Inside my room, I started organizing the results of my little experiment. As I arranged my thoughts, two significant findings stood out starkly, each bearing significant implications.

Firstly, it became apparent that elemental magic hadn't simply vanished; rather, it seemed as though its existence had been methodically erased from collective memory. This realization puzzled me greatly, casting a shadow of doubt on the events that had unfolded during my absence. I couldn't help but wonder who or what could wield such control over knowledge in this world.

Secondly, I marveled at another discovery - my mana reserves. I had previously assessed my mana reserves and considered them to be average. However, my oversight lay in the perspective I had used for comparison. In dragon standards, they might indeed be deemed average, but from a human standpoint, they were astonishingly high.

It was worth noting that the earlier mishap with the fireball had occurred because it was my first attempt at using elemental magic. The magic we dragons used, known as Dragonic magic, was fundamentally different from elemental or spirit magic that humans practiced. Dragonic magic was considered akin to a law for us. We didn't need to deplete our mana reserves to manifest magical phenomena. A single thought was all that was required for us to wield this unique form of magic. It was an ability directly linked to a dragon's will.

The reason Dragonic magic was so distinct from other forms of magic lay in the very nature of dragons. We were creatures born from the purest form of mana, regarded as the children of the world itself. As such, our wills were intricately and intrinsically connected to the world, allowing us to effortlessly give rise to magical phenomena. It was a unique and ancient bond that set us apart from other magical practitioners.

Given the privilege of accessing a superior form of magic, I had never entertained the idea of delving into elemental magic, which was often considered inferior to Dragonic magic. Given the extensive reservoir of knowledge at my disposal, using elemental magic for the first time is no challenge at all. However, the combination of various factors, including it being my first time, a miscalculation of my mana reserves, and the sheer excitement, had all contributed to the mishap that occurred during my previous experiment.

I’m eager to confirm whether I could still wield Dragonic magic or not but given the commotion and the hole I had just blasted through the training ground's wall using elemental magic, I decided it might be best to refrain from testing Dragonic magic for the time being. The last thing I wanted was to inadvertently create more chaos in the mansion.

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At night, inside their dimly lit room, the Count, Cedric, and Countess, Lady Estelle, sat on either side of a large wooden table, their faces etched with concern as they discussed the day's unexpected events.

"Have you heard about what happened in the mansion today?" Lady Estelle asked her husband, her brow furrowed with worry.

Cedric, the Count, looked up from the reports scattered across the table, his expression a mix of confusion and curiosity. "Yes, I heard that our son has blown up a hole in one of the mansion's walls. Is that true?"

Lady Estelle nodded, her eyes reflecting her unease. "Yes."

Cedric leaned back in his chair, clearly surprised. "What happened?"

Estelle sighed, her fingers tracing the rim of her teacup. "Apparently, our son wanted to try out some magic, and the hole in the wall is the result of his test."

Cedric's brows furrowed deeper as he processed this information. "How is that possible? When did he learn to use magic?"

Estelle shrugged helplessly, her concern deepening. "He said he recited a chant that he learned from a book."

"But even if he knows the chant, he should be able to use magic. Magic is not as simple as reciting a chant. In addition to the chant, he has to channel his mana while also maintaining a clear picture of the desired results," the Count remarked, his concern evident in his furrowed brows.

"Yes," Lady Estelle replied, her voice tinged with anxiety. "But there's no other way to explain what has happened. I clearly sensed the remnants of magic when I went to check the wall."

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The Count leaned back in his chair, deep in thought. "Do you think our son's magical aptitude is so high that he can use magic with just a chant?" Estelle asked him.

"Though I've never heard of something like that happening before, I can't rule out the possibility," the Count said, his expression pensive.

Suddenly, a proud and hopeful expression appeared on the Count's face. "Hey, since our son is so talented, should I find a master to teach him more about magic?" he suggested.

Estelle placed a reassuring hand on her husband's, her eyes filled with a mix of caution and affection. "Cedric, don't rush things. There's still plenty of time before he needs to worry about those matters."

With that, the conversation came to an end, leaving the Count and Countess to ponder the mysteries surrounding their son's newfound abilities.

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The next day, I returned to the library. My research into magic had left me with more questions than answers, and I was determined to gain a better understanding of the time that had passed during my reincarnation and the changes that had occurred in this world.

I picked up some books detailing the history of the world and started reading them. While going through these books, I couldn't help but feel that my understanding was a bit lacking, especially when it came to the sections detailing the world's geography and topography. While shifts in kingdoms, empires, and other political aspects could be attributed to the passage of time, something felt off about the way the world's physical features were described in contrast to what I remembered.

To confirm my suspicions, I picked up some books detailing the geography of the world and examined the maps available in the library. While the maps weren't overly detailed, they still provided enough information to give me a general understanding of the world's structure.

As I delved into my research, another significant change in the world became evident. In the past, there were only two major continents: the Western Continent and the Eastern Continent. However, now, the world boasted five major continents.

The world's structure had undergone a significant transformation. It now consisted of five major landmasses, each with its unique size and shape. In the south, there was a narrow and wide landmass that stretched across the horizon, almost resembling an elongated crescent. In the center, a circular landmass dominated the landscape, forming a striking contrast to the other continents. To the northeast of this central landmass, one could find another, which was slightly smaller in size and had a more irregular shape. To the northwest, there was yet another landmass, distinguished by its distinct, almost triangular outline. There was also a landmass directly to the north of the central one, more compact and square-shaped.

The southern and central landmasses stood isolated, not connected to any other land, creating a distinct separation in the world's geography. However, the remaining three landmasses were interconnected, linked by a smaller landmass situated in between them, creating a sense of unity and continuity across the northern regions. The diverse sizes and shapes of these continents mirrored the profound changes that had taken place in the world.

This new world structure puzzled me. It was quite a departure from what I remembered from my past life. The two major continents, the western and eastern ones, were now part of a more intricate web of landmasses. I couldn't help but wonder how these changes had come about during the time of my reincarnation. The transformation was too significant to be attributed solely to the passage of time, and I suspected there might be other forces at play.

I meticulously examined the world maps, attempting to piece together the various landmasses and compare them with my memories from a millennium ago. The differences were striking, and I realized that a significant portion of the land I had known in my previous life was missing from this world. This revelation deepened the mystery even further, and I couldn't help but wonder about the events and forces that had led to such substantial changes.

As I delved into the books detailing the structure of the current world, a realization began to dawn on me. I started to discern the likely reason behind the prevailing peace in this era.

In the past, the world was a vastly different place. The races, including humans, elves, dwarves, giants, fairies, lycanthropes, vampires, dark elves, ogres, demons, and many others, were spread across the two continents – the Western Continent and the Eastern Continent. This dispersion resulted in a never-ending cycle of disputes and hostilities, as different races with varying beliefs, cultures, and interests clashed regularly.

But now, everything had changed. The world had been reshaped into a more peaceful arrangement. Each of the five major continents was predominantly inhabited by one of the major races, promoting greater harmony. The Northern Continent, the largest of them all, had become the homeland of the spirit race, which consisted of elves, dwarves, giants, and fairies. The Northwest Continent was primarily occupied by humans. In the South, the Demon race, which included vampires, dark elves, ogres, and demons, had taken hold. The Beastmen, such as lycanthropes and weremen, had settled in the Northeast Continent. And the Central Continent became the melting pot where various races coexisted, fostering understanding and cooperation among them.

This reorganization had ushered in a new era of peace and unity, replacing the constant turmoil and conflict of the past.

As I meticulously listed out all the races now present in the world, a troubling realization began to dawn on me. Amidst the diverse races and species that now inhabited this realm, one race, which had been a major presence in the past, was conspicuously absent from the current world.