Chapter 57. The Three Walls (2)
The gate officer I had seen earlier approached us and asked, "Do you require guidance?"
He didn’t seem to be thrilled about us inspecting the castle walls.
I decided to ask, "Where is the library?"
The question had slipped out because I was thinking of Rubia.
The officer gave me a puzzled look. "The library, sir?"
"Yes."
It must have been unusual for a tournament participant to inquire about a library. I wondered what he might say if I asked to actually enter.
The officer hesitated, clearly uncertain, and eventually summoned an elderly man.
The old man looked at me and said, "I heard you asked about the library..."
"Am I allowed to enter?"
Rubia had spent much of her time in the library. I knew the request would likely be denied, but it didn’t hurt to ask.