Chapter 18: Tears of Chronos 3

Chapter 18: Tears of Chronos 3



[Tears of Chronos]

The Tears of Chronos-a legendary artifact crafted by the renowned grand magus Lavine

Chronos. It was said that Lavine possessed celestial powers, with the ability to shape the past, present, and future of the world.

While such claims might sound far-fetched, the sheer magnitude of Lavine's creations lent credence to these tales.

Before the academy's establishment, this very library stood as Lavine's first gift to the common folk seeking knowledge of magic.

Even the academy's principal held Lavine in the highest esteem, despite her legend spanning five centuries.

Described as a book resembling the vast expanse of the sky, adorned with the celestial mark of stars and the mysteries of the universe, the Tears of Chronos held a unique allure.

So, one would think that locating such a distinctive tome would be a simple task, yet here I was, twenty minutes into my search and still empty-handed.

'Tsk... where is that damn book?'

Frustration gnawed at me as I scanned the shelves, each passing moment adding to my growing sense of unease.

Had someone already found the Tears of Chronos, or was it simply eluding my grasp, hidden among the countless volumes that lined the library's walls?

Haah....

My frustration was becoming more evident by the moment as I scoured the shelves here, desperately searching for the elusive Tears of Chronos.

In the game, it had been a breeze, a simple matter of following a shiny marker to my destination. But here, in the real world, the task proved far more challenging.

Despite meticulously following the game's instructions, not once had I encountered a single clue that matched the description since Janica took that book.

Doubts began to creep in-should I just throw in the towel and call it quits for now?

No, I couldn't afford to give up, not when tomorrow's battle loomed on the horizon.

The Tears of Chronos were essential for my preparations, and the last thing I needed was for Lucas to stumble upon it by accident, given his uncanny streak of good luck.

Like seriously just from the start of the game that guy had B level stat in Luck alone.

Squinting my eyes, I scanned the rows of book covers, each one seemingly mocking my efforts. None of them matched the description, despite my certainty that I was in the right spot.

Was I missing something? Had I made a mistake somewhere along the line? I racked my brain, trying to recall every detail from the game, but nothing came to mind.

This was becoming more troublesome by the minute, and with time ticking away, I feared I would soon run out of precious moments in the library.

Amidst my frustration, a glimmer of realization dawned upon me-a forgotten detail from the game that had slipped my mind entirely.

"By the way Janica are you sure we'll find it here"

"Of course, that's what the map says"

"Are you sure you just aren't being stupid right now reddy? Who would hide a book of that -caliber here?"

"Huh...!?"

I can still remember the small banter Rose and Janica had over this on my first playthrough with the item on my set...

"Stop being impatient I'm sure it says it's located here, hey Lucas what did that hooded individual say again?"

Her presence alone was enough to captivate my senses, and I couldn't help but marvel at her ethereal allure-a trait that had endeared her to me in the game, despite her status as a mere

side character.

In the game, her beauty had been unmatched, surpassing even the top heroines within the game. Princess Snow, and even my personal favorite Alice, paled in comparison to Lavine's

radiant presence.

It made me wonder why the game developers had invested so much effort in crafting her character if players weren't allowed to interact with her on a deeper level.

"I'm Riley Hell," I introduced myself, my voice tinged with a mixture of respect and curiosity.

"I'm here to take the trials."

Lavine regarded me with a thoughtful expression, her gaze piercing yet gentle. "Hmm... but you aren't a mage, are you, child?" she inquired, her tone tinged with curiosity.

"Do you need to be one to take the test?"

Her laughter was light and musical, a sound that resonated with warmth and wisdom. "Fufu...

no, no, you're quite feisty, aren't you? those eyes of yours I like them" she remarked, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "Although you may lack the mana needed to take the regular test, your will is quite fiery. Why don't we test that instead, hmm?"

I shook my head resolutely. "No, I'll take the regular test." She regarded me with a skeptical gaze, doubt etched into her features, but eventually, she

nodded in acquiescence. With a clap of her hands, Lavine began to conjure the three tests that

I was about to face.

"Are you really sure about this, child?" she questioned, her tone tinged with concern.

"Yes, and while we're at it, I'll take the trials as well,"

Lavine arched an eyebrow, clearly taken aback by my audacity. "I don't know if you're just confident or arrogant, but there are certain limits you must understand," she cautioned. "I know, but there's nothing wrong with trying, right? It's not like you're going to kill me. And to make it fair, why don't you just double the rewards I get if I finish both tests?"

"...You sound like you know what reward you'll be getting,"

"Does it really matter?"

"Not exactly..." 'Haha... if only she knew just how many times, I've passed this trial of her's she might want to

cry and change it again'

With a smirk playing on my lips. I waited for her to conduct the test.

As the first three tests materialized before us, I couldn't help but marvel at how closely they

mirrored their virtual counterparts in the game.

Lavine's explanations about being a mage and whatnot seemed like mere mumbo jumbo now

-after all, weren't these just games in the end?

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[Tetris]

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