Wizardry Battles by Carson Jack

Author:Carson, Jack
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-12-13T00:00:00+00:00

Ch. 13

I decide to take the next day off to go into town. That morning, I fill my purse with every coin I've saved from my stipend before I head down to breakfast. To my surprise, Galiva's already up as well, getting ready for the morning shift at the clinic. Once we've eaten, we head out together.

On the way, I tell her the plan for the enchantment spell I want to cast with Elbrick. After talking with Ambra and Alix, it's starting to take a more solid shape. And I'm getting more and more excited about it.

"Elbrick is going to shit," she says and beams at me.

"Do you think he'll like it?" We've talked more about what he wants from his collaring, and I'm hoping my idea hits enough notes that he'll enjoy it.

"He's going to love it," Galiva promises. "Once it's ready, let me know. I'll be happy to help."

"You're the best, Gal."

The seamstress Ambra recommended is a kind older woman who doesn't bat an eye when I tell her what I want made. "I have the fabric on hand, so it should only take a couple of weeks. I can handle the arrangements with the jeweler as well, if you'd like."

I would like that very much, and I leave the shop with an empty purse and a smile I can't get rid of. It's only when I'm halfway out of the bustling market that I realize the nerves that normally follow me into the city are absent. It's a busy day, but I've managed to let the bustle pass by me instead of overwhelming me like it normally does. It feels like an accomplishment in and of itself, and my smile lasts the whole trip back to the Crux.

The next day is my casting date with Cancassi, and I find them waiting for me at the stairs to the baths. "Even though Arlen's given me a room with my own bath, I enjoy our morning talks," they say, a little shyly.

The declaration fills me with warmth, and I smile as I sweep them up and carry them down the stairs. I help Cancassi into the pool and smile as they settle against my chest.

"For our casting date today, would you be willing to conduit for another mastery level spell? Elbrick is getting closer to petitioning for his transmutation mastery, but there's still a fundamental principle of the school he's having a hard time with," Cancassi says. "I think I have a spell in mind that will make it clear to him."

"Gods, yes please," I say. As much as I've enjoyed casting this week, I'm more than ready to conduit again.

"It will be in front of a small audience," Cancassi warns.

A thrill of excitement settles in my gut. "All the more fun, right? But at the beginning of the week, I thought you said you wanted to do enchantment with me?"

Cancassi's grin is sly. "We'll see how the spell turns out. It could go either way."

That gets me curious, but Cancassi and I agree to keep the rest a surprise.

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