"My dear Izoruti, you're overthinking it. I'm not as formidable as you imagine. The magic I cast was the same magic my teacher used to stop those patrolling Merfolk in front of the temple back then.
It's just that I was holding the elves' token at the time, that mercury sword, which could absorb surrounding magic and transfer it to me, giving me infinite magic power. That's why it had that effect.
I don't know the rank of that magic. But the Lingus Sea was created with God-level magic, so my magic shouldn't have reached God-level.
Don't worry, if we spar now, even if I use magic, you'll probably still be the one to win. Hehe, you're still very powerful."
"Hmph, stop with the smooth talk. Oh, by the way, accompanying you this time, with constant training, has allowed me to touch the edge of the 'Time Flow' realm. I'm confident I can advance to Sword King within three years. When you practice with me then, I'll go easy on you."
"Hehe, no need. Right now, I want to see who's going easy on whom. Let me see if you've gotten bigger recently."
"Hmph, you're so naughty."
After nearly nine months of such playful banter, we finally arrived at the city of Sharia, which we passed through midway.
That day, while eating at a restaurant in Sharia, we overheard passing merchants at the next table chatting.
"Sigh, business is tough this year!"
"You're transporting grain from the Asura Kingdom to sell, aren't you? Was the harvest bad this year?"
"No, it wasn't bad, the harvest was decent. But this year, when collecting grain from the Fittoa Territory in Asura, we were attacked by monsters. I lost several subordinates and grain carts. I'm already suffering heavy losses."
"Fittoa? Isn't it very safe there? Doesn't the Asura Kingdom always organize patrol knight brigades to clear out monsters in the border forests? Did the patrols stop this year?"
"No, this year they actually sent two consecutive rounds of patrol knight brigades to clear out monsters, but it seems the monsters in the Fittoa Territory suddenly increased significantly. Many knights were injured during the monster clearing, and they simply couldn't clear them all."
"Sigh, it's a troubled time. It looks like if we need to pass through the Asura Kingdom, we'll have to bypass the Fittoa Territory."
The conversation ended there.
My heart was very conflicted. Seeing this situation, I clearly understood the specific reason. This disaster, was it still unavoidable in the end?
I need more time to prepare. I must do something, otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy. I can't deceive myself. So many lives, so many people will die in the disaster. I cannot stand idly by.
That night, I summoned Izoruti and Lilith.
"The situation has changed. We need to return to Asura as soon as possible."
"Is it because of the increased monsters we heard about at dinner today? Dorin, don't worry, there are several patrol knight brigades. They can definitely solve it."
"No, I have my own reasons. I apologize, but I cannot explain them yet. I also ask both of you to have absolute trust in me.
Lilith, you remember the house I bought in Sharia before, right? Here's the key to the house. I have a task for you now."
"Please tell me, Master. I will definitely do my best."
"Yes, I trust you very much. This task is very important. I need you to stay in Sharia, live in this house, and help me manage it. Additionally, I need you to go to Ranoa Magic University to study magic. In a few years, someone you definitely know, but wouldn't expect, will come to Ranoa Magic University to study. You can try to get in touch with her then. Don't worry, I will also come here. Then we will live together forever."
"Hmph, what about me?" Izoruti was a little jealous again.
"Alright, Master, although being separated from you will make me very sad, I will definitely complete your task."
"Alright, when you study at Ranoa Magic University, you can use your former name, Doris. Just call yourself Doris Prodia greyrat."
"Alright, Master." Lilith was a little sad when she heard about changing her name, but then she became happy when she heard her surname would be greyrat.
I looked towards Izoruti again. "Izoruti, starting tomorrow, we depart. We won't be taking the carriage. Leave the carriage and everything inside for Lilith. Starting tomorrow, I will use Flight Magic to carry you while we travel. We need to return to Yars as quickly as possible."
When Izoruti heard how urgent the situation was, she understood the gravity of the matter and nodded.
That night, I slept with Lilith. After measuring her size, I secretly hoped that the next time I saw her, the measurements would give me a pleasant surprise. I was truly looking forward to it.
The next day, after finishing the trivial matters and helping Lilith move into her new home, I took Izoruti and hurried back to Yars.
Along the way, whenever I had magic available, we flew. When I didn't have magic, we walked underground. We flew directly over shorter mountains, and rivers and canyons were no exception.
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