Zias had turned five, a significant milestone marking the beginning of his journey to understand the world around him. "It's about time I start learning about this world and become strong," Zias thought, his excitement palpable as he awaited the commencement of his history lessons.
During this time frame, a lot had transpired in Zias's life. At the age of three, he successfully formed a mana heart by constantly absorbing mana from his surroundings. This remarkable feat triggered a reaction in the system, signaling the awakening of mana within him—his mana heart. Zias discovered that his system was unique, notifying him only when significant events occurred.
A new addition to his family arrived last year—Rias Alverion, his sister. She shared the same blue eyes and white hair as Zias, radiating an undeniable cuteness. Taking care of Rias became a part of Zias's routine, fostering a sense of connection and gratitude.
Despite Helen and Maria being loaded with responsibilities, Zias acted beyond his age, surprising them. Since the day he met Arthur, Helen became strict with Zias, attempting to shield him from the outside world of Eldoria. Zias, however, continued his secret training, using his conceal skill to stay under the radar.
Zias's curiosity about the world grew each day, and he bombarded Maria with questions. Although Helen denied answering, Maria provided insights into mana, magical creatures, and more. Zias's everyday outings with Maria and Helen expanded after Rias's birth, and he occasionally met Magnus, who remained distant. Arthur's presence, however, was notably absent.
Today marked the day when Zias would finally get answers to his myriad questions. At the dining table, Helen held Rias, and Maria stood beside her, waiting for Zias to join. Zias revealed his intention to request Helen to let him train from now on.
"Why are you so excited about learning about the world? You're still five years old," Helen asked with a frown.
"I have always been curious, Mother. Now that I'm five, I can learn about the world, my family," Zias said firmly, his eyes gleaming.
Helen, surprised, questioned Maria, who confessed that Zias berated her with questions until she answered. Zias felt a slight regret but embraced the perks of being a kid.
Helen then disclosed that Nathan Raven, her father and a duke of the Raven family like Arthur, would be Zias's history teacher. This revelation surprised Zias, and Helen expressed her worry about her father's strict nature.
"I guess it's in my blood, Mother," Zias teased, making Helen worry about his sharp tongue. As they discussed Nathan Raven, Zias's anticipation grew. He buried himself in breakfast, ready for his class.
"It's about time. Meeting great individuals amps me up. It's like meeting those cool main characters from a story. I cannot wait," Zias thought, his excitement bubbling as he prepared for his class.