The ancients? [She shakes her head.] Not like. Most of their records are incomplete and vague, and considering how human sacrifice was such a big part of their strategy, we probably won't get far relying too much on their wisdom.

[Although... Rita is still using some formulas she only worked out thanks to her study of ancient ruins and technology, so maybe they deserve some credit for that.]

Anyway, my plan will work. We'll have a different kind of help. [The corner of her mouth curls into a smirk.] My mana conversion formula had another effect: the creation of elemental spirits, sentient life made of pure magic energy. They've already agreed to help.