Firebrand 3: The Acolyte by D.E. Olesen

Author:D.E. Olesen [Olesen, D.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aethon Books
Published: 2024-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

SEVENTY-TWO

HELPING THE HUNTER

As Martel arrived at the Circle of Fire, he glanced surreptitiously at the other acolytes, wondering if yesterday's victory over the mageknights had made a difference. It did not appear so, at least not on the surface. They still stood scattered, waiting in silence rather than engage each other or even just be in close proximity.

Moira appeared, and by the snide look on her face, Martel had a guess at what she intended to say. "Well, you finally pulled yourselves together. Yesterday was an adequate performance, your first one. But just like you, they'll learn from this. They'll recognise the signs of your spellcasting, when and where to move, and so on. And of course, do not expect the Khivans to give you four or five attempts at defeating them. So if any of you felt good about yesterday, even satisfied, I suggest you clear such self-indulgent feelings from your mind."

Pretty much what Martel had expected to hear. If nothing else, her remarks had begun to affect him less and less, being predictable.

"Alright, since at least you seem to understand the potential of the flame wall spell, continue practising it. If you want to be useful in an actual fight, there can't be any delay between your spellcasting and when it appears. You too, fire-touched," she added with a glance at Martel. "Don't think yours is good enough."

"I'd never dare," he mumbled, eliciting a nervous chuckle from Edward, close enough to hear the remark. Unfortunately, he knew she was right. It still cost him valuable moments from when he started to when he finished casting the spell; doing it instantly would allow him to spend that time shooting off a second spell instead. Giving the other acolyte a look of shared suffering, Martel began practising.

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