Supreme Magus

Chapter 1333 - Poke and Pillow (Part 1)

”Master Faluel, please, take the girls home. Iʼm going to take a walk.” Lith said.

”What about-” Faluel Warped Morok back to Ajatarʼs lair while the Tyrant was still talking to Quylla.

”-a date?”

”Iʼm flattered by your feelings, but Iʼm your master. Weʼll talk about this once your apprenticeship is over.” Ajatar laughed his a.s.s off while saving that moment on a recording device.

”As if Iʼd ask a scaly a.s.s like you out. Whatʼs that device for?”

”Blackmail material.” The Drake kept laughing for a few minutes.

”Solus is right. Training non-stop can leave you exposed to an attack.” Faluelʼs panting slowly returned to a normal breathing as her violet core drew world energy from her surroundings.

”Once I get home, Iʼm not going to have enough peace of mind to train. Donʼt worry, Iʼll get plenty of rest.” Lith replied.

”You better do. Tomorrow Iʼm going to teach you guys real Spirit Magic and youʼll need all the Invigoration you can get.” Faluel said.

”Seriously, why walking? Isnʼt it boring?” Quylla asked.

”Watch me, little one.” Lith waved the rest of the group goodbye as he and Solus left the lair.

”What the heck?” Nalrond had a hard time believing his own eyes.

Each one of Lithʼs footsteps left behind a glowing rune that slowly faded as Faluelʼs protective arrays countered them.

”Interesting. Heʼs casting while walking and judging from the runes, heʼs attempting a minor array at that.” Faluel replied to everyoneʼs silent question.

”Can it work?” Phloria asked.

”No. Arrays need to be circular to contain the mana in a stable form. The way Lith is doing it, instead, makes the runes fade before they can combine to form a proper string of command, but itʼs still good training.”

”Why Solus isnʼt doing it then and can Phloria and I do it as well?” Tista asked.

”None of you can. Below the bright blue level, the core hogs most of the mana, leaving the body not enough energy to attempt even first magic.” Faluel shook her head. ”Now let me get you home. Tomorrow will be a big day for you as well.”

While the Ernas walked through the Gate in Lithʼs barn, Tista and Nalrond went back to their respective households.

ʼThe more I train my human half, the more my beast side feels respect rather than contempt towards me. Even better, since we left the Fringe, Iʼve been trying to use my tribeʼs meditation techniques to communicate rather than to suppress my other half.

ʼIʼm pretty sure that once the two sides match, my beast half will consider me as an equal and weʼll finally be able to commune our intents.ʼ He thought.

ʼWhat do you want to do tonight?ʼ Lith asked while circulating one element at a time, casting one rune of an impossible array with each stride he took and using Invigoration to replenish his energy. ʼKamila is surely waiting for me at home.ʼ

ʼSheʼs always waiting for you at home.ʼ Solus half-sighed in annoyance ad half-smiled, happy for him.

Ever since Kamila had learned that Lith had no childhood memories aside from work and duty, she was doing everything she could to shower him with the attention and tenderness that he had lost until that moment.

Lith was used to be the one who always took care of problems, be they his own, his familyʼs, or Solusʼs. Being for once on the receiving end and Kamila caring for his happiness with no strings attached slowly melted even his frozen heart.

ʼI donʼt have much of a choice. The tower can keep my strength but not replenish it so I have to come with you. Remember what Faluel said and take eight full hours of sleep.ʼ Solus had to walk briskly to keep his pace and the height gap made her feel even more like a child.

Yet walking hand in hand through the Trawn woods made her happy nonetheless.

ʼYes, Mom.ʼ Lith sighed.

The moment they reached the house and opened the door, Solus slipped back to his finger, enjoying the warm welcome of their family.

”Welcome back.” Elina hugged him with joy, as if he had been gone for days instead of hours. ”How did the lesson go?”

”It went well. Itʼs one of those disciplines hard to learn and even harder to master so it will take a while take some time to make some real progress. How is Aran behaving?” Lith could feel his vortexes relaxing the moment he stopped casting.

Solus confirmed to him that the moment they lost their quasi-spherical shape, the violet that had spread throughout his aura had turned back into blue.

”Splendidly! Ever since you got back from camping, he always takes care of the house chores as you did as a child. Sadly, he canʼt cook for his life. He tries to be like you, but not even Onyx can stomach the meals Aran makes for her.

”That said, Iʼm more worried about Tista.” Elina said.

”Why is that?” Lith raised an eyebrow in curiosity.

”Sheʼs already very strong and now sheʼs getting muscular as well. Iʼm afraid sheʼll end up like Phloria, with only suitors that care about her status. On top of that, sheʼs already 21 and-”

”Mom!” Tista cut her short, starting an old argument that would end only when she found a companion.

”Welcome home.” Kamila kissed him softly after Lith reassured Aran that they would go to the Blackest Day together.

”Why do you and my mother always say that? I didnʼt go to another country.” Lith asked.

”Because during your life youʼve been into too many bad places and even if your body came back, I donʼt want your mind to linger there one second longer.” Kamila replied. ”Iʼll welcome you until Iʼm sure that youʼve truly returned here.”

The tenderness of the moment was ruined by Lithʼs pungent smell of hard work.

”You definitely need a hot bath and a good massage. Luckily for you, thereʼs still time before dinner and Iʼve taken care of preparing everything for you.” She dragged him in the bathroom by the arm.

”What do you mean, massage? I-”

”Shush!” She cut him short with a soft kiss as she let the Scalewalker armor slip off her body. ”You need to sleep for tomorrowʼs lesson so we must do the best we can in the time weʼve gotten.”

***

The following day, Lith was fully rested and had a big smile on his face. Solus was slightly annoyed, but she had to admire Kamilaʼs skill and determination in finding new ways to pamper Lith.

”Iʼm glad to see that you have all recovered and Iʼm even happier at the idea that today will be much less demanding for me.” Faluel said.

”We are going to start practicing Spirit Magic from tier one since every one of you already got plenty of experience with tier zero and mixing Spirit Magic with the other elements to change their attributes.”

”Not everyone.” Nalrond grunted. ”If this is going to be like the other lessons, I might as well leave. I tried all I can, but I failed to create even a spark of the seventh element.”

”Donʼt worry, Iʼve got a pleasant surprise for you that will allow you to put to use that theory lessons that you diligently followed.”