“So, you want me to personally check all those documents?”

“If we set aside a day, wouldn’t it be possible?”

He seemed to take my words seriously.

“Musele, how would it look if I spent the whole day locked in the secret archive? Didn’t you just mention a while ago that I should start as quietly as possible?”

“Well, naturally, it’s a great pity that Your Highness has to do even this kind of trivial investigation personally, but I can’t access the secret archive.”

Klaus stared at me with an incredulous expression.

“So, you’re asking me to go into the archive and check all those documents in your place?”

“If Your Highness can manage, I would be honored to go instead and check the documents in the archive. However, what can I do if the circumstances don’t allow?”

I hadn’t intended to show any arrogance, but the words seemed to come out that way. Even my smile seemed to be lifting.

“Hey, Musele, the chief aide.”

“Yes.”

Klaus tilted his head slightly.

“Do you really want me to send you into the archive?”

Oh no, I let my true feelings slip.

“I have no choice. Besides, do you dislike going to the secret archive?”

“Well…”

I nonchalantly tossed it out, but it seemed to hit the mark.
By the way, seeing that pretty face displaying obvious displeasure, I can’t help but want to tease her more. I’m quite mischievous myself.

“Hmm, it’s not like ghosts will appear in the secret archive.”

“……!”

Huh, her complexion turned pale in an instant. Was it for real?

“Could it be that there are actual ghosts?”

“…….”

Klaus remained silent with a stern expression. It seemed like an affirmative response.

I asked in disbelief, “Seriously, does Crown Prince believe in ghosts too?”

Klaus pouted like an unjustly treated child.

“Well, there might be.”

“There’s no way!”

It’s crazy. The protagonist of this world, the strongest in the storyline, believes in ghosts! And she’s even scared!

I barely managed to stifle a laugh that was about to burst out.

“Klaus, Crown Prince. There are no such things as ghosts in this world.”

“What nonsense. Ghosts exist; that’s why there are sanctuaries.”

“Sanctuaries exist to receive trust in the gods!”

“Ghosts are a kind of deity!”

“That’s just superstition!”

“See, you just admitted that there are evil spirits, didn’t you?”

“No, that’s…!”

Darn it, I stopped myself.

Klaus stretched his shoulders triumphantly.

“Well, if you don’t believe in ghosts, then you should enter the archive.”

“Me…?”

I blinked my eyes and stared at him. Didn’t he just say a while ago that only the imperial nobility could enter?

Klaus’s violet eyes twinkled mischievously.

“We’ll have to sneak in, of course.”

“Ha…”

Is this really coming from the mouth of a human called a crown prince? It’s amazing, really.

I started calmly explaining why I couldn’t sneak in.

“Why is the secret archive a secret? It’s because not just anyone can enter. And sneaking in is out of the question. How can you sneak into a place where there’s such important confidential documents? There must be someone guarding the entrance.”

Klaus accepted my words with a nonchalant expression. It was a kind of tacit agreement.

“I just need to create a smokescreen. It’s not that difficult.”

“No, how are you going to create a smokescreen?”

This noble is really serious. He’s genuinely trying to get me into the secret archive.

“Are you curious?”

“Yes.”

“Then first, get your outerwear ready.”

Having said that, Klaus chuckled.
To lead and violate the strict rules of the palace like this, a Crown Prince. I don’t know where the principled, model student Crown Prince I knew has gone.

“People should show flexibility at times like this.”

Moreover, he was shameless about it.

I reluctantly grabbed my outerwear and stationery.

The secret archive, where Shatten’s reports were gathered, was not in the palace library but inside the main palace where the emperor resides.

Presumably heading to do ‘naughty things,’ Klaus didn’t bring his guards. Instead, he subtly persuaded the chamberlain that we would be visiting the secret archive. The chamberlain hesitated for a moment but eventually sent us off willingly.

On the way to the main palace, Klaus briefly explained, “Books are vulnerable to humidity, so the archive is always cool and dry.”

In other words, it meant it would be extremely cold in winter. I quickly pulled up the collar of my outerwear.

“So, the ghosts living in the archive must have the mission of always keeping the temperature cool in the archive.”

Klaus stared at me as if he were puzzled. I quickly bowed my head.

“Understood. I won’t talk about ghosts anymore.”

“Don’t even joke about it. I’m serious.”

“Yes.”

Being told not to do it made me want to do it even more. I forcefully closed my itching mouth.