"You're right, my power may seem like it comes from legends, but in actuality, it's not." Leonard Ethan spoke to Joan after she asked about the runes on the crucible that resembled Niwen runes.
"My power originates from legend, but it's not restricted by legend, so I don't need all those various mysterious symbols or complex rituals to achieve all this."
"As for these runes, I intentionally added them. I want to give others the impression that I'm a mysticism researcher. That way, it'll be much more convenient for me to do certain things in the future."
After all, in this era, all sorts of niche hobbyists exist, but as long as you don't violate the law, morals, and don't affect others, any hobby is considered normal.
Moreover, compared to more unique hobbies, such as those of a furie enthusiast, it's clearly more reasonable and normal for an archaeologist to be interested in mysticism, and also more likely to be accepted by others.
