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.

the air still. But then, slowly, I feel a warmth spreading from my fingertips. It travels up my arms, settling in my chest before radiating outward. The golden glow

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

my eyes, hoping to see the spirit more willing to engage. To my surprise, they're hovering

more persistent than I gave you credit

mean you'll answer

head, regarding me with those unfathomable eyes. "Perhaps. Though

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if you're asking the

frustrated sigh. Why can't magical beings ever give straight answers? Is it against some freaking supernatural law they hold

thoughts. "Okay, then what

you're here?" They gesture to the revitalized forest around us. "You seek more power,

learning. My teacher-I was separated from my teacher.

you humans.

attention. That's the problem with Never paying attention. There are

feel that way

a spirit, and I'm

sass in your head for someone asking

to keep my thoughts

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

teacher so I wouldn't

is drawing power from the world. around you, but you're not giving anything back.

do

gleam with an otherworldly light as they consider my question. Their body continues to rotate slowly in the air, defying gravity in a way that makes my head spin if

mocking tone, "they think they're so clever. They've found a way

understand

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energy into these constructs. Imagine a pot of boiling water.

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