Proof?

Resel's mind was in a mess. She was deathly afraid of her father and if found out that she was helping a stranger that to a man, and on top of it in the middle of the night, she was sure that it was her end.

She panicked and made multiple groans in frustration.

Resel panicked so much that her volume was increasing with every sigh. Afraid that someone will hear them, Rune closed her mouth with his left hand as he placed it on her soft lips.

"Don't worry. He didn't notice us. I think he was a patrolling guard and even before he could sense you, I dragged you here and at the same time activated a spell so that he can't hear us."

With Rune's explanation, her panicky heart became calm again and she breathed deeply. "Thanks, now tell me what help you want from me? "she asked curiously.

Without a word, he dragged her to a more isolated place. The place was a hidden room with self-igniting candles. Resel entered inside the room followed by Rune and inwardly applauded for his wisdom and intelligence. This was a tiny room made for scholars who wanted to study at night without any disturbance.

Rune enabled a noise cancellation spell and then both of them gestured for her to take a seat. It was a small room with only one chair which he offered to her. Witnessing this, Resel admired him as a gentleman after all she was of lower status than him and it would be normal if he had taken a seat for himself.

Rune was standing in front of her and with a serious expression, he asked, "Do you know anything about blue crystal or Is there any book inside the library regarding it?"

The smile from Resel's face dropped and was swapped with a complicated expression.

Her reaction was enough for Rune and it confirmed his suspicion that there would be something inside the library that would help him in his investigation.

Regardless of whether she helped him or not he was determined to find it.

"How did you know about blue crystals? What exactly are you after? If you don't give me an answer, I am afraid I can't help you and will even report you to the council. I believe you haven't forgotten that this library comes under council and they surely won't leave a trespasser without punishment roaming in their territory", she timidly threatened him.

Rune was amused by her reaction. "If you don't want to help me it's fine. Why do you want to sever our friendship? Miss Resel, I think you have forgotten my identity. Think hard who I am?"

"I am Rune Taylor, the only son of the Head strategist of the Reinstle empire, Brian Taylor. What proof do you have that I met you? Pardon me. What proof you have that the person who is standing in front of you is Rune Taylor? "he asked menacingly.