The heavy doors of the library were open, and as they walked in, Leon handed over Ines's letter at the management desk. Citing his Seryan background and interest in the history of the Orland Kingdom, he guided Olivia and Kovis toward the section where historical archives were preserved.
Entering the display area, a scent of old paper mixed with a faint aroma of ink greeted them.
Compared to the refined elegance of Lady Aphrodite's Mage Tower library, the interior of the Oran University library seemed far simpler in both decoration and furnishings.
The library hall had a high ceiling supported by sturdy oak beams which cast mottled shadows. Along the walls stood tall bookshelves that reached from the floor to the ceiling, filled with parchment scrolls and bound books.
The wide aisles between the shelves were very tranquil, with sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows on the walls and ceiling, casting a haze of light curtains.
