The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

"The Lansie family... their glory will live on forever!"

Chapter 126 Taking the Wrong Path from the Start [April New Book Chart #1, 3/7]

The Lance family was originally just a minor noble family in a remote area.

Although the Rema family was showing signs of decline at that time, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.

The Rema family still wields considerable power within the Anseth City territory.

The Lancy family, on the other hand, was completely isolated from this dominance and became a target for other families to devour.

Those were difficult times for the three brothers.

Dunn's poor health was a legacy of that time.

At first, when their parents were still alive, things weren't so bad. Until one day, their parents tragically died in a power struggle among the nobility.

The Lancy family also fell into complete decline, and even the dogs of noble families would bark at them when they came.

With their family ruined and left destitute, and with their money taken away, the three brothers endured a period of life as miserable as death.

The Lancy family's fortunes only began to turn around when the third brother awakened his magic and became a magician.

With the third brother Dunn's exceptional magical abilities, the second brother's superb martial arts skills, and the eldest brother's intelligence, the three brothers quickly made a name for themselves in the city of Mosgu.

Then, the family was rebuilt, pulling the Lancy family back from the brink of collapse.

Strategic alliances, industry monopolies, and gradual, methodical expansion...

Gradually, they achieved their current status, possessing a level of dominance comparable to, or even surpassing, that of the Rema family.

Ghosn decided to continue this dominance and expand his sphere of influence until he took over the entire Anseth City district.

Now, we have reached the most critical moment.

As the third son in the family, the only thing Dunn could do was stop Ryan!

Lightning strikes again!

Dunn's body was already thin and weak, and he simply couldn't withstand the high intensity of magical amplification.

However, he still applied the maximum amplification!

His originally thin body swelled up more and more, like an inflated balloon.

Ryan understood that this was a power he had gained at the cost of his lifespan.

Why bother...?

Ignoring the blood dripping from the corner of his eye and the corner of his mouth, Dunn stared straight at Ryan.

"Heh... As an instructor at the academy and a member of the Holy See, you probably don't know what this feeling is like."

"That feeling of struggling to survive at the bottom of society, being ruthlessly bullied by others, and being powerless to fight back..."

"You must understand. Only power is the dominant theme of this world!"

Dunn was practically risking his life to activate the magic, unleashing astonishing speed and power!

Even Ryan had to be cautious about this power.

Fortunately, Dunn had not received professional training. Although his physical abilities had improved dramatically, his accuracy in attack and his control over magic were far inferior to those of students at the magic academy.

This level of strength is enough to fight against some ordinary mages.

But standing before him was Ryan, a dual-attribute mage and a practical mentor with six magic circuits.

Ryan had already seen through his actions and intentions from the very beginning.

He dodged Dunn's attacks with the slightest distance, while simultaneously unleashing a torrent of flames upon Dunn's body, which had expanded to its limit.

Blood was already gushing from his mouth, but Dunn's speed showed no signs of slowing down!

He's still accelerating!

"You can't beat me! Stop!"

"I'll say it again: you're not the main culprit in this case. Even if you're brought before the Vatican's trial council, you won't lose your life!"

Dunn's eyes were bloodshot and red, yet he continued to swing his fists, unleashing lightning.

Even though it was all in vain.

"I should have died long ago!"

"Now I am nothing but a walking corpse, a soul that should have long since vanished!"

"As long as I have a breath left, I will fight to the last moment for my family and my clan!!!"

"A tutor from the magic academy!"

"Come and fight me!!!"

Ryan closed his eyes in resignation.

Dunn's power had reached a limit, and Ryan could no longer show mercy.

So, after dodging several fatal attacks, Ryan slammed the flames squarely into his chest.

The powerful explosion ripped open his chest.

A mouthful of black blood spurted out, and Dunn collapsed to his knees, his arms hanging limply.

The amplification power of lightning had begun to fade, and he returned to his emaciated self.

He was completely exhausted and powerless to fight any longer.

"This borrowed ability could never help you revitalize your family from the very beginning."

"You've been on the wrong path from the very beginning..."

Dunn's eyes gradually lost their luster, and he looked at Ryan with a relieved smile.

Yes.

He knows it too.

How could such borrowed power possibly change the fate of the family?

There are people outside people, and there are days outside the sky.

One day, the Lancy family will face an enemy he cannot defeat.

At that time, the family will inevitably decline as it is destined.

But......

At least he tried.

"Is there anything else you want to say?"

Dunn's pupils began to dilate, and his unfocused gaze went over Ryan's shoulder to the brightly lit area behind him.

From that day on, he could no longer stand in the light.

Strong sunlight can irritate the skin and cause those still-unstable magic circuits to become restless.

Therefore, he could only stay in the basement.

day to day......

"Magic Academy instructors... can you tell me... what kind of place is the academy?"

Ryan looked at Dunn with a complicated expression.

At his age, coupled with his exceptional magical talent, if it weren't for these events...

By now, they should already be students at the magic academy.

Like Claire and Maggie, she experiences the beauty of youth and the allure of magic at the academy.

But......

"A magic academy."

"It's a big place, filled with light and warmth every day. There are many students your age who study and live there, and there are mentors who teach them magic and academics."

"..."

Ryan described everything about the magic academy to the best of his ability.

Unfortunately, Dunn only heard the first sentence before he breathed his last.

He remained kneeling, head held high, like a sinner atoning for his sins, or a believer in prayer.

Ryan sighed.

Dunn is dead.

Someone should be held responsible for his death.

But what is the root cause of all this?

Was it Ghosn's stubbornness?

Was it Yvette's forbidden experiment?

Is it the Rema family of Anseth City who allows the bullying to continue?

Or is it the Lancy family, which was destined to decline?

Ryan didn't know.

However, at the very least, Yvette and Ghosn should bear the consequences they deserve for this.

Ryan flicked his sleeves and left the manor.

Just when everything had calmed down, Dunn, who had been dead, suddenly twitched.

The magic circuits within his body actually came to life and began to activate!

They manipulated Dunn's corpse, slowly driving it away from the manor.

At the same time, they frantically absorb all life from everything around them.

The earth is decaying, flowers are withering at a visible rate, and vegetation is rapidly turning yellow.