Thud—0

The echo of my footsteps lingered briefly before fading into silence. I halted in the hallway of the Imperial Palace, my attention drawn to the sudden flicker of a notification that appeared before me.0

[Quest Complete: The Demon’s Mirror]5

◆ Store Currency +103

◆ Talent Acquired: Origin—Mirror5

I had completed the quest, the Demon’s Mirror, earning both store currency and a new talent. 0

However, I still couldn’t fully grasp what had happened. I tried to piece together the events that had led me here. I’d been in the Mage Tower’s library, studying Mirror Magic and Glass Magic, when Sophien called for me at the Imperial Palace. We played a game of chess, but beyond that, nothing seemed significant.5

Yet the reward had been extraordinary. The three core talents of a mage—attributes, origin, and curios—were considered as vital as one’s magical talent, and now, I had acquired one of them, the origin.12

“Origin….”0

My innate magical talents as a Deculein had always been rooted in the elements, particularly earth and fire. While mirrors could vaguely be linked to those forces, this new origin felt different, as though it held a deeper significance. Now, I possessed a unique blend of Origin—Mirror and Properties—Earth and Fire.1

“However...”0

I still couldn’t fully grasp how everything had played out—the quest finishing on its own and the Origin—Mirror that I had gained.6

"Everyone, step outside!”0

Suddenly, chaos erupted in the Imperial Palace. The halls echoed with noise as knights rushed in from every direction, sprinting through the corridors. Vassals and officials hurried past, their movements quick and frantic.0

"Quickly! This way…!"0

I trailed behind them at an unhurried pace.0

As I continued...0