I AM A MAGE BUT WITH MILF SYSTEM

Chapter 100: Sense of purpose

Julian rose to his feet, brushing the dust from his coat. "Well, I guess I'll have to take my leave now," he said, offering the group a friendly nod.

Elder Uncle bowed slightly and said, "Your grace, thank you for spending your time with us."

Hugo laughed, his grin wide. "Yes, your grace, be sure to come by again! We don't mind a little noble company every now and then."

Charles rolled his eyes and gave Hugo a playful shove. "Racking up points with his grace, aren't you, you son of a bitch"

Julian couldn't help but laugh, the banter feeling light and genuine. As he glanced toward Rose, he caught her watching him, and she quickly looked away, a soft blush coloring her cheeks. She managed a quick nod, her expression flustered yet warm.

Feeling a rush he couldn't explain, Julian nodded back, his heart beating just a bit faster as he took his leave, already thinking about the next time he'd see her.

As Julian walked away, he felt an unfamiliar weight with each step, as if his own feet resisted him. He wanted to turn back, to sit beside Rose and hear whatever story she held tightly within herself. Every instinct urged him to stay to dig deeper and uncover the parts of her she hid so well.

But he knew it wasn't his place, not yet. There was a greater purpose to fulfill, duties he couldn't ignore.

Julian felt a wave of relief wash over him as he heard the system's voice. He was happy to have at least someone by his side while he was going through his inner turmoil.

"Do I deserve to wield this power?" he asked, his voice filled with uncertainty and awkwardness.

The system replied, "Worthy huh, that's for you to decide, host." As it started speaking, Julian could see the shift in the system's demeanor. Its usual pervert tone shifted to that of a wisdom, as if his entire personality had changed.

"Besides, worth is defined by purpose and purpose is defined by an individual," the system continued. "Do not waste your time thinking about things you do not have control over. The knowledge and intention will be made clear when the time comes,"

Julian felt the weight lifting off his shoulders as he absorbed the system's words.

As night continued, Julian felt his eyelids growing heavy. Thoughts of the night lingered in his mind, the soldiers' laughter, the sense of purpose he had glimpsed in their eyes, and the questions he had been wrestling with. Slowly, he drifted to sleep, feeling a strange shift inside himself.

He knew that everything was about to change as the war drew closer, but he wasn't sure yet how he would face it.

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