5.The myth of who goes to work even after a takeover!
In that tense atmosphere that lasted for a few moments, it was Carlex who opened his mouth first.
He looked at William with a slightly softened look.
“Tomorrow morning, if you make me wait again, I will set your office on fire.”
both. The atmosphere had only calmed down, but the tone of his voice remained the same.
I was inwardly astonished to see him making such terrifying threats with such calm.
Why is the protagonist this character?
In contrast, William only smiled friendly.
He seemed like a wise big brother calming down his irritable little brother.
“You are still an understanding friend, by the way. My office is protected by a spell that protects it from disasters such as hurricanes and fires.”
Really, the manager seems to be more skilled than I thought.
William ignored Carlex's angry look and smiled at me.
“Miss Erica, how about resting at the library residence today, and officially starting your librarian duties tomorrow?”
“Thank you very much, Director, for providing a place to stay.”
This is what I've been longing to hear now.
It was a tiring and exhausting day. I had not eaten well since the morning. Then I ran vigorously towards the library and dealt with that scoundrel, Ferdi.
All I want is to get into bed quickly.
“Can you wait a little in the reception hall? I will finish signing some papers and then take you directly to the residence.”
I restrained my desire to bow to Wilbam, then saluted and left the office.
I don't know why, but Carlex came out after me too.
What annoyance! As if a huge door was chasing me.
“Mr. Duke, please proceed.”
After all, he is the main hero, no secondary character should get in his way.
I deliberately stood up to make way for him.
Carlex suddenly stopped walking.
He looked upset again.
Why does his eyebrows frown whenever he sees me?
“Why is that?”
"Mm? What do you mean?"
“You treat William politely and submissively, so why do you talk to me in that tone? Have you forgotten that I am your guardian?”
I was temporarily silent.
Is it a problem because of the tone of voice?
But after three years of working life, interpersonal skills are acquired.
“The important thing is that things go peacefully,” and “Do not make enemies.”
A fake smile appeared on my face, and I spoke politely:
“If my talk about guardianship upset you, I am sorry. I have not forgotten your help. Thank you, Sir Duke.”
Perhaps the talk of thanks satisfied him, so he changed the subject:
“Why did you apply for the position of librarian? Even if it is an honorary position, it is not an easy task for a daughter of nobles.”
I couldn't easily answer Carlex's question.
Honestly, I don't know much about Erica in the original story.
Her role in the original novel was as minor as that of an ant.
But I know only two certain facts.
She carried out a terrorist operation in the royal library on behalf of the leader of the rebel forces whom she admired.
And that…
“I…”
...The person who will send 'I' to the guillotine is the man before my eyes.
I raised my head and looked directly at Carlex.
Her cobalt blue eyes were as beautiful as a jewel, but so cold that they could quickly cut off even emotions if one mishandled them.
“I really like the library.”
I shot a professional smile.
There is only one way to avoid the same fate: to act otherwise.
If the original Erika was hostile to the Royal Library, then ‘I’ would be on the Library’s side.
“So, I would make an excellent librarian.”
So that you can't kill me.
***
“Ma’am, are you awake?”
When I opened my eyes, a maid wearing an apron was greeting me kindly.
She is a maid from the residence.
I got out of the comfortable bed and stretched gently.
“I prepared the washing water. After you wash, go down to the dining table on the first floor.”
“Yes, thank you.”
After quickly washing up, I changed into my carefully pressed librarian uniform.
A sky blue ribbon blouse, silver cape, and a clear blue skirt that reaches my legs, it's a fairly comfortable outfit for the activity.
The designated shoe was a comfortable brown low-heeled shoe.
I combed my long brown hair and tied it with a blue ribbon, and swallowed a sigh.
“Huh… get a body and then go to work.”
Others are obsessed with the bodies of noble girls or princesses, and they live comfortably and are taken care of, but I seem to be living a real life.
My destiny is to work hard as a librarian so that I don't die.
Who would have known that the quiet and gentle Erica would betray the fatherland out of love?
For now, the best I can do to avoid the end of the guillotine is to live quietly as a librarian in the library.
The good thing is that I know who the leader of the rebel forces is.
While I work in the library, I will collect information and find a way to return to reality.
The royal library, which contains all the knowledge of the kingdom, must have a book explaining the way to return.
What power do I have as a secondary character to overturn the original novel?
I just have to follow the flow, the peaceful spirit that avoids even the falling leaves, to live a long and fine life.
After completing the preparations, I went down to the dining table in the residence, and found William waiting for me at the table set for morning breakfast.
“Good morning, Miss Erica. Did you sleep well?”
“Yes, I slept peacefully thanks to you. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Director.”
William pulled out the chair to help me sit comfortably, then looked at my clothes carefully.
“The librarian uniform really suits you.”
“I liked it too. Thank you for giving me a nice outfit.”
I was tasting the breakfast bread and the stew, when William looked at me as he drank his tea.
“Does the food suit your taste?”
“Really delicious. I will eat well and work hard.”
“You have high morale, but I will not assign you excessive work, Miss Erica. Above all, I am the manager and I am your guardian.”
William the manager smiled kindly as if to reassure me.
“Having you by my side really gives me peace of mind! Thank you for your care.”
I was complaining about my bad luck, after getting a body I'm still working, but having a nice, handsome boss who supports me so strongly, that's just something to be thankful for.
I smiled, confused.
After finishing breakfast, William called me into the reception room.
He brought out the book finder I had prepared for him yesterday, and asked me politely:
“If you don't mind, can I see the book reader's ability?”
“How can I do that? In fact, I don’t know how to use it.”
“It is simple. Place the compass on the palm of your hand, and say the name of the book you want to search for, and then the compass needle will point to its location. Say:
.”
I said the name of the magic book that William had directed me to in a low voice:
“
.”
As soon as I said it, the compass responded immediately.
Light emanated from the gem, and the needle began to rotate violently.
The light stretched like a bright thread towards the southwest.
A strange compass guides the location of the Book of Magic with Light!
I looked at William in surprise, and saw his face staring at the light in amazement.
He let out a sigh of amazement, then carefully took the hand holding the compass.
Then he placed his forehead on it and spoke reverently as if he were praying to the god:
“Truly, you are...an amazing being.”
His embarrassing words made me feel my heart beating suddenly.
William realized that he had overreacted, and hurriedly retreated.
“Those…were words…that I did wrong to you.”
William apologized, blushing to his ears.
I was afraid that if I continued to be shy too, he would feel embarrassed, so I answered calmly:
“It's okay. I'm glad my ability is useful to the Royal Library.”
William's face was still red, but his voice had regained its calm:
“I am ashamed of my inability to correctly identify the problem resulting from borrowing magic books. As the director of the Royal Library, I feel a great responsibility. I apologize to you for placing this responsibility on me.”
“There is no need to apologise. I owe you a great debt. Mr. Director, I am happy that I can help.”
William looked at me with eyes deep in thought.
Two eyes like a deep lake without ripples, containing me.
“I have something to give you, Miss Erica.”
What he took out of his pocket was a fountain pen.
It shone luxuriously, as if it had been carved from black stone.
“It will be useful to you if you keep it.”
William’s facial expression was serious and sober.
The pen may be mightier than the sword, but how can this fountain pen help me? Is it a code given to its guardian?
I looked at the fountain pen in amazement, when William smiled broadly and hurriedly asked me:
“Come on, let's get the waiting cart out.”
"A carriage? I can walk."
“You can use the cart to go to and from work from now on. After all, I am the guardian, let me do at least this much.”
He rose first and extended his hand.
***
In front of the residence, a coachman and a four-wheeler were waiting.
Our Lady of Wisdom was depicted holding a book, apparently intended for the Royal Library.
How kind! I almost cried.
A business that provides a private car with a driver!
Incomparable treatment to my previous job which didn't even give transportation allowance for riding the subway hell.
I reinforced my vow to devote myself to being a librarian, and William and I climbed into the carriage.
As the carriage set off, the landscape quickly passed outside the window.
The capital of Artemia of the Kingdom of Ruberia was bathed in the bright colors of early summer.
It was a wealthy and luxurious city worthy of a capital.
The central road is wide and straight, and beautiful small parks and various shops are scattered throughout the commercial area.
The Houses of Nobility, in which the nobles entering the Royal Palace resided, revive the charm of the European Old Town.
The carriage stopped in front of the main entrance of the Royal Library.
I was blinded by the sight of the bright white stone building.
Under the beautiful, elegant igloo roof, delicate and bold carvings are engraved on the walls.
“Miss Erica, be careful when you go down.”
William held my hand to help me get off the cart.
He's really my second guy.
A gentleman par excellence.
After a short walk through the beautiful garden and long hallway, we finally arrived at the library's reception lobby.
William went forward and opened the library door, and smiled affectionately.
“Welcome to the Royal Library, where all the wisdom and knowledge, myths and history of the continent coexist.”
I followed him and took a step inside.
At the same moment, the majestic view of the library entered my sight.
The roof was made of an elegant and beautiful glass dome window, looking directly into the blue sky.
On the circular wall, bookshelves decorated with gold and silver, books covered in leather or silk, and silver-colored columns.
The illuminated crystal chandeliers and art pieces displayed everywhere give the impression of a luxurious museum.
I couldn't see it well on the first visit because I was in a daze, but it's really a beautiful place.
At the information desk on the ground floor, Lady Marianne and a young gentlewoman were waiting.
“Miss Erica, this is Ms. Marian who supervises the general operations of the library. She is called the mother of the library.”
William introduced Lady Marian with an affectionate smile.
She was a beautiful middle-aged woman, with fuzzy brown hair styled up.
I tried to greet her first, but she grabbed my hand tightly.
“I've heard a lot about you from the principal. You've had a tough time, haven't you? I hope you feel comfortable in the library, Miss Erica.”
“Ah... I'm the one asking for your help, ma'am.”
Lady Marianne also introduced us to the young noblewoman next to her.
“This Miss Rose of Count Madison’s family is in charge of the information desk. She also works in borrowing magic books. She is a trusted researcher and librarian. She is your age, Erica, so they will be close friends.”
Rose was a bright-looking, noble young woman with curly blonde hair that hung elegantly.
She was wearing a green dress cut with luxurious lace, so much so that you might have the illusion that you were at a dance party and not in a library.
Rose looked at me with a condescending expression from head to toe.
“So you're the new person. Nice to meet you. I'm Rose Madison.”
“Nice to meet you, Miss Madison. This is Erica Dale.”
“No need to apply.”
I cut off my words sharply.
I was a little surprised.
Is this jealousy for influence? أم تنمر؟
She is clearly not an ordinary person, openly challenging others in front of superiors.
Was there such a villain in the original novel?
Before I could understand the situation, Rose took large strides towards me.
"I know!"
She raised her beautiful hand violently.
[To be continued in the next chapter]
Translation: love