Chapter 154 A Charm Craftsman (1/2)

That afternoon, the last thing that Rassa came to check on was Kit. The young Shadow Magician had been working nearly non-stop on the projects that Rassa had given him. Frankly, many thought that it was unfair for Rassa to place so much strain on Kit, but Kit seemed to revel in it. He loved practicing his magic and learning the runes. Having a purpose felt freeing to Kit, so he had never once complained to Rassa or anyone else about the work he was doing.

That afternoon, Rassa came to him with a small Evanine Crystal and pushed it into young Kit's palm. Rassa said only two words then sat back and watched.

”Show me”.

So Kit did.

He took up the light element tool that Rassa had showed him, poised with it ready, cleared his mind of anything else, then activated the tool and watched as the mist solidified into place on the surface of the crystal, content in the job Kit was giving it.

It seemed to be a lot of practice for just a few short moments, but that didn't make the moment any less special to Kit when he placed the tool down and looked at his work. It was not as neat or precise as the ones Rassa had drawn, nor the ones Kit had drawn on paper, but Kit could tell just by looking at it that it worked. That the charm was functional.

Rassa gave a small smile, ”Well done”.

Kit grinned at the praise, ”Does this mean I'm a Charm Craftsman now?”

Rassa gave a small nod, ”I suppose so, but that doesn't mean you should slack off on your training”.

Kit gave a serious nod in reply, ”Of course, Sir”.

Rassa shook his head, ”What's with this 'Sir' business?”

”Well,” Kit began, ”You are the one who bought the building I'm living in, and the one who taught me the runes and how to solidify the shadows...I think 'Sir' is fitting”.

Rassa sighed, ”Maybe when I come back you can call me by my name, huh? After all, you'll surely be an expert by then”.

Kit grinned, ”I don't think anyone could be better than you”.

Rassa shrugged, ”I don't know. Charm carving isn't really for me. Maybe you can take over one day?”

Kit's smile dimmed, ”That doesn't seem possible, Sir”.

Rassa rolled his eyes as he stepped forward, ”Nevermind that now. What have I told you about what should happen whilst I'm gone?”

”Protect the Ruin,” Kit said, ”Don't teach the Runes to anyone but the one who signs the blood contract Miss Startree is in possession of”.

Rassa nodded, ”And?”

”And...is it really necessary?”

Rassa nodded, ”Of course”.

”And...if the Ruin falls, protect the mine Miss Startree has,” Kit said, ”Keep it in the shadows”.

Rassa nodded, ”Good”.

”But what if another magician comes?”

Rassa stood, looking over his shoulder at Kit, ”I handed you a Tracking Charm for a reason, Kit. If you must use it, you must”.