Aside from that, Schwell explained various things. He talked about the sights that caught our eyes as we rode in the carriage.
Endless jade mines, abundant singing bird territories, rich grain fields, distant orchards yielding sweet fruits…
There was also the sea at the end, adjacent to it, where large pearls were said to be found. In short…
‘The southern region is incredibly wealthy. But it’s all owned by the Duke’s family.’
That summed it up.
“In ancient times, wizards were a privileged class, naturally occupying fertile lands. The southern region was once known as the capital of magic, a magical city in its own right.”
Schwell politely explained.
“Many prestigious families in the southern region have their origins in wizard families.”
“What about now?”
“They have all cut ties with magic and become ordinary people. Even the Sivan family, which used to be a remarkable magical noble family… It’s a sad story.”
I perked up my ears.
“Currently, wizard families are few and far between, renowned worldwide.”
This time, Collen explained.
“That’s true now. As the generations pass, the power of magic weakens in families and gradually fades away. Eventually, they become ordinary families. Some of the noble families in the southern region were once wizard families too.”
“Yes, the Sivan family is a noble family in the Duke’s lineage.”
Hmm… I see.
“Not only in the southern region… The royal family used to be a wizard lineage as well. That’s why people say the southern region doesn’t follow the royal family.”
“Because the royal family isn’t composed of wizards, they can’t be followed?”
“Yes, that’s right. The Duke’s family is seen as the ruler of the southern region, as they are the only lineage that has preserved a strong magical bloodline. People tend to think that in the southern region, which used to be the land of wizards, if you’re a wizard, you’ve made it.”
What was that called again?
Using difficult words… Right. Supremacy. It’s the idea that wizards are superior, similar to the logic of the Purebloods, isn’t it?
I asked Schwell.
“Was the royal family also a strong wizard family?”
Collen made a strange expression.
“They were a very unique wizard family. Beautiful and powerful bloodlines were mixed. But even that bloodline is not eternal, so gradually, only weak wizards were born, and the lineage was cut off.”
“Does the royal family want the magic of the family to be revived?”
I asked absentmindedly.
“Perhaps, if a miracle were to happen and a wizard were born into the royal bloodline, they would undoubtedly become the next monarch.”
Collen said.
“But the chances of that happening are close to zero.”
So, it seems that we can assume there won’t be another wizard coming from the royal family.
‘Will the Duke’s family continue to be a wizard family?’
Because they can control demons?
“Then, are all remaining mage families similar to Dukes? Can they control spirits or something like that?”
“Ah, families that have directly contracted with beings from other realms, such as familiars or elementals. Only such families can survive as wizards. In the future, the number of wizards will continue to decline.”
I see… I nodded.
“Nevertheless, the people in the southern region have great pride. They have this pride that says, ‘We are descendants of wizards’,” Schwell explained.
Collen snorted.
“It’s funny. There are also plenty of commoners from humble backgrounds who serve White Wizards in that region.”
Schwell’s expression turned pale and then red. He coughed awkwardly.
“Well, that’s also true.”
“What do you mean?”
White Wizards? When Schwell sensed it, Collen gestured for him to speak.
“One big reason for the prominence of the southern region is this: half of this land used to be ruled by White Wizards. After the War to Exterminate the White Wizards, that land was completely reclaimed. Some became state-owned, and some became noble territories.”
Ah, so that’s why they disregard the royal family?
“What about the ducal family then? The ducal family is the enemy of the White Wizards, isn’t it?”
“Even if they were enemies, they would bow their heads to powerful wizards. That’s the case in the southern region.”
It’s somewhat animalistic, I thought. Collen lazily spoke.
“The Sivan family, for example, they would do anything if they could regain even 1% of their magical power.”
“That’s correct.”
Schwell nodded calmly.
The ducal family is a family that receives the protection of the demon god.
Then what about White Wizards? I became curious.
The speed of the carriage started to slow down.
As we passed through a bustling village, a lively shopping district appeared as if it were a lie.
“You’ve already studied enough history, so let’s go to a place that the lady will enjoy. It’s a pastry shop that the southern region boasts.”
Pastries. It was an opportunity to try the high-end desserts of the southern region. I naturally straightened my back with anticipation.
“And after visiting the pastry shop and the clothing stores, I have prepared a course that includes a visit to the mortuary or the poison museum…”
“It’s an excellent itinerary.”
“The guide is splendid.”
I firmly stated. Collen also nodded affirmatively. It was clearly a comprehensive package-like course.
Aside from that, Schwell explained various things. He talked about the sights that caught our eyes as we rode in the carriage.
Endless jade mines, abundant singing bird territories, rich grain fields, distant orchards yielding sweet fruits…
There was also the sea at the end, adjacent to it, where large pearls were said to be found. In short…
‘The southern region is incredibly wealthy. But it’s all owned by the Duke’s family.’
That summed it up.
“In ancient times, wizards were a privileged class, naturally occupying fertile lands. The southern region was once known as the capital of magic, a magical city in its own right.”
Schwell politely explained.
“Many prestigious families in the southern region have their origins in wizard families.”
“What about now?”
“They have all cut ties with magic and become ordinary people. Even the Sivan family, which used to be a remarkable magical noble family… It’s a sad story.”
I perked up my ears.
“Currently, wizard families are few and far between, renowned worldwide.”
This time, Collen explained.
“That’s true now. As the generations pass, the power of magic weakens in families and gradually fades away. Eventually, they become ordinary families. Some of the noble families in the southern region were once wizard families too.”
“Yes, the Sivan family is a noble family in the Duke’s lineage.”
Hmm… I see.
“Not only in the southern region… The royal family used to be a wizard lineage as well. That’s why people say the southern region doesn’t follow the royal family.”
“Because the royal family isn’t composed of wizards, they can’t be followed?”
“Yes, that’s right. The Duke’s family is seen as the ruler of the southern region, as they are the only lineage that has preserved a strong magical bloodline. People tend to think that in the southern region, which used to be the land of wizards, if you’re a wizard, you’ve made it.”
What was that called again?
Using difficult words… Right. Supremacy. It’s the idea that wizards are superior, similar to the logic of the Purebloods, isn’t it?
I asked Schwell.
“Was the royal family also a strong wizard family?”
Collen made a strange expression.
“They were a very unique wizard family. Beautiful and powerful bloodlines were mixed. But even that bloodline is not eternal, so gradually, only weak wizards were born, and the lineage was cut off.”
“Does the royal family want the magic of the family to be revived?”
I asked absentmindedly.
“Perhaps, if a miracle were to happen and a wizard were born into the royal bloodline, they would undoubtedly become the next monarch.”
Collen said.
“But the chances of that happening are close to zero.”
So, it seems that we can assume there won’t be another wizard coming from the royal family.
‘Will the Duke’s family continue to be a wizard family?’
Because they can control demons?
“Then, are all remaining mage families similar to Dukes? Can they control spirits or something like that?”
“Ah, families that have directly contracted with beings from other realms, such as familiars or elementals. Only such families can survive as wizards. In the future, the number of wizards will continue to decline.”
I see… I nodded.
“Nevertheless, the people in the southern region have great pride. They have this pride that says, ‘We are descendants of wizards’,” Schwell explained.
Collen snorted.
“It’s funny. There are also plenty of commoners from humble backgrounds who serve White Wizards in that region.”
Schwell’s expression turned pale and then red. He coughed awkwardly.
“Well, that’s also true.”
“What do you mean?”
White Wizards? When Schwell sensed it, Collen gestured for him to speak.
“One big reason for the prominence of the southern region is this: half of this land used to be ruled by White Wizards. After the War to Exterminate the White Wizards, that land was completely reclaimed. Some became state-owned, and some became noble territories.”
Ah, so that’s why they disregard the royal family?
“What about the ducal family then? The ducal family is the enemy of the White Wizards, isn’t it?”
“Even if they were enemies, they would bow their heads to powerful wizards. That’s the case in the southern region.”
It’s somewhat animalistic, I thought. Collen lazily spoke.
“The Sivan family, for example, they would do anything if they could regain even 1% of their magical power.”
“That’s correct.”
Schwell nodded calmly.
The ducal family is a family that receives the protection of the demon god.
Then what about White Wizards? I became curious.
The speed of the carriage started to slow down.
As we passed through a bustling village, a lively shopping district appeared as if it were a lie.
“You’ve already studied enough history, so let’s go to a place that the lady will enjoy. It’s a pastry shop that the southern region boasts.”
Pastries. It was an opportunity to try the high-end desserts of the southern region. I naturally straightened my back with anticipation.
“And after visiting the pastry shop and the clothing stores, I have prepared a course that includes a visit to the mortuary or the poison museum…”
“It’s an excellent itinerary.”
“The guide is splendid.”
I firmly stated. Collen also nodded affirmatively. It was clearly a comprehensive package-like course.
