This is just like my [restoration] skills: ......!

　I couldn't help but notice that Gandalf didn't move an eyebrow when I blurted out.

The intelligent races all tried to revive Alphasul. Theoretically, if you have the right elements, you can create as many duplicates of the original Alphasul as you have of the magical crest you left behind.

　The content that was told was neither a denial nor an affirmation, but only a continuation of the explanation.

　If you want to know the relationship between Alphasul's means of resurrection and the [Restoration] skill, listen to the rest of the story quietly ...... as if you've been told that.

''However, none of the attempts were fruitful. In large part because the conditions required of the elements were only inadequately known, but more than that, the fragmentation of the distribution of goods made it difficult to maintain civilization and technical skills.

　It's clear from looking at the current situation that the resurrection did not succeed.

　Otherwise, Demon King Gandalf, Ivaldi and Eir Sethlomnir wouldn't have been able to do what they did.

The population decline and the rise of demons I mentioned earlier also added to this. The time to focus on reviving Alphasul is diminishing with each passing generation: ......
...... So at the end of it all, they started using Lieveslasil to supplement the population.
Yes. But that's exactly what stabbed the ancient magical civilization in the heart.
What do you mean ......?

　Gandalf looked at His Majesty Alfred, who was standing behind me, before he spoke the rest of the story.

　It was as if he was asking if you don't mind.

　His Majesty inhaled and exhaled deeply and opened his mouth gravely.

''...... everyone. Perhaps from here on out, you will be stepping into a hypothesis that only a few in the kingdom know about. Knowing this, or maybe you will never again be able to get into the hands of Su(⋅)ki(⋅)le. If you have any concerns, please leave. I forgive you.

　His Majesty Alfred's pronouncement clearly told unspokenly that it was a 'hypothesis that should not yet be known'.

　Most of the faces present here were unable to deduce what the hypothesis was, but they didn't seem to want to leave the room.

　Not to mention me, Garnett, Ezell, and Hild all did, too - with the only exception being Ambrose.

'At least I haven't gained a single skill since I learned of the hypothesis in the example. It was ten years ago that I got it before that, so it wouldn't be evidence of causation, but ...... you guys are still young. You're not old enough to declare that you don't need any new skills like I did, are you?

　The words seemed to be directed at Garnett and Ezell rather than me.

　To me, it was a bit of a stretch to say that 'you won't be able to gain any new skills' now, but it shouldn't be so for the girls.

　However, that doesn't mean that these two would be frightened--

I don't need your help. A white wolf's will make you a lot stronger and more trustworthy than your inferior skills.
'If we don't get more new skills, it doesn't mean we can't use or train the skills we have now, right? If that's the case, then that's good enough... it won't be ......, right?
...... I can't say for sure because the sample size is extremely small, but I don't see that being confirmed in the current case.

　And for some reason, Ambrose didn't bother to check Hild's will, but instead just shushed him and returned to the sidelines.

　Hild seemed to be so focused on every word Gandalf spoke, so absorbed in his memory and the book at hand, that he didn't seem to take much notice of his surroundings.

　Elf magic seems to be of a different nature than human skills, and it's understandable that the matter of obtaining new skills is something else - but with that in mind, Ambrose's response seems like something to be concerned about.

　Gandalf paused sufficiently, watched our reactions, and then began to speak coldly again.

"The 'skill' you guys call it is a special ability that can be defined as a magic-powered energy resource gained by believing in the gods.
...... Yeah, yeah.
'But think about it. Demons also wield magic power as the source of their strength. Even the efficacy of medicinal herbs is a byproduct of the self-renewal ability of magic power. But ...... do you think plants, trees and beasts have 'faith'?

　It was one word, like a wedge driven into the scaffolding of common sense.

　Gandalf stretched out one arm and swirled a small amount of magic power in his palm facing the ceiling.

'Originally, the operation of magical power is a function that has nothing to do with faith. Just as plants and trees fill in the damage, so do beasts spit out fire. The magic of our elves is nothing more than a refined form of magic control that can be performed by anyone, just as if they were learning swordsmanship.

　The demon king's glance was directed at Hild - at the elf who hid his identity.

　Hild stopped writing with just that, trembling and trembling as if he had been shot down.

''It's just you guys. You are the only ones who need to have an extra step of 'faith' in the use of magic. The young demons seem to think that they are special, but we, who know the ancient times, do not.
"You don't mean to tell me that ...... the 'magic' of ancient magical civilizations didn't require ...... belief in the gods, unlike our skills today?
'Right. The information that Eir Sethloomnir tried to hide from your 'right eye' until it was sealed: ...... The biggest of them is probably this one.

　I didn't think of it because I thought it was obvious. I didn't realize it. I never imagined it.

　The healing principle of medicinal herbs is to take advantage of the herbs' ability to heal their own damage with magical power, and to make the aftermath that overflows from the polished herbs work on the wound.

　The abilities wielded by demons, such as dragons, also naturally function as a substitute for fuel for their magical power.

　Do such wild plants and animals believe in the gods?　It's an unlikely assumption.

　Believing in the gods and being given skills related to the fields the gods govern - I never dreamed that my common sense would be shaken so fundamentally.

But the rest of this is none of the business of the humans on the Ark of the Elements. I've only heard about it through the grapevine. Therefore, ...... I'll let those who know the history of other dungeons speak for themselves.

　The magic power that was swirling in Gandalf's hands swelled up and became a sphere that could fit a single person in the air.

　Then the magic power that made up the sphere dissolved, and a translucent young elf semblance - a spirit body that resembled the youthful form of Eir Sethloomnir - emerged.

' ...... Utterly, I can't believe this is happening ...... I'm having a bad dream.

　The young Ail's mental body landed softly in front of Gandalf, his cheeks puffed out in frustration.