Tafel leaned back and exhaled. A frown appeared on her face as she looked up at the ceiling. What exactly are we doing here? she mumbled and stretched her feet out, resting them on the stone block in front of her, almost knocking over the stone tablet.
Youre studying, Stella said. She was sitting on Vurs shoulder, braiding his hair three strands at a ti. As for Vur, he was studying hard too with his eyes wide open and his brain turned off.
But for what? Tafel asked and sat up. She pursed her lips, staring at the stacks of stone tablets which were off to the side. Ive already morized the alphabet of seven different languages, but is that useful? I can read words out loud, but I wont even know what they an.
Words have power, Stella said and shrugged. Besides, if you know the alphabet, you can recognize if a forgotten language is present in a dungeon or ruin. Then, you can always bring Grimmys parents as translators later.
Tafel sighed. I just feel like Im wasting my ti right now.
Stella rolled her eyes. Youre the one who insisted on staying and begged Grimmys mom to teach you what she was teaching Ramon and Gloria.
I didnt beg! Tafel said and crossed her arms. I asked her very politely. She lowered her arms and sighed. I thought theyd learn more useful things, you know? Spells or strange abilities or ways to improve their strength.
Stella blinked at Tafel. You know magical beasts inherit all their spells from their imprints, right? she asked. Its like how you didnt have to work hard to learn to manipulate phoenix flas.
Yeah, but I cant create an area of fire where I can freely burst and unburst into flas, Tafel said. Minerva can do that; heck, even Vur can do that, and hes not even imprinted by a phoenix.
You should really stop comparing yourself to Vur, Stella said and brushed away a strand of hair. She frowned at the braid she had just created and tugged at it until it loosened. Didnt you see how Vur manhandled that cursed dragon just now? Hes strong even compared to other dragons, and youre not even strong enough to beat a dragon yet. Stella raised her head. No, thats not right. You should be able to beat Gloria or Ramon.
Dont worry, Emile said from his new resting spot in the wall, which had been created by Vurs laser beam during his fight with Gren. In a few hundred years, youll be able to use Moms skill also, and when that ti cos, I bet you wont have any problems defeating a dragon like Grimmy. He tilted his head. Okay, not Grimmy. Maybe Prika? Im not sure, but Prika seems like shes the weakest adult dragon out there.
Definitely Prika, Susan said and nodded. If she were stronger, do you think shed still be single? Shed copy Sera and kidnap a mate for herself.
Im pretty sure Vernon isnt with Sera against his will, Tafel said and rolled her eyes. Besides, I dont want to wait hundreds of years.
Strength is accumulated over ti, Diamant said from the brown runes on Vurs arm. The strongest elentals are generally the oldest ones. The strongest dragons are the older ones. Even humans and demons tend to follow this rule. Of course, there are exceptions, but you arent that exceptional.
Thanks, Tafel said and pursed her lips. Its always nice to hear Im just average.
No, no, Stella said and glanced at Vurs arm. Shut up, Deedee. Go figure out your relationship problems before giving advice to people. She raised her head and nodded at Tafel. Youre pretty exceptional, arent you? You beca an SSS-ranked adventurer when you were just a kid. Your handling of portals is completely unfair; do you see other ti mages playing with portals all willy-nilly like you? No, you dont. Stella flew over and patted Tafels head. Youre really strong, top-class amongst humans and demons, but Vurs an anomaly. Hes the brainchild of multiple dragons working together to turn a human into a dragon.
Tafel lowered her head and stared at the ground. Do any of you think Ill ever beco as strong as Vur?
Susan and Emile exchanged glances with one another. The glowing brown runes on Vurs arm flickered before dimming. Stella cleared her throat and flew back onto Vurs shoulder. A sun-like rune lit up on Vurs shoulder. I-I believe you can do it.
Tafel raised her head. Really?
If you try really, really, really hard, Sheryl said, the runes flashing red as she spoke. Itd help if you entered a place where ti moved faster, so you could train for ten years in there while Vur only had one year to sleep out here.
Do places like that exist? Tafel asked.
I havent heard of any, Sheryl said, but I havent traveled very far. And if a place like that doesnt exist, why cant you make one? Youre a ti mage! Im sure youll figure it out if you put your mind to it.
Tafels brow furrowed, and she chewed on her lower lip. She hadnt thought about it before, but Sheryls plan didnt sound too unrealistic. If she asked all the ti mages to co together and pitch in, a place like that could really co into fruition.
There was a knocking sound, and Tafel turned her head to the side. Not too long after, the wall slid open, and Gloria poked her head inside. She glanced around and patted her chest when she saw Vurs snot bubble. She had heard about the fate her grandma suffered when Vur was rudely awoken. Tafel, Gloria said in a whisper. Grandmas going to take and Ramon into the evil-sealing tower. She told to ask you if you wanted to co, and if you do, bring Vur with you.
Evil-sealing tower? Tafel asked. Is that for your education?
Yes, Gloria said and nodded. You should co. Im a little scared to go with just and Ramon.
Tafel scratched her head. Alright. She reached over and popped Vurs snot bubble with her finger. She wiped the snot residue on his chest. Vur, were going on an educational adventure.
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