Chapter 232 A Step Into Shadow (1/2)
”Do you have any experience with Shadow spells?” Oraia looked at Arran with questioning eyes
”A little,” he replied ”I kno to use Shadowsight — what you call Shadowgaze — and I have some small experience with Shadow seals”
A hint of surprise flashed across Oraia's face, but it disappeared in an instant ”It seeht smile had already returned, and she continued, ”Let's start with so simple, first”
Arran nodded, curious to see just what could be achieved with Shadow Essence While he knew about the Shadowcloak spell, his own experience in using Shadoas li seals
Her expression turning serious, Oraia took a s, then placed it on the wooden table ”The real Shadowcloak spell is exceptionally difficult,” she said ”But there are other, si it”
She pointed her finger at the spoon and, alrew blurry While it hadn't quite disappeared, it was now vaguely translucent, and from a distance it would be difficult to notice
As Arran looked at the small spoon in wonder, Oraia explained, ”This spell is li Its basic structure, however, is similar to that of the Shadowcloak spell — albeitthis will help me learn Shadowcloak?” Arran asked
He already felt so to becoth and swordsmanshi+p, what he needed most was a way to close the distance between enemies and himself And for that, invisibility would be invaluable
”Eventually,” Oraia replied ”But for now, focus on learning this spell Since you can't seeWind Essence”
Once er at the spoon and silently cast a spell
There was no visible effect this ti as solid as ever
Yet while Arran's eyes saw no change, his Sense detected an intricate pattern of Wind Essence forlance, he understood just how hard learning the Shadowcloak spell would be — even this simplified version was nearly as complex as the Flamestrike spell
Oraia de Arran ample opportunity to see hoorked But even so, he soon recognized he lacked the skill to even attelance at Arran's troubled expression, Oraia handed him a scroll ”That was just a small demonstration,” she said ”This scroll contains the details of the spell — your first step will be to study it carefully, until you understand the theory After that, you can begin work on casting the spell itself”
”Thanks,” Arran responded absently, both his eyes and mind already firmly fixed on the scroll in front of hiht be, his interest in her had waned once he realized her friendliness was a mere act And, more importantly, no a his ene the Shadowcloak spell in battle brought a grin to his face as he studied the scroll Occasionally, he would reach out with his hand to try out the patterns described within, but other than that he sat motionless, eyes completely fixed on the scroll in front of him
As the hours passed, Oraia would sonored her Every once in a while she would ask a question, but he would respond with just a nod or a shrug, his attention fully focused on understanding the spell
He wasn't nor Fei, but this was different — here, there was a clear reward at the end of his studies, and an exceptionally useful one at that