Despite being the Fae King, Austin is a patient teacher who was also well-versed in the history of magic. He knew that redith was eager to learn, so he decided to make her lesson in necromancy exciting. He taught her how to summon a spirit who could tell her the history of magic.
"Alright, I've taught you how to do the summoning. Now, you can act on your own," he said, the woman nodding as she started doing it alone with Austin's watch.
redith was both amazed and nervous during the summoning ritual. She had never experienced anything like it before. With the candles in the room dancing with the wind, the spirit appeared and she could feel its presence in the room.
"Aaah… Junipper," Austin greeted her, redith blinking her eyes a few tis as she was surprised that Austin knew her. "Thank you for visiting us."
"As if I have a choice," the ghost said with humor in her voice, a chuckle followed after. "I was summoned, didn't I? Why did you call ?"
"Erm… hello," redith greeted, the ghost looking at her. "Austin taught
how to summon you… and I was told that you are one of the oldest spirits who knew how magic ca to be?"
"Ah, I see now…" Junipper said, looking at them both. "He's teaching you? You're his student?"
"Yes," redith answered, introducing herself. "The na's redith."
"Oh, nice to et you, sweetie! Any friend of Austin's, is a friend of mine!"
The spirit told redith that magic has been around for centuries, and it was used for both good and evil. It explained how magic started with the ancient civilizations, who believed that the gods bestowed powers upon the people who were worthy.
The spirit spoke of the Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Romans, who all had their unique ways of practicing magic. redith was fascinated by the spirit's story, and she listened with rapt attention.
"To think that I thought these are just fantasy passed on as stories generation to generation… you've witnessed and known them all yourself!"
"Well, so people who do not wield them were fearful or jealous… that's why they see us as crazy people. But you know… through ti, perceptions may change."
The spirit then spoke of the Middle Ages, where magic was considered forbidden, and those who practiced it were persecuted. The spirit witnessed the witch hunts and trials, where innocent people were accused and burned at the stake.
redith was horrified by this part of history, and she wondered how people could have been so cruel. As the spirit finished its tale, it gave redith a piece of advice.
"Rember," Junipper started, redith, listening to her wholeheartedly. "You, as a person who wields magic, is the one who decides if you'll use it for the good or for the bad. Now that you're learning from Austin, you have to reflect on that, too, as you improve yourself, yes?"
redith nodded and appreciated the talk she had with the spirit. She took the spirit's advice well, knowing that she now had a responsibility to use her powers wisely.
"Thank you so much, Junipper," she said, now looking at Austin as he got her attention.
"Ti's up; we can't have them dwelling in our world for too long as that can pose consequences, too," he said, Junipper chuckling with what he said.
"That depends on the spirits you summon. For , I'm always welco for a chat such as this," the spirit replied, now looking at redith. "Alright! You can dismiss
now and continue your training, dear!"
As the signal was given, redith scattered holy water on the ashes that were beneath her feet. It made the spirit disappear into thin air, the experience amazing.
"That was aweso!" she comnted, a wide smile on her face. "But if summoned the wrong spirit who has evil intentions, it could lead to sothing bad, right?"
"Yes, it will," Austin warned, nodding in agreent as he is proud that she grasped the concepts this far. "Now, let's have a break. We have more to talk about when it cos to your training."
redith and Austin left the basent. As they were walking up the stairs, she couldn't help but ask him what they are going to learn next.
"So now that we have tried potion-making and then necromancy… what else should we be learning?"
"Good question," Austin said, a smile on his face as his answer made her feel excited and eager. "We're going to learn the spells found in the Book of Spells this ti."
"Oh, really?" redith exclaid, her eyes doubling in size. "Finally, we get to use the book!"
"True," he chuckled, making a comnt on her progress. "I think it is high ti for you to read and use the spells found in the book. You're already doing great for a person who just started using magic."
They have already reached the first floor, the two being greeted by the chamberlains of the palace as they walked by. With Atlas and Marcus coming from their morning jog, they approached them, knowing that at this ti, they'll be having snacks in the dining room soon.
"Rember—" Austin started, the other n listening to their conversation as well as they walked to the dining room. "—you are the only one who can see the contents of the book. As I train you and teach you how to use them, you are to tell the details, too."
"Oh, yes, of course," redith said, her enthusiasm not leaving her voice. "I think if we've learned most of the important spells from the book, I can already go ho."
"Alright," Austin replied, asking her a follow up question. "Then what are you going to do with the book after?"
"I'll keep it," she answered, further explaining her intentions. "Though I'll probably keep it hidden like back in the labyrinth. I'll have to learn sothing like this from the book, too!" She turned to look at Austin. "You'll teach … right?"
"Of course," he said, all of them already in the dining room to have snacks. "I'll teach you how."
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