chapter 3

The sleeping man seemed untouched by time; the only way to notice that he was there was through his damaged clothes for a long time.

The unawakened man said:

'What are you doing here, girl! Where are my guards?

Spontaneously, a pulse of magic energy pushed the girl a few meters away. The power forced her to kneel. The master of this place repeats himself.

'What are you doing here, girl!

The young man stood up and approached the female adventurer, and the magical force that was pushing her down almost suffocated her. Trying her best to answer, the girl replied:

"No-nothing, sir! I just arrived at this place." The man replied with an inch of panic in his voice: how is this possible! What happened?! Girl, which year is it?

''10569 after the great cataclysm.''

''The great cataclysm? What nonsense is this! Explain yourself! ''

''It happened 10.000 the world's will has spoken to everybody, humans, monsters, and animals. Everything with a conscience could hear the voice. The voice said that it was time for a tremendous change to stimulate our growth; the world created new monsters like demons. A strange screen popped in with information. Our body's states were quantified, and we received levels. For example, I am a level 33 ranger. She said all these pieces of information about the world Will commands that even a toddler knew with a trembling voice.

With the pause in the conversation, Aurora looked at the majestic fellow that went back sitting.

Apart from his damaged clothes, he had short black hair, tan skin, and golden eyes. Despite his damaged garments, he was radiating a feeling of majesty.

The young man took a moment to recover himself. The man first retracted his aura and asked a question."; What are you doing here?

Aurora relief that she could breathe again. She didn't know how to answer this question. Should she say that she wanted to take this castle's riches in front of the castle owner, this would be quite an awkward situation then. Seeing that the girl was not answering, the man knew what she was thinking.

It's okay. You were here to find treasures, right? I can give you that, but I will need you to answer some questions, nothing too complicated. Aurora was happy that she could achieve her goal. Readying herself for his question, the man suddenly stood up and asked her to follow him with a gesture.

The duo went back to the front door; on the way, the man asked her his first question. "Do you know the name of this castle, and do you know my name?

No, sorry, this castle is actually a legend in this region. People call it the palace of the spirit, undoubtedly because this forest is called the Spirit Forest. Stopping in front of the door, the man started to inspect the door and said

Let me educate you a bit; this castle is called Lyonhall Fortress. The forest was first a metropole called Zury. It means Spirit in the high elf tong, and the name of the ruler was Claudius Artellus. The presumably Claudius didn't say much more. He was just looking at the door like it was the most exciting thing in the world. Claudius was in his thought,'' did the girl use magic next to the door? That could be the reason for my awakening! Suddenly the man asked: Girl, how are you feeling? A bit sluggish? Weak?

''I do feel a bit tired, but nothing special.''

When she finished her sentence, the young man's eyes shined with gold color.

It looked like I owe you a debt. You waked me from my slumber with our life force, even if it was without knowing it. I, Claudius Artellus, own you a debt, and to repay it, I help with three matters of your choice. It still needs something that I can achieve, of course!''

Aurora, confused by this strange opportunity, is quite delighted with the proposition but still doubtful. She knew that people were not friendly in this world and would use all kinds of schemes to achieve their goal.

Seeing the girls doubt his words, Claudius was upset by it. Thinking that if he, Claudius Artellus, was not faithful to his words, who could you believe in this world then.

'Girl, I see that you do not believe my words. I will do one thing to prove it: what do you desire?

Aurora, still thinking about this proposition, and upset that he didn't even ask her name:

Look, my name is Aurora. I am 22, so please stop calling me girls. Secondly, if you are so mighty, can you break a magic contract? She said all this with a sarcastic voice, knowing that it was impossible to break one since a magic agreement is bound with your soul.

Claudius responded with an annoyed expression on his face:

Magic contract? You mean a soul contract you still use this?'' you could hear the doubt in his voice. '' In my time, people stop using it! If you become more powerful, the soul contract becomes weaker and weaker. Do you not know this basic knowledge? If you want to make a slave through a magical deal, you need to use life force. The more life force you have, the more potent the contract would be."

Hearing this Aurora, became hopeful, thinking that this could be a way out she asked.:

Then I asked you to remove the soul contract! The young man answered with a devilish voice: If that is you wish, miss Aurora! It will be a pleasure.

He was directly reciting an incantation in a strange language at a fantastic speed. She could feel a force going out of her body! Until the power disappears entirely. She could neither feel the restriction on her soul or the connection with the magic contract. Finally, after four years of intensive labor, risking her life every day for a few gold coins. She was free.

Claudius, at a strange look on his face; on the contrary, Aurora had the biggest smile of her life on her face. Claudius had that peculiar expression because he could see a notification in front of him.

*You use a lost spell, you receive the title ''lost magic owner." Lost magic disappears in the time of the great cataclysm. It is used without the help of the system. *

Seeing this, Claudius asked Aurora a question about the notification.

''Miss Aurora, What is this gold text in front of me? It says that I received a title.''

This shocking news woke her up from her daydream.

Did you really receive a title from the system? Are you a master in your class?

Intrigued by this reaction, he answered: What are you saying? It says that I am a lost magic owner. There also was a small introduction about what lost magic actually is.

Aurora was confused about lost magic. What is it really without the help of the system? What does that mean? Can you look at your status? The young castle owner tilted his head and asked," How do I do that.'' Just think about it!