Noah soon found the academy library, also known as Serene Mountain Library.
Serene Mountain Library is a living archive where magic and knowledge intertwine.
The library is more than just a place for books. It is a sacred sanctuary of knowledge, where magic itself breathes within the pages.
There were many hidden secrets in this library.
And one of those secrets was a skill. A skill that would be very helpful for Lucas, whose life was on a thin line.
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The library ceiling stretched high. It was covered in a starlight illusion that mimicked the beautiful night sky.
Bookshelves made of wood and reinforced metal extended far beyond sight, their shelves rearranging themselves whenever a new book was added or removed. The air was thick with magic carrying the scent of old parchment and ink.
Floating lanterns drifted through the air, providing a soft, ever-present glow that adjusted to the reader's comfort.
The library itself was the pinnacle of magic.
Noah loved 'The Last Horizon' a lot. Even though it had over two thousand chapters, he could remember almost everything about them.
In this library, there were a lot of secrets. These secrets gave rewards if you could find and solve them.
One of these secrets would be solved by the main character, Arthur Nightingale.
Noah looked around the library. Among the hundreds of thousands of books, he had to find a specific one an old, dust covered book, its cover made out of human skin and marked with an eye.
There were many students present there. Without alarming them, Noah moved slowly and started looking for the book.
In the novel, the book's location wasn't specific enough, so Noah couldn't find it instantly.
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Bingo!
After searching for some time, Noah finally found the book. It was sitting in a corner.
'Now, I just need to solve the riddle.'
Noah opened the book, and all the pages were empty except for one.
It had a riddle.
'I have no eyes, yet all is seen.'
'I hold no form, yet shape the unseen.'
'I am feared in darkness, sought in light.'
'Those who seek truth must brave my sight.'
'Speak my name and the path shall open.'
It was an easy riddle for those who knew its meaning. For someone like Noah, who had read the novel, it was child's play.
"The answer is 'The Third Eye.'"
[Congratulations!]
[You have uncovered a secret.]
[You have obtained the skill 'The Third Eye.']
As soon as Noah solved the riddle, he got notifications in front of his eyes.
He got what he was looking for.
'Status Window.'
=====•[Status Window]•=====
ㅇ Name: Lucas Lockhart
ㅇ Rank: Initiate
ㅇ Affinity: Lightning, Light
≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
ㄴ Strength → 89
ㄴ Dexterity → 90
ㄴ Endurance → 100
ㄴ Intelligence → 120
ㄴ Mana → 500/500
≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
⟨Skills⟩
• Thunder Steps {D}
• Volt Spear {C}
• The Third Eye {S}
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⟨Quests⟩
=====•[Status Window]•=====
'Nice.'
As the name suggests, The Third Eye gives its user an extra eye.
It's a powerful skill that allows its user to perceive beyond normal limits, unveiling hidden truths, magical distortions, and weaknesses.
It also has another extra effect.
Foresight.
The Third Eye allows its user to briefly glimpse into the immediate future.
Though it's only for a few seconds, it can completely change the outcome of a fight.
For someone like Noah or Lucas it was a life-changer. He might be stronger than others outside the academy, but inside, he was probably the weakest.
This would help him dodge life threatening situations.
'I guess it's time to leave.'
Noah achieved what he came for. He soon left the library.
'I guess I will sleep now. Let's find the temporary dorm.'
As Noah left the library, he started walking towards the area where the temporary dorm was.
As he was walking, his Third Eye skill activated.
What the!!
Noah could feel a gaze on him. He didn't feel good about it. He looked around, searching for the source of the gaze.
As he frantically searched, he finally found the source.
Noah's eyes finally caught him. The first thing Noah noticed was the person's eyes.
He had heterochromia, causing his two eyes to have different colors.
He could feel the gaze of his yellow and purple eyes.
It didn't take long for Noah to recognize him.
'Why is The Saint of Miracles looking at me?'
Ryker Case, also known as The Saint of Miracles, he was the best healer in the entire world in The Last Horizon.
His healing power was unmatched. As long as a person breathed, he could save them. His most powerful skill, Sacrificial Restoration, could even bring a person back from death using his own life. He was the reason Arthur survived many battles and went toe to toe with the Demon King's most powerful general.
But sadly, he died while trying to save Arthur.
Ryker's most powerful skill used his own life force. So after using it for years to save others, it also became the reason for his death.
Noah knew that if he wanted to survive and change the ending of this world, Ryker was one of the most important pieces he would need.
Noah wanted to approach Ryker after finding a cure that could heal his soul.
But now, Ryker was looking at him.
Noah's eyes narrowed.
'This wasn't in the story.'
'Right now, Ryker should be with the other main cast members going around the academy and bonding with them.'
'What is he doing here?'
Noah had questions, but he didn't know the answers. He couldn't just approach Ryker just because he was looking at him.
He didn't want to have a bad, ill-fated relationship with Ryker.
Being one of the best Sanctorum of this generation, everyone wanted to have a good relationship with him.
And Noah was no different.
As much as he wanted to ask something, he left the area. As he walked away, he could still feel Ryker's gaze on his back.
'I will think about this later. Tomorrow is the orientation program. I can't be late.'
Noah soon found the temporary dorm. From the receptionist, he got a small room to stay in.
Noah took his room key and went to his room.
His room was on the fourteenth floor.
He found his room and entered.
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The room was medium sized, with a bed and a bathroom.
Noah found the nearest window and opened it. He could feel the sunlight on his face, the fresh air, the scent of everything.
He could see the academy very well from his room.
'So, I am really in the story.'
Noah took a deep breath and made a promise to himself.
'All the characters I read about are real. I am with them in the same academy.'
'I am going to survive this academy. I will change the ending of this story for my own survival.'
'The enemies in front and in the shadows I will get rid of them for a better future.'
'I will change myself and my reputation with it.'
'I will be Lucas from now on, not Noah. Lucas.'
'I will survive no matter what.'
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At the same time.
Unknown Room
Inside a very well-decorated room, a figure could be seen coming out of the shower.
He was tall and a little muscular.
Water dripped from his bangs as he hummed something while drying himself off.
"London Bridge is falling down,
Falling down, falling down…"
"London Bridge is falling down,
My fair lady…"
As the figure finished drying himself, he smirked.
"So, Lucas got the Third Eye skill."
"The story is finally starting."
"Let's see how you will deal with the upcoming storms, Noah."
"Will you follow the script or write your own destiny?"
"Let the game begin."