Tangled

Chapter 290

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"You're really bad at taking care of yourself, aren't you?"

The little bit of life I'd managed to bring back to the forest is already dwindling, but the spirit- Grimoire, I'm pretty sure-is floating in the air when I open my eyes, lying on their side with their head propped on their hand. "Excuse me?" What a welcome.

"Not eating. Don't even notice you have a fever. Wild magic inside of you." They shake their head. "You'll implode at this rate."

A fever? My forehead feels cool to touch. "I don't have a fever."

"Your hand is as hot as your-never mind. Not my problem if humans want to kill themselves." They roll over, presenting their back to me.

"What do you mean by wild magic? And why would I implode?"

The spirit waves their hand dismissively, not even bothering to look at me. Their indifference is frustrating.

Last time, they spoke with me after I connected with the magic hidden here.

Fine. If that's what it takes to get answers, I'll try again.

Once I focus, the hidden magic pulses beneath the lake, calling my attention.

I touch my forehead discreetly. It feels cool to me, but the spirit's words nag at the back of my mind. Could I really have a fever?

Pushing the thought aside, I concentrate on the magic thrumming beneath the water, the faintest whisper of it grazing the land. Reaching out with my senses, I try to coax it to life once more.

fingertips. It travels up my arms, settling in my chest before radiating outward. The golden glow returns, seeping from my hands into the ground. It spreads like veins through the earth, bringing

of my body. There's a strange heat building inside me, different from the warmth of the magic. It's

my surprise, they're hovering closer now, their ethereal form shimmering with an intensity that

"You're more persistent than I gave you credit

you'll answer my questions

regarding me with

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asking the right

can't magical beings ever give straight answers? Is it against some freaking supernatural law they hold deep in their souls? It's ridiculous. "No law. It's just

can read my thoughts. "Okay, then what

gesture to the revitalized forest around us. "You

from my teacher. I'm on my own right

you humans.

problem with Never paying attention. There are no ornate rules to magic. Do you need lessons to

feel that way to

they're a spirit, and

in your head for someone asking

trying to keep my thoughts out

therein lies the danger. Wild magic, untamed and uncontrolled, is a force of nature. It responds to your emotions, your desires, but without

say consume-I was told I needed a teacher so I wouldn't kill myself and everyone around

ridiculous, despite the grim words and solemn expression. "Magic requires balance, they explain. "What you're doing now is drawing power from the world. around you, but you're not giving anything back. It's like trying to fill a cup with a hole in the

how do wizards

slowly in the

they begin, their voice taking on a slightly mocking tone, "they think they're so clever. They've

understand "What

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they feel the pressure building up, they funnel that excess energy into these constructs. Imagine a pot of boiling

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