"You are my disciple in name, so you do not need to call me Master like the other disciples. You may simply call me Ancient One."
Ancient One accepted the tea, took a light sip, and set it aside. Then, using spatial magic, she pulled out an ancient magical book.
"This is the Book of Vishanti. Open it, and you will find the Dream Walking spell you seek within."
"So this is the Book of Vishanti!"
Looking at the Book of Vishanti in Ancient One's hands, Hawking did not immediately take it. His eyes shifted, and he smiled at her.
"Though it is only in name, we are still master and disciple. I, Hawking, have always respected my elders and teachers. I think I should call you Teacher from now on. You can just call me Hawking."
"If you do not mind, then of course."
Ancient One smiled and handed the Book of Vishanti to Hawking.
The closer Hawking became to Kamar-Taj, the greater Stephen's chances of survival would be in the future. Naturally, she was happy to see it happen.
Hawking reached out and took the Book of Vishanti, but instead of opening it, he grinned and handed it back to Ancient One.
"Teacher, my attainments in magic are far too shallow. I am afraid that even if I see the Dream Walking spell, I may not be able to learn it.
"How about this? You read it first, then teach me. What do you think?"
Since the Darkhold was connected to Chthon's spiritual world, and reading the Darkhold would expose one to Chthon's influence, then since the Book of Vishanti was connected to Vishanti's spiritual world, would reading the Book of Vishanti expose one to Vishanti's influence as well?
Although Vishanti represented the side of justice, some things