Chapter 908: Chapter 55: Who is the Mastermind Behind the Scenes?

The next day, early in the morning.

Dim sunlight streamed into the disheveled room, Luo En extricated himself from the limbs entwined around him like the tentacles of an octopus, looking at the undried tear stains on Celebrian’s face and the swathes of bruises on her body, he couldn’t help but drop a Healing Magic, cautiously covering her exposed corners.

Ever since he arrived in the Nordic region, he had consciously avoided developing too intimate relationships with the Goddesses here, to spare himself the heartache when the time came to act against the Nordic God Era.

Therefore, the desire that had been vented this time had been pent up for many years.

Although he tried hard to control his emotions and body, it wasn’t something Celebrian’s petite frame could easily withstand.

That she had managed to hold on until he finished venting before fainting was indeed tough on the young girl.

Luo En kissed her smooth forehead lightly and got up to dress, opening the door and looking towards the corridor:

“Try any nonsense again, and I’ll break all eight of your legs!”

“Understood.”

Rose posed a sincerely frightened appearance, nodding repeatedly, though inside she was muttering to herself.

So, it doesn’t count if it’s allowed?

Like this time?

At the thought, Rose couldn’t help but lick her lips, her eyes stealthily glancing at the masculine god radiating male hormones before her.

Why not take advantage of the drug’s lingering effect and give it a try myself? I could even teach that Light Elf Princess a lesson in bed!

However, just as Rose had that thought, a clear coolness spread from her mind, instantly extinguishing the evil fire in her brain, and the cunning and seductiveness in her eyes was replaced by innocence and gentleness.

Iris, spoiling my fun again~!

Rose grumbled inwardly, but had to submerge her Consciousness obediently.

After all, with outside help, she couldn’t do anything to this “good daughter” now.

With the return of a pure and gentle aura to the body of the Dark Elf, Luo En felt slightly more reassured:

“Celebrian is not feeling well today, don’t wander around. Take good care of her.”

“Okay!”

Iris nodded vigorously, her radiant smile brimming with joy.

It had been many years since she, the Elf Queen, had taken care of any Elves, especially those of the Light Elf Clan. It was a rare experience that filled her with an overflowing sense of motherly love, and she was very happy.

Watching Iris hurry off to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Celebrian, Luo En couldn’t help but smile with relief, and left the backyard to go to the front hall.

At this time, Belldandy was already waiting there, with a Bronze chariot bearing the Guild’s emblem parked outside:

“I’ve been to the Turin Library a few times, let me drive.”

“Thank you for your trouble.”

Luo En nodded his thanks, then bent over and got into the carriage, which smoothly drove toward the Turin Library.

Atop the roof, Heluo nibbled on an apple, swinging her feet, looking at the carriage as it dwindled in the distance, her eyes flickering darkly.

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The Turin Library was located in a hollowed-out mountainside, where the air was dry and there was less moisture, ideal for the long-term preservation of books. The architectural style also greatly matched the Dwarf Clan’s pursuit of simple and durable aesthetics, with thousands of storage niches haphazardly carved into the mountainside, exuding a wild charm.

However, as Dwarves had little interest in literacy and culture, the library’s collection was far less extensive than the official libraries of the Humans and Elves, with content mainly focused on forging, brewing, digging, and other knowledge easily accepted or of interest to the Dwarf Clan.

But Luo En’s visit was not to study Dwarf culture; he intended to investigate the cause and the first discoverer of the gold mines in the Northern Realm, in order to deduce the origins of the [Dragon Disaster] and [Dragon Disease] targeting the Dwarves.

Unfortunately, after searching the ore section of the shelves, he couldn’t find the content he was looking for.

“Shall we go ask at the Royal Palace? This concerns the life and death of the Dwarf Seven Tribes, so the Dwarf King might reveal some inside information.”

As Belldandy was suggesting this, the hem of her garment accidentally swept a book that was only a third inserted back onto the shelf to the floor.

“Wait!”

Luo En, seeing the title “Summary of Rare Mineral Deposits in the Northern Realm” on the cover, picked it up and skimmed through it, quickly finding a very familiar name

— Fafnir!

Seeing Luo En eagerly picking up the book from the ground and returning to the table to read through it, Belldandy felt a surge of frustration.

She had come with the intent to disrupt his investigation, but unexpectedly ended up providing him with a clue.

Even as the Fate Goddess, it felt like Fate was always favoring this guy.

Hold on…

While Belldandy was confused, Luo En had also quickly finished reading the records about Fafnir.

A few months prior, two brothers named Fafnir and Regin had fled to the Northern Realm, their movements secretive.

After being arrested and interrogated by guards, they confessed to their crimes:

Patricide and theft of gold.

Just like the original legend, Herudama’s eldest son, Otte, had been murdered while fishing in otter form, and Herudama demanded compensation in gold to cover the otter’s skin. The murderer complied, bestowing a vast wealth upon Herudama.

But out of greed, Herudama’s second son Fafnir conspired with his youngest son Regin to murder their father. They stole the treasure and fled to the Northern Realm.

However, they were caught by suspicious guards while enjoying their freedom.

According to Dwarf law, such vile criminals who committed patricide deserved execution.