Chapter 685 Library
After the bonfire finally burned down, Wolfe and the King's advisor retired for the evening, intending to take some time to properly relax after a day full of unwanted excitement.
Being attacked by crusaders definitely wasn't on the to-do list for the day, and the King had plans for Wolfe before he left. There was a lot of magical knowledge here, and the more that the Patriarch knew, the more helpful he could be the next time they were having an issue or needed something specific made.
That would also help the other Kingdoms, and improve the Ancient King's reputation among his peers. That good reputation would help smooth over the transition to the next generation so he could retire without worry of his neighbours making things difficult for his successor.
Sure, it was self-serving, but there was no loss to anyone involved, so there was no real reason not to do it.
So, the King sent a maid to wake Wolfe up the next morning, expecting a simple notification and then a meeting with the library curator, who had picked out a collection of books for the Magi Patriarch to read.
But what she found when she arrived was chaos.
Nimue was currently engaged in battle with Rail, who had stolen her sleeping spot last night, and Carmine was yelling at Dana for taking Rail's side in the argument. Wolfe was finishing breakfast and ignoring the situation, and everyone was naked.
"Um, pardon the intrusion?" The maid asked hesitantly after they didn't answer the door.
Once you finish with those, I have Unholy Sensory Magic, as well as The Gentleman's Guide To Soul Devastation. It is an unholy magic tome only suited to those nearing the rank of Overlord, but with your progression rate, it should be a good introduction to powers that you will soon be able to master."
That was quite the selection for a day's reading. Wolfe was only planning to be here for a short time, so this must have been what they deemed the most important for him to know. It did make sense, he didn't know much Earth Magic, and the last books seemed to be Demon-specific uses of Unholy Magic at higher levels. That wasn't so much a necessary thing, as a way to expand his horizons and introduce him to new ways that his existing magic could be used.
"You have done a wonderful job. If possible, do you have a comfortable chair with an adjustable stand for the tomes? It's better to let them rest on a tray than to hold them in the hand." Wolfe requested.
"Of course, right this way. Do you prefer a seat near the window, the fireplace, or the darkest corner of the room?"
Wolfe chuckled at the fact that they had deliberately put a reading space in the darkest area, but for certain Demons, that was likely easiest on their eyes.
"A spot near the window would be best. I like a bit of natural light."
It was three hours later when Dana came into the reading room with a book in her hands, dragging Carmine by the hand. Carmine's bronze face was flushed with anger, and she was clearly reluctant to be doing whatever they were, but the two of them didn't even notice Wolfe when they first sat down.
Their chairs faced the window, the same as Wolfe's, but there was a bookshelf between them, blocking the direct line of sight. He wondered what was so important to the book loving succubus that she would drag the resistant Demoness along with her, so he adjusted [Detect Hidden] until he could read the cover of the book.
[Affection and Skinship Rituals Among Lust Demons]
So that was their issue. Dana had gotten too cuddly for Carmine's sensibilities, either with her or with Wolfe, and the tension had finally blown up today when Rail and Nimue were arguing.