33 SEVY

"So this is the city of Hatisa? Pretty big compared to the other Cities. Its walls are very high up as well."

Seth walked normally as he approached the entrance of the city. A big lizard in an armored suit walked toward him.

"What are you here for? Traveling or doing business?"

"I'm just here to stay for a day or two."

Seth showed him his tourist pass from the City of Alora.

"I see. Well, you are free to enter. Welcome to the City of Hatisa. NEXT!"

(That was quite fast.)

Notice: The whole area of the city is surrounded by guards. It looks like a well-secured city.

(Well secured, huh? I guess compared to the City of Panos back then, this one has a lot more guards in patrol as well.)

Seth looked around and saw that the city's structures on the buildings were not the same as the City of Alora.

(I expected the houses to look more like the clay huts, but they felt modern like the ones in the City of Panos back then.)

Notice: Hatisa is the Capital city of the Country of Wishes. Capital cities such as this one are central cities where most things happen in the country. These include trading, guild agenda, and law and order. Normally, most of the assets of the country are centralized here making this city flourish.

(I see. By the way, I remember back in the Holy Kingdom- I guess it was ruled by the guild and the church?)

Notice: The Holy Kingdom was ruled by the Pontifex Maximus, the head of the church as well as the guild that resides within the kingdom. In this City, I've read back in the library of Alora that it was ruled solely by the Guild that originated from the other continent. Since this was a country that was originally built by their people here in this land through diplomatic means.

Seth kept talking with Uriel in his mind as he walked toward the Academic Library. He passed by a lot of non-human races but not much caught his eye for there was still no cat-girl to be found.

Notice: We have arrived near the Academic Library.

(So, how do we get inside since this library is not for the public.)

Notice: We can try to use the Royal Pass.

Seth walked toward the place and a fox-like lady approached her.

(This is the fantasy I've been talking about! Okay stay calm and give a good impression. It's not a cat-girl but it's close. Ah, she looks beautiful.)

The Fox-like lady asked him if he wanted to get inside the library.

"I'm Seth. Nice to meet you. Yes, I am here to enter the library."

Seth said that as he handed over the royal pass card he received from Lady Alice.

(I know this is my second chance in life and I'm 18 years old. I don't plan on having a harem but I should at least give a nice impression to girls I would want to be with in the future, if possible. I still share the same urge as a teen even after reincarnating into this world after all.)

The fox lady examined the royal pass.

"Although I do think that this is legitimate, We still need a fee for entering even if it's only a one-time enter and not a membership one."

(Hmm... I don't even know If I have some stuff left to give her.)

Notice: The user still has the Virulent Scorpion King's Essence and Crystal Orb at his disposal.

Seth brought out the Virulent Scorpion King's Crystal Orb.

"How about this, is it enough for me to enter the Academic Library?"

"This, this is more than enough. Do you plan on having a membership?"

"I only plan to use the Academic Library for a day, to be honest."

"We don't know how to compensate for such if that is the only available payment you have."

Notice: The user can use the Scorpion King's Essence as payment.

Seth then brought out the Scorpion King's Essence.

"This should be enough, right?"

The fox lady examined the essence again as she felt a deep pressure from it.

(It's an essence of a boss from the ruins no less, it should fetch a high price normally.)

"I see, Well besides entering, with this payment, I do believe that we can allow you to enter the other private room that normally would require double the amount to go inside. Either way, you are free to enter now."

The fox lady handed him a library pass worth a week's visit and a free pass to the private library rooms. Before entering, Seth has some more stuff to say.

"Say, may I know your name?"

"It's Sevy. Have fun reading in the library Mr... Uhm... Seth, right?"

Seth smiled as he entered.

(She remembered my name! Finally, a flawless plan. I showed her that I was a capable man that has money to spare as well as thirsty for knowledge. I know girls can't resist the capable type.)

Notice: The user's excitement level is rising.

(Oh, shush... Uriel. It's my first time hitting on a girl.)

Notice: I do believe that in the customs of flirting, as I've read and heard, that is not even called "hitting on a girl."

(Whatever, I was tensed a bit, so that counts for me.)

Notice: Lowering standards for what counts as flirting for the user. Accepted.

(Gaddamn it.)

Seth entered the Library and began his reading.

(Uriel, take over for the rest of the day. Focus on reading information about the twelve heroes, the staff of wisdom, key areas in the continent for monster concentration, and a quicker way to level up so I can grind a lot of experience.)

Notice: Uriel is taking over and implementing the user's commands.

(I can rest for a while and maybe think about my next agenda. After I grind again, do I find those two and confront them? If so, I hope I'm strong enough when that happens.)

The day ended and morning came as Uriel finished gathering all the important information he could find.

Notice: 5 trips to the private room and 83 books have been read. 5 books containing most of the information that the User needs.

Notice: Relaying message.

***

Meanwhile, Lady Alice and the three adventurers were going out of their inn to go to the Academic Library as well.

"Let's at least get a map and figure out a clear plan on where to go once we enter the other continent," Aila said.

"I do believe that they have some information in the Academic Library, Let's go there for now Lady Alice."

"Wow, I didn't know that Zeal was the type to go along inside a library."

"We need to be prepared at least, Gester. Since I'm the leader, I need to know more about the other continent as well."

Lady Alice chuckled as she didn't expect to stick with these guys her whole life from now on. Since she knows that she cannot go and sulk all the time, she tries to forget what happened and move on in hopes that she will see her father and grandma in the near future.

"Come on now, guys. Let's get going."

"Yes, Lady Alice."

Alice then whispered to herself. "After all, I'm royalty, I should act befitting my role, always. Even if things right now are tough, I'm a grown girl and I should endure this."

As she followed up with another mutter. "Father, Grandma..."