"Congratulations, young Humboldt, from today you are a proud 'Magic Apprentice.' Young Humboldt is the best!"
"Mm, Mom, I'll keep working hard!"
"Congratulations, young Humboldt, from today you are an official 'Fire Mage'!"
"Mm, thank you... Mom."
"Congratulations, young Humboldt, from today you are a Grand Mage——"
"Since you know I'm a 'Grand Mage,' please, Mother, stop calling me young Humboldt."
"...Alright. Mm, still, congratulations, Humboldt Grand, Grand Mage."
"Mm."
And then there was nothing more.
That was the last time Humboldt spoke with his mother, who raised him alone.
Not long after, his mother left the "Scholar's Fortress," returning alone to her hometown of Wildfire Town.
Less than half a year later, his mother passed away.
Humboldt remembered that when he heard the news of his mother's death, he was slightly saddened.
But only for a moment.
