Chapter 159: Railer Territory (8)

Chapter 159: Railer Territory (8)

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Deep in the forest.

"Where are we..."

Without complaint, I followed the path into the forest.

I didn't have a specific destination in mind, nor was I familiar with the surroundings.

So, I let the journey unfold as it would.

"Hmm... Wasn't it here? It should be, right? Did Dad clear it out?"

Luna was searching through the bushes, mumbling to herself.

"Ah, right! Here it is!"

Her face lit up as she found what she was looking for, then she turned to me with a bright smile.

"What is this place?"

"Do you remember? Professor Robert was looking into something about Grandfather Levian."

Luna reminded me as she parted the bushes to show me.

"This is where Grandfather Levian used to stay!"

A small, fragile-looking hut stood before us, as if a gentle push could topple it over.

It was made of worn fabric and wood, and cobwebs adorned its corners, signifying long neglect.

"But why is this still here?"

Levian had died when Luna was about 9 or 10, which meant this hut had stood here for around a decade.

"There wasn't a reason to tear it down... Plus, Grandfather's things are here!"

Luna said with a cheerful tone, beckoning me through the underbrush.

She tugged at my hand, urging me to follow her inside.

"Cough, cough! Ugh... So dusty!"

As Luna lifted the tent fabric, a cloud of dust billowed out.

She flapped her hands, trying to clear the air.

"Soft Wind."

I cast a spell to sweep the dust away from us.

"Ooh... Hehe, thank you."

Luna said with a grin, then pulled back the tent cover completely.

"Wow."

The hut was barely large enough for one or two people.

Inside, various items were neatly arranged: a few books, various items, and a thin cloth on the floor, making the space livable for one person.

Luna stepped inside, and I followed, peeking over her shoulder.

"Nothing has changed."

She said, her smile tinged with nostalgia.

"But why are these things still here?"

"Hm? Oh, I just never thought about cleaning it up..."

Luna replied, shrugging.

I was puzzled.

Usually, a deceased person's belongings are stored or rehomed, but everything here remained untouched, as if deliberately preserved.

I picked up one of the books, curious.

"..."

As I opened it, Luna's hand stopped me, her grip firm.

"Luna, could you let go...?"

I asked, trying to be gentle.

She looked at me, her eyes sharp.

I havent let it go yet!

Understood. Ill just look through this quickly and then give it back.

Hmm! Fine! Ill let go then!

Satisfied, Luna loosened her hold.

I gave her a small smile before focusing on the book again.

This book, left here and forgotten, was intriguing.

Any item that once belonged to Levian was valuable, no matter how trivial, because people cherish items once owned by noteworthy individuals.

"Let's see..."

I carefully dusted off the cover and turned the page.

"Whats this?"

I was expecting something profound, but to my surprise, the book contained very basic magical spells.

The book wasnt penned by Levian; it was just a well-printed volume.

Something felt off, so I kept turning the pages.

"Fireball, Wind Cutter, Water Ball, Wind Blaster."

Yet, I couldn't risk damaging the book.

So, I collected just enough mana in my hand, neither too little nor too excessive.

I tossed the book to the ground and, with a precise motion, punched down towards it.

Hup!

Thud

My fist made contact with the book.

The force was moderate, aimed to shock but not destroy.

Wow.

The book's exterior began to quiver, the surface transforming before my eyes.

The magics been broken.

Luna scampered over to me.

I lifted the book, now altered, and read the new title etched on its surface.

Necronomicon, production diary?

I raised an eyebrow in surprise.

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Raei Translations

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Back at the Railer mansion,

"Levian sought asylum in the empire..."

"I dont know every detail. I was only following Levians last wishes. He claimed it was the only way to keep Luna safe, so I obeyed."

Lunas fathers words caused Robert to frown.

"To protect Luna?"

"The empire believes Levian fled here."

"Hm?"

Robert was visibly skeptical at this abrupt change of topic.

Lunas father clarified,

"Levian didnt come here on the run."

These words made Roberts expression stern.

The prevailing belief was that Levian had run away with the magic book.

Confusion swirled in Roberts mind.

Lunas father shook his head, watching Robert's reaction.

"That's not the story Levian shared with me. Upon his arrival, he immediately sought me out. He needed a place out of sight, away from prying eyes. Then..."

He paused, seeming hesitant to continue,

"He instructed me to give this book to Luna after his experiment was done."

"An experiment?"

Robert was puzzled about this so-called experiment.

And then it clickedif the book before him was the same...

"Is that what Luna has?"

"Yes. He said that he would be dead by the time the experiment was finished, so he asked me to pass it on to her."

"Ah."

Levian hadnt eloped with the magic book after all.

Nor was the book a product of some secretive lab.

This revelation struck Robert forcefully.

He had assumed the magic book had been created and then stolen, but the truth was different.

The magic book wasnt created beforehand, and Levian hadnt run awayhe had come to this land of his own accord.

With Levian gone before concluding his experiment, those left behind couldnt complete the magic book.

The experiments head had vanished.

'Dead by the time the experiment was finished...?'

Complex thoughts flooded Roberts mind.

Amid his contemplation, Astina, who stood beside him, interjected.

"But what does it mean to keep Luna safe?"

"Didnt Levian mention he had a purpose for coming here?"

Lunas fathers statement made Astina nod.

"The Saint... no, the former Saint Beatrice. Levian said he sought this place out after speaking to her."

"...Beatrice?"

At the mention of that name, Astina's eyes grew wide, laced with astonishment.

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