Chapter 8 - The Master behind the Mentor’ (1/2)

Little Eu entered the empty halls and went straight to Elder Teacher Levi's study. The burly green-robed man with round glasses is deeply immersed in his research that he failed to notice the little girl's arrival.

Little Eu knocks and called out to get his attention a few times but no accord. She can only sigh as watch her Elder struggles from the pile of doc.u.ments and recalls a memory.

”Elder, Little Eu has arrived...” she called out, raising her voice a bit, hoping to get his attention.

Upon hearing her name and familiar voice, the Elder almost knocks out the doc.u.ments in front of him. He can't help himself feeling relieved of her unexpected arrival. For a while, he thought that he is having a hallucination out of desperation.

”Little Eu, thank goodness you are here. I am total loss regarding this new array formation…” the middle age elder exclaims as he welcomes her.

Days ago, his colleagues raised this specific problem regarding the reinforcement of their defenses. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, he can't come to any conclusions that put him to this predicament. He is already doing everything beyond his potential.

The young girl sighs as she listens to her mentor's predicament. Sometimes, she can't help question, which is among them is the student as she grabs a nearby parchment and a quill.

The truth is, the Elder already solved the whole problem himself. He just messed up the placement that is causing it to fail, as Little Eu explains. She also gave out a few suggestions to improve his array formation.

Master Teacher Levi is competent and reliable in his field of expertise. The problem is, he sometimes overthinks and ends up messing the whole formation. He needs someone to correct him occasionally, and it just happens that its Little Eu.

Array Formations are a series of defensive wall arrangements creating a labyrinth or mirror or world illusion. The most simple is the loop formation, which traps the guest into an endless, repetitive loop, as the name suggests.

The Creator has all the power over his formation as he sets the rules for his guests. An array formation is a Creator's domain, and his ability is dependent on its complexity.

After correcting his formation, the Elder excitedly took the parchment and studied it intently. He totally disregarded her as she watches him in disbelief.

”Elder teacher, You have done a wonderful job on the formation array by the gates. You are improving on creating the Clans' defensive walls. Should I start grading your efforts?” Little Eu finally spoke up with a tinge of sarcasm on her tone.

Elder froze as he looks at the little girl standing beside him with her arms cross. She is glowering at him and unamused. For some reason, this eight-year-old girl's aura is so oppressive.

”Little Eu. I was just checking this intently before we could proceed. This is really unimportant.” he starts stuttering and coaxing the little girl. While he kept the scroll in his drawer for safekeeping, he continues, ”I expect you to come later this month. What is the reason you are here, little one?”

”I brought some medical and alchemy scrolls. Not everyone is gifted to cast seals and understands how array formation works. Stop forcing them and let them learn something different.” she straightforwardly said.

The Elder was surprised at her suggestion. He checked the scrolls she brought in as his eyes sparkle in amazement. It is almost impossible to acquire such materials unless they have written it themselves. Clans ensure their knowledge is well guarded like their Seals and Array Formations, which is exclusive to the Oracle Clan.

Medicine and Alchemy are excellent subjects for anyone's clan. Anyone can easily have an affinity with them if they put time and effort into learning the subject.

”Where did you get these scrolls? You didn't steal these from another clan, right?” the elder nervously inquired.

”How else can I attain them? Of course, I learned it from my other master. It is a novice scroll, so I suggest that you find the time or assign someone suitable...” she responded casually. Then she remembered his accusation as she looked daggers at him.

”I apologize for accusing you. I forgot you are a truly gifted child. You always help this Elder, and yet forget 'the Master behind the Mentor.' I am merely proud and ashamed at the same time.” Elder Teacher Levi admitted.

He is almost watering his eyes or having invisible tears as he thought, 'Why is Grand Elder's granddaughter extremely gifted? Can't he have a normal one like everyone else?'

Little Eu is a more capable teacher than he is. Still, Elder Levi is proud of his young student. She is his closest confidant despite the peculiarity.

He was in deep disheartening contemplation when he recalled about the new technique she suggested to him. He doesn't want to continue pondering on irrelevant matters. This girl is a blessing to them, after all.

”I proposed and presented the Soul Gem Formation to The High Council and Grand Elder Enoch. I could say the odds are in our favor.” he changes the subject as he reports the progress of their little agreement.

'The Grand Elder will sure burn me on a stake once he discovers the truth behind my achievements.' he thought as his invisible tears once again overflow.

**********