51 Promise (2/2)
The smart thing to do would be to completely turn down the strange man's offer, but Desmond knew he is still a target for Secret Visage and after reading all the books he had at his home knew how terribly outclassed he was. All Desmond wants is to study magic, but he knows he will never get the chance to do it with someone dangerous he couldn't handle popping up every single day.
So, he decides to do something stupid enough to make even the town idiot look like a genius he accepted the strange man's offer. ”What can you give me?”.
The strange man released a soft chuckle while Ragnar slapped his face at Desmond's stupidity and blatant disregard for his clear warning.
”I can give you many things you just need to ask” the strange man stood in the spot Desmond once stood unmoving when the sound of a coin falling sounded through the store. The crisp sound became many than a flood. Without warning a tidal wave of gold, magic weapons, gem, and other items filled the room rising up to Desmond's knees. The scene was so dazzling it made Desmond tear up because the light shining off the many items in the room shined directly in his eyes.
”Tell me what you want you can even have all this gold if you desire it” the strange man stood still waiting for Desmond's reply. Desmond activated his magic sight looking at all the treasure around him many of the things around him gave off more magic than he has in his whole body. He then looked at the strange man and Ragnar who both had no magic coming off of them which could only mean they both were hiding their true abilities from him.
Desmond thought for a bit then said what he wanted ” I want magic books on charms and Illusions I only have one book on illusions, but I soon realized it was useless without more knowledge on the subject and I simply have no books on charms”. Desmond said what he wanted hoping with all his heart what he does here doesn't bit him in the butt later.
”I see you want to become an illusionist quite risky, the problem Isn't that illusionist are weak well they are especially in the beginning stages just like seers it's just that illusionist are so annoying people choose to kill them first. Finding a strong illusionist is rare just like finding a strong seer because people kill them off before they mature. Are you sure this is what you want you only get the one chance?”.
Desmond was kind of faltering on his decision after what he heard, said yes with a weak looking sile anyway. Mostly because he knew if he had the power of illusions and charms it would give him something he lacked ever since he got to this world control. Whether it is control of an enemy or a way to escape with illusions he could do it all.
”Fine then” the strange man scoffs a bit at Desmond while he searches for what he wants ”your greed really does have no bounds you seek knowledge yet not power not realizing knowledge is the closest thing to power. I wonder how long it will take until you lose sight of your dream and seek only power this world has a way of making people do that you know”.
Desmond wanted to refute with him, but he already knew what he said was true not long ago he started pursuing magic simply for magic itself self now he needs it to protect himself so he can keep chasing after his love.