Chapter 96: The Elven Forest (5)
Ariella's question seemed like simple curiosity, but it piqued Leon’s interest nonetheless.
“Could you tell me more?” Leon asked, his tone reflecting his growing intrigue.
“About the magic system?”
“I understand that the number of transcendent magicians is fixed, and that one must challenge them to ascend. But does that really mean you have to... kill them?”
Ariella chuckled softly at the seriousness on Leon’s face.
“You really want to see this through, don’t you? You’ve come so far at such a young age, so I suppose you’ve earned the right to know.”
She knelt down and began drawing in the dirt with her finger, sketching out the word “enlightenment” next to a symbol for “plus.”
“To rise through the ranks of magic, most magicians need enlightenment. But to ascend from insight to transcendence, enlightenment alone is not enough.”
“What else is required?”
“Influence,” Ariella replied simply.
“Influence?” Leon tilted his head, confused.
“Yes, the impact you have on the world. In your case, it would be the humans around you. They need to believe that you are worthy of becoming a transcendent magician.”