"It's a curse."

"This curse grants us powerful magic from birth, but it also dooms us to be lonely, destined to lose our loved ones, destined for a fate filled with sorrow and grief."

"My father called this curse 'Blood's Sorrow,' said to be a name given by a great prophet to his grandfather." Leonard continued to recount his story.

However.

Merlin might have listened intently, but Ian... Ian also listened seriously at first, but as soon as the term 'Blood's Sorrow' came out of Leonard's mouth, he couldn't hold it anymore.

His eyelids twitched uncontrollably several times.

"Can I still experience a normal story unfolding..." The little wizard couldn't help but complain in his heart, not even sure if he was complaining about himself or something else.

Compared to the little wizard with a wandering mind, Merlin was seriously contemplating Leonard's words.

"Blood's Sorrow, huh? I've never heard of that name, but most curses can't be easily removed, especially those connected to a bloodline, which are all the more dangerous."

"It's difficult for others to make an accurate judgment and find a way to deal with it."

"Of course, if you're willing, I can teach you some magic, help you better control your power, and perhaps one day you can resolve your issues by yourself."

Merlin unexpectedly offered to teach Leonard magic.

This surprised the little wizard. Ian couldn't help but glance at Merlin several times, never expecting that the Dumbledore family would have dealings with Merlin. Whether this was an impact of his time travel into this world or an unknown historical story, he wasn't sure.

"Witnessing history."

Ian had a different perception of time travel.

Facing Merlin's invitation was an opportunity countless wizards dreamt of, but to Leonard, the young Dumbledore hesitated.

"Sir Wizard, honestly, I really do want to learn magic, learn how to control the power within me, but..." He seemed hesitant to continue.

"But what?"

Ian raised an eyebrow, "This is a rare opportunity. Becoming an apprentice to this wizard beside me will be a great opportunity in your life."

He reminded the young man in front of him.

And he used the term 'apprentice' to subtly define Merlin's decision.

This was full of goodwill from the little wizard.

After all, he received a lot of help from Albus and Ariana, and there were even rumors in school that he was like half a Dumbledore. Helping this family was a natural choice.

"I can feel it, you are both extremely powerful wizards." Leonard gratefully glanced at Ian, but his expression still showed some struggle.

"But I am cursed, I dare not leave here." He finally confessed his innermost fear, a worry about stepping out of this valley.

"Hmm?"

The little wizard was taken aback.

"Is there more to this?"

Merlin also sensed some confusion. In his knowledge, curses could indeed be temporarily suppressed by certain things, but these things usually had little to do with the living environment.

Leonard saw the two wizards' confusion and helplessly spread his hands, "My family has lived here for generations because our ancestor once gave such instructions."

"Our ancestor said that as long as we live here, watching over this place for a certain presence, the Dumbledore family's curse would be redeemed by the end of a century."

Leonard's gaze passed over Ian and Merlin, looking towards the seemingly plain mountain wall behind them, knowing it hid certain unknown secrets.

"This..."

The little wizard was dumbfounded.

"Clap, clap, clap~"

Merlin was also momentarily stunned, then started clapping, "Well, well, a free gravekeeper, it seems the victims you've fooled aren't just me."

He gave the little wizard a strange look, then looked back at Leonard, "Let me guess, did your ancestor meet someone named Medivh?"

Merlin deliberately emphasized the name "Medivh."

"What does it have to do with me? I definitely wouldn't deceive people... only occasionally." Ian felt his neck stiffen, embarrassed to the point where it seemed his head was about to sprout horns.

"Medivh, huh..."

Leonard strained to recall.

"I do have some impression of that."

His memories from childhood might already be unclear.

However.

This Dumbledore clearly found the name mentioned by Merlin familiar. As Leonard racked his brains over his limited family knowledge.

"Scamming your familiar ancestor's ancestor, tsk tsk, even beyond body-hopping." Merlin gave Ian a thumbs-up; the little wizard found it hard to defend himself. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Luckily, Leonard patted Phoenix's head, as if something suddenly came to him.

"Oh, right, my father did mention that name, but only within tales about our ancestor. In reality, our family teachings originated from our ancestor, not from this person." His words cleared Ian's name a bit, making the little wizard stand a little taller.

"I knew it! I'm not that kind of person!" Ian's voice slightly rose, his demeanor markedly more assured than before.

Merlin seemed a bit disappointed at this.

"Do you know how your ancestor and Medivh crossed paths?" He seemed relentless, pressing Leonard again with a question.

Ian was speechless.

Leonard scratched the back of his head and uncertainly spoke, "If I recall correctly, my father did say, our ancestor was one of the seven angels serving Medivh."

This statement not only surprised Merlin.

"Angel?"

Merlin caught the sensitive word.

"Can you remember your ancestor's name?"

Even Ian became intrigued and asked Leonard this time. Leonard clearly had a quick answer ready.

"Certainly, her name was... Ariana Dumbledore."

Leonard spoke with utmost certainty.

Merlin had yet to react.

The little wizard's pupils were already uncontrollably widening.

"?????"

Ian doubted his ears.