Curse of Mortality

  "My intervention's not needed anymore, or is it not welcomed?"

  "Don't say such things, majesty."

  "I'm not being passive-aggressive," he explained, "-the world doesn't need entities like us anymore. The concept of God, demons, angels – it made sense in an era where there lies naught but magic, swords, and the fight for survival. The advent of weapons, Maicite – all have grown into a fabulous world of understanding and logic. The dabble in Magic will remain part of history, and it should be. Powers of old have gotten scarce and strong. A low-tier fireball cast in the days of old, if used now, would kill many. Slow usage has greatened the mana in the air, less magic user more the potency."

  "The era of magic is at its end?"

  "I guess," he shrugged, "-adventuring's there as a constant; it will remain as long as the tower of god shines."

  "About the destruction…"