The Law of Causality

"So that means there's no other way to immediately return to the future except for waiting for the world to actively reject me?"

That's how it seems at the moment.

Faced with Galan's question, Serie shrugged and gave her conclusion.

After all, even she couldn't easily change such a major causal event as altering time.

That was a taboo subject in the world, still an unknown territory for the existing magical system, and even in this magical world, it could be considered an incredible miracle. Even though Serie's understanding of magic had reached its peak, she still failed to master the [Return Magic].

"However, I estimate that you will be removed from the past before 'you' are even born. After all, the closer we get to your birth date, the more your existence becomes an undeniable mistake in this world."

Serie spoke again, offering her perspective. "How much time is left until 'you' are born?" She asked. "About... twenty years or so."

Galan counted on his fingers and replied, "In the most extreme case, you'll only have to stay in this world for about twenty years."

"However, seeing that you've already gotten entangled with quite a few people, it probably won't be that long, although I don't know how long it will take."

"But I suggest you don't get involved in too many things just to get back to the future sooner. If it causes any unforeseen consequences, the world might just correct you."

"You should understand, right? What kind of revised ending would that be?"

That sounds a bit scary... completely erasing my existence or something...

So it seems to be the same thing as the Law of Causality... that kind of "heavenly way" that will autonomously correct the course of history. He thought that although it sounded intimidating, as long as he lived his life honestly, he wouldn't end up like that. He wasn't someone who liked trouble; he just wanted a peaceful life. And in the world now, he was completely free from all the constraints of the past, which might not be a bad thing for him.

"Is that so... Well, at least there's no danger to his life, so there's no need to worry too much for now."

Galan patted his chest and let out a long sigh of relief.

It's good that there aren't any major problems. It sounds like we'll just stay a little longer for now and then go back.

"Is this just my guess? Are you really that reassured by it?"

Seeing his relieved expression, Serie jokingly remarked with interest, "I didn't expect him to seem so reassured after hearing what I said. I remember saying earlier that it was just a guess based on existing knowledge and some records, right?"

"You're Serie, after all. If even you say so, then that's probably how it is."

This was Galan's heartfelt thought, not some boastful flattery. Compared to the natives of this world who didn't understand Serie, he knew just how powerful she truly was.

So now that I've heard her words, I'm naturally relieved.

"Hmph~"

But after hearing her words, the matriarch only gave a soft hum, but it was clearly not the same icy expression she had shown before; she seemed to be simply being arrogant.

"You're so glib. You should worry about yourself first. What are your plans after this?"

"Not really... I'll probably just wander around with my friends and wait for the That Day we can go back."

Galan thought it over and realized that he was indeed alright. Now, he just needed to spend time with Lia, help her resolve her inner conflicts, and help her live a good life.

Furthermore, he didn't want to get involved in any more trouble.

"With companions...: I think I just mentioned it, if you get too close to someone, the situation I just described could also happen."

After hearing Galan's words, Serie frowned slightly and said, "Spending too much time with people from this point in time, even me, could potentially affect you in the future."

Impact... no... to be honest, Lia seems to have already influenced my future.

Looking back now, it seems that his dull and monotonous life changed completely after Lia entered his life.

Yes, after she entered her life...

Suddenly, the many mysteries in his mind became clear as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining through. Galan finally understood:

Why did Lia trust and rely on him so much on the day they first met?

Why is it that she never mentioned it, and Lia never saw it, yet she knew what flavors and foods Leah liked to eat?

Why did she fall in love with me so much when I did nothing wrong?

It wasn't some nonsense about love at first sight or anything like that. Elves have always been a race with detached emotions, so how could they possibly fall in love with a human for no reason?

The seeds of all this were sown at the very moment Galan finds himself.

Everything made sense now. The shock, surprise, and overwhelming emotions crashed against his heart like waves against a reef. Serie noticed the strange expressions on his face, but she clearly didn't understand why Galan's emotions were changing so drastically. Had something she said earlier offended him? That didn't make sense.

"What's wrong?"

It's nothing, I was just thinking about some things in the future and felt a bit sentimental.

Serie was certainly dissatisfied with such a vague explanation, but she had no interest in probing Galan's private life, so she didn't press the matter further.

Can I ask you a question?

"Um?"

Just as Serie was about to leave, having nothing more to say, Galan suddenly spoke up.

"Do you know there's an Elf settlement not far from [Äußerst]?"

What are you trying to say?

"Did you know? Just yesterday, that settlement was massacred by the Demons."

Although Galan didn't explicitly state the meaning behind her words, the other party clearly understood that she was questioning why she hadn't taken action.

If it were her, she could have easily resolved the crisis with just a few words, but she did nothing.

I have no obligation to answer your question... but at that time, I did consider taking action...

"Then why did a powerful aura erupt from Serie before Galan could finish speaking? 'Get lost.'"

The other party issued an order to leave, and regardless of whether Galan was prepared to leave or not, his body had already lost control. As the gilded gate behind him suddenly opened, he was pulled into the air as if by an invisible hand, and then thrown out of the Palace.