The sea breeze caressed him.
Ruger looked at the Weighty Book in his hand, considering whether to pay a visit. Of course, if he did, this book could also be called the Book of Resentment, and Wizard Mahama would have the honor of becoming the test subject for a new spell.
He rarely visited Mahama's place. Aside from sharing a meal there with Mahama and the great architect Kurt when it was first completed, he had only been there once afterward. Instead, Mahama occasionally visited him-though that had been before Mahama became a diligent, debt-ridden Demon Hunter Wizard brimming with a sense of justice.
Ruger hefted the book in his hand and finally decided to go back to sleep.
He did not want to put more pressure on that seemingly rough fellow.
Should I have a hearty meal before bed?
Ruger casually tucked the book under his arm and walked toward his Little Cabin with his hands behind his back, pondering as he went.
This was Mahama's first return since becoming a busy Demon Hunter Wizard, and he might come looking for Ruger, so Ruger chose to sleep in the cabin this time.
As he walked, he prayed he would not dream. Otherwise, he would have to see those two trees in his recurring dream again. Right now, it was not just his body that needed rest; his mind needed to relax too.
Mahama was striving to change, but ultimately, his teacher had prepared a general direction for him. Ruger was different. Even after handing all the opportunities to demonstrate the presence of the Demon Hunter Wizards in the Chaotic Star Sea over to Mahama, he still did not think he would solidify a Second-Ring Spell before the other man. So he needed to rest well and recover his energy