The book was titled The Foundations of Magic. Liam eagerly flipped through the pages, absorbing diagrams, theories, and explanations that no one in this world seemed to know. It detailed the origins of aura and mana, their applications, and even advanced techniques.

His excitement grew as he realized what this meant. The book wasn’t from this world. It was from someone like him—another reincarnated soul. But who? And how had it ended up here?

The next morning, Liam brought the book to his father. “Papa, where did this come from?”

Elric frowned as he examined it. “Your grandfather left it here during his last visit. He said it was important, but none of us could understand it.”

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“Where does Grandfather live?” Liam pressed, his heart racing.

Elric smiled. “Your grandfather’s an archduke, one of the highest nobles in the capital. He has seven wives and many children, so he doesn’t visit often. But every six years, he comes to see us.”

An archduke! Liam was stunned. He had always known his family had noble roots, but this revelation was far beyond his expectations. “Why doesn’t he live with us?”

“In our family,” Elric explained, “children must leave home and live independently for fifteen years. It’s tradition. Once they return, they’re granted a title, though it’s always one step lower than their ancestors’ rank. Your grandfather went through it, just as you will one day.”

Liam’s mind swirled with questions. His grandfather’s noble status and the book’s mysterious origin hinted at a deeper connection to his past life. But there was still so much he didn’t know.