Having a powerful lord as a father figure, what's wrong with just wanting to draw cards?

"What's the matter?"

Carlos stood alone in the dimly lit shrine, facing one of the many coffins, doing nothing and saying nothing, as if he were having a spiritual conversation with the void.

"Sebastian, there is something I need to tell you."

"explain."

The old man was awakened from his long sleep once again, and he seemed to be in a bad mood.

"It's about Domi, oh, the one you chose as the successor to the 'Demon-Eating Scroll,' my third son, the one with the worst magical talent back then, do you remember him?"

"continue."

"He recently went to work as an adventurer. During his quests, the spies from Fomalhaut who were following him sent back a report saying that Domi used a variety of powerful spells in battle and had become proficient in using 'Magic Hand'."

"So what? Even if you don't have the talent, you can still do it with more practice."

"That's what I thought too, but considering the time Domi spent practicing magic, I felt there was something fishy going on."

At this moment, Carlos's eyes no longer held that ecstatic joy; to be precise, he had hidden it away, not daring to show it.

"So I immediately recalled him and arranged another magic talent test for him, using a seven-year-old's version of a magic ball. Guess what?"

"The ball exploded! The shadow magic within Domi's body directly caused the ball to burst! According to the indicators, his talent has already reached the perfect level..."

At this point, Carlos suddenly felt the air around him solidify and the air pressure drop.

The phantom of the elder Sebastian bowed his head and remained silent, but in Carlos's eyes, this silent old man was no different from an active volcano about to erupt!

"So you mean the perfect successor I finally found is gone again?"

"Calm down, senior!"

"That's it?!"

At that moment, the magic-suppressing domain suddenly unfolded, and Carlos felt as if the blood in his body had stopped flowing. It was extremely uncomfortable, as if someone was choking him.

The more powerful a mage is, the more they suffer in this realm; in severe cases, they may even experience difficulty breathing and die on the spot.

But the commotion quickly disappeared.

"I'm a bit grumpy when I wake up and have trouble controlling my emotions."

He calmed his blood pressure himself, although he didn't know whether remnant souls had blood pressure.

"So, do you have anything else to say? If so, just say it already."

"Uh... given the current situation, it would be a waste to have Domi learn the Devouring Scroll again. Why don't you wait until Domi's child is born and see how things go?"

If Sebastian still had eyes, he would definitely roll his eyes at Carlos!

"I gave birth to a little brat with only basic talent, made me fall asleep happily, and then a few years later I was told that the test results were actually wrong, and that he actually had perfect talent!"

"I've had enough! I'm going to sleep now, and don't come looking for me if you need anything!"

Despite Sebastian's seemingly ruthless demeanor, he actually respects Carlos and Domi's own choices. He's not some stubborn old man; why force others to do what he wants?

"Hey, senior, wait a minute!" Carlos suddenly spoke up, "Actually, I can tell Domi about the existence of the Demon-Devouring Scroll! As for whether he's willing to learn it or not, that's his own business, and we'll all respect his choice, how about it?"

These words did have some effect. Sebastian turned around and gave Carlos a deep look:

"As expected of the person who believes in fate the most in the Broadfield family from ancient times to the present, you have studied the randomness of the 'Magic Hand' the most thoroughly."

"Alright, since you want to leave the future to Domi to choose for himself, then go ahead and do it."

"Using my perfect talent to learn the Devouring Scroll... Heh, I'm really looking forward to it..."

Having said that, Sebastian stopped wasting words with Carlos and turned back to continue his eternal slumber, leaving Carlos standing alone in the same spot.

"On one side are pillars of a family destined to become grand mages, and on the other is a completely new combination that has never been tried before. Can they piece together a future that no one could have imagined..."

“'Magic Hand', I have never doubted your power. Now that this is happening, I’m starting to hope that Domi will choose the Devouring Scroll.”

On the other side, Domi, who was temporarily free, greeted his family and told them that he had devoted himself to the library since he returned, and started to study Argyle's notes intensively.

Carlos had already told him personally that he could continue his vacation, but only if he passed his midterm exams.

Otherwise, not only will the holiday be gone, but you'll also have to continue taking extra classes during the short break after the exam!

"So, regardless of whether I can get another extension, the two holidays will overlap! Carlos, you're so cunning!!"

He channeled his grief and anger into strength, and his quill pen never stopped.

The power of "reading ten lines at a glance" also played its most powerful role ever at this juncture—last-minute cramming.

Domi might not be able to remember all of this at once, but at least she'll have an impression. In an exam, as long as she has a general idea of ​​the question, the answer won't be so hard to recall! Even if she makes something up, she'll still have a direction.

With this decent cheat, Domi managed to catch up on all the lessons she missed, studying from morning until 4:30 pm. She does have that much learning ability.

He was so exhausted that he collapsed onto the table. He would never touch a book again today; it made him feel nauseous.

Just then, a maid who looked somewhat familiar entered the library carrying a tray, placing a cup of black tea brewed with fine tea leaves and a few small cakes next to Domi.

"Young master, your afternoon tea is here."

"Thank you, I'll leave it there."

If there's anything that can revitalize him after he's exhausted, it's definitely good food, preferably paired with a small drink of any kind!

He was leisurely enjoying the afternoon tea culture that was usually reserved for the aristocracy, and his relaxed mind suddenly thought of:

"Hey, is Aurora's form finished yet?"

"Oh no, it's been more than two days!"

At this point, the system sends a dialog box:

Yes, after 'Aurora' was sculpted, it was deployed to its designated location.

[Friendly reminder: Due to the remoteness of the elven settlement, the rules regarding time differ. Converted to the human time system, your blank template 'Aurora' is about to undergo the elven's unique periodic event—'Awakening Ritual'. You can watch 'Aurora's' actions in real time through the system.]

【hint:

Regarding operation:

Aurora is aware of your presence, and you can communicate with her in real time without delay through your consciousness;

Aurora cannot use the system's gacha system or the shop independently, but you can give her items obtained from the system.

Regarding villain stats:

You can gain villain points through 'Aurora', but you cannot gain villain points from 'Aurora' herself.

[Is it tracked in real-time from a third-person perspective?]

Chapter 69, Section 68: 'Her' Journey Begins at the Forest Palace

Enjoying afternoon tea while watching someone else's life and adventures? Isn't this a live stream? Is there really such a good thing?

Thanks to the system, he was able to experience the benefits of the internet age once again.

"Yes, the world of the elves is so exciting!"

[Initializing video... Adjusting view...]

After a brief moment of black screen, a rectangular screen suddenly appeared in front of Domi, invisible to everyone except him, and the image gradually became clear...

What comes into view is a vast forest, with each tree as thick as three or five people can hug, reaching straight into the sky like tall buildings, and refreshing greenery everywhere you look.

The dense canopy of trees connected, blocking out the scorching sun and leaving a cool space below.

Among them, there was one tree that was exceptionally large.

If other trees can only be described as reaching straight into the clouds, then this giant tree truly pierces into the clouds.

People standing on the ground cannot see its top layer at all; they can only see its branches hanging down from the clouds.

The wonders of nature! Domi couldn't help but exclaim in heartfelt admiration.

Beneath the giant tree, the forest elves, who have lived here for generations and named themselves after the forest, built a huge and exquisite palace called the Forest Palace, which is the most magnificent man-made building in the 'Royal City of Yaleta' besides the giant tree!

Below the royal palace lies a vast town of elves.

Unlike the orderly human towns, the dwellings of elves are generally built haphazardly, nestled against mountains, beside water, and near trees, scattered everywhere at varying heights.

Families who know each other often use suspension bridges to connect their homes, and over time, this has created a spectacular sight.

The main point is to follow the laws of nature.

It's already evening here in Yaletta, the sky is gradually darkening, and the starlight and the huge moon are beginning to radiate their charm.

Every household lights up with orange-yellow lamps, and the starlight on the ground reflects the starlight in the sky, creating a unique scene here.

However, the arrival of night did not bring silence back to the place, because a grand annual ceremony was about to take place today!

That was a momentous occasion for the newly grown elves, a day of great celebration and ancestor worship for all the forest elves!

They carried glowing grass and paraded in groups through the streets, singing melodious ancient fairy songs, as they walked step by step toward the central square.

Various performances will be held there for entertainment, and then the best wishes will be offered to the one who will be the most outstanding in the awakening ceremony.

Yes, the young elves' stage is not in the central square, but inside the Forest Palace.

Beneath the royal palace, in a town, inside an unassuming little treehouse.

Aurora barely opened her eyes, which were as bright as the starry sky. She had deliberately slept in this morning to conserve her energy so that she would be more energetic in the evening.

They sat up from the straw mat and changed into a pure white robe. Every adult elf about to undergo the ceremony had one, regardless of gender.

dong dong dong...

After a while, a knock came at the door:

"Aurora, are you ready?"

It was a slightly rough male voice, the kind of rough, burly man that you wouldn't find among the elves.

Actually, that's not the case. Blacksmiths can be found everywhere, so there can be rough, burly men everywhere.

Outside the door, a short but muscular man with short blond hair looked anxious, and his mustache, the same color as his hair, was standing on end.

"Almost there, Uncle Iggy, don't rush me, he's getting his makeup done!"

After waiting a while longer, Aurora finally finished getting dressed.