A book from the Zero Library?

Kurt III and Blundell’s expressions changed at the same time. They knew full well how valuable the books from the Zero Library were to magicians. They could single-handedly raise a magician’s learning ability or even bestow them with a key trump card in a moment of crisis. They were treasures that even Superior magicians found difficult to borrow.

However, were they worthy of a king’s boon?

Kurt III was the first to understand Theo’s intention. “A book from the Zero Library isn’t difficult to loan out, but it seems like you are asking for something else.”

Theo nodded. “Yes, that’s right.”

Kurt’s eyes narrowed. “You want ownership of the book.”

That made more sense. Obtaining ownership of one book from the Zero Library was worthy of a king’s boon, even if it wasn’t a national treasure.

The expressions of the other magicians in the room were interesting. Blundell looked rather perplexed as he stroked his beard, while Veronica’s eyes sharpened with interest as she watched Theo. Sylvia shuffled awkwardly as Vince nodded knowingly with a secret smile.

Theo was the only one in the room who could directly...