Duke University Libraries Novels & Stories

I think it's a good sign, I shouldn't be worrying about everything as they're so good at doing their job right. Everyone was greeting me whenever they would notice me. I feel guilty because I think that I'm disturbing them with their job so I've decided to go to the library. There are also some lycan maids in the library to keep all the books free from dust. One thing I noticed about Duke, he loves it when everything is clean and doesn't want to deal with any dirt, unless he has to. "Good morning!" I greeted the maids who even flinched in surprise after hearing me.

' "I'll be there, Dom." I waited until he left for his "lacrosse practice" before heading to the library archives. It was 11:00 PM. The archives were tucked in the basement of the North Wing, a labyrinth of dust and silence where the university kept the rare architectural blueprints. I had the keys because of my scholarship. I needed to upload the final 3D renders of my thesis to the main server. It was my ticket out of this gilded cage. The air in the basement was damp and smelled of old paper. As I reached the heavy oak doors of the restricted stacks, I heard it.

The study was dimly lit, the scent of old parchment and burning cedar filling the air. Heavy bookshelves and vases lined the walls, their spines gilded with gold and ruby, proof of centuries of knowledge and wealth passed down through the Ruiz lineage. At the center of the room stood Lord Michael Ruiz, dressed in a dark navy tunic, his broad shoulders squared as he leaned slightly over his father's massive mahogany desk, which was soon going to be his once he took over as Duke the day he marries Lady Daphne. Only the thought of getting married to her made his mood bitter.

continued Saintess. “Duke Leon, how do you feel about this? Is there no information or symptom of something?” asked Duke Stuart. Duke Leon just shook his head and sighed as he looked at the books that were on the table. The many books in the library were retrieved through his teleportation magic. Duke Leon was surrounded by many books flying around, every time he finished reading one book he would pick up another book that was on the side to read immediately. The other Mana Controllers were also trying to find information and take precautionary measures.

Duke is dating Davis’s twin sister, Gabby. Davis and Gabby still have a month before they are 18, so for Duke and Rose, tonight is not important. They both honestly hope they DON’T find their mates. Another important item of note, Conrad Pack is home to the world’s greatest Supernatural University. So, waiting for Bär at midnight are hundreds of females and males of different supernatural species. Vampires, Witches, Fae, Hybrids, and of course, Werewolves, all have gathered inside the arena to see if they are the next consort.

I knew which floorboards creaked and which doors had rusted hinges. I reached the library doors. Two of the Duke’s personal guards stood outside. They were massive men, scarred and unmoving, wearing the black-and-grey livery of House Thorne. They crossed their halberds as I approached. "The Duke is not to be disturbed," one said, his voice as flat as a tombstone.

Vivian strode through the castle as if she were already the mistress of the house. Ivan followed closely behind, his face a mask of indifference, though his eyes remained sharply vigilant. Eventually, they reached the art collection room—a sanctuary where Damian kept his most prized sculptures, ancient swords, and priceless paintings. "Ah, so this is the Duke's taste," Vivian remarked, her steps light and airy. She stopped before a rack of ornate blades, then glanced back at Ivan. "Do you enjoy art, Ivan?"

she said aloud. “What is the meaning of that?" Michael asked. "It is the biggest universal research library in Germany and one of Europe's most important universal libraries," Savannah smiled, delighted to pose as a first class tour guide. "Currently, it has over ten million books and ranks among the best research libraries worldwide. It is rich with history and contains one of the most important manuscript collections of the world, the largest collection of incunabula worldwide. In English, it is called the Bavarian State Library. It is where we are going to find answers about James Blackwheel."

She put the letter on his chest. "I'll be going to Duke, if you excuse me." She exited his library, while she walked in the hallway and she saw guards entering the Duke Library. Maybe they wanted to report something about the Mistress' disappearance. She heard that the duke really wanted to be part of the royal family, he wanted to gain more power and influence. Even in this world, greed is still reigning. Because of people like him, the people who are at the top will always be on the top, while the people who are at the bottom will remain at the bottom.

"Ah. Well, that's not what's important. Do you or do you not know of any libraries outside the Duchy Brother?" "Ha-ha...it's fun as always to tease you lil sis. There are just two libraries in the Kennedy Empire... The first one is a library that can be accessed by nobles. The second one is the Royal Library which can be accessed by ones acquainted with the Royal Family. But if you are the one going, I suggest you to go to the Royal Library." explained Louis "The families acquainted with the Royal Family...?" asked Rubia "To be more specific the houses Charleston and Leonne are the ones that are closest to the Royal Family."