Reincarnated as incubus: I didn't mean to seduce you!

Kael had always considered himself a cautious person.

In fact, he wouldn't fall into a semi-mad state like those P company gamers unless things were irreparable.

He always highlighted the word "stable".

For example, the previous incident when he made a declaration to his nominal cousin Harry in front of the Mage Academy.

If he had known early on that he could become Luxius's student, he wouldn't have made such a fierce response when there were better options available.

At that time, the outcome at the scene would likely have been like this—

A noble student who still didn't deserve a name shouted, "The academy is really letting anyone in now!"

Kael felt something was off, frowned, and then retreated behind Luxius.

...

Be cautious when you need to be, and show no mercy when it's time to act, like the autumn wind sweeping away the fallen leaves.

Becoming a successful Scroll Scholar brought him more positive feedback than the happiness from the accumulated data of being a player.

It felt like he truly had power in his grasp.

Luxius didn't say much, for a young man who had just obtained a new profession always wants to feel the power of his new role immediately.

He had felt the same way at that time.

Moreover, to maintain the self-esteem of a Magic Monarch, he hoped that Kael would now direct his attention to other matters.

Is a legitimate Mage a wealthy person? Without a doubt, yes.

As the profession with the highest overall functionality, they can always find plenty of ways to make money and accumulate wealth.

Does a Magic Monarch and Deputy Dean possess extensive assets? Without a doubt, they do.

Then, does Luxius have money?

Enough for small expenses, but not for significant ones.

A Mage is only called a Mage Lord if he is wealthy; a penniless Mage Lord isn't much different from a sewer worker.

Not to mention a true Mage Lord, who, more or less, has some talent for research, dedicated to exploring the unknown and transforming the world, requires significant funds for numerous research projects.

This is especially common among higher-level Mage Lords.

Luxius was considered to be quite well-off among Mages, and the gift he prepared for Kael when they first confirmed their mentor-student relationship was rather generous.

But now he only felt like he was in a tight spot.

He seriously suspected that his old friend Tetu, by giving Kael the Holy Emblem, had not only wanted to form a good relationship, calculate his moves, or really touch him a bit, but also to trap him.

He was utterly lacking in martial virtue!

Fortunately, he was still quite capable, and even if he couldn't come up with a suitable gift for Kael right away, he could make do with what was available around him.

If need be, he could just take a trip to a higher-level Dungeon as an advance purchase.

With these thoughts, the somewhat disheartened mood of Luxius improved quite a bit.

It was a good time since he hadn't been dealing with many matters and had developed a set of impressive new Spells; he could consider it a test of the new Spells' power in the Dungeon.

Meanwhile.

After leaving Luxius's Mage Tower, Kael headed towards the library.

But as soon as he left the Mage Tower, he saw Lily standing to the side of the entrance, clutching a Magic Wand completely mismatched with her height, looking around with a tense expression as if she didn't want to be seen waiting there.

Noticing the sound of the Tower Spirit activating the Mage Tower passageway, she turned around in a fluster, facing Kael emerging from the passage.

"Ah, Kael..."

As she turned around, her slightly fluffy hair swayed, as if carefully probing the air. When her gaze met Kael's eyes, what she had meant to keep hidden slipped out unintentionally, "I was waiting for you."

Kael glanced at Lily but didn't burst her little bubble; instead, he asked, "Don't you have to attend those magic theory classes today?"

"Those things are quite simple to learn; it's more about delving into them and understanding them on your own," Lily whispered in reply.

For a moment, Kael didn't know whether to praise her intelligence or tease her for being a bit of a Versailles.

The pair didn't say much else, but as Kael headed towards the library, the girl followed closely behind him like a little tail.

Unlike the ordinary—even mundane—appearance Lily had when seen in the territory, here at the academy, she was the kind of girl who seemed even more radiant and youthful, enjoying the prime of her student days... at least at first glance.

The silent pair walked through the academy, and as they got closer to the library, students clad in academy uniforms or mage's casual attire could be seen coming and going in groups, entering and leaving the library.

"Are you coming up with me?" Kael finally asked.

"Ah... I just happen to have some basic books I need to borrow; shall we go up together?" Lily said softly, almost as if asking for his opinion.

"Let's go up together then; I have some matters to attend to myself," Kael responded.

Kael looked up at the library and slightly straightened his expression.

As the strongest training ground for mages in the Lancaster Duchy, the Scroll Scholar Mage Academy might have a relaxed atmosphere, but it is largely an institution for producing double-threat powerhouses.

Places like the library, which house a vast amount of materials and research findings from various schools of thought, are actually not allowed to be accessed at will.

Even the library's exterior is guarded by high-level mages adept at detecting stealth and similar skills.

The two presented their staff and student cards, respectively, and entered the library.

Walking along, one could see a wide variety of books and manuscripts neatly arranged on oak bookshelves, the air rich with a historical depth that seemed ancient and venerable.

In such an atmosphere, it even surpassed the rich scholarly ambience of the university libraries from my previous modern life—

There's no mockery intended; compared to the cold metal bookshelves of most modern libraries, wooden shelves just have a more classical allure that always gives one the feeling of being transported to the past.

Not to mention that the academy was established at the same time as the founding of the Lancaster Duchy, and these well-preserved shelves are consistently enchanted with the spells of old mages.

In a way, they could indeed be considered antiques.

Unfortunately, in this era, only antiques with special extraordinary powers are more valuable.

No... perhaps in the eyes of mages, such shelves are even less valuable.

After all, in this age, the mining and smelting industries aren't developed enough; metal is valued over wood, as both armies and professionals have a great demand for metals.

"What kind of books are you looking for? I'll help you find them," Lily said, almost declaring her dominion over the library as if she had just come home, making grand gestures at Kael.

Kael saw how she was taking everything upon herself and felt awkward admitting that he actually worked here and knew the library better than she did.

But after a moment of consideration, he decided to accommodate Lily's feelings.

After all, he could vaguely tell that Lily wasn't the type of girl who appeared to be overtly cheerful. The nervousness she showed in Lancaster was more in line with her hidden character traits.

She was a sensitive girl, eager to gain the acknowledgement of others.

He casually mentioned a few books that the original owner of his memories hadn't finished reading and gave her a "please do" look. Satisfied, Lily then went off to find the books with contentment.

As for Kael…

He found a nearby seat and sat down.

He had some pressing hypotheses that he wanted to confirm, and he needed this library to achieve that.