I have to hypnotize you, Aura!

It's ok!

Fingel said he could have used other methods instead—and the result was that he really enjoyed it.

Last night, aside from pushing the final line, I basically explored the methods I wanted—even if Frilian didn't like it, she still ended up with a 'disgusted' look.

Fingel felt very uncomfortable when he woke up this morning.

Like that inexplicable feeling of panic that many men experience after sex, when they pull up their pants – is it something ingrained in their genes and instincts?

'What a stark contrast...'

Fingel was somewhat amazed as he observed Frilian happily drinking her milk.

She seemed a bit tipsy last night, but this morning she acted as if nothing had happened, and even asked Fingel to prepare breakfast because she was hungry.

As expected of an elf, they have incredibly big hearts.

"I just feel that your mindset is really amazing," Fingel exclaimed sincerely.

Speaking of which, it seems that Frilian has always been like this. No matter what happened the day before, she can quickly adjust her mindset. For example, after the village elves were all killed, she recovered very quickly afterwards.

This kind of mental fortitude is truly outstanding, even... bordering on cold-blooded.

What if it was yourself?

If she were to die, would Frillie cry like she did when Simmel died in the original story?

...

Fingel fell into deep thought... Probably not?

As a scumbag with shattered values, Fingel has a clear understanding of himself. If he dies... he'll be grateful if Frilian remembers him for decades, or even a hundred or two centuries.

(sad)

"If I were to die, would you be sad, Frillie?"

Fingel scratched his scalp. Damn, he hadn't showered for days, and his head felt itchy, like bugs were crawling on it.

Well, it's definitely not because I lack confidence in myself.

"Huh? I don't know what you're talking about."

Frillie glanced at him speechlessly. What was this guy talking about? Why was he suddenly bringing up this kind of thing?

Good people never live very long; the human lifespan is at most a hundred years... But Fingel? I have a feeling this guy will live a very long time.

Although there was no reason, Frilian just felt that Fingel should live a long time.

Bad people always live the longest.

? ?

Fingel's face immediately fell.

What nonsense! What kind of scourge lives on for a thousand years? Who are you cursing?

Even if it's your true feeling, at least consider the atmosphere!

"Cough cough...!!"

Philon coughed up milk; death was still too far away for her.

"What's wrong, little Philon?" Frilian looked at Philon, seemingly puzzled. "Didn't you sleep well last night?"

At this moment, Philon did not look well, especially with his very dark circles under his eyes, which clearly indicated that he had probably stayed up very late the night before.

"Ah! No, no, I slept very well!"

"I'm just a little worried about Lord Haita; he rarely goes out for such a long time."

Philon quickly tried to explain, but his words sounded somewhat unconvincing.

...

"is that so...."

Fingel squinted, scrutinizing the little girl with dark circles under her eyes. In the 21st century, it would be obvious she was playing on her phone.

However, in this medieval fantasy world, the nights are pitch black, and most people do nothing but engage in the simplest activity of procreation for amusement. Children, in particular, go to bed early and rarely stay up late.

Could they have overheard?

Speaking of which, this kid seemed preoccupied yesterday, like she had something on her mind and wanted to ask me something. Maybe she was planning to ask me questions in private... So she might have seen it last night?

Fingel sensed something was wrong.

...

And so, breakfast ended in a somewhat awkward atmosphere.

Frillie also had some things to do.

Before leaving, Haita had asked her to take Philon as her disciple and teach her magic—Frilian, of course, found it troublesome and said no, no, and even said hurtful things like, "I don't want a child as a burden."

But as everyone knows, all three generations of the Frilline family are arrogant and haughty.

Although she said no, her body was very honest, and Fingel proved this to be true last night.

"Philan, let's start learning magic from each other today. Are you in a good condition right now?"

"Ah! No problem, Lady Frillien. Is there anything I need to prepare?"

"No need, it's just learning magic."

"Yes! Lady Flillian!"

...

Um, so what should I do?

Seeing the two preparing to leave, Fingel fell into thought. Should they go to the red-light district? No, no, that's not necessary.

"Can I come with you? I'm still very interested in magic from a thousand years in the future."

He suddenly became interested in magic a thousand years in the future.

Frillie has slight doubts about what you said.

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"you?"

Frillie narrowed her emerald eyes slightly, turned her pointed ears back slightly, and curled her lips into a disdainful smile.

She knew that someone had a poor ability to learn magic.

"Of course, isn't it?"

Fingel, in a tactical show of sternness, decided to shut down the mind-reading entry for a day; this kind of thing isn't always a good thing.

"Isn't it normal for me to be curious about magic a thousand years in the future?"

A thousand years ago, human magic had not yet developed, and the types of magic included were naturally far fewer than they are now.

Magic is not necessarily more powerful the older it is. In the thousands of years of fighting between humans and demons, humans have chosen magic that is more suitable for the struggle based on specific circumstances. Therefore, the strength of magic a thousand years later is generally stronger than that of a thousand years ago.

Of course, there are occasional special cases, such as the barrier magic developed by Flame, which has been almost unbreakable for thousands of years.

He didn't expect to learn any particularly powerful magic, but Fingel really wanted to learn some basic, functional magic.

For example, the magic of flight, basic attack magic, and defensive magic are all highly functional, especially the magic of flight, which is quite convenient.

"No, I absolutely cannot teach you that."

Frillie refused without hesitation, her tone becoming increasingly disdainful... she felt it was quite troublesome.

"Huh? Why? It can't be that stingy, can it?"

Fingel was stunned. It was just a light touch, wasn't it?

"You cannot learn magic from a thousand years in the future, as this could have very serious consequences."

Frillie rolled her eyes at him and explained in an annoyed tone.

"If you traveled back a thousand years and used magic from a thousand years in the future that was discovered—this could have very serious consequences for history."

Time is a mysterious thing. In Frilian's view, Fingel's situation is quite dangerous. If Fingel travels back a thousand years and uses superhuman magic, will it change history? And what will happen to those of them living in the future?

This is a very complex issue, and Frilian, who doesn't have much knowledge of time magic, is reluctant to discuss it.

"So, as long as no one finds out, it's fine, right?" Fingel raised an eyebrow, having spotted the blind spot. "And how can you be sure that the current future isn't based on the future I created after I learned magic and returned?"

On Earth, he would definitely be a staunch historical materialist who rejects the nihilism of history, but in another world, he can truly go back to the past or travel to the future.

However, his thought was—who cares where you are, what are you babbling about?

First teach me magic, then cook two dishes, and then sleep with me.

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"That's up to you."

Frillie thought about it for a moment, and it seemed to make sense.

But she still warned:

"My advice is, even if you learn magic, don't use it when you go back."

"The consequences of playing with time could be severe."

Fingel didn't take it to heart and just gave a perfunctory reply.

"Of course, I don't want to cause trouble."

He would never use these spells unless absolutely necessary and when all other options were exhausted—and if he did, he would make sure there were no witnesses; if there were, he would kill them all.

The goal is to minimize the butterfly effect.

Actually, what he really wanted to learn was... magic that could access human consciousness.

Ideally, it should be the type that can enter the mind's consciousness and create illusions!

Brain SM activated!

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Author's Note: I'm experiencing some writer's block... This is from yesterday; I'll update this afternoon or evening.

Speaking of these past few days with the promotion... damn, all the big shots have used up their data! QVQ, I just got featured, damn it!

Chapter 108: Do you even know what filial piety and righteousness are?

There was no other way; Frillie had to add another teaching target, though she was very unwilling.

Perhaps it was a matter of talent, but in learning ordinary magic and flight magic, Fingel's talent was far inferior to that of the child Philon, and one could even say he was clumsy.

In just two days, Philon learned the basics of magic under Frilian's tutelage and was able to begin experimenting with its application.

But what about Fingel?

He's still in the book-reading stage and doesn't understand how to use it at all.

In Fingel's view, magic is strictly speaking something similar to mathematics or physics, which have some scientific characteristics. Each type of magic corresponds to a theory that is extremely difficult.

Calling it physics is a bit inaccurate; it's more like any discipline in medicine. Medical students take any course that comes with a thick textbook, and the content of learning any kind of magic is also quite extensive, not something that can be learned easily.

Therefore, Fingel's progress in learning magic was quite slow... People can't deceive themselves; if you don't understand something, you just don't understand it. If you can't learn it, you can't use it. Even if you hold a knife to someone and force them to do it, they still can't solve a math problem they don't know how to do.

So he was quite puzzled... what is this type called 'casting magic by feeling'?

The most typical example is Yubel. At least Fingel couldn't understand the principles behind her learning magic at all. It's so unscientific!

Ah, no, it's not magical at all!

As someone who has received nine years of compulsory education in modern times, Fingel's understanding of magic is limited to the power built up step by step through various professional knowledge.

Even if Fingel wanted to learn by feeling like Ubel, he couldn't do it. No matter how nicely he talked, he couldn't fool himself.

In other words, Finger's learning lacked 'imagination' and was more rigid.