The Warrior Prince (The Tragedy of King Viktor Book 2) by J.D. Morrison

Author:J.D. Morrison [Morrison, J.D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-01-28T22:00:00+00:00

Twelve

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“I’m not sure it can be taught, but I’m certain it can be learned,” Erwin said.

Viktor, Josiah, Kelond, and Marianna joined him in the forest. Gideonis refused to come as he regarded both light and dark magic as sinister. He didn’t feel comfortable with the direction Viktor was taking his council in regard to magic, but he kept his concerns to himself.

“What is there to teach other than what’s on the page?” Josiah asked. “We simply recite the spells and the magic comes, yes?”

“My boy,” Erwin said with a smile, “if it were that easy we’d all be mages by now. It seems as though many of us possess an ancient trait or inclination to be conjurers. I don’t believe each of you will be able to cast spells no matter how much effort you put in.”

“Then why are we ‘ere?” barked Kelond.

“Kelond, this sort of protective magic will turn the course of any battle we find ourselves in,” Viktor replied.

“Let’s get on with it then,” Kelond griped.

“Everyone, close your eyes and hold your palms out like this,” Erwin said, holding his arms out straight with his palms facing forward.

Marianna and Viktor exchanged looks and smiles before closing their eyes and following Erwin’s instructions. Josiah saw the exchange and sighed before closing his eyes.

“Now, think of someone or something you want to protect. Something that, if lost, would devastate you,” Erwin said calmly.

Kelond squinted hard, struggling to think of anything at first. He thought of his mother and the tragic death that befell her before he left for Tresladore. “Now what?”

“Patience, Kelond,” Erwin replied. “Give the others time to think.”

Josiah thought about his mother as well. Her round face and blue eyes. Her long black hair. She was the light of his life even though he’d never admit it to anyone.

Marianna thought of her father at first. She loved and felt sorry for him. She thought of the last thing he said to her, but when she heard it he sounded like Viktor. After a few seconds Viktor’s face appeared, sending warmth down her body. She smiled as she realized he was the most important person in the world to her now.

Viktor thought of everyone; Marianna, Josiah, Kelond, Gideonis, and even the dying Erwin. He wanted to protect all of them. He didn’t want to admit that his thoughts were so scattered for fear that he was doing something wrong.

“Has everyone chosen their someone or something?” Erwin asked. He watched as they shook their heads yes. “Now, repeat after me. Dey obstructis envelopum.”

Each of them repeated the spell, but only Marianna felt a flash of energy in her fingers, causing her to open her arms and breathe heavily. “What was that? I felt it,” she exclaimed, looking over at Viktor and then at Erwin.

“Anyone else? Did anyone else feel a wave of heat come over their hands and arms?” Erwin asked.

The others shook their heads no and Kelond griped aloud, “Makes sense a ladyfolk would learn it first.”

“Okay, let’s let Marianna practice.

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