The most powerful wizard in the magic world

At this moment, his heart was in turmoil. As the descendant of the Great Scarlet Wizard, he felt that his potential was bound by the shackles of the Rayleigh family. Although the family's reputation was beyond reproach, his heart longed for greater freedom and power.

"Gerlin, what are you thinking about?" A gentle question interrupted his thoughts. Turning around, he found his cousin Erica, who was standing at the door, leaning slightly, with concern between her eyebrows. Erica's long golden hair shone in the sun, and her arrival was like a breeze, taking away a bit of heaviness in Gerlin's heart.

"Erica, I'm thinking about the future of our family." Gerlin stood up, walked to the window, and gently stroked the cold crystal with his fingers. "I feel an invisible restraint, as if I can't really perform my magic."

“Bound?” Erica’s lips curled up slightly, showing some curiosity. “Are you talking about the tradition of the Rayleigh family? I can understand the confusion, but we cannot deny that the power of the family is the reason why we can stand on this land.”

"But," there was a hint of urgency in Gerlin's voice, "family traditions limit our possibility of exploring the unknown. Erica, I have a hunch that there is a stronger and more ancient power hidden out there, and we have been forced to follow those rules and regulations."

Erica frowned and thought for a moment. She walked closer to Gerlin and whispered, "I understand your desire. But you also know that breaking traditions comes at a price. The elders of the Rayleigh family will not easily accept such behavior."

"Are we going to wander on this endless road for the rest of our lives? I would rather take the risk and pursue true power." There was a firm light in Gerlin's eyes.

Erica sighed, a hint of hesitation in her eyes, "Have you ever considered that others will be affected by this? Not just you, but the entire family."

"What I'm pursuing is our future. If we don't break through this shackle, how can we survive in this world shrouded in magic?" Gerling's voice became more and more excited, and his palms clenched into fists. "I need a plan, a plan that can free us from the shackles."

Erica looked out the window, the sunlight illuminating her silhouette. "What is this ancient power you mentioned? Is it the legendary holy stone?"

"That's right, the legendary holy stone. Once obtained, it will grant the user unparalleled magical powers. It may even break the boundaries of inheritance." Gerlin's eyes became brighter, as if he saw hope for the future.

"But it is said that the holy stone is hidden in a mysterious other world. How can we find it? The magical energy there is extremely powerful, and we cannot easily resist it." Erica's face showed worry.

"This is a risky move, but if we succeed, we will gain tremendous power," Gerlin said slowly. "This requires you and I to work together and come up with a careful plan. Perhaps we can use the power of our family to form an alliance with some people who can help us."

Erica stroked her chin and thought carefully. "Then, first we need to create a team and find capable partners. Gather those who are also tired of the shackles of the family and eager for change."

"Yes, we can start with a few young wizards in the family. Their abilities are not weak, but they lack opportunities." Gerlin seemed more and more excited. "We must start this plan as soon as possible. Time does not allow us to wait any longer."

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from the stairs. Gerlin and Erica looked at each other and then walked to the door. When the door opened, standing in front of them was the elder of the family, Reilly Brand, with a serious face.

"Gerlin, Erica, I'm looking for you." There was a hint of nervousness in his tone. "There are unusual noises coming from the outside world. It seems that someone is trying to find out the secrets of our family."

"Elder, what exactly happened?" Gerlin tried to calm down, feeling vaguely uneasy.

"A strange group of adventurers has appeared on the northern border. They seem to be very interested in our heritage." Rayleigh Brand's eyes flickered with vigilance. "I'm worried that this incident may affect the safety of our entire family."

"We should take action." Erica stood up and said firmly, "If they are hostile to the family's secrets, we can seize the opportunity to repel them in one fell swoop."

"But this requires adequate preparation." Reilly Brand shook his head, "We can't act rashly. Besides, the legend of the Holy Stone has attracted the attention of many forces. If it is taken away by lawless people, it will be a disaster for the family."

Gerlin was shocked. This might be the opportunity he had been waiting for, a chance to break the shackles of his family and build his own strength. He secretly planned, "Elder, why don't we send someone to investigate the adventurers and see what they are thinking."

Reilly Brand pondered for a moment, and finally nodded. "You are right. It is necessary to understand each other. However, I hope you can act carefully. The future of the family is in your hands."

As Reilly Brand left, Gerlin and Erica fell into deep thought again. Erica suddenly asked in a low voice: "Gerlin, if these adventurers are really related to the Holy Stone, will we be in greater danger?"

"This is exactly what I'm after," said Gerling, fearlessly. "The only way we can uncover the mystery is to take this step forward."

"We need to be prepared to face all possible consequences." Erica's eyes revealed determination. "No matter what the final result is, I will stand shoulder to shoulder with you."

"I appreciate your support, Erica." Gerlin said with emotion, "But before that, we need more preparation. Tonight, I will gather like-minded wizards and tell them our plan."

"I will contact other family members to ensure that our information is not known to outsiders." Erica smiled slightly, with courage flashing in her eyes, "No matter what the road ahead is, we will not be alone."