The Librarian looked at Ethan and said calmly, "Now that you've been chosen, the Vault is ready to open up for you.
Not just the surface stuff—everything. The deeper layers. The real parts he left behind. That's what your inheritance really is."
Ethan didn't say anything right away. He just let out a slow breath.
The floating book nudged his cheek again, like a pet wanting attention.
He gave it a flat look. "You're enjoying this too much."
The book spun lazily in the air, its glowing script pulsing like it was grinning.
The others stayed silent.
Elowen finally broke the quiet. "This bloodline… if it's so powerful, why aren't there more records of it?"
The Librarian answered calmly, "Because they were erased, not lost, not forgotten, removed. On purpose."
Lilith narrowed her eyes. "Why?"
"Because some truths are too dangerous," the Librarian said. "Too tempting, and too loud."
Ethan raised an eyebrow. "Loud?"
