Chapter 58 Hidden lineage 2 (2/2)
”Yes, of course.” I remembered clearly that day. I had enough of Elizabeth accusing me of a sin I did not commit. I felt anger for the first time with their bullying.
”And Snow came out of nowhere and scratched Elizabeth's face relentlessly.” Leon said.
”That was Snow?” I really can't remember if the cat that scratched Elizabeth's face was my Snow. The cat came and go like a flash.
”Your anger has triggered her to take action. Something you can't do yourself.” Leon explained. ”And after that Snow never left your side. She has became your familiar. She will never part from you.”
Yes, I remember how I want to wound the precious face of Elizabeth. Knowing she was just faking the burn in her face, I want her to really have wounds so visible that everyone could see.
”Magic wielders that were not yet educated with the magic arts like yourself can tend to use their emotions as a trigger for magic abilities.” Leon explained. ”This also happened when the man abducted you.”
I looked confused. What I can only remember that night was before Leon was trapped in the water bubble. And after that I passed out.
”The time before you passed out, you unleashed your magic.” Leon explained. ”You might not remember, but the damage your body took is proof. Your magic was so powerful that even your body was in danger. With your current body, your magic abilities can also destroy you. It was just luck that you have survived that night. My training made your body a lot stronger than before, making it withstand your erratic magic abilities. But I am afraid that if it kept on a little while longer, then your body would break.”
Leon made a face like he was in pain. Maybe when he saw me in danger, he was also in pain. Like I was when I saw him struggling in that water bubble.
I reached out to touch his face and gently caressed the lines that appeared between his eye brows. Then I gently stroked my hand towards his cheek. His eyes looked at me full of affection and worry. His took my hand from his cheek and gently kissed it.
”So, I'm an Atlantian.” I said. ”My mother was a lost princess of Atlantia. That young man that abducted me was correct then. He said I was a princess of their country and they need to take me back with them to start building their country again.” My head started to throb.
I was still confused by all of this. My brain is processing so many information at this moment that my head will burst in pain. Leon saw this and looked at me worriedly.
”Lie down and rest.” Leon said. ”We still have plenty of time to talk about this. No need to rush.”
”Sir Leon is right.” Grandpa said. ”Your body is still recuperating. Let's talk about this another time.”
Leon helped me lie down on bed and tucked me under the sheets.
”For now try not to let your emotions stir. Your magic is still erratic and it can burst out depending on your emotions.” Leon explained. ”You have to know that magic is taboo in this continent after the war. I practiced my magic abilities in secret and as my mother instructed. But it looks like it wasn't enough when dueling with an Atlantian with wider knowledge and experience with magic arts.”
I nodded slowly at him. I am sure that Leon is telling me this for my own good. I have zero knowledge in this magic arts that it scares me.
”Sleep. You need to rest.” Leon said. ”Once you wake up I will continue explaining to you what you need to know.”
I close my eyes slowly. My head was throbbing and that the darkness gave relief with the pain.
”Let's go out so she can take a rest.” I hear grandpa say. ”Tricia, close the windows and the curtains so that she can sleep peacefully.”
”Yes general.” I hear Tricia say.
I can hear their footsteps going out of the room, the closing of windows and curtains, and then the doors closed.
'Meow'
I can feel snow rubbing herself on my head. She curled up just beside me. I will myself to sleep.