Chapter 202 The Patriarch (2/2)
Arran inized the spell He had seen Snowcloud use it ainst their enemies, and he knew its power could not be underestimated
The Patriarch cast the Fla so slowly and carefully Arran knew that learning it himself would be no simple matter, but this lesson was invaluable — it would save him years of practice, if not more
”Another spell you should learn is Shadowcloak You have so Shadow Essence already, and with your physical strength,it should be particularly useful to you Observe”
Again, the Patriarch began to cast, de the Shadowcloak spell several dozens of times It was far more coht he had a good chance of learning it in less than a year
”Your idea of using that Duskcloak to study the Shadowcloak spell is a good one, but as you can see, there are some important differences between how the spell and the artifact work So learn from the cloak, but remember what I showed you”
Arran nodded, his attention fully focused on rele detail of what he had been shown
”Finally, one last spell — the one for which our society is na it will qualify you to beco it will make you a threat even to Grandan to cast, and Arran recognized the spell as the one he had used against the Elders Except this ti care to demonstrate each step involved
The Shadowflame spell seamlessly fused Shadow and Fire Essence, then used it in an attack that vaguely resembled the Flareater power, and Arran thought…
Before he could even finish the thought, the Patriarch's words sounded in his es cannot Sense the Shadowflaes ever achieve that level of mastery, but those who do are feared by all”
Arran did not need to ask whether the Patriarch had mastered it — the ansas obvious And equally obvious was how terrifying the spell would be, especially in combination with the Shadowcloak spell With these two spells, aene seen
”Indeed,” came the Patriarch's answer ”But note the Shadowcloak's weakness, which you have already discovered What you call Shadowsight — a good name, I think — can be used to detect those who use it There are ways around that, but none of the both the spells and the Patriarch's words in his mind
While the lesson had barely taken an hour, he knew its value was beyond coet for saving the Patriarch, it was already worth it — and many times over, at that
”Once you leave, tell Elder Naran to give you scrolls for these spells, and have Brightblade provide you and Snowcloud with instruction You need to practice while the memories are still fresh in your h there was no need for the re with anxiousness to put it into practice
”But now, you should go IHave Elder Naran take you and Snowcloud to my estate, and do not leave it before I return Before the last traitors have been dealt with, the Valley won't be safe for either of you”
With that, Arran could feel the Patriarch's presence disappear from his mind
For a briefwhat had happened He still did not understand how the Patriarch had entered hishe could have hoped for
Finally, he began to head toward the exit, an eager sed into the throne roo for him And before he could sohio, and when she did, Arran saw a look of utter relief in her tear-filled eyes
”I was so worried,” she said ”I didn't knohat Grandfather would do I feared he ht take your body for his own, or worse”
Elder Naran chuckled ”As I told you, there was no need to worry Your grandfather hout your youth, but I've known hih he can be, I've never seen hi but absolute loyalty”
Despite his words, Arran could see that the giant Elder was relieved as well Even if he trusted the Patriarch, the situation had clearly caused him some worry
After that, Arran detailed what had happened and relayed the Patriarch's instructions, and the others' eyes ith surprise
”You don't kno lucky you are,” Elder Naran said ”What he did for you… there isn't an Elder ouldn't give his right hand for that Experiencing the Patriarch's ic like that will allow you to reach a level of understanding that few of us ever achieve”
At these words, Arran frowned ”But you can already cast these spells, can't you?”
”Not like the Patriarch,” the Elder replied ”Achieving the insights needed to cast spells perfectly is so that takes centuries of study But you — you've witnessed it first-hand When you struggle, you will know exactly what to ih tiht well surpass htblade said, a broad grin on her face ”Not only will he have the Patriarch's insights, he'll also have a teacher far more skilled than you”
They left the palace not long after, Snowcloud holding Arran's arhtly as they headed for the Patriarch's estate
Sounds of battle could be heard in the distance, but for the first time in years, Arran felt no worry — with the Patriarch cured, allies at his side, and Snowcloud next to hiht