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.

I feel a warmth spreading from my fingertips. It travels up my arms, settling in my chest before radiating outward. The golden glow returns, seeping from

a strange heat building inside me, different from the warmth of the magic. It's uncomfortable, almost feverish. Maybe the

to see the spirit more willing to engage. To my surprise, they're hovering closer now, their ethereal form shimmering with

"You're more persistent than I gave

this mean you'll answer

their head, regarding me with those unfathomable eyes.

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if you're asking

it against some freaking supernatural law they hold deep in their souls? It's ridiculous. "No

my thoughts. "Okay, then what should I

you're here?" They gesture to the revitalized forest around us. "You seek more power, yet you don't understand the

learning. My teacher-I was separated from my teacher. I'm on

you humans.

learn without a teacher, if you pay attention. That's the problem with Never paying attention. There are no ornate rules to magic. Do you need lessons to

it? It doesn't feel that way to

spirit, and I'm a

a lot of sass in your head for someone asking a

keep

knowing look in their eyes. "You don't understand what you're trying to control, and therein lies the danger. Wild magic, untamed and uncontrolled, is a force of nature. It responds to your emotions, your desires, but without proper guidance, it can consume you. It

you say consume-I was told I needed a teacher so I

air, spinning slowly until they're upside down, seafoam-colored hair reaching the ground. They look 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

do wizards

in the air,

taking on a slightly mocking tone, "they think they're

to understand "What do you

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

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