“No, no, no, it’s not about the Tramberio family, it’s about me personally, Marg Daniel Tramberio Elrod.”

"From your perspective, how old am I this year?"

The middle-aged man with short blond hair looked at Shen Qiu with his golden eyes.

"Probably between 45 and 50 years old. If I had to give a precise answer, my answer would be: 108 years old."

That's right. Just like Hirori Adashino, who looks to be only in her early twenties, the patriarch of this large family is actually over a hundred years old.

It's not surprising that almost every magician backed by an aristocratic faction possesses various magic tricks that can slow down physical growth or extend lifespan.

"Clap clap clap."

Upon hearing Shen Qiu's answer, Tramberlio couldn't help but rouse his twin badges, his eyes filled with admiration.

"As expected of the Third Mage who controls the magic of life, you saw through my true age at a glance. Now guess how much longer I can live."

Shen Qiu opened his eyes and glanced at the screen, and he got the answer.

"The aging rate of all internal organs in the body has been slowed down by about one-third, and the rate of cell division is the same. If this continues, there is probably less than two hundred years left to live."

"...Yes, two hundred years, two hundred years is not enough. In the vast Tramberlio family, I paid an immeasurable price to get this position."

"Tell me, wouldn't it be a shame if I didn't live a little longer? The struggle with the Barthellello family and the struggle with other factions still have a long time to go before I can get busy."

After saying that, the tall man burst into wild laughter, his eyes filled with an indescribable meaning.

"I'd better outlive them all! That way, I'll have nothing to worry about. Now, do you understand what I mean, mage?"

"Yes, of course I understand. Then use the information you have to name your price. How much do you think would be appropriate?"

Five hundred years!

Once he opened his mouth, the old nobleman finally shed all the image of an English gentleman he had previously cultivated, and in his place became a genuine magician, with only eternal interests in his heart.

“No, five hundred years is too long. She won’t allow me to do that unless you become a Dead Apostle. If you want to live that long as a human, that’s impossible.” (Wang Dede)

And so we've arrived at the much-anticipated bargaining phase.

"Then how many years do you think would be appropriate, mage?"

"Two hundred and fifty years, no more than that. Combined with your remaining lifespan, that's enough for you to live to be five hundred years old."

Five hundred years old—that is, the age of Matou Zouken.

"Two hundred and fifty years won't get you all the information I have. If you want to know more—"

"Three hundred years, that's my bottom line. If you're not willing to agree, then I'll find someone else. I believe the Balyeleta family would welcome me just the same way."

"Deal! Three hundred years!"

After weighing the pros and cons, the two finally settled on a three-hundred-year timeframe.

"In the name of the Third Mage—"

After speaking, Shen Qiu stood up and activated the Eternal Magic Core located in the center of his heart. Milky white light appeared on his body and finally condensed in his hand.

"Grant Marg Daniel Tramberlio Elrod more life!"

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