122 – The Nihilist
Leorys Family Magical education usually begins at the age of three or four. It is almost the same as the general prestigious magic family in terms of time. Depending on individual qualities or interests, it can be delayed up to the age of 5, but on average, education begins around the age of 4.
The first thing these toddlers see is the ‘flame of the beginning’ burning in the ‘fireside of ashes’. This does not distinguish between direct and collateral.
For hundreds of years, this flame that burns without rest has been the most important symbol of House Leoris. It wasn’t simply because it was the magic of the founder, Helen Leoris. This eternal flame symbolized the Leoris family itself, which was dedicated to the ultimate goal of magic.
The flames of the beginning are talking. That what connects them is not just red hair, but a firm will to the truth.
Circle 9.
An extraordinary state reached only by Helle Leoris, the founder of the Leoris family.
Every family member dreams of reaching that level without exception. No, there are not a few crazy ambitious people who dream of more than that.
An adventurous spirit who wants to leave footprints in unknown territory that no one has ever reached.
That was the driving force that made the Leoris family what it is today.
Those adventurers always think. Someday, if I surpass the realm of founder, I will engrave my own flame on top of the original flame that burns beside the hearth of ashes.
In order to return even greater glory to future descendants by adding one’s achievements to the glory inherited from the past.
But the flame went out. The spark of glory handed down by the ancestors returned to nothingness after a journey of hundreds of years. That too, by an outsider seeing it for the first time today.
“Oh my God. Am I dreaming?”
Ralph’s younger brother and the great pillar of the family, Klein Leoris, rubs his eyes.
Of course I know. That what is unfolding in front of your eyes is an undeniable reality, and that reality will not disappear with a simple act of rubbing your eyes.
However, I rub my eyes with hopeful hope. If you’re having a terrible nightmare, I hope this wakes you up.
The results are as expected.
An empty fireplace is looking at you.
It was a fireplace that had been burning since he was born, no, long before that. But the fireplace was no longer there. A lie unfolded before my eyes.
The fireplace in the drawing room, where the flames disappeared, was as heterogeneous as a space that shouldn’t exist in the world.
“What is this!?”
“I can’t believe the flames of Siwon went out! No way, with the ability of the author?”
“Nonsense! Did you turn off the founder’s magic? The magic of the 9th circle?”
Something that couldn’t and shouldn’t have happened. But it also happened right in front of my eyes.
The drawing room was in chaos.
Should I be outraged about the arbitrary removal of the family symbol?
By the way, how did you manage to achieve such harmony?
The current head of the family, Ralph, as well as the previous head of the continent, who made a name for himself, achieved a feat that could not be accomplished. Would it be good to label this as a feat?
I don’t know what to say because I have so much to say. Gasol’s head is literally chaos of chaos.
However, the man in the mask who actually triggered this situation stood there and watched the situation. On the contrary, he seemed to enjoy the confusion. As if crossing the liver.
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“Hey!”
The only one who came to his senses was Ralph’s nephew, Trevi Leoris.
“You! What are you doing… ? To extinguish the father’s flame! Am I out of my mind!?”
Forgetting formality, he lashed out at Mecha with a sharp, menacing tone like a northern savage. Trevi’s sharp eyes glared at Mecha as if to kill him.
This is a nobleman level response. Mecca’s actions shattered the family treasure in front of the family’s eyes. Even if you use magic for questioning and answering, you have nothing to say.
It’s only because he’s so embarrassed that other people don’t get angry with him.
Even Ralph, who has to protect Mecca, is at a loss for words at this unpromised situation.
The family members, including Klein, came to their senses at Trevi’s shrill voice. We don’t know how that man extinguished the original flame, but one thing is certain. The person who put out the flame is the author.
Yes, you can figure out the method later. What matters now is the act he committed.
“I need to hear your intentions regarding your current actions. Did you say Mecca? Your just act is the same as turning the Leoris family into an enemy. If there is no convincing explanation, we will turn against you immediately.”
Klein continued with a voice that refined his emotions as much as possible.
Mecha’s explanation hasn’t even started yet, but his mana boils like a whirlpool and shakes the surroundings. He has already pointed a pistol at his opponent. Momentum to pull the trigger if you don’t like the explanation.
John looked at each of the gasols’ expressions. With the exception of Ralph, everyone is glaring at him with a ferocious spirit. Even Selena Leoris, who is usually known for being benevolent.
It was a natural reaction. If this were a game, your nickname would have been painted over in red.
Because he did something that could be crowned with the achievements of the Leoris family.
However, all of John’s actions were thoroughly calculated.
This intense performance that puts out the flames of Siwon originally appears in the second half of the story. Its purpose is to warn the Leoris family.
“I know it’s bad practice to return questions with questions, but…. I will ask you a question without any rudeness.”
Despite the one-sided hostility of the family members, the Robin’s voice was not disturbed at all.
It is not something that can be simply explained as being courageous. That is based on overwhelming confidence. Confidence that even if you buy their anger, your safety will not be affected.
“What is the Leoris family for?”
A question I’ve never thought of before.
What do families exist for?
It just exists because it was created.
It was Klein who answered the question, which even sounded like a pun. Only Ralph, Klein, and Selene could speak on behalf of the family.
“The Leoris family is the branch of eternal magic. If you dare to find the meaning of your family’s existence, it will be for the infinite development of magic.”
It’s an answer that everyone in the family can nod their head at. For an answer to an impromptu question, it deserved an excellent score. But it wasn’t the answer John wanted, and it wasn’t really the right answer either.
“It is not.”
“What!?”
With what authority does the author deny his own statement?
I think it can be seen as a declaration of war beyond rudeness.
“Who are you to define the significance of the existence of the Leoris family?”
“You have gone too far. Older brother. What the hell is that guy?”
“What a waste of time! Let’s show our skills!”
“But, aren’t you at the same level as the founder of the ninth circle?”
“No way…. I can’t believe it! There must be some kind of gimmick!”
Clap clap!
Mecha ended the conversation with a light clap.
He opened his mouth again. With that sly tone.
“Of course, I have no right to define the significance of the Leoris family. I have no intention of that. I just watched.”
“You saw it?”
What the hell did you see?
“A message from Helen Leoris, the founder of the Leoris family.”
Mecca’s fingers pointed toward the extinguished fireplace. The place where everyone didn’t care because of the shock that the spark of Siwon had gone out.
To my surprise, there was a letter lying there.
“That, that!?”
“Should I call it a will? Or should I say a letter? A message from Helen Leoris to her descendants.”
I didn’t even know in my dreams that there was something like that in the flame of the cool one. That would be the case, too, because the original flame was a flame that had kept the Leoris family undying for hundreds of years.
Housekeeper Ralph waved his finger toward the fireplace. A letter placed there arrives at Ralph.
Ralph read the letter, barely controlling his trembling heart. He did not read only with his eyes for the sake of the people around him, but recited the words directly with his mouth.
“Descendants who saw this letter. Congratulations. And I’m sorry. I entrusted you with such a heavy burden….”
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Ralph read the letter slowly. Events flow according to the story in the second half of the original story.
A spark of origin created by Helen Leoris.
Inside was a letter from Helen to her descendants. The content of the letter was a warning.
“The prophecy speaks. You, who read this letter, are facing two darkness that will lead to the destruction of the continent.”
One of the two darkness mentioned in the letter is Angra Mainyu. The enemy of the continent rose to the surface due to the truth library incident.
This family meeting was convened to discuss Angra Mainyu. In other words, Angra Mainyu means ‘visible enemy’, which the Leoris family also thinks of.
However, the darkness over the continent is not the only one. Another force responsible for the second half of the original story along with Angra Mainyu.
“Beware the worshipers of evil and the abductees of the void. The person who found you this letter will help you. Don’t forget always That we, the Leoris family, were born to protect the light from the darkness.”
Ralph read all the letters. The look on the faces of the family members who confirmed the contents of the letter was worth seeing.
“…I didn’t know anything about my family.”
That was Klein Leoris’ remark.
“The worshiper of evil here is Angra Mainyu. Then, who is the Void’s abductor?”
“Well…. I have never heard of it.”
“Uncle! What do you know, Uncle!?”
Asked, Ralph shakes his head. Ralph has no idea.
His gaze was on me. It seems to be asking me for further explanation. His eyes are filled with the conviction that I know something. After the truth library incident, Ralph’s faith in me feels over 90.
Even if you look at the favorability, it will easily exceed 70. This is a high number that allows you to use the Leoris family comfortably.
“Returner of the Void would be talking about nihilists.”