"You're mistaken for the original ancestor. Unleash our ancestors, the original parents of the magical nation, and there will be chaos and ruin in the world. Still reviving your ancestors?
"No! It's not! The original ancestors build a world for sorcerers by sorcerers! They sweep away all but our brilliant magicians and create an ideal home for only magicians!
"And you want to be king of the world like that, don't you?
"That's all I have. I am proud to say that over time I have surpassed the magicians of the time. I'm not even willing to lose to a court magician. Then it is inevitable that I, the most excellent sorcerer, will be king!
"Phew..."
Rasmus laughed. No, he's not the only one. I keep an eye on how things go, and Almeida just laughs when she says she can't get away with it again.
"What's wrong? Something's wrong!
"No, hey. I'll admit you've become a good magician. [M] But you wouldn't be the most powerful sorcerer. [M] 'Cause you just lost to Jared."
"- Huh"
To the boy's point, the old man bit his teeth enough to smash his back teeth.
"I was watching. Almeida's proud apprentice broke you beyond limits. He's better than you as a magician, as a human being. You should drop your head and ask him to be king."
"Rasmusuuuuuuuuuu!
An old man stretches out his arms and screams with his blood-running eyes at the boy. But it is inhibited by an invisible wall, and pitifully rolls down the ground.
"Thank you, Almeida. Now and always, you will protect me."
All the nails on one hand peeled off, and as the boy approached the groaning old man, he showed the egg-shaped silver container he had in his hand.
"Oh, that's..."
"It's a seal that's supposed to contain the soul of the original ancestors."
"Give it to me!"
"Before I do that, I think I'll have the question answered. Depending on the response, I can give you this."
The boy suggests stretching his red-stained fingers and grinning constantly at the old man who wants his ancestors. The old man was slightly confused, without any sign that the girl who refrained by his side could resist.
"Are you saying that while you oppose the resurrection of all those beginners, in some cases, you give them the beginners? What are you thinking?
"It's none of your business. But it would be convenient if you could get it depending on your response. I can't take more from Almeida than she's protecting me. Then shouldn't we go out with him even against his will?
"... okay. You can ask that question and do it."
A short thank you to the broken old man, the boy asks.
"When and where did you find out about your ancestors?
"What?"
"Isn't that a simple question? Five hundred years ago, no, more than that, our royal family kept hiding the existence of our original ancestors. Yet you were only a magician. You knew your ancestors, betrayed your country, and destroyed them. So when did you find out about the existence of your ancestors?
"It's..."
"Can't you answer that? Then I'll answer. [M] You were taught to be an ancestor. [M] You know, you've been pawned to bring your ancestors back to life."
"Oh, is that something stupid! You think the original ancestors pawned me? Stupid, that can't be happening!
Lucas roughs up his voice to hide the upset, but Rasmus keeps asking quietly.
"Then let's move on to the next question. How could you have lived five hundred years?
"What?"
"I was demonized by secrets. Almeida also succeeded in increasing its lifespan by independently capturing magic. So, what did you do?
"I... nothing, I didn't"
The old man's agitation grows. In retrospect, I didn't do anything about life expectancy. I didn't even think about it. It's like not having to worry about life expectancy or anything.
It is not a secret demonization passed down to the royal family, nor does it have its own technology. Lucas, who was mediocre as a magician in the first place, wouldn't have been able to do it even if he knew how to live longer.
"Why am I still alive?
"Unfortunately, you were chosen by your ancestors and fascinated. You're not the first. [M] In history, there have been many victims of our ancestors. Everyone has an increased life expectancy and awakens to power as a magician. You've already been empowered by your ancestors."
"You think I'm already empowered by my ancestors?
"Yes. You are empowered by your ancestors to the limit. Everyone did. I'm sorry, but I can't want any more power from you to free your original ancestors. I can't even be king."
"Then there must be something stupid about it..."
If Rasmus' words were true, it would mean that everything he had done of his own free will was on the palms of his original ancestors. The power you're supposed to gain, your status, everything remains a dream.
"Don't be ridiculous! How much time and effort I've been waiting for this day! My ancestors were manipulating me! No! I, of my own free will, tried to free my ancestors and get the world!
"I have such unfortunate news for you."
Gently place the silver container in front of Lucas. And
"The ancestors who were already in this vessel are dead."
I told him enough facts to despair the old man.