BXBX NOVEL Chapter 392 In The Imperial Archives (5)
"Lady Eli…" Kazimir was shocked at Eli's gesture. "Y-you need not do this… everyone will know about it anyways once the investigation starts."
"Your Highness First Prince, even if will be eventually known no one will mock you if this information has been discovered during the trials. Thus I, Anderson Cross, also swear upon the heavens that this information will not carelessly spread through my mouth!!" Anderson was the second one who followed Eli's actions.
"While the history of our families may not be that good, I, Siegfried Astaze, honor you as the First Prince of the Empire. Thus, I swear in my name to also uphold the dignity of the First Prince, until the trial begins."
During the time that he was reading and studying the information in the library, he had been thinking of revealing this information to the empire in the first place.
He was ready to become the subject of future studies and investigation regardless if he was the prince of the Empire.
The fact that he was the only one who happened to experience these things to tell the tale was more than enough for him. From the moment he allowed the paladin to rescue him, he knew that this was his purpose.
But who knew that someone out there, one that he viewed as someone to use before, chose not to take advantage of him but rather express their goodwill towards him and protect his dignity as the First Prince at all cost?
Seeing everything in front of him, his blue eyes started to tremble, trying to hold back the emotions he was keeping in check.
"You guys…" He felt a hot sensation coming from his eyes. He could no longer make out the earnest expression the trio was having at the moment.
"Thank you…"
"I, Kazimir Nox De Seirende, accept your oath and will owe each one of you a favor."
Anderson and Siegfried smiled and nodded. Eli also gave a relaxed smile as if she was looking at someone whose life changed for the better.
'It is no wonder that Leon forgave them rather easily. Take away the influence of other people, this brother of his is not bad.' Eli thought as she observed Kazimir's moved expression.
"Hmm, not bad at all. With the way you displayed your goodwill to each other, I could see that the future of the Seirende Empire is in good hands." Suddenly they were interrupted by a familiar voice that they never heard during the days they focused on researching.
The Leprechaun appeared from the darkness once again and looked at the four with approval in his eyes.
"Whatever information you get, make sure that it will only be told to the right people." He reminded all of them.
"We heed your words, Esteemed Guardian of this Imperial Archive." The bunch answered.
"En…" The Leprechaun nodded.
He looked at Kazimir and told him, "I purposely said those words to you before so that you may be ready for what kind of facts you would discover during your stay here. As for the rest, ask your father."
"I will, Esteemed Guardian, thank you for your words."
"Hmmm… remember, even if the skies disappear, the blessing of the Guardian Ignis is in your veins. And for as long as it exists, you are a Seirende."
Kazimir's body trembled, it was as if a thorn in his heart was pulled out gently by these words. "Y-yes…" His voice quivered but he still gave a respectful salute to the Leprechaun.
"Before you go, may you give me time to talk to the young lady privately. I must ask her for more books before I go lonely once again!! Who knows when my next visitor would arrive!!!"
"Ermm… Of course…" Kazimir and the two retreated awkwardly.
They excused themselves upon remembering that Eli managed to earn the favor of the Leprechaun because of something. To think that it was boosks had they known about it they could have gone through their own collections and helped Eli please the Leprechaun.
Leaving the two alone, the Leprechaun still snapped his fingers and isolated their surroundings.
"Esteemed Guardian, thank you for helping us with the information. By the way, how do you like the books I gave?" When Eli determined that it would be safe enough to talk, she initiated the conversation.
"Those books you brought were very entertaining… Especially that book, Lord of the Rings, it was a very refreshing read. Tell me do you have the sequel of that book?"
"Of course Sire, I do…" Eli was inwardly relieved that the Leprechaun was pleased with the books that she gave.
It was kind of surprising that the Leprechaun actually likes those kinds of novels instead of books that are about knowledge. She concluded that it was most likely because he had been guarding the library for centuries now that he almost read all the knowledge kept here in the place.
"En… though I must admit, just a few wouldn't do… look how fast I read through all the books you gave me!" The Leprechaun sighed, he was feeling regretful that Eli could only bring a few books for him to be entertained with.
"Well, I could only bring much. Also, going back to this place is beyond my control." Eli shook her head.
It was not that she could only print a number of books through the book of knowledge, it is just that, if she managed to take out more books, the Leprechaun might be suspicious.
"Hmm, I know. I know. Anyways we might see each other again in the future. Who knows?" The Leprechaun sighed once again and looked at Eli with a profound gaze.
"Young one, before you go to the surface, let me tell you one last thing. This is the most important thing I want to tell you…" After a while, the Leprechaun's expression turned serious as she said these words.
"I am listening to Great Sire…" Eli responded."
"You must remember… that you are the last descendant of the Asanis. You are the only one."
"Last descendant?" It's been a long while since she heard the word Asani. But it is the first time that she heard the fact that she was the last descendant.
"Yes, all of your kin has been wiped out… you are the only surviving member of the Asanis." The Leprechaun enunciated every word.
But suddenly a thought came to him and his eyes flicked, then he awkwardly coughed and talked once again, "Well, technically, you are the last full-blooded descendant. Err… your son and your future offspring could be considered also. But remember, the Asani bloodline could only continue through you, and no more."
"I understand." Eli nodded, although her mind was full of questions, she decided to no longer ask why the Leprechaun suddenly talked about this matter.
From the way the Leprechaun told her this fact, Eli could already see that he did not have the plan to explain the matter further.
"Good! I will leave you this book. This one is written by me because you cannot bring out the books here so I had to write my own and give it to you. But you must only open it with your identity as an Asani is being questioned." The Leprechaun warned with a forlorn expression.
This time, Eli could no longer take the confusion and finally asked, "What would be the kind of situation that you are pertaining to? And what was the reason why you are prohibiting me to read this if not for a particular situation?"
The Leprechaun sighed. But he looked at Eli with an earnest expression and answered, "To answer your second question, it was because you are too preoccupied with the matters you have at hand right now. Knowing what's in that book will not help you either."
"For your first question, only you could know when. But based on what was happening on the surface, that moment might not be for long. So… you just have to be patient for a short period of time. But young Eli, believe me, it will benefit you to not know things beforehand until it is the right time."
"I just do not know when I would have the chance to tell you these things again. You see, I am stuck here and I can not even influence the visitors outside to leak any more information for you.. That is highly dangerous."
"So while you are here in front of me, I will entrust to you this information and I believe that you will use this well."
The Leprechaun explained with worry and anxiousness in his eyes. It was like he was looking at Eli like she was his last kin.
As an elder who advises the young to listen and be careful, Eli could feel that the Leprechaun meant no harm.
But the more the Leprechaun acted like this, the more Eli wondered, who was he?
Why is he stuck in the archive?
And why does he look so worried about her identity as an Asani?