The carriage was shaking.

This carriage was the property of the Magus household. In addition to the luxurious, yet also classy, refined, and functional interior, it was also enchanted thoroughly with various defensive, as well as, various other enchantments which would enhance the travelling experience of the nobles riding it.

It could withstand an attack from an intermediate ranked spell and even protect the passenger inside from a high ranked spell attack, while at the same time, control the temperature within the carriage and ventilate it.

And that's only a few of the many features this luxurious carriage has that Lawliela-sama told me. Apparently, my house's carriage also has similar features.

No wonder I never feel uncomfortable whenever I ride the carriage...

I thought it was only because of the soft cushions that didn't hurt her butt no matter how long she's sitting.

I'm currently riding in the Magus household's carriage along with Lawliela-sama and Valerie.

It was the day for my magic lessons, but instead of learning magic theories or practicing casting spells, Lawliela-sama will be bringing Valerie and I to the Royal Library.

Yes... We're casually going to the ROYAL library as if it was a public library...

I'm not entirely sure, but I've heard that you'd need to get plenty of permissions from various high-ranked officials in order to visit the royal library. Even high ranking nobles wouldn't be able to get into the Royal Library that easily. Only people like my dad, other high ranking officials working in the castle, or the castle's magic researchers and scholars could go there without having to go through as much of a pain.

But apparently, Lawliela-sama only need to say the word and we're off to the Royal Library with her...

Hah... I know I shouldn't be surprised but... I still can't believe I could go to the Royal Library so casually. After all, it's a place containing plenty of official and confidential documents as well as magic tomes that are not allowed to be released into the public. It's a super high security place full of information about the kingdom!

And I'm now going on there for a field trip...

Hah...

"What's wrong, Risa-chan~?"

Valerie looked up to me and tilted her head to the side as she rested her head on my lap.

So cute~

"I'm fine, Valerie-chan~ You don't have to worry~"

"Okay~!"

She began snuggling and hugging my waist.

Ah~ She's so adorable~ She loves being pampered so much~

Ufufufu~ Don't worry, I'll pamper you lots~!

I stroke her head gently and I could just hear a metaphorical purr from her as she nuzzled back to my hand.

As I was playing with Valeri-chan, Lawliela-sama suddenly started speaking to me.

"Alterisa-kun. I've heard about your new familiar from Lisa."

Eh?

Wait a minute... W-Wasn't that supposed to be a secret?! Isn't Fubuki supposed to be an ultra rare spirit?!

That is why I didn't bring her along with me now! I also have her stay in my room whenever I'm doing my lessons!

"There is no need to worry. I will not say a word about the Celestial Fox you made to be your familiar. After all, it would cause a massive uproar if this fact erupted before Altair-kun's preparations were completed."

Hm? Dad's preparations? Is he doing something behind the scene to prevent this news from being too out of hand?

Wow... I never even realised this.

"The reason why I'm bringing you to the royal library is to have you learn about your familiar and how to use the blessings you received from it. Although very few, there are books, papers, and magic tomes about spirits and spirit magic, so it will be best for you and your familiar's growth if you start studying about them now."

I see... That's true. I don't know a lot about Fubuki yet, and I couldn't even use the "blessings" she gave me yet. At most, I could only conjure up a small breeze using it. I couldn't use it in a practical manner yet.

"I see. I understand. Thank you very much for bringing me to the Royal Library, Lawliela-sama."

"Mm. There is no need for you to thank me this much. The largest reason why I want you to learn about Spirit magic is to see how far you can go. In short, it is simply to satiate my curiosity and my amusement."

Lawliela crossed her long, slender, yet firm top-model level legs and smiled at me with a seductive look.

O-Ooohh... She's so sexy...Such mature allure...

"You've gone beyond my expectations multiple times in the past. I'm looking forward to how you would go even beyond."

A-Ahahaha... Y-Yeah... No pressure, right?

"I shall strive for the best."

Lawliela-sama nodded in satisfaction.

"Mm. I look forward to it."

After that, Lawliela-sama closed her eyes and stayed quiet for the rest of the journey to the castle. Meanwhile, I was having fun playing and talking with Valerie.

When we arrived to the castle, the gate guards immediately let us in right after they saw Lawliela-sama.

We entered the castle and immediately headed straight to the Royal Library.

Once we arrived in front of the massive, white, double doors, decorated with golden engravings, the guards stationed in front of it immediately saluted and opened the door for Lawliela-sama and us.

T-This... S-She's even more of a VIP than I ever thought. She's got the express pass for everything in this castle!

The moment I entered the Royal Library, my hands tightened around Valerie's.

My jaw slackened and my eyes opened wide as I slowly looked up to the floors and floors of shelves filled neatly with books around the opened center. Columns and rows of shelves lined up in perfect order with pillars supporting each floor.

Light coming through the glass dome ceiling far above illuminated the entire library. The smell of books and wood permeated through the air.

My breath was taken away. I was speechless, and I didn't dare shatter the silence and sanctity of this grand and majestic library.

"Come. Follow me."

Lawliela-sama's dignified, yet gentle, voice snapped me out of my daze and I began following after her, dragging Valerie along with me.

She was still looking around in a daze, and I also couldn't help but marvel around at the sheer grandness of this library.

Seems like this is the first time Lawliela-sama brought her too.

We followed Lawliela-sama for a while until we reached the receptionist table. It's just like the receptionists' area where the librarians would be to help visitors.

A middle-aged, bespectacled woman with blonde hair greeted us the moment she noticed our presence.

"Welcome to the royal library, Magus-sama, young ladies."

"It is a pleasure to be your acquaintance. My name is Alterisa von Lorya, Lawliela-sama's student in magic."

"Ah! Valerie von Magus! Nice to meet you!"

V-Valerie, you should've introduced yourself more formally... Now look... Lawliela-sama is looking at you coldy...

But the librarian didn't seem to mind Valerie's greetings and looked at us in shock.

"F-Forgive my rudeness. I am not aware that you are the daughter of Lorya-sama. My name is Liz von Hilde, a librarian in charge of the Royal Library. Please excuse me."

"We are not in a formal occasion so please do not mind it, Hilde-sama. I am currently visiting the royal library as Lawliela-sama's student, not as my father's daughter."

"I-I understand. Thank you very much."

Liz bowed her head once again at us and I smiled in return.

"Hilde-san, have you prepared them?"

"Of course. Please come this way."

We then follow Liz deeper into the library. After a while, we arrived in front of a room. When we entered, it seemed to be a private study.

It was a sizable room with shelves filled with books lining the walls. At the center of the room, there was an enormous and long, beautifully crafted wooden table with stacks upon stacks of books with leather covers resting on it.

"These are all the books related to Spirit magic and Blessings you have requested."

Wait... This is all...?

S-She said this is all, right?

Out of the millions of books in this library, these are all the books related to Spirit magic and blessings?!

"Mm. Thank you. I will call you if I need anything more."

"Of course. Then, please excuse me."

Liz bowed to all of us and closed the door behind her.

"You must've thought this is all, didn't you?"

I looked over to Lawliela-sama and saw her looking at me with a small smile.

"Y-Yes... I thought this would only be a small part of it, considering the size of the Royal Library."

"You are both right and wrong."

Huh? What do you mean?

Lawliela walked towards the table and picked one of the books from the pile. It was a very thick book with a dark crimson leather cover decorated in golden embroideries. The leather was maintained pretty well. There were no signs of it being weathered or anything. But, the slightly yellowing pages proved that it was quite an old book.

"These are indeed all the books related to spirits and blessings that we could access in the Royal Library."

These are all that we could access... That means.

"You are correct. There are more books about them. However, we could not access it. It would take a long time to receive permission to access them, and even if we didn't mind it, they would not simply give it to me. After all, we're hiding the fact that you have made a contract with a Celestial Fox. I received permission to enter this library with the reason of teaching my daughter and the prime minister's extremely talented daughter about spirit magic and blessings. I can not receive permission to access the more classified documents about spirit magic and blessings for that reason."

"I see."

That makes sense. This is simply a small field trip Lawliela-sama prepared for Valerie-chan and I. The fact that we could get permission to enter the Royal Library is surprising enough. But, as expected, we can't access the more classified materials just for that reason.

Well, I'm already grateful for this. At least, I can get the basic information about Fubuki and maybe learn how to control the blessings she gives me better.

"But don't worry, this much will be plenty for you now. When you grow older and you and your familiar grow stronger, then you might be able to receive permission to access them."

"Thank you very much, Lawliela-sama."

I lowered my head and curtsied gratefully to her.

"Then, let us start today's lesson. Valerie, you will also learn about this. Even though you don't' have a contracted spirit, you still need to know about them."

"Y-Yes, mommy!"

"And you will receive double homework as punishment for that lousy introduction."

"E-EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHH?"

I-I'm sorry, Valerie-chan... I am powerless before Lawliela-sama.

My condolences...

I promise I'll make you feel better after you're done with your homework...





Afterword:

Prince of the Drama Club: Before the cool, strict beauty that is Lawliela-sama, even I don't have the courage to deny her. Forgive me...

Beauty of Flames: Nooooo!!!! Save me, Alterisa-chaaaaaaaaaan!!!