Chapter 113: The Library

Asher stepped forward, with his head tilted. His gaze followed the carvings as his brows furrowed.

"Bear..?" He mumbled. "I'm not sure if I'm reading this correctly." He shook his head. "It's a much older form of writing than the books I found before."

"Beware thee, who would seek the knowledge of the Ancients. Pay the price of blood – an oath to protect. May the Lord and Keeper guide thee through the forbidden." I whispered softly.

"Kai?" Lucius began to speak, but Asher suddenly stopped him. I felt somewhat dizzy. The Keeper… that was me, wasn't it?

"Let's head inside." The blonde sorcerer said, softly patting my shoulder and pulling me out of my dazed state.

"We don't have the guidance of either of them." Lucius protested. "Who is the Lord?"

A smile flashed across Asher's lips. "What are you talking about? The Keeper is right here with us." His expression hardened as his gaze fell on me. "Kai, we'll need you to focus for this one. Think you can do that?"