In another part of the continent:
Caelan approaches his father with a sense of accomplishment. "Father, I fulfilled my promise," he announces proudly.
His father's response is measured, tinged with concern. "It's not as if it was hard for you, but you are still just a child. You should not..."
Caelan interrupts, his voice firm.
"Father, were you not the one who instilled in me the principles of judgment? To assess a person by their abilities, their desires, their unwavering will, and the very environment that shapes them? I stand before you, a living testament to those principles. My abilities, honed and proven by the fulfillment of my promise. My desires, burning with the ambition to exceed even your accomplishments. My will, unyielding and resolute. And my environment, the legacy of one of the greatest families, with you, the greatest father, at its helm. Tell me, Father, what do you see when you look upon me?"
His father sighs, a hint of resignation in his voice. "It is my duty as your father, Caelan, to guide you away from self-destruction. Your unchecked ambition poses a greater threat than my authority, and I will not let it consume you."
"Vanity?" Caelan scoffs, his pride evident. "You surrounded me with geniuses, not to curb arrogance, but to fuel my ambition. Don't mistake my confidence for vanity, Father. You, of all people, should know better. Even when I built my own empire company, you provided the tools for success, recognizing the gaps in my knowledge and ensuring I learned from the best. You challenged me, pushed me to evolve, intervening only when my own judgment faltered. My pride is not arrogance, but the justified recognition of my own potential. I am your 'caelan Aurelius', not your puppet*
Caelan's tone softens, a note of reverence creeping in."My pride, Father, is not arrogance, but the fruit of your own teachings. You instilled in me the understanding that responsibility and rights are earned, not given, and that a parent's duty is to nurture independence, allowing their child to grow into their full potential. Therefore, consider this endeavor my proving ground. Witness my capabilities, and let my actions dispel your doubts. I will not be coddled, but will rise to meet the challenges ahead, proving my worth through deeds, not words."
"Please, Father," Caelan implores, his voice tinged with vulnerability. "Throughout the years, I have not asked anything of you. I have achieved everything on my own. If you intervened , I challenged you and proof my self. Do not fear—I will not be deceived. While I may have fulfilled my promise, I have not yet achieved my desires. I miraculously saved one elf, but I cannot attribute the success solely to myself. While The challenge was sudden, your assistance through your spies played a crucial role. However, remember, next time, overwhelming success will be achieved without your aid."
His father's voice softens, concern evident in his eyes. "And what about your sister?"
Caelan's demeanor shifts, fear creeping into his voice. "Threaten me directly, Father, not through her. You yielded to duty, breeding heirs for the sake of legacy. I am no such pawn. My potential demanded your investment, love or no love. You raised me to defy expectations, to break free from the shackles of tradition. Do not become the very cage you taught me to escape. I tremble not for myself, but for the wasted potential you embody, a prisoner of your own bloodline."
With that, Caelan exits the room, But he is unable to raise his head out of fear
After an hour and a half
Caelan strides into the hideout, and Serafina immediately confronts him.
"What the hell is this, a plan relying on a child? Are you crazy?" she demands. "And what if there were no children? In addition to using sonic weapons, wouldn't it be better to attack covertly? If I had been exposed to the first sonic attack, how could I have helped you? And now, because of your recklessness, my mother is dead. Don't play the noble hero if you can't bear responsibilities."
Caelan responds in a low voice, "Responsible? Good, I need to listen to a lecture from my father and now a 13-year-old girl."
"Listen, kid," Caelan continues, "Do not mistake my actions for compassion. Your kind is irrelevant. Vassar's threat to the kingdom necessitated intervention, nothing more. Your continued existence is merely a byproduct of my strategy, not a testament to your value."
As Caelan moves away to speak with Kalnir, Serafina reflects on the situation. "Now I'm the kid," she thinks to herself. "I cursed Fen, even though if it weren't for his presence, I would have died. I should apologize. It seems that he doesn't have experience. Something like this puts a lot of pressure on him."
Turning to Fen, Serafina says, "Fen, I wasn't conscious at the time."
"It's not your fault," Fen responds, taking responsibility.
Serafina realizes that her apology won't absolve Fen of his guilt. "My apology will not get rid of his blame. I must strengthen our relationship," she thinks to herself.
"I can't read, and I am still not in a condition that allows me to attend the classes you offer. Can you stay with me and answer my questions?" Serafina asks.
Fen agrees, saying, "Okay, and don't mind about Caelan. He just hates taking responsibilities that he has no relationship with, and it seems that he was already angry."
"You don't need to explain; I can sense is angry In the end, I am elf" Serafina responds but she thinks that he was afraid from somebody who respect not angry
"I understand the principle of Alchemy, but how are people capable of doing it at a complicated level?" Serafina asks.
Fen explains that complicated alchemy requires a deep understanding of what you want to do and Distinctive calculations and sometimes the use of potions to skip calculations.
Serafina then asks about the world
Fen :Verily, the world unfolds across three noble continents:
- Ferrumia: A land of arid climes and scorching suns, Ferrumia boasts riches in minerals and alchemical essences, albeit scant in biodiversity.
- Limbonia: A realm of balanced attributes, neither surpassing nor lacking in any particular aspect.
- Sylveria: It is your elf lands, you know it best
Regarding the noble races that grace these lands:
- Dwarves: Dwelling predominantly within Ferrumia's depths, dwarves stand as paragons of scientific prowess, mastering the arts of metal-rock alchemy. They possess the rare gift to harness and transmute energies, immune to the sway of mental enchantments, and gifted with senses of exquisite acumen.
- Humans: Inhabiting the plains of Limbonia, humans tread a path of middling proficiency in both alchemy and technology, yet susceptible to the whims of mental manipulation.
As the tapestry of history unfolds, tensions between these noble races burgeoned. Despite human attempts at subterfuge, the keen senses of the elves discerned deceit. Moreover, human covetousness for elven talents in feelings manipulation and resource management stoked the flames of discord.
Yet, instead of direct confrontation, dwarven wisdom prevailed. They shrewdly brokered peace by furnishing arms to both factions, thus unwittingly fanning the flames of conflict.
After an hour of explanation, Serafina inquires about Vassar's whereabouts
Fen nervously responds, "I can't say now, and you are not the only one who wishes to kill him."
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Serafina Why didn't the guards use alcohol against you? I mean, it is available with a low evaporation point and is flammable
Fen: We had spies who got rid of it Fen think:If only we had more time to place our own spies and not use spies of Aurelius family We were to save all the elves Serafina : what you didn't use alcohol Fen: do you know why The guards' weapons didn't work Serafina: Spies? Fen : yes and no Others can interfere with other people's alchemy what you see is a advanced level that work by reverse the alchemy you can avoid that by Using symbols that store alchemy and protect against the interference of others. Unfortunately, the way it works conflicts with how we will use alcohol and her the spies help us by Tell us how to decode the Symbols Serafina what about Other members
Fen: you mean Doren Mayla and usen Doren He's a nice guy and a genius when it comes "how" to use alchemy In fact, he is a genius in everything. It would be better to ask him when it comes to history or alchemy.... And he who tetch Andria how to use Reverse alchemy and he like to takes care of the children Mayla : she is revolutionary but she knows when to Stop and choose the right decision as well, If you are in a dangerous situation, hide behind her so no harm will happen to you Unes: I think you've already noticed how he's trying to get away from you He hates elves because they are the reason for the destruction of his village but he thinks that Fighting you will only causes humanity greater tragedies
Andreia There is nothing special about him that I can tell you about him now. He feels disgust for humans, he does not hate them, but the hostility between the sexes cannot be easily , and he believes that the war must be stopped.
Me I want to stop this war because many of my loved ones died in the War arena For kalnir The words he told you were harsh, this is not his habit. I apologized for his behavior he Join the movement because he hates using technology of His race to kill innocent people Of course, he does not feel responsible for their concerns, he just hates it
Serafina : Aurelius He participates in the movement because he sees that the dwarves pose the real danger, not the elf
Fen stays silent for a while : yes
( Serafina think) now I can proof my self to kalnir but isn't the Dwarfs are the most logical creaters what kalnir say something stupid like this en the end l I'm still kid even if I live as a slave for The majority of my life and live in a backward era where there is not enough knowledge to know how to behave with children Except if he knew that I was reincarnated
In a private room, Kalnir and Andria engage in a heated discussion. Andria questions Kalnir's decision to speak so harshly to a young girl like Serafina. Kalnir explains that his intention was to encourage Serafina to let go of her vengeful desires. He reminds Andria of the potential consequences for a child consumed by revenge.
Andria suggests that Kalnir's actions may be motivated by Serafina's Elven heritage. Kalnir dismisses the notion but warns Andria that they should not forget the tragic fate of "Kilo," a past event that still haunts them. Andria falls silent, knowing that Kalnir's motivations are more complex than he initially assumed.
Kalnir internally recognizes Andria's struggle to accept the death of the enslaved Elves. As they both reflect on their past experiences and their hopes for Serafina's future, their shared history and responsibilities bind them together in a fragile alliance.