EFB Book 5: Chapter 55
Book 5: Chapter 55
Book 5: Chapter 55
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 time. 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 memorized the alphabet of seven different languages, but is that useful? I can read words out loud, but I wont even know what they mean.
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 time 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 flames.
Yeah, but I cant create an area of fire where I can freely burst and unburst into flames, Tafel said. Minerva can do that; heck, even Vur can do that, and hes not even imprinted by a phoenix.
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 time 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 time 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 time mages to come together and pitch in, a place like that could really come 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 me and Ramon into the evil-sealing tower. She told me to ask you if you wanted to come, 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 come. Im a little scared to go with just me 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.