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The study, filled with stacks of books, was illuminated by the same soft, warm light as before. The room bore clear signs of upkeep, despite the fact that its owner had been absent for some time. His identity alone ensured that no one dared to inquire about his whereabouts.
The door creaked open. A weary-looking Aloysius stepped inside. The young Selwynian noble bore dark circles under his eyes, but unexpectedly, his overall state seemed much improved—his spirit more intact, the sense of despair around him much reduced.
"Twelve days…" Aloysius muttered to himself, recalling how long his so-called ‘grandfather' had been gone. The nightmare that had bound and suffocated him for so long had vanished—completely, utterly, without a trace. It was as if his presence had been erased from the world.
"The timing matches the opening of that great library he once mentioned. He must have disappeared then… Could he have failed? No… With his strength, I can't imagine anyone who could pose a threat to him."
His hand...
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