With his new resolved in life. Claude plans to live a life, safe from any danger.
The big problem was being able to know the future was out of the topic for he only read the book in the middle.
Being able to have a strong allies to protect himself was one of his ideas.
"I need to explore outside our domain."
One of his bright ideas was to scout talents outside the Riviere estate, ideally near to the territory walls.
Late in the afternoon before supper, Claude embarked to his journey finding strong a strong allies to protect him.
Using his robe found in the closet, Claude went outside the palace to find his future ally.
Along the way his first target was in the slums. The slums is near the estate walls that's why it takes him a while to reach there.
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Hours have passed and he didn't find any.
He started at the ceiling of his chambers again thinking that he should go out again tomorrow.
Determination is the key they say, this time he was sure that he will find someone trustworthy, and a powerful one at that.
Knock, knock.
"Your Highness. The dinner is ready."
"Bring them in."
Claude happily ordered as he was indeed hungry from his trip.
Although the dishes here is not as good as modern foods in his past life due to lack of technology but the food taste much better.
Maybe because of the conventional way but the food taste real and delicious.
Tomorrow morning Claude spends his time reading books on his rooms. Interesting enough, he was hooked by how amazing ancient scripts were.
The letters and symbols doesn't exist in his past life but he can read them well. He even started to think if this Claude's body is a intelligent and inherited it.
After testing it, he deduced that it was actually a genius especially in academics.
He can count and perform complex mathematical expression and solved them well and recite even poems, he can also dance as if he's been trained before.
Life has been relaxing for him in these two days. His sorrowful life that has been weighing him has gradually easing.
But his anxiousness about his safety is still there. He learned that Claude was a magic swordsman.
A combination of a swordsman that can wield magic like a mage.
A magic swordsman is rare in their Asgard Empire because it requires a natural born talent for swordsmanship and mana.
The thing is, even tho he is genius mentally fighting with his body is still a different story.
He can still unconsciously remember how was he thought about swordsmanship and mana but never tried it ever since he woke up.
"I need to make this right. If I want to protect myself then I have to get stronger.
Strong enough so that I can at least defend myself from those who is trying to harm me."
He continue to mutter words to himself then decided to go to library to study combat theories.
"Come to think of it. I'll meet my father tomorrow."
Claude's father is the Archduke of the north of the Asgard Empire and the head of the Riviere Archduchy.
As supreme commander of the empire, he is a hero and a sword of the empire that assist the emperor.
The Riviere also has a blood of emperial family since the Riviere's ancestors are a member of the emperial family acquiring the title of Archduke.
As the sword of the empire who values justice and peace the Riviere holds power that rivals the authority of Asgard emperial family.
But the Riviere is loyal to the empire, thus, it stayed neutral through the generations never interfering to the succession of imperial throne.
Riviere having the rights to the position of emperor and have the power to be able to do so, but never did it.
It is something that the emperial family grateful for because the Riviere Archduchy still upholds their role to maintain peace.
As a colossal figure that many people looked up to, Claude feels many emotions.
He proud to have a great father but nervous and intimidated sometimes due to the big burden he must carry on when it is his time.
"Huuu... I should get going."
There's a lot more to learn, he needs to go to the library to study about combat theories and how the power system works on this world.
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"My Lord. We are expecting to reach the Archduchy tomorrow at noon time."
An imposing knight with reported to the Archduke with a smile.
They have been getting reports from the head butler about Claude conditions.
Claude is a very precious existence for the Archduke because Claude is the only remaining memory that his dear wife left.
And as the sole heir of the Archduchy that will continue the legacy of the Riviere household.
"Great let's keep our pace. I can't wait to see my son."
The Archduke words were filled with longing and anticipation.
"It's truly a blessing in disguise my Lord."
The same knight who reported just now commented. They all know that Claude has temporary amnesia.
"Because of that the young master has been cheerful and smiling a lot."
Claude said condition is a secret that is hidden throughout the outside world.
Because of this Claude has been to his original self before the Archduchess died.
Claude as a very kind and a humble soul, despite his great authority and family influence. He remained through his nature and never abuse his power to bully others.
The Archduke just smiled and nodded slightly as he looked to the horizons.
"Let us hurry."
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The Grand Library of Riviere is a colossal edifice, it is a testament to the Archduchy's reverence for knowledge.
Its imposing structure, adorned with intricate carvings and stained-glass windows, soars towards the heavens.
Inside, a labyrinth of corridors and each chambers houses a countless volumes, a piece of history waiting to be uncovered.
The air is thick with the scent of ancient parchment being carried by the wind.
The library's collection is a treasure trove of human thought, encompassing philosophy, history, magic, and countless other disciplines.
Its shelves groan under the weight of illuminated manuscripts, rare tomes, and forbidden texts.
Hidden within its depths are secrets of the ages, waiting to be deciphered by those with the wisdom and courage to seek them out.
The Grand Library is more than just a repository of knowledge; it is a living, breathing entity, a source of inspiration and a beacon of hope in a world shrouded in darkness.
Just by standing at the door is enough to get awe of how grand this library were.
Despite it's grandeur, only the members of the household that has the permission of the Archduke is allowed to enter but Claude is an exception.
As the sole heir, he have already received permission to enter ever since he was young.
All the servants of the palace knows how gifted Claude was. With a very young age he capable of reading and understanding texts already.
But this fact is not known outside. The Riviere is low-key despite it's enormous power.
They don't focus on such to things to show off. They're only care about the peace and well being of the empire.
"Alright shall we take a look then?"
With that Claude entered and began to search the books he wanted to read.