章 21: Sorcerer. - part3

- Don't try to get up yet, it will take a while for the effect of the origin fusion and the mark to wear off. - Arthur, who had just fallen to the ground from his attempt, heard Samantha's voice and a feeling of security welled up inside him.

- I... What happened? Why can't I see anything? - Arthur, who was apprehensive at the moment, couldn't help but ask.

- It's temporary, the mark I gave you was the strongest, it should be placed close to the brain, so I decided that it should be placed in the eyes when I created it... Thanks to that, your eyes need a few minutes. - Samantha said, her voice sounding tired.

- Just a few minutes? - Arthur was elated to hear that it was a temporary blindness, but he was still apprehensive, remembering the period when he had been trapped for several years in darkness.

- Yes," Samantha's voice, which still sounded tired, reassured Arthur.

- As soon as you can move and open your eyes, we need to talk about a few things. - Arthur's whole body was sore, and he couldn't even open his eyes. In his situation, he preferred just to lie still and rest until his body recovered. So, he didn't ask any more questions and just lay on the floor after Samantha had fallen silent. Several minutes passed in this way, making Arthur a little worried, but he still waited, he was tired and preferred to just wait.

After a few more minutes he felt his eyes sting, and as the seconds passed the burning and itching sensation in his eyes became more pronounced, until he couldn't stand it any longer and took his hands to scratch them and after rubbing them his eyes began to tear up before he could open them.

After he opened his eyes, his vision gradually returned, as he blinked causing his tears to become more and more active; after a few seconds of blinking, he was able to see normally despite the blurriness that the tears must have been causing to his vision, as well as regaining his vision his body stopped aching and he was finally able to stand up. He was happy to see it again and searched for Samantha's image looking around hurriedly, after he saw Samantha sitting on the same throne with a calm look, and a smile on her face as she looked at him, he heard her congratulating him. - Congratulations Arthur! You are now my student, a true sorcerer's apprentice. - Said Samantha as she smiled at Arthur.

- S... Sorcerer's apprentice? - Arthur, who was still tired, asked.

- Yes, to be a sorcerer you must complete three marks, only then do you stop being an apprentice, this is because only then can you change your "Status" in the universe; you'll understand in the future. - Samantha answered Arthur's question as she settled back into her throne.

- What's the difference between an apprentice and a wizard? - Arthur didn't quite understand the difference and decided to ask.

- Apart from the change in status? None, to be honest it's just a formality, some apprentices even end up killing some wizards. Of course, this depends on which brand and spells they've learned... A good example is your future! - Said Samantha as she looked at Arthur with a certain expectation.

- My future? What do you mean, my future? - Arthur was confused by what Samantha had just said and couldn't help but ask.

- The mark I chose to be your first is the most powerful I have... Even though I've barely managed to fill it... - Samantha said with a slightly complicated smile on her face, as she looked at the mark that shone in Arthur's eyes.

- The most powerful? - A smile instantly appeared on Arthur's face as he remembered Zeus' attitude when she appeared, Samantha who saw Arthur's excited expression as he directed his eager eyes towards her could only sigh. - Yes, but there's one little thing... - Samantha turned her face away before continuing. - All the marks can receive three spells from other people, but... Well, you must create the other three yourself. - Samantha stopped and stared at Arthur, as if expecting him to ask something.

- So, I need to learn the other three on my own... How do I do that?

- You need to understand how the laws of what the brand can control work, in the case of your first brand, you need to understand how space works.

- Do I need to study then? - Arthur asked with a look that showed confusion.

- Basically, apart from that... Well, this mark is very powerful, so if it doesn't fuse perfectly with you... If you don't create another two spells in one to five years, your body won't be able to cope. - Samantha spoke with a serious look, this time there wasn't even a hint of a smile on her face as she looked into Arthur's eyes.

- If I don't finish the spells... Will I die? - Arthur asked with a look of shock that showed his obvious fear, and his voice was shaking.

- Yes - Samantha replied with the same serious expression without looking away.

- Can I change the brand? - Arthur, who was frightened by the possibility of dying, even took a step backwards as he asked.

- Why? It's my best one, and I've already put three spells on it. - Samantha's serious look began to fade as she spoke.

- For... Why? - Arthur was paralyzed for a few moments, the question was so direct that he couldn't work out the answer for a while, and only after several seconds of silence did, he reply. - I want to live! Then I want one that won't kill me... I don't want the one you've chosen, I'm the one who should choose it! - Arthur said this looking directly into Samantha's eyes, his expression clearly showing the anger he felt when answering Samantha's question, but thanks to his childlike face, his expression was far from threatening. Looking at Arthur, Samantha couldn't help but smile as she looked at his expression but understanding the reason for the boy's anger, she tried to contain it as much as possible as she answered. - I never said this mark would kill you, it only will if you don't create two more spells. - Samantha said this while trying to hold back the urge to smile.

Arthur was stunned as he looked at Samantha, who had a calm look on her face as always, but right now this looks irritated him deeply and he couldn't prevent letting himself scream in anger. - How do I do that? I've never heard a word about how to do this, apart from learning to create spells I must study space in a single year? - After shouting Arthur felt a little better, but his anger and frustration were still obvious in his expression.

- It only took me five years, in five years I created five spells of this brand, you only must create two... It'll work. - Said Samantha with a slight smile on her face, at which point she couldn't hold back her smile any longer and ended up laughing slightly at Arthur's reactions.

- Why did you have five years? I've only got one! - Arthur retorted with irritation.

- That was my last mark, even though it was so strong it wouldn't kill me... Besides, you only need to increase the strength of your body with other marks, and you can last five years... - Samantha replied with a confident look, it seemed as if she was teasing Arthur.

- Then that should be my last one too! Why did you give it to me first? - Arthur was even angrier now at Samantha's response.

- Of course, it's because it's the strongest, listen Arthur, all the marks hold six spells, and you can only choose one to fix. Only fixed spells don't need enchanting, and the first mark can fix two spells. But that's not relevant now, in the future, when you're no longer a mortal, you'll understand the importance of the first mark. - Samantha stopped talking and looked directly into Arthur's eyes, then the smile on her face stood out before she said. - And even when you do, you won't have to thank me, I'll always choose the best for my little brother. - Samantha looked at Arthur with a gentle gaze, but the smile on her face showed that she was enjoying teasing the little boy.

- I don't need that! - Arthur was very angry now, but at the same time he was frustrated. He was only a child under the age of eight, so he didn't know how to argue properly, he could only show his anger at the situation, but so far this had shown no results.

- Of course you do, you need to get strong and fast.

- If I die trying, what's the point? Even if you need five years to finish it, I can't do it in one year!! - Arthur was still angry as he continued. - You already had other marks before you worked with this mark, but I not, tell me how I can who never had one do that?! - Arthur's voice came out a little hoarse as he vented his frustration.

"This is already the second chapter where the last paragraph has disappeared when viewed on cell phones. To avoid this, I've decided to duplicate this message at the end of each chapter, hoping it will resolve the issue. If you're reading this, I apologize if it's intrusive, but it's a better solution than leaving the chapter incomplete."