Chapter 351.1
Mara’s interest piqued. “Do you have a spell to replace that damn barrier?”
Eugene extended the parchment toward Aldrit, cautioning Mara. “It’s not the sort of spell you’re thinking of. This is a crucial incantation that could lead us to the one we need. It’s meant for the wanderers, so don’t push it too far.”
Eugene suspected that the wanderers might possess the missing elements of this spell. It was the very reason Mara’s followers had abducted Eugene two decades ago — to enable them to perform this spell.
This was the most perilous and potent of spells. Long ago, it had unlocked a gateway to another realm, and even with its imperfections, two decades past, it had allowed for the transportation of souls through a dimensional rift.
Eugene subscribed to the belief that all truths were interconnected. The wanderers already possessed a wealth of spell knowledge, and gaining access to the original knowledge might offer them a significant advantage. If granting Alber and freedom were possible, she would have offered it to Alber without hesitation. Unfortunately, that wasn’t an option, so the wanderers seemed like the next best choice.
“High risk,” Mara grumbled.
Eugene brushed off Mara’s complaint and turned to Aldrit. “This spell isn’t complete. I deliberately omitted certain sections when copying it from the original text. It’s a safety precaution. My request is for your people to use it solely for research, not to attempt to complete the spell. Make sure they understand that.”
“Of course, Your Majesty. I’ll keep that in mind,” Aldrit said with caution as he accepted the parchment. Eugene watched him closely, then reconsidered and added, “Considering the long journey during the active season, I had some concerns, but I think we’ve found the perfect solution. You can make use of the teleportation spell.”
“That’s absurd,” Mara promptly objected. “You intend to trigger the teleportation spell for tracking purposes? Absolutely not.”