Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3031

Chapter 3031 Trust and Secrets (Part 1)

3031 Trust and Secrets (Part 1)

That day, on her way out, Dawn had noticed Selia, Kamila, and the kids practicing Light Mastery.

She just needed to study their spells for a few minutes to distinguish Lith's students from Nalrond's. Lith had learned tier zero on his own, teaching his version of Light Mastery to Kamila, Aran, and Leria.

Selia, Lilia, and Leran, instead, practiced using the exercises Dawn had developed for the Rezars. Even the sequence of the exercises and the number of repetitions were the same.

"Yes, my legacy." Dawn nodded. "If you have trouble remembering how your ancestors learned their craft, we can go in the back of the mansion and I can 'freshen' your memory."

"No, thanks." At the mention of their previous encounter, Nalrond went pale. "Do we have a problem?"

He looked at the kids and then at Dawn. The Agni had never thought that the Horseman would find out about his Light Mastery lessons and now he was scared for his new family's safety.

"No. As I said the last time, I've moved on." Dawn shrugged, making him sigh in relief. "I was just curious."

The Horseman felt a gentle tug at her dress and when she looked down, she saw Aran offering her a wildflower from the garden and its holographic counterpart.

"Hi, miss. My name is Aran. Are you a friend of Aunt Solus? Because you are as pretty as her."

"What a charmer." Dawn giggled, caressing his black hair before taking both flowers from his hands. "We are not friends but we are related. Sort of distant cousins."

She appreciated how despite its ethereal nature the hologram followed her hand with minimal lag and retained the same detail level away from the boy.

"Remarkable." Dawn said after comparing the hologram to its original. "It's a very accurate replica. Did you learn this by yourself?"

"No, Uncle Lith taught me." Aran shook his head. "But I'm stuck. I can't make a construct even after practicing for two years."

"Well, Light Mastery is a tough disciple." She nodded. "To what do I owe these pretty flowers? Are you asking me out on a date?"

"No, I want advice." Aran replied. "Uncle Lith also taught me that pretty words and a nice gift can sell water to a fish. I was…" He checked his notebook for difficult words. "Buttering you up."

"I'm offended." Dawn's silvery laughter didn't match her words.

"Lith Tiamat Verhen, what in the nine hells have you been teaching your brother?" Elina almost never swore so he immediately understood the gravity of his situation.

Lith took out his communication amulet, pretended to have an important call, and excused himself in a rush.

"What am I doing wrong, pretty miss?" Aran said, not aware of having revealed his strategy to his mark.

"I'm sorry. I don't want you to pick bad habits." Dawn said. "Like turning you into a goody two-shoes. So here's what you have to do…"

While the adults were still flabbergasted, the Horseman whispered a few things in Aran's ear and his face lit up in a big smile.

Kelia burst out in a laughter, not knowing whether Nalrond's shocked expression or Elina's outraged grimace was funnier.

'She's laughing.' Solus said to Kamila while nudged her. 'It's the first time since she got here.'

'I know. Kids can do miracles. Let's shut up and let her enjoy the moment.'