Chapter 3: Dereck (3)
[You have gained access to second-level magic.]
[You have acquired the second-level spell Echo.]
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From that day on, Katia took Derek under her wing, teaching him various spells. Initially, she only planned to lay a basic foundation for him, but Derek’s talent far exceeded her expectations.
Katia had no ambition to cultivate a great disciple or nurture future generations. She simply saw the potential trouble Derek might face and couldn’t ignore it.
“You’ve been through enough to know that being a mercenary isn’t easy. But there’s a way to survive.”
Katia showed him how to handle minor monster-hunting tasks and other small jobs efficiently. When the tasks were light, they would stroll through the scenic outskirts of Ebelstein, enjoy high-quality tea together, or haggle for ingredients at the market. She wanted to broaden Derek’s horizons as much as possible.
During these times, she imparted various magical knowledge to him. As the seasons changed, Derek listened and absorbed everything Katia taught him.
Soon, everyone in the mercenary circles knew about the elderly woman and the young boy who followed her. All through the journey. Katia continually emphasized that excessive talent could be a curse.