16 End of Chapter Four || The New Earth (2/2)
”I thought you said humans can't use magic! How can they heal themselves?!”
”It's the natural healing process, you idiot! You strengthen their little magic cells and send them on their merry way to the wound site!”
”What kind of explanation is that?!”
The Andelrins burst into laughter at the girl and fox's squabbling, and the two looked curiously at the family.
”You guys are so funny!” Jerry giggled.
”You sure have a strange way of showing concern, Akari,” Chona remarked playfully.
”There's a first time to everything,” Banran chimed in, ”And not everyone can say they defeated a third tier demon as well as healed a life-threatening wound.”
”Hmph. I wasn't worried about the demon,” Akari scoffed as Banran got up to inspect the damaged wagon. The jaguar's claws and tail had struck four large holes and a dent into the wood.
Banran frowned at the exposed interior. ”Even though it was strong enough to tear through hy'lkron?”
Hy'lkron was one of the most durable woods found in all of Sol'h'meyr. Comparing it to iron from Earth, it was three times stronger.
Akari shrugged. ”Pretty sure Essairyn here could easily destroy the whole wagon if she wanted.”
Everyone blinked at her statement. Akari coughed.
”Anyway, I'll try fixing the holes tomorrow morning,” Essairyn offered. ”Do you have something to cover it up in the meantime?”
Banran nodded. ”You really think you can fix this though?”
Essairyn grinned. ”I'm pretty positive I can pull it off.”
He chuckled and went to fetch tarpaulin to shield the wagon. Then he suggested for everyone to go back to bed. He went back into the wagon, and the rest headed over to the tent.
”Now that I think about it, how'd you even know how I healed him?” Essairyn queried as they walked, ”You were in the tent with Jerry.”
Akari shrugged. ”Easy. You're not a greenie because you're human, and you're not a white mage because you have lavender colored magic. Those are the only two types of people that can naturally heal others. Otherwise, you have to study and practice healing for years.”
Essairyn tipped her head questioningly. ”What's a greenie?”
”Elementals from As'glyfe, a subkingdom of As'eryt, also known as green elementals, otherwise called greenies, by me,” answered Akari.
”Greenies, haha. That's a cute name for them,” commented Chona as she entered the tent. The others followed suit and settled under the covers again.
”Ah! I don't know where you two are going in Reisparte, but if you want to quickly learn about Sol'h'meyr, Essairyn, I suggest visiting the Knight Mage Academy's regional school in town,” advised Chona. ”They offer a free crash course on Sol'h'meyr to anyone interested. Also, the main campus is located next to Neu'arth if you wanted to visit there too.”
Chona paused thoughtfully before continuing, ”Usually only the top fighters and scholars in the land can study there; however, with your abilities I think you'll have a great shot if you're interested!”
”Huh, that does sound interesting,” Essairyn thought out loud.
Chona yawned. ”Mmhm. Anyway, let's sleep for now and continue this talk in the morning. We still have about thirty miles to go.”
Essairyn murmured in agreement, and Chona put out the lamp.