Since my speed of movement is fast because I was flying in the sky, I spent very little time traveling.
But since I will need time to read books, I will let myself spend the whole night researching today.
Currently, I have visited all eight used bookstores.
There are no more places that I know of.
If there is one left, it is …….
“The House of Nobility …… or the Castle of Salettana, or maybe…….”
I mean, there’s no other option.
Because books are fundamentally expensive, they are often bought by the nobles and then passed on to the general public.
Some nobles throw away old items, so you can’t even look at old documents unless you are a person who has such a hobby, or you go to the archives in the castle.
Considering this, it is not a good idea to go to a noble’s place.
The obvious choice would be to go to a castle where old books could be found.
With our current connections, it would be easy to get in and have a look.
But ……But ……!
As for me, I basically don’t want to meet any nobles or royalty!
These people are really pushy in their recruiting!
I just want to live a normal life, and I don’t want to be thrown into such a grim place.
For an adventurer, I have a good sense of etiquette.
It’s the knowledge from my previous life!
Well, that’s enough whining in my head, let’s get ready to go ……
Walking along the ramparts in front of me, I arrive at the gate.
I could just fly over, but as expected, that would be treated as trespassing.
I decide to walk normally here.
As I passed through the gate, two soldiers came out in front of me.
But since they were people who knew me, I was able to go inside immediately.
“Thanks for your service.”
“”Yes!””
The two soldiers straightened their posture, putting their feet together in a zap.
I’m not your boss, so you can make it easy on me. …… Well, whatever.
I guess that’s all that’s left. ……
Anyway, let’s head over to where Kreis is.
If it were me, I would be able to get through.
I proceeded without thinking too hard, but unfortunately I was stopped. ……
Apparently, things don’t go that easily.
“Excuse me, Houen-sama. Where are you going?”
“I was going to Prince Kreis’ place. Is there a problem?”
“Do you have any appointment with his majesty?”
“It’s urgent.”
“I’m sorry ……, but without an appointment, whoever you are…”
“Houen—-!”
Just as the soldier was about to say no, a small child jumped out from the stairs behind him and tumbled down.
When I looked over to see what it was, there it was, unmistakably Prince Kreis.
Maybe he was in a hurry, he fell down when he reached the bottom of the stairs, but he got up immediately and came running toward us.
The butler Vasti was running from behind him to stop Prince Kreis with a pale face.
What the heck now, …….
“Houen! Houen!”
“W-what’s- is there something wrong, Prince Kreis!”
“Rei-Rei- Reizen woke up! He is awake!”
“What?!”
At this timing?
How the hell did he know what triggered it!
What the hell is going on!
“You saved me the trouble of calling you! I just need you to warm Reizen with the flames of Houen as soon as possible! Otherwise he’ll fall asleep again!”