In the age of gods, when ferocious beasts roamed freely, humans began to practice magic and craft magical artifacts to counter these powerful creatures, seeking nothing more than to establish a secure existence.
Luna and Erebus, of pure bloodlines and formidable strength, were among the most powerful beings in any parallel dimension.
Beasts have a primal intuition for places rich in treasures or abundant in energy.
They couldn't discern why this bookstore, or particularly this table, was so special, but they knew it was a remarkable place.
Just like William's home, a sanctuary so rare it would be hard to find in the entire Divine Realm.
"Stop wiping just this table. Clean the dust off the other shelves with a dry cloth," William finally said, unable to watch any longer. "After you're done, even if you lie on this table, I won't say anything."
Luna immediately perked up, asking, "Can I lie on it?"
William gave her another amiable smile.