Agitating Problems (3)

"The marking of life gives one the ability to grow white wings and fly. One can also use a miracle, which is granted only once, unless the Deities favour one. A miracle can save a gravely injured or deceased." I read and then look at the following lines.

"Other living beings can be saved without using a miracle, but a simple drop of blood. However, a miracle takes ones lifespan and a fragment of their soul." I continue reading and finish the description.

I roughly read the rest, but I then notice that the bottom of the page is ripped. Some text, including the Nature and Darkness attributes, is missing and ripped off. Although, there's another one. It starts with a... D, it seems? No, maybe a P.

Closing the book with a soft thud once I'm finished reading, I put it back into the shelf where I took it from. The drawings and descriptions are easy to remember, but the last three attributes piqued my interest.

'So, it seems like I have the Life attribute based on the markings shape. Even the book mentioned that they're supposed to be and under my eyes, so it must be it.'

It's kinda unfortunate that the page was ripped, though. I also didn't understand some words, or they were unreadable. I should seriously hone my Elaris vocabulary.

'Well, at least I learnt that Merle has a Wind attribute marking and that I most likely have the Life attribute markings.'

Meanwhile, the guard keeps watching me with interest. I can feel his gaze on me... 'He's going to burn a hole in my head soon at this point!'

With a sigh, I climb down the ladder. So far, I have learnt a few new things. Now, I just need to learn how to utilise my power properly without hurting myself like last time. I still have burn marks across my abdomen and arms.

Once I walk closer to Aiden, I notice how his expression shifts ever so slightly. He looks me over to ensure that I don't have anything on me. 'There's a librarian right over there... Is he cautious that I might have something to steal? I would be a dumbass to try that.'

Even though my subconsciousness urges me to tell him that I don't have anything on me and stop touching me, I hold myself back and stay silent, allowing him to check me over.

Unexpectedly, he looks rather... scared. Perhaps unnerved would be a better way to describe his expression right now. Although both fit him.

I give him a confused look since I don't get why he looks so surprised and distressed right now. Most people are okay while looking at me... 'Am I really that ugly from his point of view for him to make such an expression?'

'What... What is this? What is this chilling and dark presence around him?! Just what is this boy for him to have such a presence lurking around him?!' Aiden thinks, looking at me before he quickly lets me go.

Aiden then allows me to leave the library, still looking rather shaken up. I give him a slightly worried look, but I let it go. 'I hope he'll be fine... I feel kinda bad knowing that I'm the one who made him like that.'

Just then, Hewie speaks up once we're alone. She mentions something that throws me off guard and makes me stop in my tracks.