Bab 228: The test (3)

The first time Adelphium, the High Priest, uses magic in front of me does feel like a special occasion. Even more, given the situation. He has just finished doing the test and unlocked the chains from my wrists.

Regarding those, I can't wait to tell my mother about them. They are old and complicated pieces of magic, and they don't need much power to be used... Also, they use the holder's magic against them.

It's a wicked instrument for torture.

Since they did kind of light up, they showed my power. However, I was expecting something more from it. Honestly, I was hoping for red flames or blue waves... Not a little white light.

«So?» I inquire.

His magic is surrounding us, creating a barrier for our voices and images. We're invisible to prying eyes and ears... Which means he doesn't trust this place enough. The door is closed, and the other Cardinals are waiting upstairs. It should be private enough without the need for magic. Yet, he's using it.