Chapter 9 (1/2)

at that moment.- Unfortunately, I cannot say unequivocally what the second nature is. It is rare for light magic to be accompanied by another, and a rather powerful one at that. Before I was pushed out I noticed something, like a shadow, but I don't know what it was exactly.

-It's... unusual for a mage of light to have a dual nature.- Darius shook his head in fascination.-Last time... This, wait who was it last time?- He turned abruptly towards his friend.

-If my memory serves me right it was probably Vel'heris the Bloody about two hundred years ago.

-Wait, wait... His dual nature was the magic of light and... fire, no?- Darius scratched his chin wonderingly.

-Sometimes you listened to lectures, though.- Othis muttered sluggishly, trying to stop himself from sleeping.-You can tell no one about this, it's better that way. First, help him control all his power, although I think with his talent it won't be a problem, and such a trump card is better kept up your sleeve, right?

-Yes, you're right.- Bleist smiled to himself as he heard his friend's breathing suddenly become even and deep, and a moment later, as he closed the door, the muffled sound of snoring reached him. -He barely said what he had to say and he's already asleep.- He whispered while shaking his head.

Draco was sitting holding a tray of sweets and measuring the elven beauty with his gaze. He knew she was enjoying herself and the anger on her face was simply the result of acting, as he had to admit, very good acting.

-Tell me,- she began by tilting her head slightly.-how do you feel now as one of the Atlantean mages?

-If I'm honest it's better than I could have ever imagined.-He took one of the chocolate cakes and set the tray on the edge of the tabletop.-I guess I'll have to get used to it. I have a feeling that, as far as this case is concerned, it's going to be all right.

-Intuition, eh?- Gizel reached for the tray, watching the dragon's hands closely.-I

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