章節 415: Will you...
Vahn awoke the following morning and peeled the sleeping Lunoire from his body before stroking the exposed butt of Chloe, who was laying lazing at the side. After spending the afternoon researching various things with Riveria, Vahn spent the rest of the evening peacefully. He bathed with the girls, ate a hearty dinner where he learned about their adventures, and then wrapped up the night by inviting all the girls from the Hostess of Fertility, with the exclusion of Mona, into his room for the evening. Because she had been 'visiting' him a lot recently, Syr actually refused his invitation and had Aki take her place. Since she had been 'bullied' by Tsubaki the previous evening, Vahn spent some time with the loveable kitten before 'suffering' at the combined efforts of Chloe, Arnya, and Aki. Everything was wrapped up with Aki supporting Ryuu before Vahn 'finished' the events of the evening with Lunoire.
Even though it was only the second day since his return from the Dungeon, Vahn was in a great mood now, even more so than he had been after obtaining a great boon from the Bloodsaurus. Spending time with the girls, developing new items for their use, and researching the things he was interested in; these were all far more relaxing than dealing with the potential schemes of his enemies. Vahn felt a strange feeling of 'liberation' knowing that he could almost do anything, within the confines of the Manor, without actually being questioned about his actions. Though this wouldn't be the case if he stepped out of line, he was often able to skirt the line and get away with it without recompense.
Vahn knew he would have to return to the Dungeon, and he actually didn't mind fighting against enemies, but he preferred the moments like this where he could choose between his options freely. He could spend time at home, take a casual stroll into the Dungeon, fly in the upper atmosphere with Fafnir, or even splurge money within Babel Tower at his leisure. The only thing he was truly 'missing' was the kinship between men, but Vahn knew that would be easily accomplished in the future. He hadn't visited yet, but Vahn knew where Welf's new workshop was located and it was very close to what would be his 'clubhouse'.
He had already extended 'invitations' to Welf, Ouka, Takemikazuchi, Miach, Gareth, Finn, and even Bete so they could have access to the building. Vahn easily won over most of them by saying he was going to stock the place with [Dwarven Drought], but Bete outright refused his offer on the grounds that he didn't 'have time to play around with weaklings'. Vahn knew the Werewolf boy was actually 'busy' dealing with 'girl troubles' so he didn't mind much that Bete had refused his invitation. Once he visited the Lakshmi Familia in the future, Vahn intended to extend his offer to Keith as well, though that was a plan much further in the future. He didn't know why, but Senna's Affection for him was now at 99(Idolatry) and it had been worrying him every time he looked at the value.
Thinking of his own girl problems, Vahn was reminded of Welf's current situation and the response he had gotten when he sent the red-haired youth the invitation. He hadn't met them yet, but Welf was currently being 'protected' by four Amazonesses, three of which were Level 3, while one of them was Level 2. Vahn had learned that, though they weren't in any 'official' relationships, Welf had the experience of being 'taken care of' by the four girls all at the same time and, ever since that fateful night, he had suddenly become a lot more mature. He had even started venturing into the Dungeon with the girls in order to become stronger and, as Tsubaki had described it, he had a 'confident glint' in his eyes.
Knowing that Welf was 'happy' made Vahn feel strangely relieved, as he knew the boy once had very strong feelings for the woman he was about to marry, the goddess Hephaestus. Though his feelings amounted more to a crush than anything else, it didn't change the fact that Vahn had 'usurped' a position that Welf would have gladly filled himself. However, Vahn felt like the current Welf was much better than the struggling blacksmith back in the manga. Though he was still a bit arrogant, he was a lot more personable and had opened up a lot after associating with the Amazons. The fact that he was beginning his training to become stronger a full two years ahead of the original timeline, combined with how he was now proactively researching his own [Crozzo Magic Blood], showed that he had a lot of potential for future growth and development.
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Vahn spent the first part of the morning helping to allocate Tsubaki's workshop space within the annex located behind the East Wing. Vahn's 'primary' forge was located within his own room, but he did most of his work in the larger workshop in the main area. They weren't taking in the same room, since working with textiles was done in an entirely separate room than metalwork, but Vahn and Tsubaki now shared the same workshop with each other. This brought Vahn a strange feeling of comfort since the large workshop had seemed a little lonely as he was the only one using it. He had originally intended it as a place where any blacksmith in their Familia would be able to forge, but that seemed less likely given that Hestia had shut down the thought of having other men join the Familia.
Fortunately, now that Tsubaki lived within the Manor, things were becoming increasingly more lively. Not only was she now in the same workshop as him, but she had also been proactively engaging with all of the girls within the Manor itself. She had taken charge of the morning training sessions and even sparred with Aki and Ryuu to help polish their skills further. Tsubaki was a great teacher and had a keen eye for detail since she was also an accomplished [Master Smith]. Though their training hadn't actually been flawed before, it was now starting to take on a more cohesive appearance with Tsubaki's guidance within the group. Even Vahn himself was under her tutelage, though his actual training amounted almost exclusively to sparring with Tiona and Tione presently. They were the most 'comparable' to Vahn in fighting style, so he spent the first hour after waking up getting beaten up by the two rambunctious girls...
For today, Vahn had focused most of his efforts on fixing the dress template to the mannequin and making any necessary adjustments while following the instructions of the books within his mind. When he had first decorated the mannequin with the fabric, Vahn noticed that everything kind of 'hung' off of it and it didn't seem very form fitting and elegant at all. He wanted to make the fabric 'hug' the body instead of drapping off of it, so Vahn had to create extra seams on the interior of the dress that would conform to the shape of Hephaestus's body. Instead of simply covering the breasts and butt, Vahn had it follow the contours and created seams that would place a small amount of emphasis on the areas.
He had designed it to be somewhat delicate, like lingerie, but also very elegant at the same time. By the time he had finished the first pass, Vahn felt like he had actually just created a beautiful red corset, called a bodice, as he hadn't yet attached the gown or sleeves that would bring it to life. Since it wouldn't properly cover her 'bottoms', Vahn felt like the current form of the dress was strangely erotic and began playing with the idea of making the gown 'detachable'. Imagining Hephaestus wearing just the bodice, lace panties, a garter belt, and silk stockings covering her long legs made Vahn's heart palpitate powerfully in his chest. His mind was drawn to the beating of his own heart and he imagined the passionate look on her face as he removed the restraints holding the gown to her waist and resolved himself to make the idea a reality...
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After wrapping up his 'work' for the day, Vahn made his way out of his workshop and poked the sleeping Ais in the cheek for a short while until she woke up. Vahn had promised to spend some time with her during his lunch period and she had stayed home to wait for him. She spent the first part of the day talking with Preasia and helping look after Shizune and Tina, both of which had taken a liking to Ais because how beautiful and powerful she was. Vahn had detected her arrival about an hour ago and she must have fallen asleep because she had nothing else to do. He felt a little bad that the girls seemed to show up early, and was almost tempted to allow them free access to his workshop in the future. However, he would put that off until he finished working on the dresses for Hephaestus and Eina since he wanted it to be a surprise.
Ais showed a small smile after seeing Vahn and asked, "Are you finished...?" Vahn nodded his head before wrapping his arms around her waist and nuzzling against her forehead with his own. Ais hugged him as well and snuck a kiss on his lips with a smile on her face as she said, "I don't have much to talk about...I already told you what I remember about my past...and you already know that I want to avenge my family...other than fighting, I don't have anything...at least until I met you, Vahn. Now I understand what my friends at the Loki Familia had been telling me for the past six years...that strength isn't a single-minded pursuit for vengeance, but something you seek in order to protect the things you still have..."
Vahn stroked the back of Ais's hair as she rested her head against his shoulder and mumbled her words in a soft voice. He could tell Ais wasn't being entirely truthful and, though she likely believed in what she was saying, she still had a powerful urge to avenge her family. She had made marked improvements, both in her perception of the world and how she associated with people, but she still had a long way to go. It was very likely that, unless she was able to see the One-Eyed Black Dragon dead, she would never be able to move beyond her trauma. Vahn also knew her past was far more complicated than what could be observed from the surface and that it would likely become a significant matter he needed to resolve in the future. Since Ais' father was the hero, Albert Waldenstein, this meant that she had to have been born over a thousand years ago...yet she was alive in the modern day and was currently only fourteen years old...
After thinking of how to best converse with her, Vahn said in a soothing tone, "You're a strong and beautiful woman, Ais...perhaps the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. We don't have to talk about the past, as that is something we can take care of in the future, so let's just talk about everything else instead. Let's talk about the future...the life we can build together...the family we may one day raise...the places you might want to visit. I'm sure you know this, but there is so much more to life than the revenge you seek...the world is a very big place, Ais, and I'd like to experience it with you someday."
Ais raised her head and stared directly at him with her beautiful golden eyes as if she were trying to piece deep into his mind and discern an answer to a question neither of them truly understood. Remembering the world she had seen from the back of Fafnir, how the City of Orario had become a small dot within her vision, Ais knew that Vahn's words were true. The world was a very big place, much larger than the small world that she had lived in ever since waking up and being found by the Loki Familia.
She had been told so many stories by her mother in the past, about the various interesting places that were located all over the world. It used to be her dream to travel the world and visit such locations alongside her mother and father, but that dream had been shattered long ago when both of her parents died in their fight against the One-Eyed Black Dragon. Her father, the man everyone called the Hero King, had often saved her from danger when she was younger and, every time he did so, he would tell her that she needed to find her own hero, someone that would look after her for the rest of her life...someone like the boy that was currently bringing her so much comfort that it made her heart hurt.
Against his expectations, Ais began to tear up and she spontaneously started crying into his chest with sad sobs that made Vahn's mind blank. He didn't know how his words had set her off, but he could tell that Ais was both deeply grieved, but also very happy at the same time. Unwilling to press her for answers, Vahn just pulled her into a side room and spent the rest of his lunchbreak comforting the lonely girl. When she had finally collected herself enough to explain what she was thinking, Vahn was very surprised and felt a powerful motivation to become even stronger in the future.
He had already known that she was seeking a hero, as it had been something reflected in her [Hearts Desire], but now he was absolutely resolved to see it through on her behalf. She only sought vengeance because, until she had started opening her heart to others, the only thing she had left of her family in the world was the terrible monster that had claimed her parents' lives. Ais didn't want to be lonely anymore and realized that, even if she managed to kill the dragon one day, it wouldn't bring her family back to her. Realizing this had been a big impact for her, but it was nothing as devastating as the impact Vahn received when she turned her face up at him with a heart-wrenching expression and asked, "Will you...be my hero?"
Vahn had never seen such a 'real' expression on Ais's face, and it made him mortified that the first true emotion she showed to him was grief, desperation, and only a small amount of hope. Though he had already been embracing her, Vahn put a lot of strength into his arms and hugged her body as tightly to his body as he could manage. He could feel her shaking in his arms and he said in a pained tone that reflected his own indignation at the tragedy Ais had to suffer, "Ais...I will become your hero...I'll never give up, no matter how difficult things get. I won't let you down, no matter how heavy the burden becomes...I won't disappear until a day comes where I can wipe away these tears and see a true smile on your face. I won't make you cry, Ais, unless its tears of joy...I swear on everything that I am, everything I will become, no matter what it takes!"
(A/N: The last paragraph was kind of a joke, even though it is also relevant at the same time~! If it's to cringe for you, as it should be, the official end of the chapter was when Ais asked Vahn to be her hero (UwU)~!)
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn is Lewd','Sleeping Beauty','I can be your hero baby~!')
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章節 416: Sowing Seeds for the Future
During the afternoon, while Vahn was researching with Riveria, his mind continually wandered to Ais's situation and various other things outside of his control. If he had entered the world a thousand years ago, instead of three years, he very well might have stood a chance at changing her fate. Now, however, the only thing he could do was endeavor to make the rest of her life better than the past that had scarred her so deeply. After the recent stint in the Dungeon, where it felt like he was being played by Karma, Vahn had been somewhat hesitant about dealing with so many unknown enemies.
For something to become a manga, or anime, it had to have an overarching plot filled to the brim with villains and evil schemes. Though he could help nurture Bell into the 'hero' of the world, as he was already fated by the record to have such an existence, Vahn couldn't rely on the young boy to settle the matters that plagued him and the Alliance. It very well might be possible, as Vahn was entirely sure how his existence in the record influenced those that were fated to 'save the world' and the like. However, even if Bell somehow could help resolve the problems of Vahn, and his family, he wouldn't be contented just standing at the side and hoping things go well. Vahn knew that, no matter how hard Bell tried, he wouldn't be able to exceed his own growth through The Path. If Vahn put in enough effort, he knew he could become strong enough to endanger the record itself, a realm far beyond what Bell would ever be able to accomplish...
After some time, while Vahn was just mechanically performing experiments, Riveria asked in a low tone, "What is bothering you, Vahn...?" Vahn startled briefly before smiling slight after seeing the concern in Riveria's eyes as he said, "Sorry, Riveria, I was just thinking about how to resolve future matters...it's no big deal, really, I just need to figure out how to become the strongest in the entire world, hahahaha." As he had been speaking, Vahn thought about Eva and the magic spell [Magia Erebia] that he had yet to learn. If it was the strongest ability of a Tier 5 entity, Vahn knew it could probably become the very core of his strength in the future.
Riveria squinted her eyes slightly at Vahn's reaction and said in a somewhat exasperated tone, "You've figured something out...I really wonder how your brain works sometimes. At this rate, by the time I have to return to..." As she spoke, Riveria's words trailed off and a contemplative expression appeared on her face and she shook her head and returned to her own experiment. Vahn arched his brows slightly at her abnormal reaction and wondered if this was one of the situations where he was supposed to be quiet or if it were one of the very rare situations where he should say something. Riveria didn't really like people prying into her life that much, especially when she brought an end to the conversation herself.
After thinking for a short while, Vahn showed a wry smile and decided to say, "After I learn magic from Eva...do you want to become my apprentice?" Riveria head been writing in her notebook and her pen slipped several centimeters after hearing Vahn's words before giving him a moderately incredulous look and asking, "You want me to become your student...?" Vahn nodded his head in a casual manner and continued, "We already treat each other as equals, for the most part, and already learn things from each other without any inhibitions. Eva, though it's not quite that simple, would still be considered my 'Master' when it comes to learning her system of magic. I can't betray her and simply teach it to others, even though I'll be willing to assist in your's, and Lefiya's, research..."
Riveria showed a serious expression for a moment with her hand on her chin before asking, "You're able to recall the image of things within your mind, so you should be able to emulate Eva's magic...or at the very least, draw one of her magic circles?" Vahn's eyes opened slightly before he nodded and said, "I can draw her magic circles, but I can't copy her magic so easy due to its complexity...I think you might be surprised." As he spoke, Vahn whipped out a large piece of paper and started drawing from memory one of Eva's magic spells, Nivis Casus, which creates a magic avalanche of ice and snow that can even, as she claimed, overwhelm Fafnir's anti-magic capabilities.
Seeing that Vahn hadn't questioned why she brought up Eva's magic circles, Riveria released a small sigh of relief through her nose as she looked at the earnest boy that easily gave in to the intrigue and curiosity of others. She didn't actually mind becoming Vahn's student, especially after witnessing all of the innovative things he did, but their difference in status would only cause problems in the future. If it had been many years ago, it might have been possible, but her time was slowly running out as the days ticked by...
Riveria had been intending to return to the Elven Kingdom after finishing Lefiya's training, but it was looking more and more like Vahn would take up a task that should have been her's to complete. She was slowly losing her place within this group and, the stronger Vahn became, the sooner she would inevitably have to leave. Though she could exercise a bit of selfishness, it would become a big problem in the future if she stalled her return for too long. Even if she had long ago stopped believing in the elitist mentality propagated within the Kingdom, Riveria still had an obligation to her people to return one day and share what she had learned in the outside.
If High Elves acted selfishly, not that they were benevolent creatures in her heart, it would cause the Kingdom to collapse over time and eventually lead to cultural decay. The only way to improve the situation was internally, and Riveria needed to actually be there if she wanted to enact the change she wanted to see in her people. Riveria knew that her people would one day be left behind by the times, or a great war would result from their behavior and mistreatment of other races. Now that she had met someone like Vahn, Riveria knew that such a day wasn't far in the future and she didn't want the future generations of Elves to suffer because of the folly of their elders...
While Riveria was watching silently from the side, Vahn traced a total of 139 overlapping magic circles that were far more complex than anything that existed in the Danmachi record. Even Riveria's most powerful magic spell only created a magic circle that made use of 26 magic circles and a variety of complex runes. He didn't understand it entirely yet, but Eva's ability seemed to far outstrip the general conventions of magic within the record and made further use of geometric shapes than the circles themselves.
Instead of forming everything as a single cohesive structure, her magic seemed to alter the structure of the spell as she cast it, allowing her much greater control and power output based on the amount of mana used to cast the spell. Eva could, in the span of several seconds, output more power than Riveria could channel in more than a minute of chanting...all while moving around at supersonic speeds that Vahn couldn't even track with his eyes.
It took him nearly a half-hour, but Vahn finally finished drawing the magic circle that Eva was able to form in an instant. When he was finished, Riveria blinked and turned her attention to the piece of paper for a short while before asking, "Are these all of Eva's magic circles? They're more complex than I expected, but I don't think-" Riveria stopped her words as she saw Vahn shake his head and, with a wry smile on his face, explain, "Though there are 139 magic circles overlapping with each other, they are all part of the same spell, Nivis Casus. When Eva puts in a bit of effort, she can even smash an area of several kilometers with millions of tons of ice and snow...after chanting for about eight seconds."
Riveria had been surprised when Vahn said this complex magic structure all belonged to a single spell, but she actually felt a great deal of fear at the latter part of his words. For someone to have such devastating magic, they could rule over the entire mortal world without anyone being able to oppose them at all. It was closer to the realm of gods than anything than anything a mortal should be able to achieve, regardless of how much effort they put into becoming a capable mage. Riveria wasn't aware of this, as Vahn couldn't share that kind of information, but Eva was much stronger than the majority of gods within Danmachi, at least in her own record.
Eva's power had progressed to a level that, even if she fought against one of the gods in Heaven, she would most likely emerge as the victor without any major challenges, unless she faced someone with a Divinity related to light. In her own world, she had defeated several other 'immortals' and even a host of gods, and this was before she reached the peak of her power. Though she had difficulties facing 'holy', 'sacred', and 'light-based', opponents, she was an entity at a completely different tier than the gods in Danmachi. The fact that she could create a personal dimension, such as the orb that Vahn used, with its own laws showed that she was beyond the capabilities of even a Primordial Deity like Ouranos. The only restriction she faced, other than her curse, was the limitation of her knowledge concerning the laws that governed her record of origin.
Seeing the shock on Riveria's face, Vahn continued, "The scariest part of is how she is able to reinforce her body with mana to grossly exceed the physical limits of other people. Though I have never met anyone at that level, I would put her above Level 10 in parameter development...and she doesn't have the blessing of a falna at all. Without magic power, she probably couldn't even lift a heavy rock but, with her power charged to its maximum, I feel like she could probably punch through the floors of the Dungeon without any real difficulty." This was the biggest difference that Vahn had observed in Eva's magic system, the fact that she could enhance her bodies capabilities without actually using a spell to buff them. If he could actually incorporate her magic system into the record of Danmachi, Vahn felt like the limitations of Level wouldn't be important anymore...assuming the laws of the record didn't restrict its usage any.
Hearing Vahn making another ridiculous claim, which was undoubtedly true, Riveria felt a powerful exhaustion pass through her mind and she released a long sigh without worrying that Vahn was right in front of her. He didn't seem to care about such things anyway so Riveria was quickly beginning to stop caring herself about maintaining appearances. The only thing that really mattered right now, at least in Riveria's mind, was the fact that Vahn's impact on the world would be far greater than she imagined in the future.
Even though there wasn't any guarantee he would be able to learn the same magic as the girl named Eva, he would still be able to understand its structure well enough to document it and research it for the future. Vahn himself might not get to the point where he can threaten the entire continent on his own, but the legacy he leaves behind would undoubtedly stir the world and create an age all its own. A thousand years from now, instead of calling the current era the 'New Age', scholars would likely refer to it as the 'Age of Magic', or even the 'Mason Magic Era'.
Riveria knew that, unless drastic changes were introduced in the world to adapt to the wave Vahn was going to stir up, many countries would be swept up, or even away, when the wave passes them. She knew he would cause strife in the world, even if he wasn't the one to instigate it, but she didn't think it would be to the extent that she was beginning to get a glimpse of. Unless something drastic happened, like Vahn being assassinated before he could influence others, his momentum would slowly become unstoppable. However, if he actually was killed, it might even more chaos in the world when the various goddesses lost any semblance of propriety and lashed out at whoever had the audacity to destroy their 'happiness'.
Vahn was already becoming a powerful influence in the world, even if he wasn't aware of it himself, and his importance was quickly reaching a point where he could potentially move nations to his cause. Riveria hadn't told him about it yet, but one of the reasons the envoy had been dispatched was to see if Vahn was 'worthy' enough to receive an invitation to the Elven Kingdom. He would be the first human in nearly a thousand years to step foot on their sacred ground, and it was all so that the High Elves would be able to 'steal' credit for any of Vahn's achievements in the future. Riveria also knew that, if Vahn actually accepted the invitation and went to the Elven Kingdom, he would probably be killed soon after they realized they couldn't control him. Fortunately, she knew Vahn would refuse the offer since he had powerful ties to the City, though she had discussed the matter with Loki and Hephaestus to make sure he didn't fall into their scheme.
The 'network' around Vahn was becoming a powerful force that would be able to protect Vahn from almost any real harm that might come his way. In the next several decades, the Alliance may very well control the entire City of Orario, or at the very least one of the eight sections of the City in its entirety. Even without Vahn doing anything personally, there will be hundreds-of-thousands of people at his backing, just because the ideals he represents for so many people. Ouranos would likely promote him as a hero for the masses and Vahn would have a strong relationship with many gods and goddess because of his actions. Even if it was only ten goddesses per year, Vahn would have won over more than half the gods in the entire City in the span of a decade...
For the second time, Riveria released a long sigh before looking at Vahn patiently waiting for her to compose herself. Shaking her head slightly, Riveria showed an almost imperceptible smile and made a decision that she hoped would save her people from the inevitable destruction they would have wrought themselves, "If you're able to learn that level of magic from Eva within the next three years, I will become, not your apprentice, but another one of your disciples. However, when that time comes..." Riveria's smile turned into a slight frown as she struggled to finish her words. Instead of continuing in the same vein, Riveria decided to simply observe Vahn's progress for the time being and said, "Make sure you select your future disciples well...even if its a girl that you love, it doesn't necessarily mean they are capable of properly using that level of magic. Please think about the consequences of your actions on future generations if someone with a cruel nature learned the level of magic your Master is going to teach you..."
As she had suggested, Vahn imagined, not anyone else, himself using the cataclysmic level of magic that Eva employed with a 'wave' of her hand. If used indiscriminately, Vahn would be able to conquer entire nations as long as he had enough energy in his reserves to handle the output. Since there would be no mages comparable to him, there wouldn't be any major opposition and, if he was truly an 'evil' person, he could even bombard entire cities from the stratosphere...before anyone knew what happened, Vahn could enact mass genocide on a group of people without them being able to muster any real resistance against him at all. Of course, he wouldn't be able to get to Eva's level within the record, as he would be forced to leave the record long before then lest he destroys the entire thing.
Even a portion of her power, however, was enough to be uncontested within the world unless there were people comparable to him in power present. As Riveria was suggesting, even if the people he taught were all kind people, it didn't mean their descendants would be kind at all. It was very possible that, like the elitism imposed by the elves, his future descendants would band together and create a 'society' of their own that imposed its ideals on other groups. Vahn knew there would be a lot of conflicts later in his life, and this would lead to resentment that would be born by future generations...it was somewhat terrifying to consider. He could dedicate his entire life to bringing peace to the world but, if he made any major mistakes in his decision making, it could eventually lead to great travesties in the future, long after he left the record.
After imagining the potential devastation that could be wrought after his passing, Vahn nodded his head and stated as confidently as he could manage, "I will do my best, Riviera, but I'm only one person. The most I can do is live by the example I believe in and hope that people are inspired by the life I lived..." Vahn's mind was suddenly brought to the street orphans he had met in the past, and the children at Maria's Orphanage. As if he had discovered something important, Vahn brought his fist to the palm of his hand as a large smile appeared on his face and he said, "I know what I can do! When I gain enough power and influence, I can open up a school in the future and do my best to make sure the legacy we're creating now would be passed down through a large number of people!"
Riveria thought the idea of a school was a good idea, but she also knew it would actually increase the chances of something going 'wrong' in the far future. Before she was able to comment, however, Vahn shook his head with a smile and said, "I don't have to teach them the powerful spells that Eva uses, but we can still teach them the basics of how to interpret the 'language' of magic. If we let people make breakthroughs in a natural manner, after helping them cultivate the proper mentality, their innovations would eventually spread throughout the entire world. If we avoid the situation where we place an emphasis on any specific race, and always advocate the idea that personal motivation and achievements are what matters, we could potentially create an entire generation of scholars that endeavor to shape the world in a positive light. It's not a sure-fire solution, but it beats having my future descendants becoming tyrants just because they think they are special by virtue of their birth...even if I treat my children special, that is because they are special to me, not by providence."
Hearing Vahn's words, Riveria released another sigh because she knew that what Vahn was proposing is similar to the changes she wanted to see in her own people. The difference is, he was taking the steps to prevent it from becoming a problem from the beginning, whereas she was trying to undo millennia of self-propagating elitism. If Vahn's school accepted any race and actually made them able to use magic, it would probably become one of the symbols of power in the City and propel Orario into a new era that would revolutionize the entire world.
If Vahn broke down what made races 'special' and cultivated the mentality that the only thing that mattered was one's efforts, it could very well change the world for the better. There would undoubtedly be bad seeds, but they would be able to see such people growing up and simply weed them out of the system early on. This would inevitably breed resentment in people, but they would always fall far behind the progress of those that make real efforts to improve their lives and the lives of those around them...
After thinking the matter over for a while, Riveria made another decision that she hoped would impact her people in a meaningful way, "When...or should I say 'if' that time comes, I'd like to assist in the curriculum development and also bring some of the students from the Elven Magic Academy to attend." Riveria knew the most important peopel to influence were the younger generations and, if she could change the mentality of a few children, they would have a powerful influence of everyone else within their social circles. If she hand-picked a few capable students and had them study under Vahn for a year, Riveria knew it would completely change their perception of the world and, when they eventually returned back to the Academy, their changes would be noted by others.
Even if there were teachers that tried to call into question Vahn's teachings, they simply couldn't do anything to deny the facts before their eyes, especially if it was public. If they didn't change their teachings and continued to advocate that Elves were a superior species, they could simply be denied the right to send students to Vahn's school in the future. It might not show for the first few years, but after an entire generation, the Elves would feel the pressure from being left further and further behind the rest of the world, or at the very least Orario.
Vahn nodded his head but began to laugh after understanding a part of Riveria's intentions. He knew she possessed a strong sense of duty and felt a great deal of pressure to fulfill her obligations to her people. She would probably protect the information she obtains as his 'disciple', but Riveria would be able to teach the children at the school he would build and slowly change the status quo within the Elven Kingdom over time. To ensure that she was in the best position to do so, Vahn gave Riveria a wide smile and said, "When the time comes, I'll have you be one of the teachers at the school. It'll be easier for Elves, or potentially even High Elves, if their teacher is one of their own kind. Of course, I plan for everyone to have multiple teachers, but you can be the one primarily responsible for their education."
Riveria squinted her eyes slightly at Vahn's words and considered the matter for a moment before deciding it was probably the best course of action to take. If she truly accepted Vahn as her 'Master' in the future, it would already cause a bit of unrest in her homeland, but that was a risk Riveria would have to take in order to guarantee the Elves had a place in the world Vahn would create. She knew Vahn's existence was something to enact necessary change in the world, so the only thing she could do was ride the wave, lest she gets swept up and crushed by the immense momentum he would generate...
As if realizing something very amusing, Vahn looked at Riveria with a mischevious smile on his face and remarked, "If you become my 'disciple', that would mean Haruhime and Lili have seniority over you...hahahahahaha." Riveria's eyes opened slightly wider after hearing Vahn's words before she began to, against his expectations, laugh along with him. Vahn felt a chill run down his back as she looked at him with her jade-green eyes and said, "We'll see...you never know what might change in the future, especially with someone that irresponsibly breaks common sense present...fufufufufu." Vahn swallowed hard at Riveria's words before commenting, inside his mind, ("Is that any way to talk to your future Master...?") As if she had read his mind, Riveria squinted her eyes and said, "You have a long way to go if you want me to call you with honorifics...Vahn."
(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Vahn considers using Bell, kappa','Power to shake the world','Dan-na-sa-ma~?')
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