Starting from Ainz Ooal Gown, simultaneously traveling through time

Ever since returning from his first trip to the shared space, one question has been lingering in Leilin's mind, weighing its pros and cons repeatedly, leaving him unable to make a decision:

"Should I... share the knowledge and skills I've acquired from other worlds with the people of this world?"

He thought it over and over again.

If the people of this world live in peace and prosperity, are powerful and wealthy, and don't care about his "foreign goods," then he would never have bothered to do this.

As a time traveler, preserving some unique skills and insights ahead of one's time is a fundamental precaution for survival and development.

But the reality is that in this fantasy world of swords and magic, humanity as a whole is at the bottom of the social hierarchy, where it is oppressed.

Powerful alien races viewed humans as slaves, food, or playthings, leaving human kingdoms struggling to survive in the cracks, and the fate of individuals often extremely fragile.

Having witnessed and experienced this situation firsthand, Leylin could not bring himself to keep the knowledge that could change his destiny forever locked away in his own hands.

Just like those six players who were once known as the "Six Gods," if they had kept their skills to themselves, humanity would have been wiped out long ago.

It is because of their selflessness and generosity that humanity has the power to resist, and thus, human dignity.

He also wanted to do something, to bring a spark of resistance and hope to his compatriots.

However, he also deeply understands the complexity of human nature.

Even in dire straits, there is never a shortage of infighting, deception, and betrayal among human beings.

The stories of "a little kindness is appreciated, but too much kindness breeds resentment" and "good intentions are wasted" can play out in any world.

Selfless gifts can sometimes lead to unforeseen troubles or even disasters.

After much careful consideration, Leylin finally made what he considered a necessary compromise:

"Knowledge can be disseminated, but the scope and recipients must be strictly limited, only within a small circle of people who can be absolutely trusted, and only to those companions whom I am certain will not misuse or betray."

Therefore, he selected these twelve young people who possessed special talents and had undergone long-term observation and testing.

He carefully disassembled, transformed, and taught them the alchemy and word-of-mouth concepts from the world of dragons, the blood magic and Valyrian steel craftsmanship from the world of Game of Thrones, and the knowledge of elven runes and enchanting from the world of Lord of the Rings.

He believed in the character and loyalty of his companions, and that they were capable of understanding the weight and sensitivity of this knowledge.

After making the decision, Leylin closely monitored their learning progress, hoping to see the otherworldly wisdom take root and flourish in their native land.

However, reality quickly provided feedback, and problems soon emerged.

Some people simply can't learn it.

Like Luna when faced with a spell or incantation.

Some people learn the theory but are unable to put it into practice successfully.

For example, Kandel's attempt at the elven blessing.

Some people managed to use it, but the effect was completely different from the original description, becoming unstable or distorted.

"It's not a big problem."

Lei Lin quickly adjusted his mindset.

Different worlds have different rules, so their behavior naturally differs.

As long as it ultimately produces results, even if it's compromised or changes form, it's better than nothing.

He knew perfectly well that the fact that he could use these abilities without any obstacles proved that the world was actually quite compatible.

The reason why others cannot use it well is more due to their personal ability, talent compatibility, or depth of understanding.

"We still need to practice."

Of course, if we could find world-class tools to fine-tune some of the rules, it might improve compatibility, but that's too far off.

The current goal is very pragmatic: use it if it works, and don't force it if it really can't be used.

If, like Luna did, we could innovate and adapt the system to the local rank-based magic system, making it more localized, that would be a more ideal solution.

After all, he has only been systematically imparting this knowledge for a short time, less than a year.

It is unrealistic to expect disruptive results immediately.

He believes that, given enough time and resources, these intelligent companions will surely find their own path.

..............................

After finishing his business, Leylin finally returned to his palace, which he hadn't visited in a long time.

A series of recent plans, experiments, and forgings have kept him extremely busy, and only now has he managed to steal a moment of leisure.

He changed into some casual clothes and was preparing to enjoy some peace and quiet when the maid standing at the door quietly announced:

"Your Highness, Her Highness the Princess is in the west courtyard and invites you to join her for afternoon tea."

"understood."

Leylin nodded slightly and turned towards the meticulously maintained, lush green courtyard deep within the palace.

The afternoon sun was just right, casting dappled, warm light through the lush foliage of the century-old oak tree.

Anne—his princess—was sitting at a small white round table under the shade of a tree.

On the table were exquisite bone china teaware, and several small and lovely plates of snacks and fruits exuded an enticing aroma.

Upon seeing Leylin approaching, Anne's face immediately lit up with a bright smile, and she stood up to greet him.

"Are you finally done?" Her voice was soft, carrying a hint of barely perceptible complaint but even more joy. "Come on, the tea is just brewed."

The Kingdom of Inberia has a thriving livestock industry and abundant dairy products, making milk tea a very popular and essential part of afternoon tea.

Of course, traditional black tea and fragrant fruit and flower teas are also available.

Leylin sat down opposite Annie and accepted the milk tea that Annie had poured for him.

The porcelain cup was warm and smooth, and the aroma of milk and tea blended perfectly. The taste was smooth and mellow, and the sweetness was just to his liking.

"Today's milk tea is exceptionally fragrant and smooth," Lei Lin said sincerely after taking a sip.

Annie's eyes curved into beautiful crescent moons, a hint of pride in them: "Really? I specifically asked the old housekeeper for the secret recipe and practiced many times before I succeeded! Looks like all that effort paid off!"

"It's not just worth it, it's practically professional level," Leylin affirmed with a smile.

He immediately noticed his wife's playful expression, as if to say, "Praise me some more, but I have an even bigger surprise for you."

He then followed up by asking, "Judging by how happy you are, it's probably not just your tea-making skills that have improved, is it? Have you also made significant progress in your magical training lately?"

Annie's smile faltered slightly, then she pouted, a mix of disappointment and amusement, "Oh dear, you found out? I didn't tell anyone, I wanted to surprise you... How did you figure it out? Did you secretly use magic to watch me practice?"

Leylin shook his head, his tone gentle yet firm: "My little Annie, why would I need to peek? From childhood to adulthood, your greatest joy has been studying magic."

"Every time you make a key breakthrough in magic, you'll be like this, with your eyes sparkling and your spirits soaring. You can't hide your joy, so it's not hard to guess."

"Alright, alright, you know me well." Annie sighed, feigning helplessness, but the joy and excitement in her eyes shone even brighter. "However, you'll never guess what exactly I broke through!"

"Oh? Then I'll have to guess carefully."

Leylin cooperated by adopting a thoughtful expression, and after a moment tentatively asked, "Could it be that you've made decisive progress in constructing a magical model that has been troubling you for so long?"

Anne blinked, finally unable to contain herself any longer. She leaned forward slightly, lowered her voice, as if sharing a huge secret, her tone filled with pride:

"It's fifth rank! I successfully constructed and reliably cast fifth-rank magic!"

"The fifth rank?"

Anne is exceptionally talented and is a recognized genius.

At her current age, the fact that she can consistently cast fifth-tier magic is an achievement that would be among the best even among the most outstanding magical geniuses in the history of the Inberia royal family.

"You broke through so quickly? That's even faster than I expected!"

"Hmph!" Annie raised her delicate chin, her smugness evident.

"I have to thank someone for those profound magic notes and guidance they gave me the other day! I've been working incredibly hard lately, studying them day and night, and I've finally figured it out. How about it, isn't your queen amazing?"

"Amazing, absolutely amazing," Leylin exclaimed sincerely, giving a thumbs up.

Then, as if remembering something, he took out a familiar pale gold medicine test tube from his personal space and naturally handed it to Annie.

"Annie, this bottle of medicine..."

"【Bloodline Evolution Potion】!" Before Leylin could finish speaking, Annie recognized the item in his hand at a glance and exclaimed softly.

Leylin paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Annie, do you recognize this?"

"Of course I know it!" Annie nodded and explained, "I heard it's a precious magic potion that the alchemists in the court accidentally concocted, and it's said to be extremely rare."

"It's a bit strange, how come I've never heard of this technology being researched in the palace before?"

"Speaking of which, I feel that my breakthrough this time was also due to drinking this potion. My mind became exceptionally clear, and my magic flowed much more smoothly, as if I had suddenly received a flash of inspiration!"

Lei Lin suddenly realized.

As his queen and a genius magician, it's not surprising that Anne was able to obtain one of the first batches of the potion.

It seems that it was her father or Anne's father who found a way to give it to her. I have been so focused on various plans that I have overlooked the important changes on my wife's side. I have been quite negligent.

Anne looked at the potion in Leylin's hand and said with concern, "Darling, this potion is really effective in breaking through bottlenecks. If you haven't tried it yet, you should drink it quickly. It's good for your health and cultivation."

"Ah, this..." Leylin paused, a very subtle hint of embarrassment flashing across his face.

"I've already used it. I thought you might not have received it yet, so I brought you one especially."

"How could I not have drunk it?" Annie looked at him strangely. "This batch of medicine only appeared not long ago, and Father managed to send it to me. You... didn't know?"

Leylin suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

He couldn't very well admit, "Sorry, I was busy creating Deadpool, pioneering Nibelungen, modifying Orc generals, and testing new weapons during that time, and I didn't have time to pay attention to your daily life at all."

He quickly adjusted his expression, revealing a flawless, gentle smile, and reached out to gently shake Annie's hand:

"My Queen, how could I not know about your situation? Of course I know, but seeing how quickly you've improved lately, I thought I'd prepare another one for you to consolidate the effects."

Lei Lin thought to himself, "Luckily, I reacted quickly enough, but I definitely need to devote more attention to my family in the future."