In the dim light of the fireplace, Lia paced back and forth in the room, one hand supporting her chin.

Her eyes were unfocused, as if she were lost in memories of the past.

The fire crackled and flickered, and the only sounds in the quiet room, besides Lia's narration, were the sounds of burning and cracking trees.

"Well... that's roughly the situation."

Lia's words echoed in the room, as if trying to elicit a response.

Koko and Vinya locked eyes.

An "I see" expression appeared on their faces, as if they were silently communicating some kind of resonance.

Surprisingly, Victor and Miss Lia's mothers are not the same person.

This fact made the two elves blink and open their mouths as if to speak.

But it was Vinya who broke the silence first.

"But what if you have never seen your own mother, nor Lord Victor's mother?"

Vinya's voice carried a hint of doubt:

How can you be so certain that your mothers are not the same person?

Cocotte nodded in strong agreement.

Leah spread her hands, sighed, lowered her brows, and said helplessly:

"Of course, my family told me."

All she remembers is that her father was very strict when she was a child.

However, this strictness is divided into two completely different modes.

Although his father was strict, he was quite lenient in disciplining Viktor, simply because Viktor had shown extraordinary talent from a young age.

Lia still remembers that differential treatment.

The father's strictness towards Viktor stemmed from his high hopes for him, wishing him to become an outstanding mage.

Viktor was exceptionally gifted, and learning magic came easily to him, so his father rarely interfered with his studies.

The father's attitude towards Lia was completely different.

She remembers how strict her father was with her when she was a child.

"He scolded me severely because I dirtied my brother's magic book."

Leah closed her eyes, as if the critical voice was still echoing in her ears:

Do not enter Viktor's room without permission, do not disturb him, and do not trouble your brother.

At that time, not only did her father reprimand her, but Viktor also gave her a stern scolding and made her stand in the cold snow as punishment.

But she didn't shed a tear.

Looking back now, Lia thinks she was really stupid.

At that moment, Lia had only one simple thought in her mind:

'My brother can learn magic, so why can't I?'

She sneaked into Victor's room, just to catch a glimpse of the mysterious magic book on his desk.

However, she accidentally knocked over the vase, and the books were soaked in water.

This was immediately followed by a double accusation.

"So I never learned magic again, nor did I ever consider becoming a mage."

Lia shrugged, a relaxed smile playing on her lips.

It was as if those childhood memories had settled in her heart and become no longer important.

Kokot sat to the side, listening to Leah's recollections, and suddenly suggested:

"If you still want to learn magic, I can teach you."

She paused, then spoke with a hint of hesitation.

"Hmm...it might be a little late to start now."

The best time to learn magic is usually when a person is young.

That's when it's easier to cultivate an interest in magic and develop a good memory.

Only after a solid foundation in magical theory can one begin to put it into practice.

At least, this is the teaching standard of the Royal Magic Academy.

For Liya, who is now an adult and even a 24-year-old single woman, this is a different story.

It's definitely too late to learn magic now.

She doesn't live as long as an elf.

Lia tilted her head slightly, lost in thought for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on her lips:

"Forget it, I lost interest a long time ago."

As a child, she only had a natural curiosity about magic, not a real interest.

Although I didn't become a mage like Victor, however—

Lia slowly raised her gloved right hand.

The light from the fireplace illuminated the room and shone on the glove studded with colorful gems, making it dazzling.

The gemstones of different colors shone brightly, their shimmering light reflecting in the room like a rainbow.

Kokot and Vinya stared at the beams of iridescent light, and couldn't help but squint as they examined the gloves in Leah's hands.

Kokot could clearly feel the magic stored in the glove.

“I have received better compensation.”

When the two elves were both stunned, Lia slowly withdrew her hand.

She was very happy and smiled as she looked at the two elves, saying:

"After that, my father also told me why he didn't want me to study with him."

Lia looked up at the flickering campfire, as if she could see her father looking like that.

Your brother, Victor, possesses extraordinary magical talent; he is destined to become a mage.

But Lia, you are different.

Neither I nor your mother have given you any special talents.

Simply put, Lia is just an ordinary person.

At the time, Lia didn't quite understand why.

Later, when her father told her that their mothers were not the same person.

Lia then realized what was happening.

Of course, Lia doesn't envy Victor for being able to become a mage, but she can't be one of them.

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