“What, do you know her?” Alphonse asked suspiciously.
Alden scratched his cheek, smiling awkwardly, “Yeah, she's my sister.” He said hesitantly.Alphonse looked at him with increasing suspicion.At that moment, Derrick swung his sword, wrapped in green light, towards Alden. His action made the trees respond, dropping snow that covered them. The roots began to rapidly spread, trying to restrain Alden's movements.Alden noticed this and quickly dodged the first and second attacks simultaneously.“Derrick!?” Alphonse called Derrick with a hint of panic.“What?” Derrick looked at Alphonse with his usual cold gaze.“Why are you attacking?” Alphonse asked, trying to take control within the group.“Isn't it clear? If he's her family, then he's also our enemy,” Derrick answered without hesitation.“...” Alphonse didn't respond. Instead, he felt movement behind him.While they talked, Alden had quietlyErin lifted her eyes upon hearing those words. Could it be that easy? Her mind spun, but she couldn't find a way to use mana.The workings of mana were still a mystery, but it could be realized through various ways, like Elemental magic. Using the help of spirits from the respective element, one could connect mana into a physically controllable form.There were different types of mana utilization, such as Dark Magic, Dark Dimension energy, Divine power, and Cosmos. Those were just various ways of controlling mana.In Erin's case, Alden had briefly considered using Dark Dimension energy, given that she harbored the power of Dorm The Savage. However, he hesitated, fearing the awakening of Dorm The Savage."Feel the mana around you, just think of the element that makes you comfortable," Alden continued casually.The Guardians didn't take any further action. They watched the peculiar conversation between the two individuals in front of them.
The sound of wind roaring accompanied by swirling snow. Silence instantly turned into confusion."..." Both Alphonse and Derrick, who had just launched an attack on Alden, had looks of confusion in their eyes.Meanwhile, Erin fell to her knees, running out of mana. "No... in this state, I could go back to sleep..." Erin mumbled before falling backward onto the snow....What would happen if Alden didn't come to this continent? What if Alden didn't meet someone suspected of having the power of Dorm The Savage? What would happen if Alden didn't interact with his surroundings?This is what is happening now.The storm has stopped, and Alphonse and Derrick have no idea why they are outside the city. However, in front of them are two strangers lying on the ground. One is a young woman with distinctive white hair, wearing slightly loose and somewhat dirty clothes.The other is a man in strange attire, a short cloak covering his
Two weeks after Alden's use of the 'Nullus Ego' spell.The church ceiling, lit by swaying candles, creates an atmosphere of sanctity. Alden, still half-asleep, instinctively wants to close his eyes, but he realizes it's not the time.He struggles to open his eyes, adjusting his position to sit up. Pushing the soft sheepskin blanket down to his waist, he takes a moment to observe his surroundings. Checking for any signs of danger, he realizes he's in a comfortable room.A window on the right side reveals a glimpse of the outside. It's nighttime again, and Alden sees a path of candlelight illuminating the surroundings.A fountain is in front of the gate; Alden recognizes the view—it's the Merkury Church.Now, he starts to piece together his situation. "After using that spell, the guardians must have brought me here."Then, as if something just occurred to him, he furrows his brow, holding his chin. "After using the forbidden spell,
The night before.Alden woke up in a place that was familiar to him. He clicked his tongue at the sight.A settlement, with most houses made of wood. The place was deserted, a stone stood beside Alden.He sat on the stone, waiting for something. He knew it was a dream, and the reason for this dream's appearance was clear to him. This place was where he last saw his mother, where he encountered Darbend The Eclipse, and where he made a deal with Alioth The Nightmare.Reflecting, sitting on the stone, waiting for Alioth to appear. Black Orb was not by his side, making the atmosphere silent, unsettling his mind, even though he knew it was just a dream.His mental state was unstable, especially when confronted with scenes that reminded him of the changing past. Black Orb had told him that the reason Alioth always met him in dreams here was Alden's unstable mental condition. That was one reason why Black Orb didn't fully trust Alioth, even thou
Even though still uncertain, Erin had no choice but to trust Alden's words. First, the issue of her lost memories left her truly blind to her past. She didn't even recognize anyone related to her except for her late grandfather.One week passed after Alden revealed himself as Erin's brother.During this time, Alden chose to stay in an inn, while Erin remained in the house she shared with her late grandfather....In the western part of Heinburg city, the same place where Alden obtained the Goblin Nest Core."In the silent and serene frozen world,Ice Shard, a spell piercing within,Blue light emanates from each shard.""Cold waves envelop, carving,Enchanting ice melody, dancing in the sky,This spell, a beauty that pierces the heart.""Under the pale moon, the night stretches,Ice Shard, stretching its sharp wonders,Penetrating the darkness, eternal crystal gleam."Erin recited the inca
The burly man stared sharply at the two guests."Dad, you have to provide polite service to customers; that's why this blacksmith shop is always empty." The young man closer to Alden spoke with frustration."I haven't done anything..." The burly man furrowed his brow, removing his protective gloves."Well, that's the reason!"The young man then turned to look at Alden, changing his annoyed expression into a radiant smile."Customer, what kind of sword are you looking for?"Alden fell silent; he hadn't thought about this beforehand. He planned to buy a sword, but he hadn't considered what type would be suitable for him."You can choose from the rack, or if you have specific specifications for the sword, I can forge one for you." The burly man, named Douglas, a senior blacksmith surprisingly not on good terms with the Guardian, explained.Alden looked around, and another young man named Getlon, Douglas's son, expe
Alden approached the little girl and crouched in front of her. Carefully, he smiled to reassure her, as the poor often tended to be afraid of those relatively affluent due to the prevalent social inequality in the Devon Empire."Hi, little girl. Is that your doll?" Alden asked gently.The little girl nodded while clutching the doll tightly. Then, she spoke softly, "Yes, he is my friend."Alden observed the straw doll carefully. Dark Soul energy clearly emanated from it."Do you know that the doll is not an ordinary one?" Alden asked again.The little girl shook her head slowly, her face expressing both confusion and shyness.Alden then reached into the pocket of his short coat and pulled out a silver coin. With the glint of light on the coin's surface, Alden extended his hand."Would you like to exchange it with this?" Alden asked again.The little girl remained puzzled. In fact, she had never seen a silver coin
Erin tried other spells like Ice Shard and Ice Barrier. The result was that she could use Ice Barrier but failed with Ice Shard. It was confusing considering Erin had a high affinity for the water element.Meanwhile, while guiding Erin through her exercises, Alden began to passively control the mana around his sword. He didn't overtly display his actions, continuing to provide guidance to Erin while maintaining the enhancement on his sword.For Alden, manipulating mana was relatively easy, given his early proficiency. However, due to the thinness of his mana, he decided to stop practicing, fearing he might run out before the Gate opened. On the other hand, Erin faced the opposite challenge, with an abundance of mana that needed careful control to stabilize her spells.Several hours passed with this training.The straw doll began to show signs that the Gate would soon open. Alden quickly realized this and warned, "The Gate is about to open; stay be