she felt the first time she read a paper for a college assignment.
The white is paper and the black is text, so why can't she read it?
'Haha, I just know it's letters.'
What are you talking about?
Simone could definitely read it, but it was so full of technical terms that she couldn't understand it at all.
Simone closed the book quietly. This was not a book she could handle.
It was a book that even Crown Prince Louis would not understand, so it seemed she would need to seek help from someone with knowledge in this field.
'I need to share the forbidden book, so I need to find someone who can get Louis' permission.'
She'll have to ask Orkan or El for help.
Simone pushed the closed book aside and opened the next one.
A book containing the life of the great sinner and necromancer Anasis.
This is the book that the black sorcerer who calls Anasis a giant wanted to possess, so it is probably the most factual book among the books related to Anasis.
'This is still easy to read.'
Simone quickly skimmed through the contents. Fortunately, the book was easy to read without any difficult terms.
[Anasis appeared at that moment and announced his name.
No one knew where Anasis was born, what his childhood was like, or why he committed such evil deeds.
I do not have a past, nor am I one who was born and is in this place.]
Actually, she just showed up at some point and started acting from that day on.
Her true identity has not been known since her existence has been tabooed. Only the deeds she left behind have been recorded.
“What are you talking about?”
Take back what she said about it being easy to read.
This time, it wasn't the terminology that was difficult, but rather the difficulty in understanding the meaning contained in each sentence.
Anasis is not someone who was born and has no past; she has just been there from some point on.
She guesses she understands why the Occult Society regards Anasis as a deity.
Look at this passage. Even if it were just a passage from the Bible, wouldn't it be believable?
Simone looked back at the book, feeling her stomach growling.
[His appearance is also the same. Some said she was a strong man, some said he was a skinny woman dressed all in black, and some said he was a pale boy who looked weak.
She or he always appeared before people in different forms. However, even if his appearance changed, it was clear that he was Anasis. Anasis was handling the power of death so powerful that it was impossible not to know its true nature.]
Simone refers to Anasis as her because the last time she saw her was when she was executed, she was in the form of a woman.
'I don't even know the gender...'
Simone put the book down for a moment and examined its spine. Could the author have come from an occult society?
Simone's expression became increasingly serious.
At some point, she appeared and freely changed her gender and appearance, and even though he changed her appearance, people could naturally understand her true nature and knew that he was the same person.
Is this really a human who is just a necromancer?
'How strong must your power be that people can immediately tell who you are even when you change your form?'
The more Simone looks at it, the more she becomes afraid of Anasis, rather than learning anything about her.
Simone squeezed her trembling eyes shut.
Then she flipped through the book and opened it to the section about Anasis' execution.
Looking at the contents of the book, it is not something that can be read outside. Anyway, since this book is now Simone’s, let’s slowly look through it at the mansion and think about it, and for now, let’s just figure out the parts that we are curious about.
[A villain who corrupted the saint through lust and then shook the Luan Empire while blinding the eyes of the Gods, but was still a role model for countless magicians and necromancers.
In her words, it was miserable and lonely, but not quiet.
The sight of thousands of wizards surrounding the executioner and casting binding spells on just one person was not only bizarre but also terrifying.
A large crowd of people hurled abuse at Anasis as she was brought up to the scaffold, and Anasis looked at them and muttered something that no one could hear.
She will probably never forget this sight until she dies.
Far away, on a high place with an unobstructed view of the execution ground, stands the lord of the Luan Empire.
And beside the lord stands his loyal subject, the Grand Duke of Illeston.]
“Grand Duke Illeston...?”
Simone, who was reading a book, muttered at the familiar name.
The Grand Duke of Illeston 300 years ago. So, it seems that the Grand Duke of Illeston was active before Anasis was executed without being cursed.
'So when did you start being cursed and cast out?'
Simone, who was reading a book while thinking, stopped looking.
[Grand Duke Illeston. He is known as the Emperor's guard dog, and he is the one who captured Anasis and her party and brought them to the execution ground.]
'The Grand Duke of Illeston is the one who led the execution of Anasis....'
Simone raised her head and looked into space.
The Grand Duke of Illeston and the Curse, Anasis.
It feels like one of the many unresolved problems and questions has just been solved.
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