Rein and Wudo had achieved their goal of translating the ancient scroll and left the reading alcove on the second floor of the library.
When they returned the ancient documents, the white-bearded old man seemed tireless, wearing his glasses as he sorted through old texts beneath a magic lamp.
The two left the library and returned to the Bearded Inn.
None of the small traps set on their door had been touched, indicating that their situation was safe for the time being.
Once inside the room,
Wudo removed her gas mask before she finally dared to speak.
In the city, she did not dare speak even a word of Korman Language, afraid someone might overhear her and expose their ruse.
She cautiously said, "Doctor Rein, I've done what I promised you. I hope you'll keep your word and help me as well."
"No problem."
Rein was very satisfied with today's gains. He replied, "Stay in the room for the next few days. In ten days, I'll definitely plead with that madam on your behalf."
Wudo nodded with a serious expression. "Mm."
Even so, he had no intention of sharing a room with this barbarian girl.
Though he had been cautious enough, if those "mysterious people" still discovered them, he did not want to get dragged into it.
"I'll be in the room next door. Call for me if anything happens. Three long knocks and two short ones means everything's normal. Rapid knocking means there's an emergency."
Rein briefly discussed several signals with her, then turned and left the room.
"Mm."
Although Wudo felt that this iron room was far less secure than a treehouse in the forest, and its stuffiness made her feel suffocated, she could only nod.
At least they could communicate with words now. She no longer had