Chapter 33: Wisdom in the Steam
After finishing her tea, Liora turned to Eldric and asked, "Hmm... won't you ask me to practice magic spells? I still can't believe this trial is as simple as this."
Eldric laughed at her question before responding, "Practicing like Solara and Sylphine, perhaps not exactly, but you do need to learn and familiarize yourself with the magic of my element."
"What do you mean?" Liora inquired, puzzled.
"I'll simply ask you to meditate here for a while. You can simulate those practices in your mind—you've done something like that before, haven't you?" Eldric explained. Liora nodded with a smile, indicating she understood and agreed with his plan.
Eldric then added another piece of information: "every ancient beast has its own methods and goals for training, and even the entirety of their trial serves as a way to apply these methods and objectives. That's why each trial is unique."
Liora nodded thoughtfully, absorbing Eldric's words, before being startled by an unexpected question from him.
"Now, do you already know the essence of my trial?" Caught off guard, Liora furrowed her brow and tapped her fingers lightly against her teacup while thinking hard.
Finally, she answered, "Hmm... correct me if I'm wrong, but this trial demands discipline and adherence to established instructions, right?"
Eldric beamed, clearly pleased with her response. "Exactly, Liora. Your answer hits the mark perfectly!"
Liora smiled proudly but soon became curious again, asking, "But doesn't that contradict what we've learned about creativity? Isn't creativity essential for creating magic spells too?"
Eldric chuckled softly before replying, "Why should they oppose each other? Can't both coexist and complement one another?"