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“I only regret one thing,” I told him then, “that I cannot read all these wonderful works in my short life.”

The prince looked at me affectionately. I still remember his sincere, compassionate look. He gave me what I wanted more than anything in the world - time. To this day I am grateful to him for this.

Alas, kings are not destined to reign forever. Sanader and Nayara ruled for only a few decades. They were overthrown by the bloody Agnard, conquering the castle and uniting western and eastern Lygyria. Since then, many kings have changed - good and bloodthirsty, just and crazy. But they all had one thing in common - admiration on their faces when entering the great library. And they all understood that there is only one person who can find anything in this labyrinth of knowledge - me.

The man turned to the shelves and affectionately touched one of the volumes.

- I read them all. I remember every cover, every title. I know what treasures are hidden within these walls. Anyone could bec