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The Prea gods, who saved humanity from living as slaves to other races and established the human empire, passed down their bloodline. Those who inherited their blood were born with magical talent and could become wizards. After thousands of years, the empire fell, and the world became ruled by great masters across different regions.

He was a young man who grew up with his mother, never knowing who his father was. Though he possessed tremendous magical abilities, he lived as a shepherd in a rural village. Now he ventures out into the world to discover the secrets of his bloodline.

The Shepherd Alone on the Hill is a Genius Wizard

From further conversation, it turned out that Tasan's use of "elder brother" wasn't some grand concept like sworn brotherhood.

It simply meant that as one person, he placed and respected the other above himself.

In other words, this didn't establish any lord-vassal relationship requiring mutual obedience and protection.

While it was fine since it meant conceding a point, being called brother by a man nearly a hundred years older was truly bizarre.

Even Tasan, unlike his earlier excited shouts, seemed to have regained some composure, his voice mixed with embarrassment and self-deprecation.

"Anyway, I understand elder brother's... intentions well, so I'll take responsibility for returning those people home. Of course, no passage fee needed. Right!"

The officers standing behind unanimously shouted at Tasan's cry.

That Noble's Presence (1)