culprit, I found Leo smiling at me, as his hands were still gripping the cup he used to slam down on the table.
“Are your lessons boring you?” Leo asked arrogantly taking a sip from his cup. “We have very little time to prepare all of you, it is rude to sleep during the time you are supposed to be learning.
“I was under the impression that that this time was made for us to prepare for training, and that is what I am doing.” I said looking down at my untouched food, which caused my stomach to growl.
“Even a calf knows how to chew the grass in front of it when it is hungry.” Leo muttered picking up his cup of water as he sent an infuriating smirk my way.
Using the knowledge I gained from Nolin, I concentrated my energy in a small dose without lifting a finger toward his glass, waiting for the right moment. As soon as his lips touched the rim of the cup I heated the water as hot as I could get it.
“Have you lost your wits?” Leo barked as he quickly dropped the hot cup, quickly picking up the pitcher in the middle of the table and drinking it down as fast as he could.
“I am fully awake now,” I said feigning innocence, while taking a sip from my cup. “Thank you for the show. Who knew you could move like that.”
“You could have seriously hurt me.”
“Even a minnow knows not to awake a hungry shark.” I responded finally taking a bite out of the food in front of me nonchalantly.
“Why you-”
“I am glad I now have everyone’s attention.” Nolin continued speaking as if nothing happened. “As I was saying today will be your last day of training. Your lessons will end today and your real quest will begin.”
“What do you mean our quest will begin today?” Ashley asked with widening eyes.
Instead of responding, Nolin motions to Rṓ gaire, who was already walking toward him with a giant book.
At the mere sight of Rṓ gaire, Leo tensed and Prince Leev’s eyes narrowed, as if they were expecting him to attack someone.
Something is definitely going on between them, and I am going to find out what it is.
Rṓ gaire placed the book on the table with a huge thud in front of Nolin, for a moment it seemed as if he was lost in thought as he gazed down at the book. I could see many emotions play across his face, but the one most prominent was sadness.
With one deep breathe, Nolin quickly snapped out of his daze. “I have taught you everything you need to know to find and claim your dragons. I regret not having more time to go over everything with you, but I am confident you will succeed.”
It seemed as if time had stopped, as I realized the full meaning of his words. I don’t think none of us are fully ready, I am more worried about my sisters, with no fighting experience whatsoever. It must be even harder for them.
Looking at April pale knuckles as she gripped the fabric of her dress, made me want to become stronger. My eyes locked onto Ashley’s, and they were no more reassuring than April’s clinched fists. I could see doubt and fear behind her blue eyes, it was so clear to see, I could physically feel it, or was it my own emotions I was sensing?
“Since I am not able to physically journey with you, I will leave you with two things. First, I will send you off with the knowledge of the dragon warriors.” Nolin continued as he opened up the large book to a map. “What you see before you is the map of Eupai.
A wave of familiarity washed over me, as if I have seen it somewhere before.
“Inside this book lies the ancient history of Eupai, this is the original book, a copy of it was entrusted to your guardians.” Nolin continued.
I knew I had seen it somewhere, but I still cannot recall when, as I tried to remember more about the book, a buzzing sound started in my ears, and my head began to feel like it was going to split.
I realized that I was not the only one experiencing this. Ashley and April were both holding their heads, when I looked their