They are all characters I control.

The first book is a blue-quality skill book called [Basic Rune Imprinting], which is typical knowledge that is "rejected by the Church".

The Church of the Goddess proclaims that magic is a gift from the goddess, requiring devout faith and elemental resonance. The technique of breaking down magical power into fixed "runes" and triggering rules through precise construction is considered "blasphemy" and must be burned.

Therefore, the archbishops of the Goddess Church required believers to offer such magic books as proof of their faith in the Goddess.

In reality, the Church of the Goddess simply forbids others from learning these magic books; they are all sealed away in the church's warehouse for the church's magic artisans and mid- to high-ranking church members to read and study.

The second book is the "Beginner - Whispers of Pain" green-quality skill book, which allows for direct mental intervention.

The church considers this undoubtedly "black magic" because it directly torments the soul and is evil.

The church also strongly prohibited and confiscated such skill books, causing this kind of magic to disappear from the public eye.

However, the confiscated mental magic skill books are all in the hands of the inquisitors in the church's inquisition. The inquisitors must possess this kind of magic, while in the empire, only a very small number of inquisitors know this kind of magic.

The third book is the gold skill book [Inner Eye], which is not considered a 'cult book' by the church.

This is a very useful meditation skill book that Claire found in the royal treasury. It can help control Lia's enormous magical power and guide its use more effectively.

It can further enhance mental strength and improve mental perception, and even allow one to 'read minds' to a certain extent. It can also lay the foundation for [Basic Rune Imprinting] and [Elementary - Whispers of Pain].

Holding the three skill books in front of her, Claire opened them one by one and began to 'read' the skill books.

After Claire finished reading the [Elementary Whispers of Pain] book, the familiar system interface popped up when she reached 70% completion of the second book, [Basic Rune Imprinting].

[Anti-addiction system activated... You have been forcibly logged out of the game...]

This computer is a bit slow; it didn't even have enough time to finish loading?

Internet cafe manager! I need to renew my subscription! I haven't finished downloading yet!

Before Claire could even complain, he closed his eyes and logged off.

Chapter 9 This must be the guiding god!

As if rising from the deep sea, Lia suddenly opened her eyes.

Just like in the morning, she opened her eyes and found herself not in the same place as before.

"This...this is a library?" Lia looked around in confusion, her mind blank.

Didn't I accidentally bump into Prince Alvin at the classroom door?

Confused, she was still trying to recall, while at that moment, Lia also discovered that she was holding three books she had never seen before.

"How did I get here? These books are...magic books?"

Lia looked at the magic book in her hand with some curiosity.

She opened one of the books, the title of which was written in a dark red font, as if in dried blood: [Elementary: Whispers of Pain].

As soon as she turned the first page, all the details about the spell "Elementary Whisper of Pain" automatically appeared in Lia's mind.

It's as if she had already learned the contents before this?

"Ah!" Lia slammed the book shut as if she had been burned.

If used in battle, this magic can force the opponent to interrupt their spellcasting and disrupt their concentration; in ordinary times, it can also be used to launch a mental attack on anyone.

Of course, the stronger the opponent, the weaker the effect.

Such magical effects are something only interrogators and treacherous villains would use. Even the innocent and pure-hearted Ria felt the magic book was burning her hands.

She turned around and hurriedly stuffed the magic book back haphazardly onto the bookshelf behind her.

Just as she was about to put the other two magic books back in her hand, she noticed that the titles of these two books were not so dark.

[Inner Eye]... [Basic Rune Imprint]...

Judging from the name alone, it seems much more normal.

Lia hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath and mentally prepared herself.

I first opened the [Inner Eye]. Unlike before, I didn't instantly understand the contents of this magic book, but I roughly knew some of the earlier content.

This is a meditation that focuses on introspection, perceiving and guiding the flow of magical energy within the body.

The Inner Eye not only helps stabilize and control her vast but uncontrollable magical power, but it can also be passively activated to slowly improve the precision of magical power control. Long-term practice can also enhance mental perception.

"This meditation is amazing! It's much more effective than the meditation taught by my mentor." A hint of surprise flashed in Lia's eyes.

Once mastered, this meditation method can operate on its own.

In other words, as long as you learn this "Inner Eye," you can improve your magic control and mental perception every day.

Once you learn it, it means you can improve your magic and mental power even if you do nothing else.

"What about this one?" Lia was even more excited about the last book, [Basic Rune Imprinting].

She knew a little about the term "rune inscription".

But she had only heard her mentor mention this kind of magic, and since her mentor didn't know it, this was the first time that Lia had ever seen a magic book related to rune inscriptions.

She couldn't wait to open the [Basic Rune Imprint] again.

Just like before, a small portion of the previous content also surfaced in Lia's mind.

This is a technique that does not rely on elemental affinity, but rather uses its own magic to construct specific "runes" or "imprints" to trigger magical effects.

From the simplest flashes and flames to higher-level holy light descents and fire meteors, all can be released through rune inscription.

Furthermore, by mastering more complex rune combinations, one can replace spell chanting to unleash various spells more quickly.

However, rune inscriptions consume a lot of magic power; an ordinary mage can only use a maximum of five runes at a time.

“No elemental perception is needed... just magic power and imprints…” Lia’s hands trembled slightly with excitement.

High mana consumption? That's no problem for her at all!

Most importantly, Lia, who had a weak sense of elements, was able to use magic on her own!

Previously, she possessed immense magical power but had nowhere to use it, but by learning this [Basic Rune Imprint], she will be able to use magic like other mages.

The fact that her magic could finally be used made Lia, who had always felt inferior, feel as if she were enveloped in the light of hope once again.

"Is...is it some kind deity guiding me?" Lia clutched the two precious magic books tightly in her arms, her heart filled with gratitude.

She took a deep breath and looked up at the sky: "It must be the gods who saw my predicament and guided me here when I had 'amnesia,' allowing me to find this knowledge that can change my destiny!"

Although that book, "Beginner's Guide to Whispers of Pain," was a bit too terrifying, she had already learned it.

However, the other two normal spellbooks, "Inner Eye" and "Basic Rune Imprinting," are very useful.

After excitedly thanking the gods, Lia couldn't wait to sit down and begin learning the [Inner Eye] and [Basic Rune Imprinting].

Time flew by as she focused on her studies.

After repeatedly confirming that she had memorized the contents of the two books, Lia reluctantly and carefully put them back on the inconspicuous bookshelf.

Then something magical happened: the magic book she had put back on the shelf emitted the light of a magic circle.

Then the books on the entire bookshelf were rearranged, and the titles of the magic books from before were changed to things like "362 Poses" and "How to Tell How Many Times Someone Has Experienced".

Upon seeing that all the books on the entire bookshelf contained similar content, Leah's cheeks flushed red and her head steamed.

She quickly lowered her head, turned around, and left, not even bothering to think about what the magic circle was all about.

As Lia hurriedly stepped out of the library, a middle-aged man who looked like a teacher, dressed in an old mage's robe, with messy gray hair and a somewhat slovenly appearance, brushed past her carrying a stack of old books.

After entering the library, the disheveled male teacher kept neatly stuffing the books he was carrying into the bookshelves and arranging them properly.

After noticing that only a few students remained in the library, he walked towards the innermost section filled with displays of women's secrets.

Although the books on the bookshelf are the same as before.

However, the man's expression changed drastically when he saw the scraps of paper scattered on the ground.

The restrictions have been broken!

He tried to calm himself down, frantically thinking about everyone in the library just now.

Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, the man abruptly turned and rushed out of the library, his gaze sweeping eagerly over the sparse figures on the college path in the evening.

Soon, he spotted the silhouette of a young girl in the Rothschild family’s signature attire receding into the distance.

“The Rost family? Damn traitors…” the man muttered to himself, his voice hoarse but filled with cold hatred.

After uttering a curse, he first closed the library door.

Then, he took out a magic scroll from a hidden drawer in the administrator's seat and wrote a message on the activated scroll.

With the message to be conveyed, the magic on the scroll dissipated.

Chapter 10: Get Her Engagement Annulled!

Lia returned to the Rost family mansion from the Royal Academy.

The carriage that brought her and Elena in the morning was no longer there, so they returned a little late.

However, as she reached the front door, a sharp shout shattered the peace.

"Stop right there! Who gave you permission to come in?!"

Lia was startled and looked up to see her stepsister, Elena, standing angrily in the doorway with her hands on her hips.

She, who appeared cute and innocent at the Royal Academy, is now like a shrew.

But why was the other person so angry? Lia replied, somewhat bewildered, "Elena? What's wrong? This is my house, why can't I go in?"

Her stepmother and sister were so kind to her this morning, why are they being so gentle now...?

"What's wrong?! How dare you ask!" Elena stepped forward quickly and pointed her finger at Lia's nose.

Her voice rose with emotion, "Don't you know what you said and did to His Highness Prince Alvin at the academy today?!"

Lia was completely stunned. She hurriedly explained, "I didn't! Elena, please let me explain. I just accidentally bumped into His Highness..."

"You don't know? So many people heard it! You're still trying to deny it!"

Elena, seeing that Lia was still pretending to be innocent, was so angry that she interrupted her.

Looking at the furious Elena, Lia felt confused and aggrieved.

She had only accidentally bumped into the prince, so how did that turn into questioning the prince's lineage?

"Elena! What kind of behavior is this, shouting at the door!" Just then, Marquise Mara came out from inside the door.

Marquise Mara glared at Elena first, then immediately turned to Leah and took her small hand to comfort her: "Leah, you're back."

"Don't listen to Elena's nonsense. No matter what happened, you're definitely right."

"You must have had a tough day at the academy, right? Hurry up and go inside, don't stand at the door."

"Anna, serve the young lady well."

The stepmother treated Leah very kindly, just as she had in the morning.

As the Marquise Mara called out, Anna, with bandages on her face and hands, cautiously emerged.

"Anna, are you alright?" Upon seeing her maid, Lia's attention immediately shifted to Anna.

"I'm fine, Lia... Miss Lia." Anna's eyes were noticeably calmer now, no longer showing the fear she had in the morning.

"Okay, that's good! I'm so glad you're alright, Anna!" Lia was happy to see that Anna was alright.

Anna always accompanies her when she goes to the Royal Academy, so she's never left alone.

Although her stepsister Elena was with her today, she simply kept her by her side to show Lia how popular she was.

And the scene where he accompanies Elena to play sisters with a good relationship is far less free and relaxed than when Anna is with him on ordinary days.

Marquise Mara, unusually kind, reluctantly released Leah's hand: "Alright, go inside now, Leah. If you don't want to come out for dinner later, the maid will bring it over."

"Thank you, Mother." After thanking her and bowing, Liya immediately turned and walked into the mansion.

She was afraid that Marquise Mara would, like Elena, suddenly change her expression and say some strange, menacing things to her.

Watching Lia's departing figure, Marquise Mara glanced at Anna, who was still hesitant and afraid to follow.

Warninged by the Marchioness's gaze, Anna could only move quickly to catch up with Lia.

Watching Lia's departing figure, Eileen, who hadn't finished her tirade, began to complain to her mother: "Mother, why did you let her go? Don't you know, that madwoman was shouting 'Prince Alvin' all day in the academy..."

"Wait a minute, don't shout so loudly in front of your house. You're really not careful at all." Marquis Marla glared at her own daughter.