The forge-circle faded.
Runes dimmed from blinding gold to gentle starlight, dissolving back into the floor of the portable dimension as Anima Mundi, Forge of Creation completed its work.
Rowena Ravenclaw—no longer a soul, no longer a whisper in stone—stood breathing.
Real breath.
Real weight.
Real warmth.
She looked down at her hands, fingers trembling slightly, pale skin catching the glow of mana. Her long hair fell over her shoulders, rich and elegant, her presence refined yet alive—a scholar reborn.
Keith blinked once.
…She really does look like Excel Walter.
He shook his head quickly, refocusing.
"Congratulations," he said with a smile. "Welcome back."
Rowena looked up at him—and then she broke.
She stepped forward and hugged him tightly.
"Thank you," she whispered, voice thick with emotion.
"Thank you for giving me a second life."
Keith awkwardly patted her shoulder at first—then returned the hug properly.
"You earned it," he said simply.
Jealousy of Legendary Proportions
Velgrynd watched the scene with narrowed eyes.
"…Hmph."
She strode forward and—without warning—pulled Keith into a hug from the other side.
"Don't forget," she said sharply,
"I was sealed for generations too."
Keith froze between Founder and True Dragon.
Rowena smirked.
"Oh? Are dragons prone to jealousy now?"
Velgrynd clicked her tongue.
"Only when someone important is involved."
Before Keith could respond—
"Observation."
Ciel manifested beside them again, arms folded beneath her chest, eyes calm but unmistakably sharp.
"Physical contact frequency with other entities has increased."
"This unit finds the development… displeasing."
Keith sighed.
"…Ciel."
She looked at him.
"Do you require a hug as well?"
Keith hesitated exactly one second too long.
Ciel stepped forward and embraced him gently.
"Data updated."
Rowena laughed softly.
Velgrynd shook her head.
"…Unbelievable."
Status Confirmed
After things settled, Ciel cleared her throat.
"Keith."
"Post-evolution recalibration complete."
"You should review your status panel."
Keith nodded and opened it.
"STATUS PANEL"
Host: Keith Argus Runcandel
Titles:
• Lord of Runcandel House
• Void Dragon Sovereign
• Bearer of Manas
Age: 12
Race / Bloodline:
• Primordial Void True Dragon
Magic Power:
• Pseudo-Mage (Half-Step into Mage Realm)
(Magic Scale: Beginner → Intermediate → High → Aurora → Elite Aurora → Mage → Grandmage → Demi-God → God)
Talents
• Dragon Avalon — Heart of Eternity
• World Genesis Arbiter
• Manas-Compatible Consciousness
• Void-Space Sovereignty
• Primordial Feast Authority
• Dragon God Instinct
• Void Dragon Core
• Void Dragon God Physique
Manas / Ultimate Authority
• Manas: Ciel
• Azathoth, God of the Void
Superior Skills
• Asmodeus, Lord of Desire
• Leviathan, Lord of the Covetous Abyss
• Lucifer, Lord of Supremacy
• Primordial Runecraft Authority
• Primordial Arcana Codex
• Elixir King Authority
• Genesis Transmutation
• Primordial Beast Sovereign
• Anima Mundi, Forge of Creation
• Cosmic Alchemy Sovereign
Skills
• Void Dragon Sword God Style
• Perfect Life Manipulation (Conceptual Tier)
• Ope-Ope True Domain — Absolute
• Chef of Life Essence (Primordial Tier)
• Dragon Merchant Instinct
• Golden Dragon's Fortune Eye (Fate-Piercing)
• Primordial Void Dragon Breath
• Dragon Pressure — God-King Class
• Draconic Magic (Primordial)
• Void Rift Flight
Pets
• Giratina — God
• Zygarde — God
• Darkrai — Demi-God
• Ho-Oh — Elite Aurora
• Ceruledge — Demi-God
• Armarouge — Demi-God
• Mewtwo — Demi-God
• Latias — Demi-God
Bonded, Blessed Companions
Grayfia Lucifuge — Moon-Ice Dragon Empress (Demi-God Peak),
Gamma — Metallic Dragon Saint (Mage Level),
Albedo — Abyssal Fallen Dragon Empress (Demi-God),
Rias Gremory — True Crimson Dragon (Aurora Peak),
Scathach — Immortal War Dragon (Demi-God),
Luna Runcandel — True Frost Dragon (Grandmage Peak),
Daphne Greengrass-Noble Gem Dragon Bloodline(aurora),
Astoria Greengrass-Ancient Witch Dragon Bloodline(Elite Aurora),
Amelia Bones-Iron Dominion Dragon Bloodline(Elite Aurora) ,
seraphina Zabini-Venom Lotus Dragon Bloodline(Elite Aurora),
Nagini-Primordial Serpent Dragon Bloodline(mage),
Bellatrix Lestrange-Ice Tyrant Dragon Bloodline(Elite Aurora peak),
Nymphadora Tonks-Resonance Dragon Bloodline-(Aurora (Peak),
Cassandra Vole-Black Flame Dragon Bloodline(Aurora),
Susan Bones-Holy Dragon King Bloodline(Elite Aurora),
Narcissa Black-Shadow Rose Dragon Bloodline(Mage)
Keith closed the panel and nodded once.
"…Alright."
Ciel smiled faintly.
"You are stabilizing exceptionally well."
Farewell—for Now
Keith turned to Velgrynd and Rowena.
"You can stay here," he said, gesturing to the vast, living dimension.
"Grow herbs. Rest. Learn the world again."
Rowena smiled warmly.
"This place already feels like home."
Velgrynd crossed her arms, then inclined her head.
"…I will remain," she said.
"But don't forget—"
She looked him straight in the eyes.
"—I expect visits."
Keith smiled.
"I wouldn't dare forget."
Ciel stepped back into his shadow.
"I will remain with you," she said calmly.
"As your Manas."
Keith nodded.
"Good."
With that, he waved once—
And stepped out of the dimension.
The portable world settled.
A founder walked again.
A dragon found a home.
And a Void Sovereign returned to Hogwarts—
Unaware that the castle itself had just become far more interesting.