Lichtenstein, wait!

Oh. I'm sorry. Am I going too fast?

Yeah, it's just the atmosphere. It's the second day.

　Licht and Dorothy were wandering around the huge vampire castle.
　It was so big that they didn't even know where they were.

　If we were to really go through each room, we would be prepared to give up the rest of our vacation.
　Licht, the one who started it all, looks at Dorothy apologetically.

It's just a hallway, but it's so bright. I wonder if it's okay to walk on this carpet with your feet. ......?

"If you say so, there are even things that you don't even know if you can touch. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.

　The two of them, who seemed to represent the common people, were glued to everything they saw that looked expensive.
　After all, it's not something you can get used to in a few days.
　The atmosphere alone is enough to make you feel sick to your stomach.

Where did Rosé recommend?　Let's go there - if we know the way.

"I heard that the ...... library is in great shape. It seems to be filled with all kinds of books, so maybe there's something we'll like.

Oh, that's exciting.

　The two of them decided on their destination without any conflict.
　Whether they would make it or not was uncertain, but it was worth a try.
　Dorothy, in particular, was curious to learn more about being a necromancer.

"Do you know the way to ......?

...... I don't know, I'll have to ask someone...

"You wanted to see me, Mr. Richt?

What?

　Just as Richt was about to ask someone for help.
　At exactly the same time, a voice called out from behind him.
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.

　A maid was standing in front of their eyes.
　She has silver hair that is symmetrical to Rosé's, and she is waiting for Richt's next words.

"Um, maid, you're ......, right?

Yes. My name is Kano. I'm Kano. I've been assigned to show you the way by Rose-sama. I'm looking forward to working with you.

It's nice to meet you too, .......

　Apparently, Rose had lent us one of her maids out of concern for the two of us.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　It made Richt feel a little better.

I'd like to go to the library, but is it far from here?

"No, no, it's just around the corner. Just follow me.

　"No, it's just around the corner. Follow me." Kano said and walked left and right.
　Unlike Licht and the others, she didn't hesitate at every step.
　She probably has a lot of information about this castle in her head.

　I don't know how long she's been working as a maid, but it's not something you can acquire with half-hearted experience.

　And.
　While I was thinking about this, the three of us were in front of the library door.

"This way. Mr. Richt, Ms. Dorothy.

　Kano opened the door and found a space full of books.
　If Faith was here, she would have rushed towards the bookshelf.

　If Faith's area had been cleared, would it have been as spectacular as this?
　Perhaps I should suggest cleaning it up, even though I know I will be rejected.

Oh, wow. There are books that are two hundred years old!　I wonder if there's a book on necromancers or something.

　Not just Faith.
　There was another being rushing towards the bookshelf.

　The other maids who were cleaning the library reacted to Dorothy's voice.
　She was completely oblivious to her surroundings.

"...... Hey!

　Licht's voice went unheard.
　Dorothy continued to move deeper into the room like an insect attracted by honey.
　In that state, there was nothing more she could say.

Dorothy, you are a very studious person, aren't you?

"Yes, I guess so...may I take a look at the books ...... on display over there?

Yes!　Of course!

　What Licht found, dumbfounded by Dorothy's curiosity, was a book that was clearly different from the rest.
　The sheer size of the book was not something that would fit on a bookshelf, but a stand dedicated to it.

　On the cover was the skin of a processed dragon.
　And embedded in it, a jewel.
　The book has such a tremendous presence that it could be treated as a national treasure.

　How could I not be curious about such a thing?

　With the approval of a happy Kano, Richt opened the page.


"............ I see.




　The book was a collection of photographs documenting Rose's growth.