Chapter 32“A Walk to the Library”Alera’s POVThe library stood before me, towering against the sky like a monument of knowledge. It was easily the tallest building I had ever seen, its height so commanding it almost made me feel small. My steps slowed as I reached the entrance, my chest tightening with a mix of awe and nervous anticipation.But when I pushed the heavy doors open, I froze.Inside, the library wasn’t anything like I had imagined. From the outside, it seemed plain, structured, even ordinary—but within… it was breathtaking. The hall stretched out in perfect curves, walls arching in a circular design that defied logic. How could something so normal on the outside feel infinite inside?My lips parted in wonder. “Oh, to behold this beauty,” I whispered, almost to myself.“Let me guess… it’s your first time here?”The voice startled me. I glanced over my shoulder to see a young woman, her smile curious but kind. I nodded absently, my eyes still clinging to the sweeping, rou
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