Legacy of the Void Fleet

She let out a long sigh, her excitement deflating like a popped balloon. But instead of sulking for long, she rested her chin on her tiny hands, lost in deep thought—contemplating something in that little head of hers. Then, as if struck by an idea, she leaned in closer, her eyes twinkling like stars.

I narrowed my gaze slightly, my instincts flaring up. Oh no… what is this little princess plotting now?

Before I could think any further, she spoke in a slow, coaxing manner, her voice dripping with curiosity. ”Big Bear… how does this actually work?”

Hearing her question, I almost rolled my eyes. So this is what your little brain was cooking up, huh, little sorceress?

Feigning ignorance, I raised an eyebrow. ”What are you talking about, Princess?”

Luna huffed, puffing out her cheeks. ”Hmph! Big Bear, you know exactly what I’m saying! Do you think a little girl like me is that easy to fool?” She crossed her arms, staring at me like a tiny interrogator.

My mother and father, who had been silently watching, now turned to me as well, clear interest in their eyes. The weight of their gazes made me hesitate. There was something in their expressions—something I couldn’t quite put my finger on.

Before I could figure it out, Luna stomped her little foot. ”Hmph! Big Bear, you totally know!”

I sighed inwardly. This little sorceress…

I smirked, shaking my head. ”You’re six now, Princess. Of course, I wouldn’t dare fool you. That would be dangerous, wouldn’t it?”

Luna nodded in satisfaction, clearly pleased with my answer. ”At least you are aware, Big Bear!”

At that, my parents burst into laughter once again, and I couldn’t help but chuckle too. Luna, meanwhile, beamed proudly, happy with her victory.

At that, my parents burst into laughter once again, and I couldn’t help but chuckle too. Luna, meanwhile, beamed proudly, happy with her little victory.

But she wasn’t done. This time, she leaned in even closer, her eyes shining with curiosity. ”So, Big Bear, how do you do it?” she asked, her voice more direct and eager. ”Like… can you cast spells like in the stories? Or do you need one of those big magic books? A grimoire? Hmm?”

Her questions came rapid-fire, fueled by the sheer excitement of having her fantasies come to life. Before I could even answer, she kept going.

”Oh! Oh! Can you shoot lightning? Or do you just throw boring fireballs? And if all you can do is make me fly, that’s kind of lame, Big Bro.”

I blinked. Did… did she just roast me mid-question?

She stared up at me expectantly, her tiny hands clenched into fists, practically vibrating with excitement. My parents chuckled at her enthusiasm, while I sighed, shaking my head.

”Princess, are you asking or giving a review?” I teased.

Luna huffed. ”Both! So? Tell me, tell me!”

I sighed at her antics, though deep down, I was happy. My parents were smiling more—real, natural smiles—and that alone made everything worth it.

Shaking my head, I turned my attention back to the excited little sorceress of our family. Chuckling, I said, ”I can shoot lightning, Luna. And much more.”

Before she could fire off another round of questions, I waved my hand. Sparks of electricity crackled in the air, harmless but bright, dancing like tiny streaks of silver.

With a snap of my fingers, they vanished—only for shimmering creatures of pure light to appear in their place. Animals made entirely of glowing energy took shape, floating around us like living stars.

Their radiance pulsed gently before shifting into darker figures, now formed of deep shadows—representing the element of darkness—though they still held their animal shapes, their forms smooth and flowing like ink in water.

Luna, who had been sitting beside me, practically exploded with excitement. She jumped and bounced on the couch, clapping wildly as she took in the magical display.

”Wooooo! Big Bro, so you’re not lame after all!” she declared playfully. Then, tilting her head with exaggerated seriousness, she added, ”But! Even though this is kinda cool… you still need to put in more effort if you want to impress the Little Princess of this house. Hmmm.”

Hearing that, I nearly choked. My eyes almost teared up—not from emotion, but from the sheer destruction caused by a six-year-old’s words.

”Oh?” I muttered, barely holding back a groan.

Despite her teasing, I could hear the unmistakable gleam of excitement in her voice, which only made me roll my defeated, tear-filled eyes. Meanwhile, my mother and father?

They were laughing again—this time, without a shred of reservation.

Luna looked at my pitiful state, but instead of offering even a shred of sympathy, she simply smirked—completely unbothered by the suffering she had caused me. It was as if my feelings didn’t matter at all.

I stared at her smirking face, internally shouting, Damn it, you little princess! Just you wait—I’ll have my revenge!

But before I could even think of a way to get back at my six-year-old sister (yes, six years old, damn it), she suddenly gasped, her eyes lighting up with excitement.

”Oh! Oh! Big Bear, can we summon phoenixes? Or—ooh!—what about mythical and legendary beasts from the old stories? If so, I want a phoenix for me!” she declared, looking up at me expectantly.

I let out a dramatic sniffle, shedding imaginary tears. ”Princess… it doesn’t work like that. You’ve read the stories, right? To summon legendary or mythical beasts, you need a catalyst—something to form a contract with them. Like, for example… talent.*”

I leaned in slightly, grinning. ”A talent you don’t have. At least, not yet. But that will change.”

I spoke casually, but my expression gave away that I wasn’t being entirely carefree about it. Luna, of course, ignored that completely. My parents, however, did not. Their gazes briefly met, a silent understanding passing between them before they turned to me, eyes gleaming with curiosity.

Catching on, I simply nodded and made a small hand gesture, silently telling them I’ll explain later.

Meanwhile, the little sorceress of our family pouted in disappointment, crossing her arms. ”So… no legendary beast?”

”Not yet, Princess.” I winked at her before playfully pinching her cheek. ”But, as I said… that will change soon enough.”

Luna tilted her head, swatting my hand away from her face before suddenly gasping dramatically. ”Wait! You mean… there’s a chance that this little princess can have her own army of legendary beasts—just like the protagonists in all those famous stories?!”

A spark of pure hope reignited in her eyes.

I laughed before reaching out to ruffle her hair. ”Indeed. And it will happen sooner than you think.”

Now, you might all be wondering—why didn’t I give them the gifts I had prepared?

Well, the first reason is that while gifting something to both my mother and Luna wouldn’t be an issue in itself, the real problem would arise when they attempted to form a bond with Solaris and Lunara.

And that’s where the complications begin.

For one, both Luna and my mother are still weak. Unlike me, they were born and raised on Earth—where mana is absent. Because of that, their bodies have never been naturally enhanced by its presence. Now, while simply existing in an environment rich with mana can provide some benefits over time, that alone isn’t enough.

The second problem is their souls. Compared to Solaris and Lunara, their soul strength is far too weak. If they attempted to form a bond in their current state, it could have severe adverse effects on them.

And even if, hypothetically, I helped them form the bond, their bodies and souls would be completely unable to bear the pressure of Solaris and Lunara. They have never been strengthened by natural or ambient mana, nor have they undergone any cultivation to refine themselves.

But the biggest issue? Solaris and Lunara themselves.

For them to hatch and grow, they require an astronomical amount of pure mana—far more than what this current environment can provide. Right now, the conditions simply don’t allow them to hatch, let alone develop properly.

As for why I didn’t take them into the Divine Universal Domain just yet—while they are happy and accepting of me, that doesn’t mean they don’t need time to adjust. My mother and father also need more time to fully process everything I’ve told them.

That’s why I decided—after a week, I’ll take them to the Universal Plane.

Before I could think any further, the little sorceress—who had clearly been hanging onto my every word—practically jumped off the couch, clenching her tiny fists.

”That’s it!” she declared, her eyes sparkling like the night sky. ”I’m staying by your side until I become an OP mage!”

I couldn’t help but laugh at her enthusiasm, shaking my head.

”Don’t worry, Princess,” I said with a chuckle. ”Soon enough, you’ll be a powerful mage. But for that, you need to study more, hmm?”

Luna pouted for a second before nodding vigorously, determination burning in her gaze. It seemed the little sorceress had made up her mind.