"Is this the library? It's much larger than I imagined... almost like a temple built of books..."
The academy's library was known for having more knowledge than the kingdom's main library, but access was restricted to students and staff, making it one of the most memorable places for graduates. Once graduated, former students became outsiders, denying them entry. This made some people who were passionate about learning aspire to become scholars or professors at the academy just to regain access to the library.
"Although the area we need to search is vast, the chances of finding a clue are high. The books are well categorized, so we should find something."
Thinking about the phenomenon of changing species might be challenging, but considering cases of possession or the influence of another's magic could simplify the search.
"I'll look in the 'Mystical Phenomena' section, can you check the 'Species' section, Yura?"
I divided the search areas between us - I would look into mystical phenomena, and I tasked Yura with researching species transformation.
"Okay... I'll do that..."
Yura, who seemed upset since meeting Aris, didn’t look in the best condition.
"Yura, if you're not feeling well, it's okay to rest somewhere."
Concerned, I suggested she take a break, but...
"No, I can't just let you do all the work, brother..."
Ignoring my concern, she confidently walked towards the section I pointed out.
Yura's retreating figure blended with the tranquil atmosphere of the library, making her seem even more pitiful...
"Is she really okay...?"
Her insistence on being fine was unconvincing, but I couldn’t force her to rest.
"See you later, brother..."
With her faint voice reaching my ears, I too began my search, hoping she really was okay. "What should I do..."
In the eerily quiet library, where even the softest whisper echoed, Yura felt overwhelmed.
"I can't stay close to my brother..."
She was grateful for the solitude; had anyone been nearby, they would've undoubtedly heard her voice.
"Heavy breathing..."
Her breath was ragged, a mix of strange arousal and torturous restraint creating an ironic atmosphere.
"Ah..."
Finally finding a secluded spot, Yura leaned against a bookshelf, surrendering her weight to the wall.
"It's getting weirder... I can't control it..."
Her calmness, maintained with great effort, seemed to be reaching its limits.
"Flushed cheeks, rough breaths..."
Anyone could tell she was in a peculiar state.
"Brother..."
Her voice, laden with forbidden desire, grew increasingly enraptured.
"I want my brother... My body's burning with the desire to be with him..."
She struggled with her genuine nature, torn between accepting and releasing her desires.
"But... it's not right to act this way in public..."
Yet, her logical thoughts kept surfacing, although her relentless urges made her struggle.
"I have to resist... I promised myself to at least choose the right place..."
She reminded herself of her earlier resolution.
"But just seeing my brother... I can't help it..."
Hugging herself, she closed her eyes tightly, as if in a debate between reason and instinct.
"Deep breaths..."
After a long moment of trembling, she managed to regain normal breathing.
"I can't waste time... If I take too long, my brother might come looking for me..."
She straightened up and started browsing the bookshelves, finding everything unfamiliar and beyond her existing knowledge.
Yura's experience in the library reflects her inner turmoil and the complex emotions she grapples with in the story. "Uh... This doesn't seem right... and that one..."
Yura tried her best to look around, but nothing caught her attention. She seemed weary, probably from the internal struggle with her desires.
"I can't find anything... It doesn't seem to be within my scope..."
After scouring the same section for a while, no book seemed to pique her interest.
"I don't understand... I should go back to my brother and ask for his help."
Finally, she gave up and chose to rely on her brother, falling back into a bad habit from her childhood.
"Maybe he's at the entrance where we first met? Even though waiting there might be enough..."
Despite spending a significant amount of time, she left empty-handed and headed back to the entrance where her brother had originally directed her.
"Come to think of it, I think I've been hearing some voices near the entrance..."
But then,
"Uh...?"
As she passed the tall bookshelves and her view widened, Yura was stunned by the scene in front of her.
"Brother...?"
She couldn't believe her eyes and was so shocked that her knees buckled.
The reason for her despair was that...
"Aris was right...! He really came back, and he's happy!"
Her brother was in the arms of another woman while she was away.
"Hmm..."
It seemed like there was no relevant book.
She had hoped to find books on mysterious phenomena but ended up only finding books on mystical magic and theory.
"Was this a waste of time...?"
She sighed dejectedly and went downstairs. The academy's library extended to two floors due to the vast number of books.
"Yura hasn't come yet... I guess I'll wait until she arrives."
Her brother wasn't visible yet, so she decided to wait patiently. Suddenly, someone jumped on me from behind, and I almost crashed to the floor, chest first, from the unexpected attack.
"What the...? Who on earth...!"
"It's been a while, Harold...!!"
The cheerful voice of a woman echoed in the library, a place where silence is typically golden. Though there weren't many people around today, she didn't seem to care about being too loud.
"Arshia?!"
I was so startled that my voice involuntarily raised.
"Yes, it's me! I'm so happy you're back after being gone for so long!"
I barely managed to peel her off me, but Arshia immediately clung to me again.
The librarian watched us with a somewhat awkward expression. Although excessive noise in the library could lead to expulsion, given the person in my arms, they chose to remain silent.
"When Aris told me seriously that you had come, I was so surprised... At first, I thought it was some kind of cruel joke!"
After all, Arshia is the principal of the academy... Who would dare to reprimand the king for a minor transgression? Similarly, in this academy, no one would dare to criticize us with Arshia, one of the most powerful figures here.
"Sorry, Harold... I told her you were coming, and she rushed out, saying she couldn't wait to see you."
Aris appeared belatedly, seemingly understanding how this situation came to be.
"Arshia's words were true...! You really came back, and she's overjoyed!"
However, in the corner of my vision, I locked eyes with someone.
"Brother...?"
Yura stood there, staring at us with a blank expression.
"Yura?"
She looked at us with an odd look in her eyes.
"Hmm? Who is this beastkin? Is she the sister Aris mentioned?"
Arshia noticed Yura when I turned to look. It seemed she had heard about her from Aris.
"But she looks a bit unwell..."
Yura's condition, which was apparent even to me, drew Arshia's attention, causing her beautiful silver hair to flutter as if it contained moonlight. "Yura... How long have you been watching?"
I quickly pushed Arshia aside and approached my sister to ask, but she remained silent.
"Ah... Ugh... Ah..."
Just like before, she started to groan in pain, and then...
"Brother...!"
She looked at me with an unfathomable gaze and reached out her hand towards me.
"Yuriel?"
Concerned by her apparent discomfort, I reached out to grasp her hand when suddenly...
"Ah?!"
She let out an embarrassingly loud scream, startling everyone around us...
"Yuriel?!"
It was an undeniably lewd scream, leaving no room for excuses. I felt an overwhelming urge to hide Yura away somewhere, anywhere.
"Ah... Sorry, brother..."
But just as quickly, she seemed to regain her composure, returning to a normal state and apologizing for causing a misunderstanding. Was she hiding some kind of pain?
With this suspicion, I brushed her sweat-drenched hair away from her face.
Again, another woman was embracing brother...
Thump!
Realizing this fact, my heart began to race, and my emotions flared up anew.
"Ah..."
The intensity of my feelings was even greater than before, almost causing me to lose my grip on reason.
"Ugh..."
My emotional turmoil was getting worse. As time passed, it became increasingly difficult to control myself.
"...Ah."
A massive desire within me seemed to whisper to my soul, fueling endless competitiveness, jealousy, and a possessive longing to have him all to myself.
'It wasn't just one woman...'
'It won't end here...'
'I have to hurry... I might lose him if this continues...'
My unreasonable feelings towards my brother were becoming more and more justified, and my patience was nearing its limit.
"Yuriel?"
Unable to resist the momentary impulse, I reached out to him with a hidden intent.
Thump -
Our hands touched...
And at that moment...
"Ah?!"
A thrilling current traveled from my fingertips to my brain, piercing through it mercilessly. An unforgettable wave of pleasure... Just holding brother's hand brought indescribable feelings that clouded my mind.
If...
Then, a massive desire naturally flitted through my mind...
Just holding hands had this effect... If we really went further... How wonderful would it feel...
"Yuriel?!"
But such fantasies were fleeting... Brought back to reality by my brother's bewildered voice.
"Ah... Sorry, brother..."
I felt relieved... Had I not regained my senses at his voice, I couldn't guarantee what might have happened next.
"Ugh..."
I was increasingly unable to control myself...
It was strange but irresistible, this feeling that seemed to take over me... But I didn't want to resist it...
What should I do...?
This feeling... I don’t think I can endure it much longer...