Reborn as Demon Sorcerer

RADS 23. Thaumapolis Splendor

As they walked amidst Thaumapolis' grandeur, the stark contrast between Sam's demeanor and Lyra's became glaringly apparent. Lyra, who had previously sulked during the horse ride, now appeared illuminated with eagerness, her eyes seemed to be fixated on a particular direction in the middle of this grand city. Yet, despite her newfound enthusiasm, she remained tethered to Sam's side for reasons unknown to him.

Meanwhile, Sam, who had initially been eager to explore Thaumapolis, was now overwhelmed by the myriad traces of stolen spells he detected with his arcane insight. From the mundane items like tea kettles to the floating cases scholars used, even the golems patrolling the city bore the mark. It was maddening for Sam, like being trapped in a whirlwind of sensory overload.

He couldn't help but wonder if this was akin to the experience of someone with ADHD, drowning in a deluge of stimuli. With a heavy heart, Sam deactivated his arcane insight, realizing its futility in the face of su