Low Investment, High Returns, from Different Worlds
Cair Paravel.
Caspian summoned all the members of parliament to the Meeting Room and told them everything that had happened during that time.
From the birth of Miraz's son, forcing him to flee into the forest to escape persecution, to his sounding of the horn to summon the King and Queen of Gunnarnia, to their night raid on Cair Paravel, and finally to today's great battle.
After learning the details of the events, the members of parliament unanimously expressed their support for Caspian the Tenth as the King of Telmarine.
They neither supported nor opposed it. Caspian himself was the most legitimate King's successor, not to mention that they had already witnessed the power of the Narnian, especially Aslan.
That was a powerful magic that they were powerless to resist; the army was almost helpless against Aslan.
A crushing defeat made them realize that the ancestors of the Telmarine were only able to conquer Narnia by sheer luck, and that Aslan simply didn't want to deal with them.
Now the initiative has returned to the Narnian, Caspian's willingness to step forward as a bridge of friendship between the Telmarine and the Narnian is something they could have asked for dear life.
The next day.
King Caspian, wearing a crown, along with four kings of Gunnarnia and the Narnian, entered Cair Paravel amidst a welcoming procession of Telmar citizens.
He wanted to fulfill the promise he made before his death and return freedom to the people of Narnia.
However, the specifics of how to proceed need to be discussed with Aslan, Peter, and others. He can't disregard the lives of the Telmarine for the sake of the Narnian; otherwise, he would be a terrible king.
While they were discussing how to properly handle the problem, Aaron requisitioned Cornelius's room.
The place was spotless, unlike the mess in front of us.
Aaron lay on the chair, looking out the window at the castle below. The Telmarine and Narnian maintained a safe distance from each other, while the children were less wary and played happily together.
Suddenly, he felt a warm sensation on his left arm, and when he pulled up his sleeve, the familiar family mark was faintly visible.
"Ha! What a short trip!"
A smile appeared on Aaron's lips. Less than ten days had passed since he arrived in Narnia. Compared to the previous world, both the difficulty and the time required were on easy mode.
"System, open the task panel."
"The host."
[Save Narnia; Quest Completed, Reward: 1000 Magic Points; Completed]
"Low investment, high return!" Aaron thought to himself. This task looked quite difficult, but compared to his previous tasks, it was practically effortless.
Without damaging brain cells or facing powerful enemies, and although his teammates aren't very reliable, he can easily handle everyone except for the witch.
"Receive."
"Received the merit. The host's current Magic Points are 1,450."
So... do I need to make a purchase?
Aaron's lips twitched, and he slapped his forehead speechlessly.
"I haven't even had a chance to properly enjoy this reward yet, aren't you being a little too impatient?"
"The system is always thinking of the host," the system said matter-of-factly. "Everything is for the host to become stronger as soon as possible."
"Hehe! Guess whether I believe it or not?"
"If I really wanted to get stronger quickly, I would have put all my points into Magic Points by now, and I'd be at least Intermediate Grand Archmage by now," Aaron complained, then changed the subject, "But there are things I do want to buy."
"System, open the online store."
"Hey!"
Amidst the system's cheers, a blue light screen appeared in Aaron's eyes.
[Magic Category]
@Skywalker (100 Magic Points, flight speed depends on individual skill); @Eye of the Aaron's Eye (1000 Magic Points, sees through disguises and Soul Stone); @ Out-of-Body Experience (300 Magic Points); Skywalker; @Death Killing Curse (300 Magic Points)
Material Category:
@ Deep Sea Octopus Tentacle (5 Magic Points); @Seaweed (1 Magic Points); Sora; @ Acromantula Venom (10 Magic Points); Sora
Item Category:
@Razo Lazzo Mask (2500 Magic Points, the wearer can summon the Shadow Legion Blade Legion; note: collecting ten masks allows control of the Shadow Realm); Truth Serum (70 Magic Points); @Fire Firebolt (50 Magic Points); Kong; @Big Giant Bowl of Instant Noodles (5 Magic Points, definitely too much for one person)
"It's been a long time since I've refreshed it, it really looks rather shabby!" Aaron chuckled self-deprecatingly, then decisively spent a thousand Magic Points on the Aaron's Eye.
The next moment, Aaron felt a tickle in his eyes, as if something had changed, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
"The mirror Accio."
A mirror flew in front of him and, under the effect of Levitation Charm, came to a steady stop in mid-air.
Aaron carefully observed the eyes in the mirror. They were still the same deep black eyes, but compared to before, they had an added touch of mystery, as if they contained a vast world that was difficult to fathom.
"An eye that can see through Illusion Magic and penetrate Soul Stone?" Aaron muttered to himself. "Not bad, but it's not very useful right now."
"Host, you're mistaken," the system said lazily. "In a sense, the cost-effectiveness of the Aaron's Eye is even better than that of Forbidden Magic. You'll only truly discover its value when you use it."
"I'll accept it!" Aaron said dismissively, then turned his attention to the system shop.
Two of the five Magic Category items are empty. Of the remaining three, the ability to fly and Out-of-Body Experience are only partial abilities of the Rooster Talisman and Goat Talisman, which can be replaced by these two talismans later. There's no need to waste money now. As for the final Killing Curse... he has already learned it.
There are two empty item slots for Material Category; the remaining three items might come in handy.
There was only one empty item slot in the Item Category. Of the other four items, he was determined to Truth Serum the Zola Mask. Professor Snape had the Veritaserum, so buying it would be a waste. The Firebolt was useless to him. As for the last item, a Giant Bowl of Instant Noodles, Aaron thought for a while and decided to keep it. In case his next journey involved wilderness survival, this would be a reserve of food!
"System, refresh all Magic Category once, and refresh the empty inventory slots for Material Category, Item Category, and Truth Serum individually."
"Host of the monstrous creature, this time you will consume five Magic Points to clear the area."
As soon as he finished speaking, the store interface changed accordingly.
[Magic Category]
@Misty Mist Illusion Sleep (600 Magic Points, puts the opponent to sleep); @Healing (300 Magic Points, detoxifies, heals, removes abnormal statuses); @Psychic Power (1000 Magic Points); @Divine Punishment (2000 Magic Points, uses the resonance of one's own magic and the surrounding magic to create virtual life from magical objects); @Fire Control (300 Magic Points)
Material Category:
@ Deep Sea Octopus Tentacle (5 Magic Points); @Seaweed (1 Magic Points); @Holy Water (30 Magic Points, effective damage against demons); @ Acromantula Venom (10 Magic Points); @Bee Sting (1 Magic Points)
Item Category:
@Razo Lazzo Mask (2500 Magic Points, the wearer can summon the Shadow Legion Blade Legion; note: all ten masks can control the Shadow Realm); @Fire Firebolt (50 Magic Points); @Sheep Goat Talisman (1000 Magic Points); @Book of Book of Prophecy (500 Magic Points, occasionally makes effective Prophecy, but may not be what you need); @Big Giant Bowl of Instant Noodles (5 Magic Points, definitely too much for one person)
Aaron looked at the new online store interface and couldn't help but nod.
In the Magic Category, telekinesis is part of the Rooster Talisman's abilities, and as a fire-based Dragon Slayer Mage, he is not lacking in Fire Control abilities.
He was quite tempted by the remaining Sleep Magic, Healing Magic, and Divine Punishment Magic. The extra Holy Water and Bee Sting from the Material Category were not a big deal. He expected to get a Talisman from the Item Category category, but the Book of Prophecy gave him a slight surprise.
However, as the saying goes, money is never enough. He felt a little embarrassed that he couldn't buy what he wanted, and that he could only buy a few things.
Left with no other choice, Aaron channeled all his remaining Magic Points into Magical Energy, taking a small step closer to becoming Intermediate Grand Archmage.
"So, what's next..."
Aaron looked at the World Tree mark on his arm, pondered for a moment, and then silently pulled up his sleeve.
Even if you're going home, you should at least say goodbye to Caspian and Peter. Although you haven't known each other for long, you've fought side by side, so you're friends.
All the Telmarine and Narnian gathered before a large tree at the summons of their King.
At the platform where Caspian stood, to his left were Aaron and Peter and Peter siblings, and to his right were Aslan and several Narnian representatives.
"Narnia belongs to the Narnian, and also to humankind."
We welcome those Telmarine.
"If anyone wants to leave, Aslan will send him back to our ancestral homeland," Caspian said.
"We have been away from Telmar for too long," said an elderly Telmarine.
"I said you are not Tanmo." Aslan looked at the people in the audience and said, "Your ancestors were a group of bandits. Later, they landed on a small island and found a cave on it.
It was that strange cave that brought them here; they came from the same world as the king and queen.
I will send you back to that island, where you will find a new and wonderful life.
The Telmarine began to whisper among themselves, and even Peter companions looked somewhat uneasy.
"People are ultimately different!" Aaron exclaimed from the bottom of his heart. "The four of you have taken Narnia back from the evil White Witch and rightfully become wise rulers."
The Telmarine did the exact opposite of you; they seized Narnia through war and became its tyrannical rulers.
"Shut up!" Peter thought to himself, somewhat speechless. "None of us four are bandits, and neither are you."
"Tch!" Aaron curled his lip, then looked at Aslan, "If the Telmarine Peter are from the same world, won't they... be out of touch with the times if they go back?"
"No." Aslan shook his head slightly. "That island is very secluded. They will live there peacefully and gradually adapt to the times."
"I am willing to go," General Sophi said from the crowd. "I accept your arrangement."
"We accept it too." Miraz's wife didn't want her son to follow the same path of vying for power, so she led her son and father out.
"Because you are the first to say yes, your world will have a bright future." Aslan blew a breath of air at them, offering his blessing.
The tree slowly rotated counterclockwise, and an archway appeared on its trunk.
The three walked toward the archway, but before they reached it, the person disappeared.
A commotion erupted below. The Narnian were alright, as they trusted Aslan unconditionally, but the Telmarine felt a slight panic about this unknown magic.
"How do we know if he's leading us to our deaths?" someone asked.
"Your Majesty," Reepicheep stepped forward, "If my example can serve as your testimony, I am willing to immediately lead eleven rats over."
"You guys shouldn't get involved." Aaron rolled his eyes. "The animals in that world can't talk. If you go there and say anything, you don't know how much of a commotion it will cause."
"Can..."
"Let's go too," Peter said.
"Are we leaving now?" Edmund asked, puzzled. Last time they came, they were kings for quite a long time before returning.
"Come on, our time is up." Peter walked up to Caspian and handed him the sword. "We are no longer needed here."
Caspian hesitated for a moment, then took the King's sword. "I'll keep it safe until you return."
"This might be a bit difficult, and we won't be coming back," Susan said.
"Not coming back?" Lucy asked, somewhat bewildered. "What does that mean?"
"You two might come back," Peter explained. "That's what Aslan meant."
"Why?" Lucy asked Aslan. "Did they do something wrong?"
"On the contrary, my dear."
Everything has its time. Your older siblings have learned enough from here; now it's time for them to be independent.
"It's okay, Lulu."
One day you'll understand, come on!
Peter, holding Lucy's hand, led Susan and Edmund to say goodbye to the centaur leader and Trumpkin, among others.
Before leaving, Susan gave Caspian a passionate kiss before standing next to Peter.
"Tsk!" Aaron clicked his tongue and teased Yu, "I could tell a long time ago that you two liked each other, but this relationship was destined to end without a trace."
"Maybe I'll understand when I'm a little older," Lucy said.
"Good luck."
"By the way, Aaron, where do you live?" Edmund asked. "If we have the chance, we might visit you."
"Well... let's forget about it!" Aaron scratched his head. "Warlock generally don't associate with Muggle, cough cough, that is, ordinary people."
"That's too formal!"
"He comes from a different world than you," Aslan suddenly said, "A more diverse and colorful world."
"What?"
The four of them stared in astonishment, their mouths agape. Various fragments of their conversations with Aaron over the past few days flashed through their minds, and suddenly it all seemed perfectly natural.
"So... our world doesn't have magic, right?" Lucy asked with some regret.
Aaron shrugged. "If I'm not mistaken, that's how it is."