Merlin's Inheritance

"Research of inheritance is still ongoing. Nowadays, bloodline inheritance and bloodline memory are developed to some extent and can be used, albeit with some difficulties. Both processes require a tremendous amount of mana and a skillful master to conduct the ceremony. the extent of bloodline validity is yet to be found."

Excerpt from "Inheritance: origin and usage" by Empiria Research Institute.

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(MC's POV)

When Grandpa came in without Dad (!), I had just finished my morning breakfast.

"Morning, Adeline. How are you?"

"Morning, Father. I'm, alright. Are you bringing him now?"

"Yes, if it doesn't trouble you or baby."

"It's okay. Come. little Noah. Grandpa is bringing you to play!"

I let them exchange me and stayed silent while gazing at my grandfather's old, but still somewhat regal face. I set my personality as a lovely, foody, and quiet boy. I rarely cried, just barely enough to avoid suspicion. Not much laughter too, I was quite a shy and introverted boy in my past life, and laughing too much doesn't fit my style.

As Grandfather walked in the corridors of our castle, I played with his beard. It feels really nice and gives a different feeling than Mom's hair.

We reached the end of our road, it seems. Now, there is a double door made from black wood, it stood with great valor and awe-inspiring patterns covering its smooth surface. The handles of the door are shaped like a black dragon opening its mouth, ready to breathe fire. Grandpa didn't open the door; instead, he adjusted my position in his hands, so that I directly looked at his face.

"Noah Emrys!" He said my name loud and clear with a hint of excitement in his sparkling eyes.

"You are Descendant of great Merlin, and now, as we talk, disaster is coming to our beloved planet. Maybe I am wrong when I declared you as a hero destined to salvage the world. However, every Emrys with the blood of Merlin has an obligation to be a warrior and guardian when the world needs us! Hereby, I will take you to receive your inheritance and you shall take the responsibility of being true Emrys - Guardian of the World!"

His speech was really arousing. It seemed like a joke to see a white-haired old man talking this to a 6-months old baby who can't even speak, but these words were sealed on my mind for the centuries to come.

After finishing his short speech and kissing me on the forehead, he opened the door by pushing both wings at the same time. Once we got inside, I realized there are no windows or torches to provide some light. Who knows, maybe we're in the dungeon? I mean, the Legacy of ancestors is sacred, and it should be in the most protected place.

Grandpa flicked his wand and the candles lit up. They are arranged around the circular room. On the floor, there was a strange circular array formation, like those ones shown in xianxia movies...