Chapter 83 - Seventy-Nine (2/2)

”We can continue it later on, right now we have more important matters to attend to.”

”I understand, but if this turns out to be bigger than we think we might want to have a safe place to return to when this is over.”

He seems to think my words over, but I continue thinking out loud:

”So what we need the most is information… And Leo, you are far better in that area than me, so I'll leave it up to you.” He nods, probably with some ideas already in mind.

Even though Aeglos situation bothers me there was nothing I could do right now, I needed to search for some healing magic or mind magic… But where? Both were super rare treats.

Something I could ask Isa later, I suddenly think, since he is able to use healing light magic he may know more about the subjects then I.

I could only hope.

”Ok, Leo, I'm going to take us into my Shadow Dimension now. There you are unable to see, but I can, so stay close ok?” Since it was a Shadow Dimension no light was able to reach there no matter how much it evolved, and even I could not perceive the surroundings, not with normal means; only with my Third Eye I could see there.

”What for?”

I explain to him that, inside there, is an ancient library; though I do not say the exact contents, only that it has a lot of historic ancient books talking about the past that could contain information about the magic and creatures used to attack us.

And you may ask… weren't you up to keep it a secret from everyone? And I would not answer that it was because I trusted Leonel with my soul and heart.

No.

I would say that it is to test him. Tempt him. See his reaction when receiving such golden information, if his mind would perceive the potential this place held.

I would love to say that I did not take him into account, but…

Someone may have betrayed us.

And anyone could be that someone.

And who's best than the one trying to gain your trust and love?

Even though I wanted to believe him, and knowing that if he was the one who betrayed me it would create a void inside the deepest part of my heart, my instincts were sharper and better than my human mind, and now they were screaming at everyone.

And it would stay that way.

Until I have my brother back.

”Shall we go?” I ask, moving my hand sideways, but my eyes were glued on his face to see which kind of expression he would show in front of such an invaluable source of information.

Nations would rage war for this.

And yet he doesn't seem any different, only nodding and tightening the grip over our hands as I move us inside, disappearing on the outer world, only a deep shadow remaining eerie were we stood before.

And I was glad for the darkness, because it hid the satisfied smile that I had on my face.