117 City of desire 2 (1/2)
When they walked in, they discovered this was no library at all. There were no books or parchments. Instead people sat around drinking.
”A drinking parlor?” Nti Anem asked, but the man said nothing. Only continued leading them past tables till they got to a secluded room. They sat as he served tea.
”You are a traveller your self.” the man said.
”Isn't everyone?” Nti Anem asked.
”Many in the light realm were born here.” he answered.
”But if so, then what happens when the light realm closes? How can people still remain?” Nti Anem asked.
”The light realm only closes to outsiders. It does not close at all. It is just inaccessible for those born outside the light realm. Yet those born here can not leave. Unless they become an outsider.”
”How?” Ku Jian asked curiously.
”Where are we?” Ed asked. He couldn't careless about the workings of the light realm.
”The city of desire.”
”How do we get to the three paths crossing?” Nti Anem asked.
”How do you know of that name?” the man asked.
”What name?” Nti Anem asked.
”Slah. No one has spoken that name for millennia.” he answered.
”Where I come from, this is a household name.” Nti Anem answered.
”Ah, so far away then?” the man nodded vaguely.
”You seem as though you know this place.” Nti Anem asked.
”The highest level of the tower.” the man said.
”What?” Nti Anem asked.
”Climb to the highest level of the tower. At the top, you can leave the city of desire.” he answered.
”What tower?” Ed asked.
”At thecentre of the city. But, before you can gain access to the tower, you have to be acknowledged by the library.” the man explained.
”Here?” Ku Jian asked, ”Isn't this just a restaurant?”
”What restaurant? Many here are waiting to hear their results.” he explained.
”How do we take this test. Ed asked.