Chapter 90: ~To peek and...~ (1/2)

***Norfolk, Sarn***

***Arran***

Today is a good day. I finally managed to master a new skill! I call it Zero-presence! With this skill I can make myself invisible! I'll walk right into Sera's room and ogle her while she believes herself to be alone! Maybe I should try it with someone else too? But there are no worthwhile targets.

Her mother? No, too dangerous. The risk isn't worth the gain.

I already tried to spy on my father. He is always busy with managing the company to exploit the new possibilities which pop up in Sarn every day.

There is no doubt that the city is flourishing and that it became a hotspot for new inventions. Since the ban on technology and science is lifted, the people are advancing in big steps. Of course magic plays a big role in it.

And it isn't like the general population is too stupid to apply new knowledge, or to find ways to apply magical tools for their own convenience. Sarn is a role model for all of Norfolk by now.

Of course I could try to peek at Violetta or Leandra? They've developed quite nicely. Maybe I'll do that after I paid Sera a visit.

Just one more corner and I am in front of her room. I already activated my spell outside of the mansion. Better to approach from afar. Sera can't be underestimated.

Oh damn! Now that I am standing in front of her room. How do I get her to open the door? Well, whatever. I'll have to improvise.

*Knock.* *Knock.*

“Yes?” The door opens and Sera takes a look outside. Her expression becomes confused upon finding nobody at her doorstep and she enters the hallway to take a look around.

I use the chance to quickly walk into her room. Without waiting for her, I head directly to a free corner. My greatest fear is that someone or something could bump into me and undo my spell.

Sera's room is kept in good order and has a bed and a writing table. One wall is taken up by a huge shelf full of books. There is a working table with artefacts and potions in front of the single huge front of windows. She is taking the teachings of her parents to heart.

A wardrobe with a big mirror takes up the wall where I am hiding. Hoh, maybe I could search through her undergarments to find out about her tastes? That would make it easier to choose presents for her. Presents are important to gain the favour of women!

Normally you would expect some toys and dolls inside a room for a child of her age. I guess there is no doubt that she is an Immortal like me.

Sera returns to her room while mumbling something incomprehensible. Then she drops herself into the chair in front of her working table and starts to play with some potions. She has a magical screen from Ascathon to take notes. It replaces a computer very effectively. The only drawback is that you need magical talent to operate it.

“Haaah. I wonder why mother doesn't have any problems with this at all.” She talks to herself while she is working! That's a new side of hers!

“Hm. Hm. I guess in the end you have to test it. Err. Whatever.” Next she picks a few bottles and mixes them together. When she is done she stands up and starts to undress.