Chapter 1

"3, 2, 1—0."

"The time has come. From the future to the past, the hands of the clock wind back."

"Dear seekers, welcome to the 'Library of Blessings'. Let us give you a warm reception from the depths of our hearts."

"This is a library of mystery located in the space between worlds. It is a place where knowledge from all times and places—unbeknownst to anyone—assemble."

"Stored within are lost stories as well as people's hopes and dreams."

"That's right. From the secrets of ancient times to the foresight of the future, all knowledge exists here."

"This library has a law. That is—"

"There is only one thing you may carry back with you: your memories."

"No books or materials are permitted to be taken to the outside world."

"Do not ever succumb to temptation, lest you be imprisoned for eternity within this space."

"Now then—tonight, the tale we weave is about Valkyrie."

"They burn with the very essence of their souls, chasing after beauty and creating everything imaginable."

"While following in the footsteps of those artists together, shall we touch upon a fragment of the truth?"

"...Our time is up. Let us open the cover on the first story, 'Acanthe'."

"Seekers, have you prepared yourselves?"

"Let us cherish the lingering fragrance of remembrance—"