22 Same Night, Different Trouble (1/2)

Naga went to his room but since he's still in good mood, he decided to summon the book.

”Book? Are you there?” Naga asked but he didn't get a response. 'Sigh.'

He opened the book and looked for knowledge about space and portal. He read the basic arcane for space. This is one of the hardest arcane arts to master as per the book. According to the wisdom left by the old sages, it is best to build a foundation of your own spacial awareness before practicing any space arcane arts.

Distance and area, pattern and location, connection and separation. These are important.

However, as a recon scout as early as his childhood and as an experienced general in his old age, these topics are rather well known to him. He's a true martial saint who fought a lot of duels and combats as well so his perception and senses are supreme.

It seems that studying space arcane doesn't require any physical prowess so even with his current body, there won't be any problem. He never thought that his previous war and combat experience will help him in his new path as a mage. This gave him more confidence in studying arcane arts. Mages are like scholars so he was actually thinking before that he's not intelligent enough for this but he wanted a new life, a different path at that, so doesn't want to quit arcane.

He really can't sleep now and he decided to go outside. He wants to continue reading the book at the back of the hotel. He thought how beautiful that place is even at night, a good place to read and practice.

When he arrived, he frowned since he saw a young woman sitting on a wooden chair near his favorite corner. He felt like his territory was invaded.

The young woman looked at him and asked, ”Who are you and why are you here?”

Naga observed the area and frowned again. He looked at the young woman. This girl is beautiful. Perhaps just a bit older than him right now. She has sharp brows, gentle eyes and perfect lips. She has fair skin and a long black hair which is as dark as night. Her presence are noble and bright.

”I'm sorry, I'm just a servant of one of the guests of this great hotel. My master is sleeping so I decided to take a look at this beautiful place. I didn't mean to disturb you. I'll go now.” Naga said and turned around.

”Wait.” The young woman said.

Naga stopped walking and turned around.

”This place is for everyone to enjoy. The trees here will not prejudice anyone, be it a king or a servant, do you think so?” the girl smiled and asked.

Naga looked at her and observed again.

”Then, I thank you for your kindness.”, He lightly bowed.

He went to his favorite corner and climb the biggest tree. The beautiful girl looked at him.

”This tree won't mind me, right? Well, I hope so.” Naga sat on a tree branch and leaned. He closed his eyes and smiled.

The woman smiled at him then looked at the sky, ”Yes, it won't.”

Naga can't summon the book now and train so he decided to just enjoy the moment and rest.

They never disturbed each other and stayed quiet for a while before the girl asked him, ”What's your name?”

”Naga.”

”Cool name.”, the girl said.

”Thanks.”, Naga responded.

”My name is Bella. Nice too meet you, Naga.”

Naga opened his eyes and looked at the woman. This name is familiar. He heard it somewhere.

”Nice to meet you too.” Naga smiled and bowed.

”Miss Bella, what are you doing in this place at this time by the way?”

Bella looked at him and smiled, ”I escaped somwhere and decided to rest here for a while.”

”I see.” Naga responded to to her.

”There are people hiding here. Are you not worried? Perhaps I let you stay to protect me, do you think so?” She looked at him seriously.

”Well, the trees won't mind me doing that, right?” Naga smiled and stood up on the trunk.

He utilized his arcane. He used his power blessing and summoned the arcane bow.

The girl was surprised but she calmed herself.

”It won't. Thank you.” Bella smiled.

'Swooosh!', Naga fired two flame arrows.