“Uh, the Progenitor is that person, right? The Human who founded the ‘Magician Empire,’ a country that perished long ago?”
“Correct, Jared.”
The ‘Magician Empire’ was a now-extinct country that existed on this continent even before the Wethered Kingdom was founded. The year of its establishment is unknown, and it remains a mysterious nation. When delving into the history of the Wethered Kingdom, its name appears in relation to a friendship lasting about a hundred years from its founding, but that’s all.
“No, you’re not wrong, but it’s incomplete. The Progenitor is a Human who suddenly appeared on this continent several hundred years ago. They introduced one innovative idea and application after another that was unimaginable with the magic of the time, and called their magic ‘Magido.'”
“That’s right. And then, people who admired and looked up to that person as a teacher gathered, forming a small settlement.”
Following Pfeil’s supplement, Jared also recalled information from his memories. Even those not interested in history would naturally be drawn to the ‘Magician Empire’ if they were Magicians.
“At that time, when Humans were living in fear of Monsters and uncontrolled Magicians, the Progenitor, who wielded power for others, is considered a heroic figure.”
“And they gathered allies, fought together, and founded a nation. That’s the Progenitor. Is that right?”
“Yes. What Jared and Pfeil said are the commonly known facts about the Progenitor.”
Haru nodded with satisfaction, but Jared felt something was off about his words.
“The way you put it suggests there’s more to the Progenitor that we don’t know.”
In reality, few people know much about the Progenitor. It would be one thing if they, like Dragons, had lived during the era the Progenitor founded the empire, but the young boys and girls gathered here have no connection or contact with that time.
“Of course, there is.”
At the Dragon’s simple assertion, not only Jared but everyone present widened their eyes.
“For us Dragons, it’s not that long ago. As Pfeil mentioned earlier, the Progenitor truly appeared on this continent out of nowhere. So, where did they come from?”
“How would we know that?”
Jared’s response was reasonable, and perhaps the others agreed, as no one else spoke for a moment. After a pause, however, Olivier quietly spoke.
“Perhaps the origin of the Progenitor was concealed to deify them?”
“Hmm, incorrect.”
“Then, was there some kind of issue with their origin?”
“No, unfortunately.”
“…Did they perhaps appear from somewhere other than this continent?”
Following Olivier, Emilia spoke in a murmuring voice. The girl, not well-versed in magic-related matters, had been watching without interjecting, but a thought that came to her mind slipped out.
“Ah… I’m so sorry. It just slipped out.”
“There’s no need to apologize. Ah, you’re Emilia, correct? You are correct.”
The girl, whose gaze had drawn everyone’s attention, apologized instinctively, but Haru smiled and indicated it was fine.
“Uh, um, so?”
“Just as you said. The Progenitor came from somewhere else. In this case, not another continent, but another world.”
“Wait, wait, Haru. What do you mean, another world?”
“Exactly as I said, Jared. The Progenitor appeared from a world entirely separate from this one, a world where magic does not exist.”
“—What?”
Jared couldn’t believe his ears. Not only him, but Pfeil, who had information about the Progenitor, and in fact, everyone present was stunned, unable to comprehend Haru’s words.
“In other words, the Progenitor is an otherworldly traveler who came from a different world where magic doesn’t exist.”
