A Sorcerer Imprisoned by Guy Antibes

Author:Guy Antibes [Antibes, Guy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

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“I UNDERSTAND YOU WERE MORE ILL than we thought,” Master Mattia said on Ricky’s first day back to classes.

“Whatever Mirano Bespa did, it fixed my problems,” Ricky said. Indeed he felt better than he had since Frank’s attacks.

“Are you a better sorcerer?”

“I’m stronger. I haven’t learned any new spells,” Ricky said. “Everything I did after Siria’s healing took a toll, even the carriage rides.”

“You must have a remarkable tolerance. I like the fortitude you’ve shown.”

“I guess I acted in spurts, but like using a lot of one’s power, it always took a toll. I haven’t tested myself, but I feel that I’m finally on the mend.” Ricky took his seat when others entered the classroom. It seemed like it had been ages since he last attended the military strategy sessions.

Master Mattia stood, and the classroom hubbub disappeared. “I’ve had to save this discussion for when young Valian returned to our midst. We will be talking about the uses of battle sorcerers in any scale conflict.”

Mattia looked at Ricky. His eyes narrowed a bit. Ricky tensed at the discussion that was to come. He figured he’d finally learn more about Mattia’s actual plans.

The teacher began with a history of the use of battle sorcerers in major conflicts. Ricky could tell the man had an open perspective as he debated with himself on the effects of sorcery during the fighting. Mattia gave the impression that battle sorcerers were more important from a morale standpoint than from actually helping turn the tide of a battle.

Ricky would have agreed with him before he had read some of the battle sorcery books. He also thought that Siria would have a different opinion, but he could see why Mattia might discount Siria’s perspective as biased.

“What is your opinion, Valian?” Mattia asked.

“I think it depends on the strength of the sorcerer, sir,” Ricky said. “A competent performance sorcerer has many illusions at his or her disposal that can add confusion or distraction to the battle. I’ve never experienced a battle, so as far as real results with spells that aren’t illusions, I can’t give you a validated opinion, but I still think it depends on the sorcerer’s unique capability.”

Mattia took a moment to consider Ricky’s statement. “Have you ever used sorcery to kill?”

Ricky didn’t expect such a direct statement, but he was prepared. “Why would I do such a thing? It is illegal in Paranty. As for other countries, I don’t know.”

Mattia narrowed his eyes and nodded. “Good answer. Have you ever used sorcery to distract anyone?”

“Yes,” Ricky said. “That might not be perfectly legal, but I’ve been attacked in Tossa before and had to use a few tricks to get free.” So far he hadn’t had to lie.

“What kind of tricks?”

Ricky took a deep breath. “I will respectfully decline to answer that, Master Mattia. I don’t want to incriminate myself admitting to a specific instance.”

“There you have the opinion of an actual sorcerer,” Mattia said, his eyes lingering on Ricky. “Now we will discuss specific strategies.

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