CHAPTER 21 – IS IT ALL OVER NOW?
The Books. There must be something in old records.
Wtf am I doing…
"Sigh… this is a never-ending mess."
"Well, you are the one who wanted to check in old records.", Nick speaks from behind as he bought more books.
I eventually got access to look into old records but with one condition. Nick will be with me while I keep my search. I agreed because it really doesn't matter.
"There are so many books but none of them have useful information."
"Anyway, what are you exactly searching for Alvin?"
"I don't know, it could be an artifact, a rune, or maybe something else."
"That is very vague. You know that right?"
Yeah, tell me something I don't know!
At first, I thought he might be helpful in searching but I was wrong. He only showed useless books so far.
"Alvin, you said all records related to God of Death. I don't know if it will help but there is a book name gate."
"Gate? What's that?"
"Gate is referred to as a connection between two worlds. God of Death might be mentioned here."
There was a book like that, and he tells me that now?
Is he trying to waste my time?
"Well, the problem is this book is sealed with magic. No one was able to open and read it so we don't have any information on it."
"A sealed book?"
"Yes, it might be the only book with this information.", Nick handed the book to me.
A book with the title Gate and it's sealed as well. So, who was the previous owner of the book?
I flipped the book and there was a name written on it. 'God of Death.'
So, that's why no one was able to open the book. This book will only open in presence of God of Death himself.
"Nick, can I trust you to keep a secret for me?"
"What do you mean? Do you know a way to open the book?", Nick got surprised by my question.
"Not really, but I have a guess."
If this book only opens in his presence only, so, what if I try to create something like that, would it work?
"INVENTORY"
If I'm correct, I might be able to copy him with the help of this.
The Death Robe, Let's try to open the book with this on.
As I clicked on The Death Robe icon, it got equipped automatically.
Oh, these damn system messages. This system really doesn't want me to keep my level limiter turned on.
"Alvin, what is that?", Nick got shocked with his mouth open as he sees me wearing the death robe.
"Ah, this thing. It's a long story, I will tell you sometime later."
Anyway, let's see, will it work now?
As I held the book in my hand, a system notification pops-up
Another item that starts with 'Death' in it. Just how many of these are there?
"Wait, you can open the book, Alvin?", In shock and excitement, Nick stands next to me.
"Is that what you are searching for?"
"Probably"
In the book, there is an artifact mentioned on the first page, 'ARC STONE'. Throughout the book, it's only mentioned how to use the artifact and create a gate.
"Hey, I think I know where is that artifact.", Nick recognizes the artifact.
"You do? Then tell me where it is."
"Let me think, it should be in possession of the imperial family. In other words, in our family. We never evaluated it and just kept it like other unknown artifacts. How about you come to the palace tomorrow?"
"Alright, I will come back tomorrow."
I guess that's it. My work is done here now.
Let's just go back to the house, girls might be waiting. As I remember they said they will be making a big feast tonight.
They did say it's to celebrate our new home.
Now, I feel bad that we got ourselves a house and our main reason for staying in this world is already almost over. Wait, do we don't have a reason to stay in this world anymore?
Then, will Gaia send us back to earth?
"Welcome back Alvin, are you done with your work?"
Coming back to this manor and was welcomed by Cho – Hee with a smile with other girls enjoying their stay as well. It feels like I have another family here.
Looks like, I am struck with the same question that I was afraid of.
DO I WANT TO GO BACK?