My gaze remained fixed on the book's pages, my voice as icy as ever as I casually inquired.

"You know, I've always been fond of the structure of books. The way words are carefully arranged to tell a story is quite fascinating." The man's confusion was palpable, yet I remained as collected as ever.

With a turn of a page, I continued. "Now, let's get to the point, shall we? I need to know the location of the Magic Council's headquarters."