I kept being called incompetent at home, but it seemed super competent globally

"This is the Elmar Library...!" It's huge! "

The next day.

Me, Kurta, and Nino were visiting the city's library.

It should be called the capital of flowing rocks and art.

The library was large and the interior was very elaborate.

The dark brown bookshelf is well represented on the green-based wallpaper.

"Welcome to the Elmar Library. Looking for something?”

As soon as I went to the reception desk, the librarian called out to me.

I'll hand over the letter of introduction that Mr. Taylor left me immediately.

What happened then? Librarian's expression became slightly cloudy.

Oh, you were hired by the lord.

"Yes, I'm here to look at the paperwork."

"... over here, please."

The atmosphere was clearly unwelcome.

It seems that the Lord's disapproval has already spread to this extent.

The three of us, guided by her like that, headed into the back of the bookshelf.

“We have the archives of the requested materials ahead of us.”

Eventually, a tightly locked door appeared in front of him.

It must be quite old, and there is rust on the doorknobs and fittings.

The librarian removed the key from the knob and quickly opened the way for us.

"That's all I can show you."

Thank you very much.

“Be careful with your material. Then, in the unlikely event that the materials are damaged, we will claim compensation from the Valdemar family."

"... what happened before?"

I asked unexpectedly at the stubborn attitude of the librarian.

Then she tells him with a heavy voice.

"There have been a number of times before, an adventurer who has received requests from the Lord." The manners of those people were very bad.... "

So, it was cold somewhere.

“Yes, it looks like you're a little different from the people who've been here before.”

Having said that, the librarian relaxed his expression slightly.

Apparently, the Valdemars used to hire adventurers before us.

I didn't hear anything like that from Mr. Taylor... "

With a slight disbelief in Leonidas, we looked at each other.

Then, the librarian who seemed to be surprised by it asks.

"That's how it looks... The three of you aren't looking for a bounty from the lord, are you?"

"Yeah. We just want you to give us what's in the lord's possession." It's moving in exchange for that. "

"Was that so?" Now, let me give you one piece of advice. It's difficult to get mermaid tears, I think you should give up. "

To your words, Librarian, we opened our eyes unexpectedly.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Soon after we asked, she continued her words.

"The lord promised to give a billion gold bounty to the one who got the mermaid's tears." As a result, many adventurers headed to the lake with reference to the library materials..... "

Could it be that everyone failed?

“To be precise, no one has come back.”

That's a heavy fact... again...

However, we can't give up mermaid tears so easily.

If Leonidas didn't give me the dagger, I wouldn't be able to repair the Holy Sword.

“Thank you for your advice.”

When I told the librarian so, I opened the door slowly.

The librarian gave a sad expression for a moment, but he left immediately.

And it was a narrow passageway made of stone.

The passageway stretched underground, and magic stone lamps were placed everywhere.

"... but what is billions of gold?" Why does Master Leonidas want so much mermaid tears? "

While I was walking, I suddenly asked Kurta and the others.

Even though I'm a nobleman, it's not normal to pay a billion dollars to an adventurer.

Then Kurta sits down with her hands on her chin.

That's right, I don't know how you feel.

Huh? Really?

"At that age, it's the time when you feel like you're getting younger." I thought you might want to try the straw, too.

"So, do you want to give out billions?" Seems pretty chaotic. "

"... maybe you're in love with someone?"

That's what Kurta told me, and I was thrilled for some reason.

Then she laughs, joking as if she were joking.

... well, Leonidas is a good year.

I don't think that's going to happen.

Looks like it's here.

As he went straight ahead while talking, the door eventually appeared again.

It's a pretty deep cellar, probably because it holds valuable materials.

This time, the key was not locked, and when I pressed it, it made a heavy noise and moved.

Oops! You're so dusty!

"Um, the light... is this it?"

When Nino pressed the switch on the wall, the magic stone lamp mounted on the ceiling turned on.

There is usually very little in and out of the house.

I expected it, but it smelled like dust and rust.

"Well, the [Orlando Investigation Record]... was there!"

The location of the intended material was immediately known.

This is because only the dust around this book was removed.

No, not exactly this book, but this notebook?

It looks like it was created for younger people, and it doesn't seem to have been properly bound.

The brown discolored cover vividly illustrates the weight of the times.

Well then, let's open it.

With the advice I gave you earlier, I feel compelled to start reading the material.

This is how our investigation began.