"Not at all, go right ahead! If you like, you can take some home with you if you promise to return them," Issei assured him as he took a seat. "Ah, the newer books are over near the front, in case you're interested."

Most of the religious books wouldn't have been much use to him, nor would the novels Issei kept around for pleasure. There were, however, a few books in the front that Issei had somehow acquired (more like stole from his archrival): books that talked about things like the Mage's Association, Clock Tower, and the magical properties of gems. With a little searching, Kid would soon find out that not only were the famous gems more likely to be magical, but even ordinary ones could be.