The Pressure of Reality

Jin An and Amatsuki Toki walked out of the library. The air was fresh, and sunlight fell over them, illuminating their weary yet expectant faces.

Just as they emerged from the library, Loki appeared not far away. With his back to them, he seemed to have been waiting.

"Loki!"

Jin An raised his voice slightly, breaking the silence.

Hearing the call, Loki turned around, an undisguised smile appearing on his face.

His eyes shimmered with an indescribable light, as though he understood the deeper meaning hidden behind this encounter.

"You're out."

Loki smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over the two of them. Seeing their expressions and attitudes, he seemed to have already guessed that they were astonished by what they had found here.

"Looks like you're very interested in what this island has to offer."

Jin An nodded lightly, shock still lingering in his eyes.

"I never expected to find such precious materials here.

What an unexpected surprise."

Amatsuki Toki walked to Jin An's side. Her gaze remained profound and calm, but her faint smile revealed the relief in her heart.

"Indeed, the trip was worthwhile."

Her voice was low and steady, as if she were simply stating something obvious.

"Haha, since you like it, study as much as you want. Everyone among the Giants of Elbaf knows about this place anyway. If you really uncover something, that would be a good thing."

Loki's smile remained gentle, as though their amazement did not concern him.

He stepped closer, his eyes glinting.

"But you might as well take a better look around too. It's not just the Divine Codex."

Jin An and Amatsuki Toki exchanged a glance. Though they both understood what Loki meant, neither responded immediately.

They still stood amid that atmosphere woven from ancient myths and legends, as though