Walter, his face framed by a mass of fluffy, unkempt white beard, led the way with a grim expression, leaning on his cane. The young attendant followed anxiously behind him.
Gilan pulled his hat brim low, his hands tucked into his pockets.
He carried himself with lazy nonchalance.
More than half the readers in the library hall silently set down their books and, driven by curiosity, followed the three of them out one after another, seemingly eager to watch the commotion.
Before leaving the library hall, Gilan suddenly sensed something and turned his gaze toward a corner.
A flicker of surprise passed through his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal. After looking away, he continued forward as though nothing had happened, though the corners of his lips inexplicably curled upward...
What a surprise. What a coincidence.
Gilan thought to himself.
In the corner of the hall, a tall, thin man in a suit was intently reading an ancient book in his hands.
He had a small mustache, and his expression was filled with wild delight.
"Found it, found it..."
the man murmured, his tone brimming with excitement.
The ancient book in his hands recorded the secrets of ascension. It described in detail how an Ascendant from the medieval era had prepared beforehand, then entered a dream to pass the trial of the Gate of Ascension, ultimately ascending, leaving the mortal world forever, and taking up residence in the Divine Homeland.
"My efforts haven't been in vain. I finally found another Platinum Borrowing Pass. Just as the rumors said, the Great Library of the bookstore holds the secrets of ascension..."
Shiluo Simon thought as he slowly closed the ancient book.
At that moment, he noticed the disturbance in the hall. He frowned slightly in confusion, seemingly unable to understand why