51 Lesson 50: Prohibited Knowledge (1/2)
A few days passed after the tea party at the Viscount Nebles' house. Halfis, Marion, and Gakkun we met at the tea party. This encounter was arguably one turning point for me.
Until now, I didn't want to have friends, but I knew connecting people would be a cut that would expand the world. That means it will be out of reach before.
The feeling was even stronger with the information that Marion had brought when she asked the outhouse.
”What, no library!?”
”Yes, they have a library where forbidden books can only be accessed by the upper echelons of the Ministry of Magic.”
It was the forbidden book's whereabouts that Marion visited and informed me. The story is of a secret library managed by the upper echelons of the Ministry of Magic, where the forbidden books collected so far are kept.
Knowledge is knowledge, so to speak of forbidden books. And knowing heresy can also help counteract heresy. Therefore, it seems that it was the policy of the Ministry of Magic to seal and manage rather than dispose of it.
”It was managed by the Earl of Chartreuse, who was secretary until recently, and now seems to be between no-one entering and no-opening”
”The Chartreuse family?
Oh, is that why the Chartreuse family knew about vampires? Not as a gaga story, but as a forbidden book if it describes the actual situation.
Yeah, what's management? I'm not abusing my authority. If you really beat it, you're going to get a lot of guilt. I'm going to die and leave you with notoriety.
”Um, but I've been able to confirm that it exists, but the upper management is holding it back. I guess it's hard to say I want to see it. Doesn't it seem possible to shield a king's life?
Marion shakes her neck left and right with a difficult look in my inquiry.
”... I was wondering if Princess Anisphere would taste bad browsing on the boulder. But that's forbidden under the control of the Ministry of Magic.”
”What do you mean?
”Who do you think is doing the forbidden book collection?
”Recovery...... is it the jurisdiction of the Kingsguard Knights?
”It is true that the Kingsguard Knights also maintain security in the castle town in addition to guarding the royal castle. If there is a shadow of a forbidden book, you may also come in to investigate. But the main solution is only after something has happened. Before Sole, who is it that brings in information?
”... ugh. Sorry, you have a little clue what Marion is trying to say. Can you tell me the answer?
”There are a lot of merchants and adventurers who bring in the forbidden books themselves and information.”
”.................. oh well! That's what this is about!
The Kingsguard Knights are only ready when things happen. Then there are many merchants and adventurers when it comes to informing us of the existence of a forbidden book before things happen.
Merchants are less likely to touch a forbidden book than to treat a book as a commodity. Adventurers are implicated in the form of carrying goods that they cannot ostensibly carry, or being hired by escorts when bringing them into the Knights.
Once under the control of the Ministry of Magic, it gets harder for me to browse. But there are plenty of opportunities for me to view the forbidden books before that. I've seen bans on vampires before.
”A controlled ban is not possible, but a controlled ban is possible.”
”As good as it gets... I'm in a position to have to control it if I'm supposed to be.”
”The standard for forbidden books is laid down by the Ministry of Magic. In a way, it's no wonder they think Princess Anisphere's magic falls under the banned book. I wonder if it is necessary to check with Princess Anisphere to see if the contents are really inconsistent...”
”That's a chase. I have a handout for you, so I'll find out. Thank you for taking the time, Marion.”
”No, more than anything I can do to help. Please be careful.”
”And Marion.”
Marion just left the room, saying there was no use staying long. It would be harder to move in the Ministry of Magic if you thought you were connected to me too much.
Prohibition book. I don't know if I can catch what I'm looking for, but Marion gave me only one idea. I had no plans after this, and goodness let's move quickly.
”Yufi, I'm coming down to the castle town for a second”
”Are you in Castle Town?
”Ask him if he has any information in the Adventurer Alliance”
It's an Adventurer's Guild when it comes to my mind. A lot of information gathers over there. I thought it wasn't a bad option to go talk to him again.
”Are you alone?
”The contents are bad. Applicable, because I'm lighter alone.”
”... I don't really care, but I get it. We look forward to your return.”
Says Uffi with sigh. It can be tricky to have Uffi in a situation where you're looking for a restraining order. Then you'd better let me move alone.
Do you want to go home as early as possible to avoid worrying? With that in mind, I went to Castle Town dressed for sneaking.
”Ah! Dear Anis!”
”Farna, you have a loud voice.”
Farna, who had been sitting in the reception seat when she entered the Adventurer's Guild for the first time in a long time, welcomed me in a noisy way. Stand up in a hurry and Farna takes my hand.
”Ugh, I'm so glad you could come back...”
”I'm retired and I wonder if it's easy to come here...”
”That's not true! If you are Dear Anis, you are always welcome!
Faluna welcomes me with a laugh with Nico. Now I wonder why Farna missed me so much. I did take the initiative to take on troublesome projects that seemed a little distant to people, or when they stampeded, but I guess that's something they like so far.
Restore your mind, cough up and lurk your voice. You noticed how I was, and Farna sat back in her chair, too, lurking her voice.
”Farna, I have a request for you today... you don't want to be too public”
”... Master Anis has asked for it, and he doesn't want to make it public either. Would you like to meet the Alliance Commander?
”Are you sure? Chief Guild, you're busy, aren't you?
”Master Anis will be fine. Wait a minute, please.”
Patapata and I get up in our seats and Farna hastily pulls into the back. Behind the reception there is a door, where is the office of the guild chief of the Adventurer's Guild of the King's Capital.
It's been a long time since I've seen the guild chief. He's usually a busy worker, so he rarely comes out of the office or flies around to negotiate.
I guess today was the day I happened to be stuck in the office. I was lucky to think I could follow the crossing.
”The guild chief is going to see you. Go to the Oz.”
”Thank you, Farna”
”Ha!”
After all, Farna, who returned busily, informed me that she had received an understanding. I enter the Guild Chief's office as I express my gratitude to Farna.
The Guild Chief's office looked like cluttered material was building mountains and some paperwork had fallen on the floor and scattered. A tightly tired man sits in that central office. With a face that makes you feel tired, a dark bear is formed beneath your eyes.
My body is limp, but it never means I'm too thin. Rather, the tight flesh gives the impression of a supple cat. Bossy brunettes and neat eyes are also accelerating the cat's impression, he was such a man.
”Dear Anis, I'm in a good mood.”
”As always, Guild Leader. Busy?”
”The poor have no free time. Come on. There's not enough money, life and talent.”
The guild leader floats a laughing style that feels sketchy and ominous. Looks like the same, looking to make money, living dirty. He is therefore a credit for his dedication to expanding the Adventurer Alliance, which cares about talent and helps the welfare of adventurers.
And it was originally about nobility. He left the house and is now putting out his daily essence as guild leader for the Adventurer Guild. I don't know if it's true because I didn't hear it from him.
”Hmm, what do you want from us? I can't believe Master Anis is visiting us as a client. Don't you want to be too public about that either? Hey, there's a nasty sign. Wow.”
”... the reward is off, right?
”Mmm. You're weak for that one word. So, on what request?
The Guild Commander asks me what I asked for while making it look like it had slipped away.
I'm looking for a forbidden book.
”Heh. The princess forbids books!
”What I'm looking for is about spiritual contracts. Do you have any idea?
In my inquiry, the guild leader narrowed his eyes by keeping his cat-backed back in the chair. Pushing your jaw to think of something, a few degrees.
”There is, if you say so. It just presupposes that you don't have to say anything else.”
”There's no point in saying anything else. Aren't the terms the same?
”Master Anis has credibility and trust, so hey. Well, there's something about it because it's you. Shall I ask and see? Will you give me a moment?”
”Yep. Let me sit down properly.”
I say as I sit on the couch for guests. After seeing that, the guild leader left the room.
To wait, the guild leader returned with the sound of a knock. There was one young man on its back. He's a young man with the impression of being somewhere sad. He looked at me and quietly beckoned me.