Chapter 24 - 24: “Did I Missed Something?

Themis Array Formation is a sophisticated spell. Eight casters from prestigious elemental families gathered to help create the formation.

A beautiful girl in a white cloak is leading the arrangement. She is combining the seven elements to form one, strong magic, and weaving it as the Themis Array Formation...

Little Eu can replicate the Themis Array Formation. She has mastered the seven-layered elemental spell, and it shouldn't pose any problems to her. Unfortunately, it does...

'Why is it failing? I already understood everything. The precision, the movement… Why?! It can't be possibly my fault.'

She never felt so frustrated before as she starts silently cursing whoever made such a complicated spell. After following every step, how can she still fail to build it?

Elder Teacher Levi is there witnessing his little genius student failed. Still, he believes that Little Eu will succeed. If she can't manage to replicate it, no one can.

"Again!!!" the Grand Elder shouted after she failed.

The Grand Elder's voice echoes around the halls and reprimanding her again. She doesn't know how many times she failed these past few days as she grits her teeth.

'I can't believe this! This is strenuous beyond imagination...!'

Little Eu is casting elemental spells, at the same time, carefully weaving it to merge it as one powerful magic. She closes her eye as she figures out her mistake.

She has grasped all the concepts on how to make it work. It just that she continues failing to put the whole idea into fruition.

"Little Eu, you have to clear your mind. You are obviously distracted…" Di'Anon said as he brings her a glass of water.

She opens her eyes and knits her brows as she gave it a thought, 'Distracted…?'

Little Eu recalls last night's incident. She honestly can't understand because it can't possibly be a memory.

Oracles don't have past lives. She and the Divine Lord can't possible acquainted with each other. Yet what does it mean?

She decided to forgo her thoughts and started to concentrate. She needs to accomplish this and help the Holy Guardian Lord Vermilion save Lord Turtle.

"Grand Elder. Let's take a break. I need to do something before we commence. I won't fail you after." she said.

She quickly disappeared as soon as she aired her thoughts. The elders didn't even have time to respond.

The Grand Elder can only scratch his head as he watches her disappear. He is curious about what Di'Anon said that made her left.

"Grand Elder, the Little Eu is having a tough time. You should be more gentle…" Elder Levi approaches him in concern.

"I shouldn't be lenient just because she is having a difficult time, or she is my granddaughter! You are spoiling her too much, Levi." the Grand Elder coldly responded as he glares at him.

'I'm spoiling her? It's not my fault that she already knows the lessons beforehand. How could it be considered 'spoiling?' What else do you want me to teach? She knows more than I do.' he truly intends to refute and air his grievances but holds his tongue.

Meanwhile, clothed in a heavy dark cloak and concealing her identity, on top of the highest treetop nearby. The young girl is somewhere that she can oversee the Inner Courts.

She found peace as she looks around and beyond this place. She closes her eyes and feels the wind, hears the singing birds, howling beasts, voices of everyone, and dancing leaves.

She raises her hand and cast the seven-layered elemental spell as wide as she could. The heavens formed thick dark clouds that startled everyone in Inner Courts.

Everyone thought that sudden changes were a bad omen. They won't be surprised if it is. Much to their surprise, the familiar lights appeared.

Inner Courts witnesses the spectacular light show. It looks like an aurora borealis. It is simply magical and breathtaking.

Anyone familiar with the spell can recognize its unique shimmering glow. They can't mistake it for anything else, but there is a distinct difference too. The spell doesn't intend to hurt anyone.

It lasted for a long time before it turned as glittering and colorful specks of dust. The sun reappears and creates such a beautiful marvel of sparkling event.

Meanwhile, Captain Jairu is doing his rounds in the courtyard when he saw the beautiful spectacle. He finally felt relieved to know the whereabouts of this Little girl.

He has been worried those past few weeks as he readies his explanation once the Divine Lord sudden shows up. Knowing her whereabouts has given him so much relief. At least he knew the Divine Lord wouldn't torture him from not knowing.

Captain Jairu can assume that Little Eu is currently staying at the Oracle Village. He concludes that the girl is traveling a lot and probably couldn't update him.

"That little girl sure loves to be conspicuous. That light show sure is spectacular. I won't see a better scene anywhere in Astra..." Presea chuckled.

She cast a teleport spell after and returns to the Oracle Clan Training hall. She has finally cleared her mind and ready to try once more.

"Are you the one who created that light show?" Grand Elder Enoch inquired.

"I am not sure what you are referring to Grand Elder. I was just out. Did I missed something?" she innocently smiles as she continues, "Shall we commence?"

Before the Grand Elder can respond, she shifted to a different stance and closed her eyes. Little Eu started building the Themis Array Formation flawlessly. Each swipe, shift, and movement is perfect.

She is creating the whole formation with her eyes closed. Little Eu has pictured the entire structure clear in her mind as she follows the procedure—casting each spell, while effortlessly merging it into one.

The Elders were dumbstruck as they watch her fluid movements. They honestly can't believe she is the same little girl they used to know. Her countenance shows more confidence than ever before.

She was like a different person when she came back. This girl far exceeds their expectations, and she is doing way much more. Grand Elder Enoch will doubt she is her granddaughter if it wasn't for the mysterious man.

After a long demonstration, the final seal appears. She slowly opens her shimmering amethyst eyes as her aura flows around the halls.

Grand Elder Enoch used his power to prevent her aura from escaping. It will invite more threats not only to their village but to the girl as well. How can Little Eu possess such otherworldly power?

Meanwhile, Eu pushed the seal down to the ground. Before they knew it, they are inside a smaller version of the Themis Array Formation. She finally succeeded.

The Grand Elder was shock and in disbelief. Not in a million years that he thought to see anyone recreate this array formation. Not only the seven elemental kingdoms no longer exists, but the Grand Elders also has forgotten the whole process.

Despite this fact, their clans have records of every sequence. They still can't manage it recreate it. Even Elder Levi doesn't understand how everything came to fruition.

He knitted his brows as he narrowed his eyes and inquired, "Who are you? What did you do to my granddaughter?"

Di'Anon, Elder Levi, and Eu were flabbergasted. They looked at each other and wondering, what came to the Grand Elder, who started this sudden outburst.

'Is the Grand Elder being serious right now? Isn't he enthusiastic her granddaughter just succeeded?'

Elder Levi has always known that this little girl is simply astounding regarding this matter. Eu can grasp the concept of any Ancient Spell he encountered even at littlest detail.

Her power is not entirely sufficient, but she always creates an energy-saving solution around anything. She has fixed several basic spells to make them more efficient too.

"Was it really that unbelievable? If you really look closely, it wasn't that complicated. It is just too strenuous and too troublesome..." little Eu said as she began.

She started to point out all the cons and pros of the entire formation that ended in a very lengthy presentation. She even made a projection of the layouts to make them understand more clearly.

The Grand Elder can't believe he received such a lecture. He barely even understands what she is trying to say. Also, he can't even imagine that she can actually manage to figure everything out in such a short time.

He can't help looking at Elder Levi, who has been her mentor for years. He should have known this child's capabilities. No wonder he has been so calm.

"What did you do to her? How come she is like this?" he eyes the burly old mentor.

"You are the one who sent me such a monster. Why are you asking me how is she like that? She has always been like that!"

"How dare you call my granddaughter a monster?! She is such an adorable, little child to be a called a monster!"

"You totally missed the point, Grand Elder." Elder Levi said as he helplessly sighs.

The two elders ended up in a friendly argument. The Grand Elder can't believe the brilliance the little girl has suddenly demonstrated.

Little Eu failed the basic courses, and he decided Elder Levi to aid her in her studies. He always thought that he is spoiling her and being lenient.

Little Eu looked up to Di'Anon, who is standing next to her. He is still surprised by the sudden turn of events, but he remains expressionless to the whole incident.

"I really think you should stop the whole Themis Array Formation discussion, for now, Little Eu…" Di'Anon said as he breaks his silence.

She gently nods at his suggestion as she continues watching them squabble. These two are generally so formal and reasonable people.

She has never seen them like this as she is feeling guilty and amused at the same time.

"Maybe it is best if I refrain myself from talking…"

Di'Anon gently nods on her response. It is also a good idea if she can hold her tongue. Probably better if she also refrain herself from acting brash and imprudent. He doesn't air his thoughts as he inwardly sighs.