Pointing at the glowing contract, Mancin said: "That sets my mind at ease, I was apprehensive you might have been an imposter, of some sort.” Looking Apologetic, patting my hand, Daphnia said “I'm sorry we didn't tell you the truth right away but the lesser geas that informed us that you appeared. Could have been misled and deceived by a few creatures or magics but the greater geas on the contract is almost foolproof.”

Reassuring them, conveying as much understanding as I could. I said, "There is no reason to apologize, I probably would have done the same thing in your position.” I mean, how can I be upset with them, when I'm keeping my own secrets. Looking at the couple, questioningly. I said, “But how could this have happened, I don't think my guardian would have sent me through such a dangerous and unstable form of teleportation.” He probably would have, if it fit his plans better, I snidely thought.

Looking at Mancin, She said, "I think I can probably explain this part better, don't you and you can explain how it affected him?” He shook his head in agreement. Turning to face me, She said, "Do you remember what I told you about the South slums, well that ties into this. Just about the time, you were being sent here, a great tragedy swept across the land. Caused by who, we later found out were Dark magi, they set loose massive waves of never before seen dire beasts. Sending Teams of their dark agents to attack every city, town, and village. Everyone was panicking trying to figure out how to best protect themselves. When Free city was attacked, we were luckily entering into an agreement with one of the few known tier ten Magi. So while we did suffer severe damage in the south, enough that the Miasma of Dark magi is still dampening the ambient mana there today.”

Taking over-explaining, looking grim, Mancin said “It was a terrible time for sure, let me tell you how we think that caused your situation. As you should have been arriving, their attack hit the city. We think the polluted mana caused interference with the enchantments of the city. Just as you arrived, throwing your teleportation into a static cycle.” “I don't really think I understood all that, it's just so much to take in," I said, fidgeting with my hands.

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Maybe this was all planned out by my past self, I don't know it just seems that there's too much coincidence. But it's not like I have any real proof and who knows maybe he didn't have anything to do with it, I thought.

Coughing, obviously trying to get my attention. Mancin said, "I know all this is a lot on top of having problems with your memory. But I'd like to get these last few things in order because some of them are time-sensitive, is that okay?” Looking at him and letting out a sigh, I said: "Go ahead we mise well get it over with.”

Shuffling through another stack of paper, pulling out a booklet and handing it to me. He said, “First you might not have been here, but your guardian sent your things here, before you. We as promised have handled your assets for you. This here is the ledger for all your holdings and investments in Free city and a few other places we've made throughout the years. You don't have to go through that right now, but I wanted to make sure you had it, so you know that we have looked after your interests.”

Looking at Mancin In irritation, She said: "Dear, why don't you tell Kyle about the school?.”

Looking embarrassed and defensive, He said “I was getting to it, we were wondering if you maybe wanted to join Madison and Alfred at Eden this year. There are still a few more weeks before the admissions tests start. I'm sure it would help, catch you up on things you've missed and I saw the recording of what happened to that sod of a… anyway, it was a fine bit of mana control you showed there. It should be easy to get you ready for the test.”

Her face flushed with embarrassment, She said: "Oh, dear, I forgot to tell you Kyle isn't an Apprentice he's still at the Acolyte level.” His eyebrows raised in shock. He said, "What, but I checked his focus, and while it is a fine piece of work, it was just a spatial focus.” Looking at me seeking approval, I shook my head, giving my consent,. She said, "But he has something, I'm sure you could work with to get him ready or at least in some other way. Kyle here has a talent, something mana based. with both the ability to see and manipulate it.”