Alfred and Casper were not seen for a whole day and night, and they disappeared into the library, not even showing up for dinner.

At noon the next day, Alfred suddenly approached me for a long and meaningful conversation. After many years, his tone and expression have always remained vividly in my memory, and have not faded with the passage of time.

We sat side by side under the famous tagtongue tree and had a heart-to-heart conversation. The conversation was serious and serious, but our intimate gestures were easily misleading, which made me feel uncomfortable, as if there were countless pairs of eyes staring at us ambiguously. I began to understand why Casper chose to be a "notorious prodigal."

Without waiting for me to speak, Alfred took the initiative to bring up their findings.

By all indications, behind the stone walls of the parchment library, there was a secret room with no entrance. Even Dean Kozmo didn't know about it, and Zeney was the first to find it. Caspar speculated that the vault was located in the hidden core of the temple library, and may have been the place where the high priests of the ancient Phryns kept their valuables.

Due to the magical protection of the temple library, neither Zeny nor Alfred could open the vault.

Alfred's revelation to me about the existence of the Chamber of Secrets was an encouragement, a signal. I entered his inner circle and began to touch real secrets. Of course, it depends on how well I perform next.

"I went to the blacksmith in Black Pine yesterday and ordered a new crowbar...... "I cleverly interjected, closing the loophole before the do-gooders could tell the whistleblowers.

Alfred said lightly, "It didn't work, I told you, it had nothing to do with crowbars." If Zeny insists on you, give it a try – you'll be in vain! ”

"Maybe, but for the sake of me working so hard, Zeni should give me an A."

"The principles of magic are very important to other apprentices, but you don't need to learn them in depth. Soon Dean Kozmo will teach you Eagle Eye in person, a real one-on-one tutoring, which is an honor and a difficult challenge for you. ”

"Eagle Eye...... Is it hard? "I'm a little interested.

"Yes, it takes talent and luck. To tell you the truth, three apprentices have tried before, and they have all failed...... Eagle Eye doesn't seem to favor magical apprentices in the true sense of the word. Later, I suggested to Dean Kozmo that a warrior with no magical foundation try it out, and maybe it would work. ”

"Why?"

"Because according to the records, the Eagle Eye Technique is originally a magic tailored for scouts, and the magician's physique may be lacking."

"What if...... I'm just saying what if, too, fail? ”

"Anthony Knight has a pair of sharp eyes, he can't be wrong." Alfred didn't answer my question head-on.

Eagle Eye would be a turning point in my fate. I had to do everything I could to win the chips on the table and keep the game going.

"Also, Priscilla seems to be paying attention to you." Alfred changed the subject.

"Which Priscilla?"

"The daughter of the Duke of Isaac of Flynn and the heir of Broadin Island, she is a freshman in the same period as you, don't say you haven't paid attention to her."

The pearl of Broadin Island, a beautiful woman who makes people feel excited! I smiled and said, "She is the moon in the sky, and the occasional moonlight shining on me doesn't mean anything." And, I think Casper is in love with her. ”

An unfathomable smile appeared on Alfred's face, "Casper is emotional, that would be his fatal wound." He was carried away by love, burning his heart like a flame, like a moth swooping down on the lamp—I was very worried. If possible, you'd better win Priscilla's heart and let Casper die. ”

"Why?" I hesitated a little, and couldn't tell whether Alfred was joking or serious.

"I don't want any threat to the relationship between Casper and me. I had an ominous premonition that Priscilla would take Casper away from me, at least, a portion of his loyalty. You are different, a woman is just a plaything to you, like a gorgeous dress that can be changed at any time...... Dino, is that so? ”

I twitched the corners of my mouth in embarrassment, not denying it. "Casper is going to kill me."

"He'll duel you, but with your physique, knocking him down is like a straw. This is a good opportunity, Duke Isaac is old and has few years to live, and you may become the new lord of Bromin. ”

The last sentence was a joke, Priscilla would not commit himself to marrying a half-hung apprentice, and Duke Isaac was even less likely to approve of it. I suspect that Alfred not only wanted to save Casper, but also to muddy the waters, attract Priscilla's attention, and cover up his shady movements.

He's planning something. His goal is the throne of the Oxskin Empire. He was going to challenge the power of Lemon and Hippomu.

But for me, it's a great opportunity. Life is a game that must be constantly infused with new challenges and excitement, and I am looking forward to the future.

"Alright, let's not talk about these bad things!" Alfred looked back at me, his eyes gradually becoming gentle, and he whispered, "Dino, your physique is so strong, I don't think even a knight can compare to you......"

I was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered those nonsensical rumors. The reason why Prince Alfred turned a blind eye to the beauties of the academy was not because he had another sweetheart in the imperial capital, but because the real reason was ......

I shivered, and goosebumps ran down my spine.