Chapter 3: A chance Encounter

As soon as they reach the entrance to the Golden Gate, Raziel quickly looks through the window and sees a beautiful Renaissance-style mansion surrounded by lush gardens and cypress trees.

The carriage came to a stop, so Cale opened the door and Raziel got out. He saw all the servants standing on the side, waiting for him. Some of them were looking at him curiously, because they didn't know who he was. All they knew was that they had been ordered by Cale to prepare for the arrival of their lord's younger brother, Raziel Ravenwood.

That's right, "younger brother."

"Welcome back, Young master Raziel."

Raziel noticed the curiosity on the faces of the people around him, but he didn't mind it. He just kept walking inside, since he didn't have time to explain everything to them and, furthermore, he himself didn't know how he ended up becoming the heir to the Marquis house. He just wished he could own the library, but who would have thought that he would also inherit the former librarian's luxury?

'I have a feeling that there will be a lot of problems in the future..' he thought while sighing inwardly.

The entrance rotunda of this mansion has a 30-foot ceiling and a stunning candle chandelier. Oak floors and architectural columns in the elegant hallways capture the grandeur of this stunning residence. the furnitures in living room were inspired in neoclassical style. there's a bifurcated staircase on center that was split off into two smaller flights going in opposite directions and connecting to the second floor.

The great room features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, and the French kitchen with dual islands and sinks is perfect for entertaining.

"my lord, would you like to eat first before resting?" Cale asked in a formal way, but Raziel just shook his head.

"No need. I want to sleep." he said, lot's of things have happened to him today, he got transmigrated in this unknown world, and become the youngest heir of Marquis house slash the owner of mysterious library who fulfill someone's wishes. he still shock about what happened, there's no way he could eat casually after all those things.

"as you wish.." Cale replied before glancing at the two maids that were behind them. "led the young master to his room."

...

when they went to the second floor the hallways were painted in white exposed to Raziel's face.

the style of the windows looked like a 'two over two panel' grid design that features on both the top and bottom panes, the interiors are characterized by earthy color tones, as it gives an elegant and nostalgic vibes.

The top of the walls was decorated in wood panels that connect in the white ceiling. at the middle, gold inlays can be found that complement creamy-white walls, while the lower part was also covered in woods.

there are lots of old paintings hanging on the walls, such as Ophelia by john everett millais, the scapegoat by William holman hunt, Flaming June by frederic leighton and so on. Surprisingly, these paintings are familiar to Raziel, probably because it's very similar to the ones they have in another world.

when Raziel enters inside of his room, the interior walls are painted with deep shades of green and gray hues. The room also had shelves with drawers made of mahogany woods, as well as the bed frames and closets. The night tables had traditional lamps and the rugs on the floor were made in luxurious fabrics like persian rugs.

The beds were covered with many pillows, ruffles, and other materials. Furniture such as couches, sofas, cabinets, and tables were also made in mahogany. The windows were neatly accessorized with drapes and covered with lace, and the fabrics used for curtains are velvet.

On the left side of the bed, you'll find a door that leads out to a balcony. On the right side of the bed is another door that leads into a two-story study room with mahogany walls and elegant decor.

Raziel walked at the study to find information about this world. He collected some books and placed them on the desk, starting to read them all in silence.

and while he was reading.. he didn't notice the blue glowing butterfly outside of the circle window, observing him in secret. a few minutes later, he already fell asleep.

...

The midnight had come, revealing the two red moons in the sky above the city of Mylrendell. Raziel, the owner of Miracle Library, who was wearing a black gothic frock coat and gold-rimmed glasses, was sitting on the couch leisurely while crossing his legs and sipping some tea when he heard the sound of the clock tower signaling midnight. He put down his cup and books before standing up, when Cale noticed this, he took the nemesis on the sword holder before giving it to the boss, so Raziel accepted it.

"Let's visit Mr. Griffith in his house." He said meaningfully and flicked his canes twice, in just seconds, the three were gone and only the remnants of Black Wind, which had already disappeared, were left.

On the one hand, you'll see different people wearing a black military coat with a sword or rapier on their flank, patrolling to maintain peace in the city.

The M16.. according to the information that Raziel got, they are people who were solely working for the Queen, they maintain peace throughout the city and make sure that there will be no monsters that are scattered inside. This is a fantasy world after all, beings such as demon worshippers or monsters were one of the country's common enemies.

"haaa... do we have to do this every night?" ask the man with a bored tone.

"don't be such a slacker, you're dead if sir Lucas hears you."

"tch. he's just 17-year old, why would I get afraid of him?"

"but he's close to the leader of m16! and that child doesn't give anyone mercy! plus, he's the second son of duke Earhart and one of those people who has the potential to reach the celestial class!"

"hmmp.. and so what if he's an aristocrat? or a genius? he's just an arrogant brat to me!"

Both of them laughed as they shared a joke, until they heard a soft laugh that made them feel chilled on the spine. They slowly turned around and saw a handsome man with long silver hair that was tied into a low pony tail. The hair was fluttering in the wind, and his eyes were similar to amethyst, He was wearing a white Long Trench Coat, with a white sword on his flanks, it's hilt was similar to the wings of cherubim, and a lotus flower on the center that gives a holy spiritual vibes.

this is none other than Lucas Earhart, and the sword he was holding was also one of the forbidden weapons, the invidia which was the counterpart of nemesis.

"how amusing.. then could you please teach me how to be like you, senior?" Lucas said while giving them a threatening smile. the two of them fell speechless before leaving their place and pretending that they didn't see anything.

seeing this, Lucas smile turns into a cold one as he glances above where there are two red moons visible in the sky, he then clenches his fist before calming his self down.

"tch."

...

as soon as Raziel and the others teleported in front of the viscount house, they immediately entered inside the gate without hesitation as though they were invited as guests.

and when the knights saw them walking casually inside, they immediately took out their sword and gave them a fierce look.

"Who are you people?! this is Griffiths house, you are not allowed to enter without any permissi—KUAACCKK!!" however, Cale suddenly punched him on his stomach causing the knight to fall into consciousness. Raziel just passed him like a wind while the other knight started to tremble.

"What the hell are you?!" he asked while shaking, Raziel just stopped in front of him and when he snapped his fingers, a red glowing butterfly appeared around them. Crimson dust starts to fall from its scarlet wings, that makes the knight fall asleep.

After that, Raziel simply smiled, "We are simply businessmen." He replied in a soft way before heading inside of the mansion along with his two assistants as though he owned the place.

As they approached the son's bedroom at midnight, they noticed the enticing smell of aphrodisiac emanating from the room. When they peek inside, they saw dozens of naked women engaged in various acts of pleasure. Sitting on the sofa in front of them was the man responsible for this decadence - Louise Griffiths. He seemed to be enjoying the scene immensely.

If Raziel Morris from the modern day were to see this, he would probably vomit right now, but he's already Raziel Ravenwood, the owner of Miracle Library, looking at this event is nothing to him but a mere human's desire.

"Louise Griffiths.. he's a 4th segment legendary magician, a Viscount's son and a professor in noxus academy, one of the greatest institutions in this kingdom. He has a good reputation since he established lots of orphanages around the world. He could become the symbol of nobility that every gentleman should follow if not only because of Luciana Earhart holding that title." explained by Hera with no reaction on her face, when Raziel heard the surname "Earhart" once more, he couldn't help but to be curious about him..

'Earhart..'' he said inwardly but he immediately changed his thoughts and focused on Louise griffiths.

'but still.. a legendary magician, and he's on his 4th segment at that.. no wonder why he was confident that he wouldn't get caught by the yards and m16..' he thought.

In this world, people are considered to be powerful if their rank is a legendary magician. There are 4 different ranks in this world, and each of them has nine segments. The first group is the lower rank which is the apprentice.

next are the middle class, Or the Arcanist.

The third stage of magician development is known as the "upper-class," where magicians are close to achieving celestial status, The legendaries.

Those who reach the peak of magic and sorcery are known as the celestial-class. There are a few people who can reach this level, but most magicians only reach the middle class. Geniuses can reach the pinnacle of the upper stage, but for those who don't, they will always be an apprentice, and if you're lucky enough.. you can reach the peak of Arcanist rank.

nevertheless, the celestial-class is quite different as it can be divided into three stages.

the apostles.

the demi-gods.

and lastly.. the gods. but before the succession to the celestial class, one must hold a ritual first.

the stages of magicians were just the same as the knights. the only difference is that, knights could only reach the legendary stage as their physique is thrice as strong as the magicians and sorcerers.

Raziel paused when he heard a commotion outside, so he closed the door before turning back. "We should probably go now." He said to the two of them, so Cale and Hera just nodded. They started to walk down the long hallway, before tapping his canes two times and teleporting somewhere as if nothing happened.

When the knights came into the hallways, they only saw a few black wind remnants. Louise then went outside of his room while wearing his red robe.

"what is this commotion? who dares to disturb my sleep?" he asked seriously.

"forgive us, my lord, an unknown attacker infiltrated the mansion as we found two unconscious guards on the gate, they have woken up but couldn't remember anything."

Louise narrowed his eyes when he heard the knights report, wondering why he couldn't sense anything. As a legendary magician who was on fourth segments, he should have been able to sense something unless... that person has at least a higher rank than him.

".. all right, you may leave now." he simply ordered them. so the knights follow his commands and go back to their own post.

Louise's face turned solemn as he let out a heavy sigh before going back inside.

"It seems like I have to be careful from now on.."

...

as soon as Raziel and the others got teleported at the outside of the gate, he looked up to Cale and Hera first and smiled at them. "go back first, there's something I need to do."

Cale and Hera look at each other, but a few minutes later, when they realize what he is planning to do, they both bow to him as a sign of respect.

"please take care, the young master." Cale said as the two of them have gone already. after seeing this, Raziel looked up above the sky and whispered,

"Now then, I should find that Lucas earhart."

he was teleported somewhere in the dark alley, with no lights guiding him so he opened his palm as lots of red glowing butterflies emerges around him and light up his way, but then he couldn't help but to facepalm when he saw two members of m16 walking passed on him, his lips just twitched and let out a heavy sigh.

"is this even a luck or not? it's good that I didn't get teleported in front of that Lucas earhart but why does it have to be in front of m16?" he thought to himself before hiding at the dark alley. then he heard two girls talking to each other.

'there's nothing suspicious here, let's go back to the others.'

'can we not..? I'm afraid to sir Lucas, amber! he looks kind on the outside but he's such a psychopath from the inside!'

'precisely. that is why we have to go back now, do you want him to get mad?'

'amber, wait for me!'

Raziel created another butterfly and guided it in the direction of the two young girls, intending to follow them. Meanwhile, when he saw that they had already left, he went outside and stared at them before starting to walk beneath the two red moons, with several butterflies fluttering all around him to serve as his lights.

With a snap of his finger, he already teleported to the Library but the butterflies still followed them.

...

on the other hand, Lucas was eating some apples while leaning against the large tree 200 meters away from Raziel when he noticed two people approaching him. He threw the apples to the side and started a conversation with them.

"how's the patrolling..?"

"nothing unusual. tonight was quite peaceful, sir Lucas."

"... I see, then call the others to go back to the headquarters already—" Lucas stopped talking when he saw a crimson butterfly flying beside the girl, so he frowned.

'Butterflies?'

This made Lucas feel wary and just when he was about to pull out his sword when it suddenly flew away and gone like a bubble. It made Lucas twitch his eyebrows, he started to look around but none can be seen anymore.

Cale, on the other hand, is simply observing his expression. Normally, he could determine right away from this tactic whether the person was trustworthy or not, depending on their nature. but no matter what he tried, he couldn't sense anything about him. This was the first time he encountered someone who he could not read at all.

Raziel morris was a man of mystery to him, just like silver.

"ah, by the way, Hera, you said that Louise Griffiths was a professor in noxus academy, right?"

Hera nod while closing her eyes, "Yes, master." and replied formally. after that he slowly glanced at Cale and narrowed his eyes.

"do you think.. you could get some spots for me?"

hearing this, he just gasps to him. " you want to enter in noxus academy? that's not a problem but.. it might be difficult for you to cut your time between managing the library and studying."

there's a hint of concern in Cale's voice, however,, Raziel manages to see through him so he smiles simply once again. "It's ok.. the library was still my top priority, and besides.. it may not look like it but.. I'm quite confident in my intelligence."

silence re-engulfed between them. Cale just blinked two times, but not long after, he put his hands on his chest and bowed. "..I'll prepare everything right away.. although I might go back late since tomorrow would be the opening of the entrance exam in noxus academy and the deans have arranged the names of those students who will take the test tomorrow, so please forgive me."

"that would be better. "

"then.. I'm going now."

After Cale had gone, Raziel just leaned against the couch and held his head. he was exhausted already just by using two or three magic spells, if this keeps going on, he might lose his rationality within 20 or 40 years from now.

'And what's wrong with that guy? how did he notice?!'

"I have to get stronger.."

But then, another question popped up on his mind in which he blurted out.

"Now that you mention it, What rank am I?"

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