Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2851

Chapter 2851 A Lesson to Learn (Part 1)

2851 A Lesson to Learn (Part 1)

Lith and Kelia were alone, in the middle of a no-man's land filled with countless mortal dangers. The perfect situation for an "accident" to take place.

'Shit! Maybe Verhen betrayed us and revealed your existence to the Kingdom.' Kelia's mind sought order in the sudden chaos around her. 'Maybe they have tasked him to kill me and retrieve your crystal since you are in a weakened state. We…'

"Why that face? Get in. We don't have all day." Lith had walked around the car and was now sitting on the passenger seat, making her sigh in relief.

"Okay." She was getting in the backseat when a tendril of Spirit Magic stopped her.

"What are you doing? I meant there." Lith pointed at the driver's seat, looking at Kelia like she was crazy. "I was going to teach you how to drive, but if you don't want to…"

"Really?" Her eyes sparkled with joy as the truth dawned through the dark clouds of her paranoia. "I mean, sure."

She didn't make him ask twice, taking the wheel and turning to a shade of purple in embarrassment after realizing how silly she had reacted.

"I'm sor-"

"In a few years, I'm going to have to teach my daughter." He cut her short, pretending to not have heard anything. "Since we are allies and there's no telling if you are going to need a DoLorean while we are here, I thought it would be a good idea.

"I get a bit of practice and you learn a useful skill. Fair warning. No breathing techniques. Are we clear?"

"Crystal!" Kelia's face stayed red but now it was out of joy.

The prospect of receiving lessons from Lith about anything was already exciting but also having some sort of a father figure was a first for her. The Professors at the academy liked her, but only to further their own agenda and the Empress'.

Dusk was a part of her so he didn't count either.

Kelia could feel her heart pounding as she followed Lith's instructions as fast and efficiently as she could.

The DoLorean had simple controls so it took her but a few minutes to go from floating slowly above the ground to speeding through the skies.

"Congratulations, you can now drive." Lith said as they spiraled in a barrel roll that reminded him of Lark's crazy antics at the wheel. "Now slow down and get back to the ground. The lesson isn't over and we aren't cruising. We are on a mission."

"Yes, sir!" The abandoned city was already in sight so Kelia focused all of her and Dusk's senses to perceive the presence of enemies. "I think the area is clear. This could be a perfect place to spend the night."

"We'll see." Lith nodded. "Gain altitude. We'll take a look from above. It's better to avoid the risk of being surrounded and trapped by the walls."

Kelia did as instructed, her enthusiasm fading when she noticed Lith's frown.

'Did I do something wrong? Did I say something wrong? How did I mess up?'

'Gods, calm down!' Dusk replied. 'Mogar doesn't revolve around you or around what Verhen thinks of you. It's probably nothing.'