Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe

Chapter 1453: With Love From Afar

Anna’s brows rose in disbelief as she covered her open mouth with her hand.

The envelope laughed awkwardly.

”Haha, I know it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Sorry for making you worry all this time. I know it’s been twenty-something years since you last heard from me, but I hope you understand why I couldn’t write. My mind was a mess, and I wasn’t in the best state back then.”

The envelope slipped into silence. A moment later, it revealed a brilliant smile.

”But I’m fine now! Better than I’ve ever been. Before I continue, I just wanted to clear this up. Although I know you’d never believe all that propaganda they’re spreading about me. But still... I want to get this off my chest.”

The letter paused. A long time later, it spoke with a wry smile.

”I didn’t do it. I never betrayed anyone.”

Anna’s eyes turned teary, and she softly murmured, ”I know, idiot...”

A long time later, the envelope displayed a wide grin.

”Other than that, I’ve had the adventure of a lifetime! Remember, when I was a kid, and I used to tell you about my dream of traveling the world? Well, guess what? I did travel the world, and it was beautiful!

”After that battle, I spent several months in the Galestine Ocean. You won’t believe me when I say this, but I lived on the shell of a giant turtle! The shell was as big as a city, perhaps even bigger. I call it the Coral Island. And the turtle? He’s as ancient as time itself.

”I visited Mabi, the Land of Beasts. But few people know that the island-continent is also called the Land of the First Magi. It was the very place where the Magi first landed when they arrived in this world. You probably don’t know this hidden history, so I imagine that last part must sound like quite the bombshell.”

And it did.

The moment Anna heard it, she was thunderstruck. All this while, she had assumed that humans had evolved in this world. But now, it seemed that the first humans actually came from somewhere else.

She didn’t have long to dwell on this because the letter continued to deliver Adam’s message, not at all bothered by her stunned state of mind.

”Plenty of Mana Core-level beasts in Mabi. I nearly died a few times as well. But as you know, your little brother is very hard to kill. So I survived all those deathly encounters, and it made me stronger in return.

”I also learned about the ancient history of this world in old ruins found on that continent. There are civilizations that predate Mabi. I’ll tell you more about them when we meet. After my adventures in Mabi, I traveled to Yen-Lu. And, boy, is that a mystical place!

”The culture and traditions of the lands in the East are completely different from the other continents. By the way, the people of Yen-Lu are quite xenophobic. So much so that only the human race calls it home. As for the other races, you probably already guessed what happened to them.”

The more Anna heard the envelope speak, the more shocked she became. It was one surprise after another.

First Mabi and then Yen-Lu? Adam, just what the hell have you been up to?! She thought to herself.

The letter continued.

”I made some friends in Yen-Lu, and even taught martial arts to children in a prestigious sect. Oh, that’s right. They don’t have academies or even kingdoms and empires on that continent. Their organizational structure is dominated by sects and clans.

”I spent much of my time with one of the prestigious clans in Yen-Lu, where they healed my body. The people there were warm and kind to me. I even took part in the Great War that drew in all the great factions of the continent. I made quite a name for myself during that conflict, though, of course, it wasn’t under my real name.

”And now, I find myself in Europa. Care to take a wild guess, sister, where I’m writing you from? I’ll give you a hint... it’s known as the City of Merchants.”

Anna covered her mouth once again, her figure trembling.

”You what...”

Before she could continue, the enveloped laughed.

It laughed and laughed and laughed.

”That’s right,” it said happily. ”I am in Amberfall. Your home!”

The red-haired princess couldn’t help but think about her family and how they might be worrying about her. Oh, how much she wanted to send word to them, telling them that she was fine.

Wait! She suddenly realized something.

Maybe I can finally write a letter now and give it to Lord Blackie, and then, he can send it to Adam. And since he’s already in Amberfall, then maybe he could—

”I know what you’re thinking,” said the letter with a smile, interrupting her thoughts.

”Rest assured, I’ve already let them know of your well-being. Your mother, your elder brother, and your father were all very happy to learn that you were safe and sound. I’ve also informed them about the political dangers plaguing the land.

”I didn’t reveal my identity to them for obvious reasons. Adam Constantine was never there. Anyway, the capital is thriving, and the economy is booming. So you don’t have to worry at all. The Founder’s Day celebration was spectacular. The fireworks show was a sight to behold.

”You may not know this, but you now have a nephew. And no, I did not have a child. Marlow and Hazel have welcomed a baby boy into the world. His name is Marcus, and he turned two this year. Oh, and by the way, your father’s a Mana Core Magus now.

”Anyway, I’m heading deeper into the mainland. There are a few things I need to take care of before I can return to Ulier. Hopefully, I’ll see you in a few years. I truly look forward to the day we meet again. I still have so many more stories left to tell.

”Until then,

”With love from afar,

”Your little brother,

”Adam.”

The letter burst into flames, crumbling into ash that drifted away in the wind. The barrier around Anna faded as well, yet she remained frozen on the spot.

With a flabbergasted look on her face, she murmured in a daze:

”My father... is a what now?”