Disappointment

Feeling the softness of the black stockings, Li Yan's face involuntarily flushed slightly. These weren't Xiao Wu and Xiao Xue, but her Godmother she had always respected and liked.

"A Yan, how long do you plan to stay with your Godmother?"

Flamme moved closer to Li Yan, her slender fingers tidying up Li Yan's already neatly styled hair.

Feeling his hair being gently smoothed and flattened, Li Yan felt as if he had returned to his childhood, except that he was now much taller than his Godmother.

"Well, we'll see."

Li Yan gave a vague answer, saying that his father at home wouldn't give him any free time.

"Godmother, what have you been busy with lately?"

Li Yan asked aloud.

"The preliminary work for the Magic Continent Association is complete. The next step is to address the ranking system for mages and the popularization of magic applications in daily life."

As Flamme spoke, she explained that she had been very busy lately and hadn't had time to teach Frieren magic. Now that Li Yan arrived, it would be a good opportunity for her to teach Frieren magic as well.

"What does Godmother think about barrier magic? On the way to the Royal Capital, I saw many villages that had experienced Demons battles and Monsters."

Li Yan and Flamme recounted their experiences on the journey, how the villagers in those villages lived difficult lives there because they couldn't bear to leave their homeland and the place that gave them birth and nurtured them.

"A barrier spell? It's equivalent to a large-scale defensive spell."

As Flamme, considering Li Yan's suggestions and the practicalities involved, she truly felt that research into barrier magic was necessary.

It's not just those small villages; the Royal Capital and other towns all need the protection of protective magic. She had a similar idea before: to research a Mana tortoise shell to protect the common people.

"Master, there's something about this magic I don't quite understand."

Frieren's voice came from the doorway. As the door was gently opened, she saw her senior brother sitting on Flamme's lap. She opened her mouth slightly and silently closed the door.

"Ahem, Frieren, come in. There aren't any chairs in the office, so your senior brother has nowhere to sit."

Flamme's voice carried a hint of embarrassment. Li Yan scratched his head, realizing that his Junior Sister's sight of him sitting on his Godmother's lap like a child was a huge blow to his image as the senior brother.

Frieren gently opened the office door again, and looking at her senior brother who was already standing at attention, she then entered the room with the Magic Tome in her arms. With a hint of disdain, Frieren glanced at her spoiled senior brother.

As expected, he's the kind of guy who can't be away from his master for more than a few days. It hasn't been long, and he's already back. He was such a crybaby when he left.

Despite being looked down upon by her Junior Sister, Li Yan pretended not to notice and stared at the ceiling.

"Master, what is the principle behind this sealing magic?"

Frieren picked up the Magic Tome and asked Flamme with the curiosity of a child. Li Yan glanced at it briefly, realized it was completely outside her knowledge, and quietly looked away.

"A Yan, could you answer my Junior Sister's question?"

After quickly glancing at the Magic Tome, Flamme tugged at Li Yan's sleeve.

"Um, this, this..."

Li Yan stared at the Magic Tome with a troubled expression, his lips twitching slightly. He couldn't very well say that he didn't know it either. He hadn't looked at Magic Tome like this in a long time; he usually read Magic Tome mechanics.

"Alright, you and Frieren can listen to me explain the principles behind this magic."

Flamme sighed and began to explain the basic principles of this sealing magic, as well as the method of using mental thought to elevate this sealing magic.

Furthermore, the understanding of magic can be divided into two ways of understanding. The first way of understanding is the type of ordinary believer, who has an exceptional belief that they can release this magic. With a firm belief, they can release it with a certain amount of Mana. Of course, this type of person is a special existence.

The second way to understand it is to analyze its principles, comprehend its structure, grasp its magical meaning from all aspects, and release it using appropriate Mana. This is the way a normal magician would do.

Frieren nodded as if she understood, while Li Yan seemed to be deep in thought. This sealing magic was somewhat similar to the Eternal Statue magic. The principles of the two were actually quite similar, except that the Eternal Statue was more complex, while this sealing magic was much simpler.

A smile appeared on Flamme's face. Teaching her students the magic she created was a pleasant experience for her.

There was a sudden knock on the door. Li Yan looked over in confusion, while Frieren remained calm. It was a group of young boys and girls dressed in gorgeous clothes, who smiled when they saw Frieren.

"Master, hello Senior Sister."

His polite demeanor was endearing, but Li Yan frowned slightly; this was clearly her Godmother's newly accepted apprentice.

"This is your senior brother. He is the eldest son of Lionheart Earl and also my earliest disciple."

Flamme gave a formal introduction.

"Greetings, senior brother."

"Hello."

Li Yan responded calmly, withdrawing his gaze. For him, the only senior and junior brother he could truly acknowledge Frieren.

The remaining fellow disciples were only taken in by his Godmother out of necessity. He would not acknowledge them, even if they were of royal blood and perhaps had some connection to him, Li Yan. But as Immortality, Li Yan did not value such relationships. A hundred years from now, who would still know whom? It was unnecessary.

"Frieren, you take A Yan to rest first. I'll find you later."

Flamme spoke gently, Frieren obediently nodded and pulled the somewhat reluctant Li Yan out of the office.

As Li Yan left the office, he felt a pang of sadness. His Godmother was no longer just his Godmother; she had new apprentices and a busy career. His affection was nothing more than a child's possessiveness.

"Senior brother, you can stay in this room."

Frieren pointed to the empty room, which was over 100 square meters and exquisitely decorated, with not only a large kitchen but also a large bathroom.

"Yes, I'll go fetch my maids. I'll miss them if they leave."

Li Yan patted Frieren's head and turned to walk towards the waiting room.

After picking up Xiao Wu, Xiao Xue, and Little Fool from the waiting room, Li Yan took them back to the room, which was large enough for the four of them to sleep together.

Night, dinner time, there was a gentle knock on the door. Li Yan's face lit up with anticipation. She opened the door before Xiao Wu and Xiao Xue could, but the more you anticipate something, the less likely you are to get it. Standing at the door was Frieren.

"Senior brother, Master has some things to attend to today and can only teach us magic later."