Chapter 203: Request for Library Privileges
Despite feeling sad, Ella continued to share some details that she knew about the war that had just ended in the outer border town of Nachezan Kingdom. The battle exploded because of the small-scale devil army trying to attack from the Human Continent"s weakest frontier.
The region that bore the border with the ocean was an easy target for the devil army that had managed to infiltrate that far.
It all happened near Iqreles City, but the outcome was not the same as the tragic incident that hit Falsegarde City. Iqreles City did not suffer significant damage. Human Race returned victorious as the defense force that managed to destroy the invading army.
The Holy Knight Regiment of Aeddoterra City was only one of the few areas that could send reinforcements. Well, most of the support was indeed from the Holy Central Region. Thanks to the Aeddoterra Kingdom, which was in the Central Region and suffered the least amount of war.
As for other regions, they were busy with continental borders, wars, and so on without helping much if there were incidents in other areas.
Ella only knew up to that point, and Elysia immediately shifted the topic to not dwell on a rather heavy topic for these young girls. Even so, some big questions arose in both Elysia and Elena"s minds.
"Was the attack from the devil army in the Eastern Region under Dylan"s orders?" Elysia opened the discussion with Elena as soon as Evelyn shared other light and fun things.
"It can be yes or no, Ely. You remember? There are four other Devil Emperors who are under Dylan"s rule." Elena didn"t dare to deduce anything from that incomplete information.
"Well, wars happen for a reason, but what is that? I"m sure it"s not that simple as it looks. There is something more to it." Elysia felt something was wrong, but she didn"t know about it.
"For the sake of good health, please put this matter out of your head, Ely. We only handle what"s in front of us and around us, remember? Please don"t worry because it"s already happened, and we don"t need to interfere carelessly either. For now, knowing enough is good for us." Elena spoke with care. She suggested what was best for them at the moment.
"Well, I"m just suspicious. It"s not like I care too much about people I don"t know either. After all, I only have two hands and a pair of eyes. I"m not the almighty." Elysia exhaled softly and brushed aside the thought of war.
"Hehe, I"m glad to hear that." Elena giggled because she understood the implied meaning of her sweet little sister.
It was in tune with the thoughts and beliefs that she knew were ingrained in Elysia. This kind-hearted girl would only help something that was deemed appropriate and only within her reach.
The hero who saved everyone was a myth and a lie. It was far beyond the limits of any living being"s ability to rescue all things that needed help.
"Oh, look who"s on the way here. That"s the Pope Grandpa, hehe... Are Ella and Ely going to beg for access rights to the fifth floor of the Holy Library? Let"s see what happens next, but don"t go anywhere, please stay on Elena Channel." Elena spoke with a unique intonation like a television presenter.
"What is that? You sound like you"re hosting a show..." Elysia wanted to chuckle too because it sounded ridiculous, but she held it back a little. It would be strange if she chuckled to herself for no reason.
"I"m home. Oh? It looks great with dinner ready at the table and three granddaughters waiting for me." Alexander entered the house with a sunny expression.
"Welcome back." Ella, Elysia, and Evelyn greeted the Pope, who was walking over.
"Humm, an appetizing scent." Alexander glanced at the foods while inhaling an aroma that seemed to make him even hungrier. The dishes teased him to immediately devour them.
"Grandfather, please wash your hands first. You look so happy. Did anything good happen today?" Ella reminded her grandfather with a kind smile.
"Is that clearly sculpted on my face?" Alexander inquired while looking at the three girls, and the girls just nodded their heads because it was true.
"Ho ho-ho, today is good and meaningful to me." Alexander only faintly replied as he walked towards the sink to wash his hands.
Next, he returned to the dining table and sat in the chair of the family"s head. "How was your day, my lovely granddaughters?"
The three girls just looked at each other and chuckled together. The Pope looked unsuitable for asking in a joking tone when he was dressed like a merchant.
"We had a great day, grandfather. We even went to visit the Mage a.s.sociation." Ella briefly reported her new visit.
"Oh, that"s fabulous to hear. It"s an organization belonging to the Mitch.e.l.l Family that has grown to become a continental cla.s.s a.s.sociation eventually. Has something happened, Evelyn?" Alexander nodded while stroking his beard, then he looked at the girl he mentioned.
"Uhm, it"s nothing. It"s just, I asked for funds from my mother and father." Evelyn answered with a hint of embarra.s.sment for whatever reason.
"Is it for the same reason as Ella? Hmm, to open a pizza shop or whatever it is called?" Alexander a.s.sessed the girls in turn, and they only nodded at him.
"I see... Looks like you guys really meant it. Hopefully, your expectations in that will be achieved. Alright, now it"s time for dinner. The conversation can be postponed for later." Alexander announced enthusiastically.
Ella, Elysia, and Evelyn just agreed with that. The good news for the cat, it was time to eat. Then, they ate dinner together, full of warmth.
The dishes on the table quickly ran out even though what was available was not in small quant.i.ties. As usual, the Pope needed a fair amount of food, and Vanessa also didn"t want to lose to the meal fight. They both tasted all the dishes, but the cat was helped by her master to take the food.
"Thanks for the food. It"s nice to have three granddaughters around. Ho? Elysia, Evelyn, why don"t you just stay here? There"s no need for you to live in that ordinary academy dorm." Alexander proposed that after wiping his mouth with a tissue.
"Ahh, that"s a good idea, grandfather. Ely, Eve, just stay here with me, what do you think?" Ella clasped her hands with a jubilant expression. Then, she looked at her friends with a pleading look.
Evelyn only glanced at Elysia at that. She did not want to answer immediately if her best friend turned down the offer that sounded good.
As if she knew what was on Evelyn"s mind, Elysia represented Evelyn to answer that politely. "With all due respect, please forgive me. That"s a great offer, and let Eve, and I consider it."
"Oh, that"s fine. Are you two staying over again tonight?" Alexander didn"t feel offended or anything. He put that aside because he knew these two good-spirited girls would often stay over because of Ella.
"Yes, yes! The three of us will sleep in my room." Ella answered that gleefully. She seemed to be antic.i.p.ating something.
"Oh, look how cheerful you are, Ella." Alexander smiled gently at his jolly granddaughter.
"Hehe... Oh right, grandfather, Ely has a hard time with her knowledge. She intends to broaden her horizons in the Holy Library. However, she still hasn"t found some of the knowledge she wants. So, can you grant Ely access to the fifth floor?" Ella chuckled lightly, but she went straight to what she promised her friend this afternoon.
Elysia seemed surprised and looked at Ella, who only smiled innocently at her. So, it was easy because Ella just had to ask her grandfather?
For some reason, Elysia felt stupid because she had prepared herself for the difficult thing she would face to make that privilege.
"The fifth floor of the Holy Library? What kind of knowledge are you seeking, O Elysia girl?" Alexander didn"t even change his expression when he asked that. He was gently smiled as if he was a kind grandfather who asked his lovely granddaughter.
To Elysia"s delight, the Pope didn"t seem to think that was presumptuous. "I"m looking for a deeper knowledge of magic, a concept, or something like that. Also, I"m looking for the truth of the world in case there are some books about lost history."
Ella and Evelyn looked at Elysia in slight surprise. It wasn"t something a girl on the Apprentice level would look for! Usually, it was only people with the power of Spirit level or above who began to seek knowledge to that extent.
What made this girl look for things that were way above her level? Ella and Evelyn looked at each other as if they had the same thoughts.
"Kuhmm, hum... So, that"s what you were trying to find that made you stay three days on the fourth floor of the Holy Library..." Alexander stroked his beard while evaluating Elysia more deeply. He was looking for the truth in her eyes.
The girl felt a little nervous, but she did not waver in the slightest from that gaze. Elysia just looked back into Pope"s blue eyes, without looking away and just waiting.
"Do you know what"s on the fifth floor of the Holy Library?" Alexander suddenly spoke, and it broke their gaze contest.
"Uhh, for that... Please forgive me, but I don"t know. All I know that floor is where all the information, especially that is unknown to just anyone and the public." Elysia felt a little awkward to answer that.