Chapter 38

Dawn Scarlett





I do not understand why the two of them are quite curious about how did Raphael, the archmage treated me. But oh well, I guess it is also natural since just like what they have said a while ago it is the first time in a while that someone visited the imperial library and they are curious about how did the archmage himself handle a visitor. But let's see, how will I make up a believable story that has no obvious loopholes. Argh, this is frustrating with all these lies that I am spitting out I believe that there will be a time that I too will start doubting whether or not what I am saying is the truth and nothing but the truth, or is it another lie. And for sure, there will be a time when I have no choice but to reveal the truth, I think that it will be really hard for them to believe me but whatever - the important thing is that I am going to live my life as I used to without them finding out that I am not really from this world.





"It is also said that there is this element called Vox which is the only exception, because of its rarity, not many people have the knowledge about this element. Even though the history of all the kingdoms, there are only a few or maybe a single mage that could use the Vox element resulting in Vox being often left forgotten. Movements or certain motions are often used to assist the mage to control their elements, from finger movements, hand motions, etc. Just, for example, a Water Mage will require fluid hand motion, while Earth Magi requires strong and sturdy stances. But there are instances when a person can reach the advanced level, where an expert Mage can control their elements without the assistance of any movements." I added to what I have said a while ago and again, the things that I have said are the same thing that Raphael said to me a while ago. Aurelius then nodded his head three times, as if he is satisfied with what I have said and I also could see on my peripheral vision that Trajan has this amused looked plastered on his face. It is as if he did not expect that I am going to share what I have learned in that library - or rather he did not expect that I can remember everything. But I did and that is my edge in this world - I am a fast learner when it comes to information.



"I'm impressed that your memory is sharp. What you have said is what is clearly and exactly written in the books" Aurelius said and that made me nod my head but I am also quite surprised that he noticed that what I have said is the same thing that is written in the books although I haven't read the books and all was just mentioned by Raphael. Well, if he wants to I could still recite everything that Raphael thought me that may sound a little bit bookish - I guess the perfect title for me is being 'the nerd'. But oh well, even if I am called a nerd I still have my edge.



"I do hope that you will learn more and find answers that you need. I am permitting you to use the imperial library whenever you like." he then added and I am about to talk to him for his generosity when he suddenly opened his mouth again and then I couldn't believe what he suddenly asked or rather I did not expect him to ask that question because I thought he was not interested about it anyways. "So, what do you think about the archmage that guards the library, Raphael?





And of course, I do not want to die - I already lied once, and if they are to find out right now that I did lie not only once but a couple of times already then I am pretty sure that I will lose my head. And so, my top priority indeed is to live and escape possible execution and I do not quite care much about the fact that I am covering the truth one lie after the other.



"Well, he was very hospitable in a sense. He instantly greeted me and asked me who I am and what am I doing in the library because he said that there haven't been any persons visiting the imperial library these days and after he got the answers from me he asked what exactly I am looking for and he did help me get the books that I need. After that he completely left me alone to read every book that he got for me" I said in a nonchalant tone and Aurelius Shen, the emperor suddenly put down his glass of wine on top of the table and then he said,



"Interesting. I thought he would actually freak out when he saw you but I guess he really knows how to keep his cool"



That is what Aurelius said and I cannot help but be curious about the reason why he actually said that. Why is it that he says that he thought that Raphael will freak out when he met me? I cannot help but actually think that he planned everything that had happened. Well, it is possible because he is clearly talking like he already calculated everything. That since he already has prior knowledge that I have actually lost my memories then it should be not hard for him to actually predict that I may ask for permission to use the imperial library. And maybe, the moment that he found out that I am completely oblivious of the fact that magic exists he already also predicted that the one thing that I am going to look for in the imperial library is information regarding magic.



And if that is indeed the case then damn - he is a complete freak. A freak in a sense because of how advanced he thinks and he was able to calculate everything and make sure that everything will go according to how he planned it to go. Even I cannot go to such lengths - I can just think twice ahead of a person but him - he was able to think way ahead. It was actually like he created multiple scenarios inside his head and in those scenarios he created, he was able to derive certain things that I may say and his possible response to them.



One word - this emperor is really scary and you wouldn't want him to be your enemy. To be honest, is he even human? I haven't really met anyone like him in my previous life. Well, of course, it is not that it is possible to have someone like him exist in the world I came from before I have transmigrated to this world. He really is the definition of a ruler that is truly too good to be true. He is like a demon incarnate to be exact - like seriously is there a normal human being who could act and think the way he does?



"What do you mean by that?" I asked, of course, I am pretty darn curious about why the hell did he actually say that. I want to know the reason behind it and I do not want to totally assume anything but there is also a huge chance that his answer would not really mean the truth. Of course, a clever ruler wouldn't really dare to reveal his trump cards - in short, he would more or less lie. Well, it is fine by me to be honest because that would only mean that I am not the only liar in this place and I could use that in order to turn the tables around if everything does not go according to what I envisioned to be.



"Raphael is a very curious archmage. And to be honest, as a mage as well - I can see that you have a different aura compared to the rest of the people that I have encountered and I bet he thought that too. And I just can't help but to be curious on why exactly did he did not pester you around" he said which made me frown, but to be honest I am already nervous as hell because although he said it in a calm manner I cannot help but to get this feeling that he is slightly doubting if what I said was really the whole truth. Of course, he knows Raphael more than I do and they have known each other for years and because of that, I am pretty darn sure as well that he knows the personality of Raphael all too well that is why what I just said is really going to be suspicious to him.



Not to mention that he also said something about my aura being different from the rest of the people he had encountered which is the same thing Raphael also mentioned before he found out that my name is actually Dawn Scarlett and that I am the woman that the oracle and prophecy are talking about - that I am the chosen one by the gods of this world.



Stupid me! I did not really give much thought to it! For fck's sake, I am really going to dig up my own grave. Think Dawn Scarlett think! You cannot actually let Aurelius Shen and his annoying brother Trajan notice that you are actually panicking because when that happens you will surely be busted and your head will be the one lying on the cold ground and the floor will literally become a river because of your blood. What could I say in order to actually make them believe that I am telling the truth a while ago despite it being a total lie.



Fck anyway, I hope this shit would actually work out because if it doesn't then I should already say my farewell to Yuki because I am surely going to get my head chopped.



"Wait what's with my aura again? He actually said the same thing when I entered the library - he said that why does it that my aura is so pure and there is no hint of blood lust or whatsoever. It was actually weird but I just shove it away." I said while keeping the frown I have on my forehead because I know that facial expressions are the key to success, it will surely make every lie worth believing.



And in just a moment, Aurelius' eyes beamed - it is as if he just heard an interesting story from me or maybe it is because he already heard what he expected to hear from me when I actually met Raphael. I do not know but for some reason, it seems like he is thinking about something deep. And the next thing he actually said automatically made me freeze on my seat but of course, I made sure to hide the fact that I am literally astounded by what he just said.



"Well, what he said was actually true, if someone said that you are actually blessed by the gods then most probably I would believe it"



What the hell? I do not actually know if he already had seen through my disguise right from the start and is currently making fun of me or he really is just saying that because of how he actually sees my aura and because of its purity he can relate to it to the possibility of me being blessed by the gods. But either way - I really cannot help but be nervous because I may have been already standing on the tip of the cliff and in just one push - even the slightest push could actually make me fall down to my death.



But then after a few seconds, he opened his mouth again and the words that came out of it literally made me subconsciously heave a deep sigh.



"But then again, I also do not think that is possible because I do not believe that gods actually exist" he said in a plain yet cold manner. He is still looking straight at my eyes, he is giving me that look as if he is looking right through my soul and I cannot actually divert my eyes even if I want to because it would make me suspicious. One thing that he would think when I divert my eyes is that the things that I am telling him a while back to now are all lies and another thing is that he would probably think that there is a huge possibility as well that I am indeed blessed by the gods.



Damn it! Why does this man need to be this clever, calculative, and fcking observant?



*To be Continued*