Inheriting a Lost Bloodline, My First Task is to have heirs?!

Chapter 33: Chapter 33 - Another exhausting day

After my satisfying massage that still ended with me trying to escape another potentially complicated relationship, I was able to safely reach my room at the inn with no one spying on me. When I saw my bed, I just plopped face first on it. I don’t think I can do these activities every night. I didn’t even get intimate with any of them but I feel so spent. I was so exhausted that I did not even notice what time I fell asleep.

When I woke up the next morning, it was already time for brunch. It is a good thing that this inn is a bit lenient with the meal time or else I’ll have to go out hungry. While having my meal, I made sure to make a plan on how I will spend my time today. I decided to go around the different offices I saw the first day I was going around the city.

For someone who was given master level knowledge of all professions in both worlds, I still have to make sure I follow the right process. This means I have to pretend to study and take the certificates from beginner, intermediate then master level for documentation sake.

To ensure that my plans are moving forward, I took note of visiting the offices for the professions that I want to start with such as alchemist (they also cover those who want to study botany), chef (I need certification on cooking and butchering animals), physician (to be able to do healing and necessary operations on patients) and I also have to drop by the magic tower since I am technically a budding mage for now (until my body is able to hold all mana that I was supposed to inherit). This is all in preparation for taking in classes in the academe to get the certifications. I want to leave records that I inquired and am interested in these professions.

My visits to the chef, alchemy and physician’s associations were quite brief since the receptionists were all helpful. They gave me booklets as to what subjects I should take in the academe and the coverage of the tests for the certifications. It took me only a little over an hour to get all the information I need about the main and sub professions under these associations.

My last stop was at the magic tower. I intend to stay longer here since they have a huge library with an amazing collection of books. I miss reading and being a certified bookworm, I will never miss this chance.

Upon arriving at the magic tower, the building itself was impressive. It was so tall that you couldn’t see the top most floor. Each elemental magic type has its own dedicated office and mages working for them. They are ready to assist those that would love to learn more about the specific elemental magic types. The magic tower also houses all the mages and magic researchers in the empire so it is said to be even more protected than the royal palace itself. They have the temperature, light, space, storage and every other single type of magic well used in this place to boast their strength and also make each and every visitor and resident’s stay comfortable.

I went to the receptionist and asked information about how I can enter the library and the study areas. I did not come here to check on my magician rank or my elemental affinities like most of the visitors since I have my own way to look into that. I have all the affinities anyway and I just need to wait for my body to be accustomed to this world for me to inherit the rest of the mana. I expect to be able to reach a high magic rank eventually as of now and even without doing anything much, I have ranked up from talentless to Rank 3.

The receptionist was very accommodating and he even gave me a whole day pass, thanks to the fact that I am a student at Gnosis.

I immediately went in and rode their highspeed elevator to the 19th floor of the tower. When I came out, what welcomed me were super tall bookshelves that almost reach the high ceiling of the library. They have all the books that covers all possible subjects that you can think of. The receptionist said that the city library and the library of the magic tower was combined 5 years ago to ensure these precious books are protected well from wear and tear. Everything is protected by preservation magic to ensure that they stay pristine and readable.

I went to a secluded desk near a window overlooking the whole city of Hoffen. It is nice to read books while looking at a nice view. Based on the subjects that my target jobs will need, I borrowed books related to them so I can start reading. I don’t want people to think that I just automatically know everything although that is really the case. I have to show a bit of effort and gradual progress so as not to make people doubt me. After taking all the books I need, I ended up having three stacks of books in front of me and I occupied almost half of the shared table.

I was quietly reading when I heard a slight commotion near the door of the library. I heard them gushing over a certain researcher that suddenly dropped by to return some books. When the said man entered the library, I smelled the strong scent of sweet tangerines. Why do I feel like this smells familiar? I slowly looked up to where the commotion is and I saw a person that I never thought will belong to this place. It’s the rude, almost nude model at Eden. Damn what a small world! Don’t tell me he works here in the morning? Why did it say 92 now? What is happening here?

After he walked in, I made sure I wasn’t looking his way. I kept myself busy with my books but I made sure to expand my senses to know what he is up to. I don’t want him to have any idea that we know each other. When he walked inside the library, it seemed like he froze for a bit and I saw him look hurriedly around the area. Why is his senses so keen? Well, we’re both mages I suppose so I kind of get it but... not now and not here, please.

I used a simple spell to spread my scent and aura to everywhere in the library to confuse him. He furrowed his eyebrows for a bit after my spell was cast. He finished what he needed at the library and left. OMG! That was so close.

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Keeran’s POV

I must be out of my mind. I have been thinking about that woman since last night. I am even distracted while completing my research. I even went to my mentor to confirm the factors for resonance. He said it is the strength of the soul, compatibility of magical affinity or magic rank and fertility rates. Does it mean that she fits those standards? I can’t even feel any mana from her but she smells so tempting I want to have a bite. Stop. STOP. I might go crazy at this rate.

Let’s just go to the library for now. I need to return some books and borrow some more to get more documents for my magical research.

Upon arriving at the door near the library, I was blocked by stupid women trying to give me gifts and asking me for dates. Damn they are pissing me off. I squeezed myself through the door and ignored these dumb women.

When I entered the library, I can’t help but freeze. She’s here. I felt it. Her unique mana signature is definitely here as well as that addictive sweet scent but where? I looked around in panic to try to find the source but all of a sudden, the whole place is filled with it and it is impossible that she is everywhere. Is it just me getting desperate to find her?

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I was so engrossed with reading and wanted to finish my 3 towers of books that I did not notice that it is already 5 in the afternoon before everything was done. No wonder my stomach is making grumbling sounds due to hunger.

I made sure to return all the books I’ve read to the main counter before leaving. Right before I left the building, I saw a huge room with 3 huge boards of what seems to be post-it and sheets of paper of different sizes stuck on it. I couldn’t help but walk inside the room and look closely on what was written in those sheets of paper. When I got closer enough, I saw that they were all scientific, math or magical research type questions. I looked around and they seem to be a board where researchers who need help, post all their questions. It has dates so you know how long has the problem been waiting to be answered. I wonder if I will earn money if I answer these questions. I quickly went to the receptionist and asked. She said that there was monetary rewards indeed depending on how hard the problem was and how long has it been since it was posted. She then gave me a chance to set my customized stamp which I can use to mark the papers that I have answered so they can credit my money to my provided bank account once my answers are proven to be correct. I designed the stamp as to how I always envisioned my family crest in this world will be. It was a design of a fully bloomed rose with a few leaves and thorns framing it. The background was that of a cresent moon and a small inconspicuous infinity sign. I provided them my personal bank details that I opened at the adventurer’s hall since it is the most secure one in terms of keeping my identity hidden. For now, I am just glad to have this unexpected source of income.

As I approached the board again, I chose from the oldest posts since I will get more rewards from solving them. I chose 5 and plucked them off of the board. I wrote some concise explanations and formula then stamped on it. I then gave the paper to the reception up front and quickly left.