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Chapter 16 - Chapter 16 – Ancient Magic

Scene: Inside a room, Lal and Mega are present. Lal is lying on his bed, deep in thought.

Lal: "Haah…! I'm exhausted after that fight, but at least the alliance is done. Uff! We were told to stay here a few more days… I guess this is to explore the city. And Princess Hima already agreed. Well, since she said yes, I might as well enjoy the city a bit."

Scene: Next day.

Scene: Lal stands in front of the building where he stayed; Mega is with him.

Lal: "Okay, time for a tour."

Scene: Lal walks through the city. He sees statues of King Rental, Pluto, and Queen Shanti, various buildings, schools, cars on the streets, mansions, parks, and more. Finally, he stops in front of a building.

Lal: "World knowledge… hmm, maybe I can find some information about this world here."

Scene: Lal and Mega enter the building.

Scene: Inside is a huge library.

Lal: "Wow…"

Mega: "Master, there are so many books here… and so many people too."

Lal: "Where should I start? I can't read everything in just a few days."

Scene: Mega notices a counter.

Mega: "Master, let's ask at the counter."

Lal: "Right."

Scene: They go to the counter.

Lal: "Um… where can I find books about this world's knowledge?"

Counter Staff: "You'll find them in row 5. All the knowledge books are there—every book you could need."

Lal: "Thank you."

Scene: Lal goes to row 5 and pulls out a book.

Lal: "Ancient Magic."

Scene: Lal begins reading.

Lal (reading): "This world has many types of magic and skills. Magic is mostly used for attacks, while skills are mostly used for defense."

Lal: "Hmm… but I only have skills, so I use them for both offense and defense."

Lal (reading): "The world's first and most dangerous curse is 'ETERNAL SLEEP.' With it, anyone can be put into an endless sleep for their entire lifetime. It cannot be broken."

Lal: "Wow!"

Lal (reading): "To use it, you must kill a person. Two conditions must be met: First, the person must have touched the one you wish to put into Eternal Sleep. Second, the person being killed must willingly wish to enter Eternal Sleep from their heart. If both conditions are met, anyone can be put into Eternal Sleep."

Lal: "That's a really dangerous curse… hmm hmm hmm." (trembling laugh)

Mega: "Master, what happened?"

Lal: "Hmm, nothing special… I just learned about the most dangerous curse in this world. Maybe it's the most dangerous curse in all worlds."

Mega: "What kind of curse is it, Master?"

Lal: "Never mind… let's continue reading."

Scene: Lal continues reading the book. Suddenly, Princess Hima enters.

Hima: "Lal…"

Lal (startled): "! Yes, Princess! You scared me calling my name like that."

Hima: "Sorry… but are you free now?"

Lal: "Ah… yes."

Scene: Lal places the book back on the shelf.

Lal: "Yes, I'm free. What should we do?"

Hima: "I was touring the city alone, but then I saw you. Will you join me?" (shy tone)

Lal: "Yes, yes, yes! Absolutely!" (excited tone)

Hima: "Then let's go!" (happy tone)

Scene: They leave the library together.

Scene: They tour the city—fountains, parks, food stalls, accessories, and more.

Scene: Suddenly, an elf approaches with two guards.

Rutu: "Oh, oh, oh… look who it is. The worthless princess Hima from that useless kingdom."

Hima: "Hn?"

Scene: Hima looks at him.

Hima: "You're…! -_-"

Lal: "Princess, who is this?"

Hima: "Ah… to put it shortly, he's an idiot prince from an idiotic kingdom."

Lal: "I see… idiot prince, nice to meet you. My name is Lal, Princess Hima's personal guard."

Rutu: "!! I'm not an idiot!"

Hima: "Hahaha, very good, Lal!"

Rutu: "Think before you talk, lowly servant."

Hima: "Same to you."

Rutu: "Looks like you want a fight, Hima. I'll let you know—there are no Secret Sky City guards here to protect you."

Hima: "That's exactly what I was going to say."

Rutu: "Attack!"

Lal: "Hypnotize."

Scene: Lal hypnotizes Rutu's guards.

Lal: "Take him to a room and lock him up."

Scene: The guards grab Rutu and take him away.

Rutu: "Hey! Wait! Let me go! You're my guards!"

Lal: "Princess, are you okay?"

Hima: "Yes, as long as you're here, I'm fine."

Lal: "Nice."

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