I Screwed the Novel's Plot

Once the trip was over, I did ask Chislon and he said that we were indeed visiting their Research Department; as I had foreseen.

He also stated that there were at least 7 Departments in each Division and blah blah blah, but still, they didn't explain anything that made them so special.

There was something amiss about them.

After that, Chislon dropped us at the Imperial Resident and said that something came up, then left.

The mansion we would be staying in was much grander than expected but I didn't have time to describe it as I had important things to do.

"So, why are you following me?"

Alexander asked when he realized that I had tailed him into his chamber.

Ignoring his question, I sat on the couch and expressed my unhappiness instead.

"I'm disappointed."

"What do you expect from them anyway?"

The reason why I followed him was that he doubtlessly knew about the future; he definitely knew a thing or two about the Arcanist Tower.

"I thought they would reveal what made them so mysterious."

"Pfft."

Yet, he just chuckled and I frowned at his behavior.

"Why are you laughing?"

"Do you really expect them to say, 'Look! This is a new weapon that can blow a Kingdom!' It's just–pfft, funny in my–"

However, he shut his mouth after seeing my expressionless face. He gawked elsewhere and continued.

"–alright, it's not funny."

Regardless, I began again.

"What I mean is, how come only the Emperor can meet the Elders? Why can't anyone visit the Tower? Other than their assets, I don't see anything worth stealing."

Alexander shrugged and took off his jacket. He placed it on the top rail of the couch and replied.

"If they don't show it to us, it means they don't want us to know."

"We are the sons of the Emperor, are we not trusted enough?"

He tilted his head.

"Maybe something related to 'responsibility'?"

Somehow Alexander never changed, always answering my question in ambiguous words.

"Stop responding with a vague answer."

He pulled off his necktie and threw it onto the sofa. Alexander sighed and turned to me, but before he could open his mouth, I cut him.

"You know–"

I spoke in a somber tone. I also didn't forget to wear a sad expression.

Even though I wasn't so sure about my acting skills, I thought it was worth trying and hoped Alexandria would take pity on me.

"I've been waiting for this trip for months. I can't go home disappointed, can I?"

Yet, there he was, just eyeing me and remaining silent.

'Don't just stand there! Say something, dammit!'

Tsk, looked like I failed, huh? As expected, I shouldn't rely on my shitty acting.

"Haa…"

I sighed sharply in defeat. Since it was impossible to get him to talk, in the end, I gave up.

"Never mind. I'll just go back to my room."

I got up from my seat and walked towards the door. I reached for the doorknob but a voice stopped me.

"It's due to their vaults."

I couldn't help but smirk. How amusing, I never thought that he would fall for my terrible acting. But, whatever. I quickly wiped my smile before turning around.

Alexander was seen removing his shirt and placing it over his jacket.

"Each Arcanist Tower has a vault where they store 'something' there."

Nevertheless, my heart skipped a bit as I waited for his next words. His eyes rolled slowly and landed on me, his face was devoid of any expression.

"Something that can turn the world upside down."

My brows furrowed.

"What is that?"

Nevertheless, he just smiled benignly.

"There's something in the world better off not knowing."

As I didn't respond, he leaned against the back of the couch with both arms folded and continued.

"My advice is, we must not forget history, so we don't fall into the same hole."

"I see."

But there's something else bothering me. My forehead creased when I saw Alexander standing topless in front of me.

"Why are you naked?"

"Oh? I'm going to take a shower soon."

I nodded my head in understanding.

"By the way, you have a nice body."

I didn't lie. He even had abs! As expected of the main character of this world, he had everything you would envy him for.

However, instead of saying 'thanks', he was stunned; unmoving as if struck by lightning and the atmosphere grew awkward.

He quickly grabbed his shirt and put it back on. My brows furrowed at his action.

"Aren't you going to take a shower?"

"Don't say something weird!"

The wrinkles on my forehead deepen.

"What are you–"

I hastily shut my mouth. I was dumbfounded soon after I comprehend what he meant and instantly burst at him.

"No! You're the one who makes it weird! I sincerely complimented you!"

"No! Get the hell out!"

He threw a cushion at me, luckily I managed to dodge it by ducking. I immediately opened the door behind me and slammed it shut when I saw another cushion fly in.

I looked at the door in horror. Alexander must have gone mad! I had never been interested in the same gender! I was freaking straight!

Now that I thought about it, Alexander misinterpreted my compliment, and Leticia ran away after I praised her.

'Just–what is wrong with people?'

Or maybe I had no talent for complimenting others in the first place? But whatever.

Regardless, my smile bloomed as I got what I wanted and rolled my feet in enjoyment.

"Hehe."

Thanks to him, now I have three clues. Although all of them were vague, it was still worth it. At least I didn't walk out of Alexander's room empty-handed.

And so, the first was 'something' stored in the Arcanist Towers' vault.

Second, 'its' existence would turn the world into chaos once it surfaced.

Third, it was related to history and responsibility.

I halted my step.

'But what 'something' was Alexander talking about? Is it a weapon? Or something else?'