Melody's teaching opened up a whole new world for Michael, who had once been held back by his poor potential. But once he grasped the core concepts of mana control, he became utterly consumed by the allure of magic.
Though the circumstances surrounding his ascension to Crimson Mage remained a mystery, he suspected that understanding them wouldn't have changed much.
So, he chose to ignore it—for now—and focus on the things he could control.
Michael took his role as Melody's butler seriously, diligently attending to his duties while seizing every chance to discuss mana theory. On the surface, the two appeared to get along well, much to the surprise of the manor's other servants.
The Lord and Lady were especially pleased by this development, believing their plan was working out better than expected. Of course, they had no idea the two children had struck a mutually beneficial arrangement.
