Kapitel 203: -199- A small sparrow can have a sharp beak
In the afternoon, Linwin was soaked, with sea water forming small patches of salt on his body.
Taliyah, too, was in a similar state, her Shuriman-style clothes clinging tightly. She looked disheartened, holding two strings of gold thread and drenched from head to toe. The little sparrow transformed into a soggy bird.
Linwin noticed the swaying gold thread in Taliyah's hands. On closer inspection, he saw various coins from different nations hanging on the thread – Shuriman coins, Zaun coins, and even a few Noxian coins. However, the most abundant were the universally accepted currency, tiny gold leaves.
Unexpectedly, Taliyah turned out to be quite wealthy. Linwin wasn't truly surprised, considering Taliyah's father was the leader of a nomadic tribe. While not the most powerful tribe, the sheer number of people in Taliyah's tribe made it easy for her father to accumulate some wealth for his daughter's journey.
The coins were strung together due to Taliyah's habit of sewing them inside the lining of her clothes.
"Taliyah, go take a bath first. We'll talk after you're done," Linwin said, looking at Taliyah's discomfort with sea water clinging to her hair and face.
He added, "It's uncomfortable now, but it'll get better after the bath."
"Yes, Master Linwin," Taliyah nodded quickly, entering her room to change clothes before rushing into the bathroom.
Linwin went downstairs to the restroom, washing away the sea water that had crystallized on his body with cold water. Thirty minutes later, Taliyah had finished her bath and stood in front of Linwin with her face flushed from the steam.
"After seeing Janna's magic, what are your thoughts?" Linwin asked.
"I've been shortsighted," Taliyah lifted her head and softly said, "Master Linwin, you're right. The reason for magic going out of control isn't the fault of the spells but the mage's lack of precision."
After witnessing that kind of magic, Taliyah understood this principle.
"That's right, Taliyah," Linwin raised his cup, sipping tea, then continued, "I know, all this time, people around you have been urging you to become stronger, to control your abilities. However, no one has told you specifically how to do it, as if you were born knowing how to become the person in other people's vision."
"But now I'm here, so you won't be lost anymore."
Linwin poured tea for the little sparrow, indicating for Taliyah to sit down.
The sparrow promptly sat down, cradling the warm tea in her hands with a happy expression.
Drenched by sea water, flown over a long distance by Linwin, Taliyah originally thought she might freeze to death halfway. However, after taking a comfortable hot bath and now sipping the warm tea, even though her body still felt uncomfortable, Taliyah felt extremely happy.
She had come back to life!
Moreover, the best part was that Master Linwin had finally begun teaching her how to use magic.
"In Zaun, you can freely release your magic. You need to find your current limits."
"You don't have to worry about your magic going out of control anymore. With Janna around, she can easily blow away any troubles you create."
Linwin smiled and said.
Unseen, a certain blue bird was once again used by him as a tool.
Well, that's how support works!
Being one of the top supports, Janna naturally had more tasks.
"I understand, Master Linwin," Taliyah nodded vigorously. After witnessing the magic of the Wind Goddess Janna, Taliyah realized she had been overthinking things before.
She thought being able to move mountains and fill seas was already excessively powerful, but the Goddess Janna, with the force of the wind, cleared a large area of the sea with tremendous pressure.
That was the power of nature, a true tsunami.
A genuine miracle.
A miracle that left Taliyah in awe and fear.
However, even though she now knew she could release magic freely, Taliyah still had a lingering concern. She looked at Linwin with hesitation and whispered, "But Master Linwin, I... I don't think I can release magic towards humans."
"I'm afraid, I can't bring myself to kill."
"I understand," Linwin replied.
The main reason Taliyah tended to lose control of her earth magic at her limits was her reluctance to harm others.
The little sparrow was overly kind.
But that, in a way, was a good thing. Taliyah shared a similarity with Kai'Sa in this aspect; they were both very kind girls. However, kind people were often easily bullied.
Just like Kai'Sa being ostracized and insulted by the Shuriman nomads, Taliyah, too, was deceived and exiled in Noxus.
All because they were too kind.
If they had personalities like Powder, who would dare to bully Kai'Sa and Taliyah?
Take Powder, for example. Who would dare to act arrogantly in front of her? If a stranger spoke ill of her or tried to bully her, Powder would retaliate with her gun.
But now, it seemed no one dared to provoke Powder. After all, her current dream was to create a super weapon and blow up Noxus with a single shot.
So, people can be kind, but there must be limits. Kai'Sa would adapt and be flexible; when necessary, she would be willing to attack humans.
But what about Taliyah?
A person who would rather be thrown into the sea and nearly drowned than fight back – can you expect her to use earth magic to attack people?
"Earth is gentle and kind," Taliyah said.
"But Taliyah, earth is also strong and unyielding," Linwin stated seriously. "The kindness of the weak won't be respected. Taliyah, kindness is the privilege of the strong. You can be kind, but you must also be powerful enough."
"You say you can't kill, alright, then we won't kill. You can choose to harm enemies, control enemies; I won't force you to learn to kill."
Taliyah quietly looked at Linwin, her eyes showing a different emotion.
No one ever told her that she didn't have to kill.
It was the same in Shurima, and it was the same in Noxus.
She even went to Mount Targon, where people told her if she didn't kill others, others would kill her.
In this chaotic world, no one could escape this rule.
But now, Master Linwin told Taliyah that she didn't need to kill.
"To truly avoid killing, you must control your magic, control the power of your magic."
Linwin extended his finger and gently tapped, turning the wind into a tangible form. The green wind transformed into a small sword, then into a small beast.
Linwin shaped the wind into various forms, then turned it into a pair of shackles, placing them on Taliyah's hands.
Taliyah lowered her head, looking at her hands bound by the green shackles.
She seemed to understand what Master Linwin meant.
Yes, avoiding the problem was not the solution.
If she refused to face this issue, her magic would always be prone to losing control in the future.
"Wind can do such things; earth can do such things too," Linwin said.
"Even in controlling enemies, Taliyah, your magic is better suited for these tasks than mine."
Walls of stone formed by yellow sand could defend, and cages formed could control enemies.
Earth magic was versatile, both in offense and defense, making it a very powerful magic.
"A small sparrow can have a sharp beak too."
Linwin extended his hand, gently rubbing Taliyah's head, and spoke in a soothing tone, "Your journey is still long; we're not in a hurry. Take your time to think about what I've said. During the upcoming time, practice using magic to create various things."
Taliyah nodded.
Just as Master Linwin said, her magical journey was still unfolding.
"A small sparrow can have a sharp beak?" Taliyah liked this phrase.
Meanwhile, Linwin, looking at Taliyah deep in thought, nodded approvingly.
A sparrow flying close to the ground is more agile than an eagle.
As for where Taliyah's magic would be used in the future, Linwin had no intention of controlling her.
He taught Taliyah because he liked her, and at the same time, he could collect champion cards from the rock sparrow to become stronger.
Linwin had always maintained good relations with different champions. After all, if he wanted to become stronger, he needed to improve the champion's favorability.
As for doing things that champions disliked, well, that would hardly increase their favorability.
So, Taliyah's magic was to be controlled by herself.
Master leads the way, but the practice is up to the pupil!
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