Chapter 14 – Unveiling the Past
The atmosphere turned thick, suffocating. An invisible pressure weighed down on William's chest, as if the very air refused to obey. If he could see it, he'd notice Professor Aurus Remus's eyes burning with an electric blue glow—like crystals lit from within, hypnotic yet dangerously intense.
William dropped to his knees, blood still dripping from his ears and nose. He barely managed to raise his voice.
—"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! That language... I know it, but not as much as it seems..."
The professor's eyes bore into him, measuring every word.
—"How is it possible that you speak it?"
William lowered his gaze, struggling to breathe as he improvised a half-truth.
—"I come from a noble family... or what's left of it. It was wiped out by our enemies. Before he died, my grandfather used to teach me old languages. He had an ancient, badly damaged book with symbols like the ones on that scroll. I didn't understand much... just a few phrases he used to repeat. That one stuck with me."
Aurus Remus observed him in silence for several seconds. The pressure began to ease. Air flowed again. Slowly, the glow in his eyes faded, and his energy withdrew like a tide pulling back.
—"I believe you... partially," he finally said. "I don't know if you're lying entirely, but that phrase in Volgaris... that's not something you just stumble upon."