(2) Living as the Villainess Queen

Chapter 268

“Finally, a vessel is the subject of the spell. Although the spell doesn’t necessarily have to fill the whole vessel, it should never overflow from it. Once the spell exceeds the vessel, the vessel will break, and the spell will also fail to initiate eventually.”

“What actually happens when it exceeds?”

“If the vessel is an object, it will only break as a result. But if the spell was initiated with a person as the subject, that person might end up with serious injuries or even die.”

Eugene gave a silent nod as she listened. According to Berothy, there were many risks for one to consider initiating a spell. It was much akin to chemical experiments which involved the handling of dangerous material. For instance, there was a danger of explosion should one conduct the experiment without a proper knowledge of the materials and their exact ratios.

“Is there any spell you could possibly demonstrate perchance?”

“No.”

Berothy answered in a resolute tone which sounded more like a firm refusal.

‘I bet Berothy is related to the ancient tribe in some ways.’

Eugene remembered that she was given no more than a shake of head from the storytellers whom she had asked the same questions to. Their response was, however, quite understandable since the spell was never a knowledge that was commonly known to the public. But seeing that Berothy had managed to answer her questions without a hint of hesitation, there was a high chance that she was in fact a descendant of the ancient tribe. If not, she still could possibly have special relationship with someone from the tribe, perhaps like a master and disciple.

Berothy didn’t seem like a person who would likely submit to coercions as she strongly reminded Eugene of Aldrit, who had refused to yield even in the face of death. When that crossed her mind, Eugene realized she might as well give up in urging Berothy to speak any further. In fact, what she had been told so far was already beyond her expectation. Eugene couldn’t be more amazed to hear this much about the spells from the old lady.

“Thank you. You really have been a great help. I’ll see to it that you would be rewarded regardless of what your grandson had already received. You are free to leave now.”

Eugene said as she motioned to a servant standing afar.

When the servant approached as if suggesting following her, Berothy rose to her feet, looking puzzled. At first, she couldn’t believe that she was given permission to leave so easily since she had expected for conciliation or even threats to follow.

Berothy, who had just turned around to follow the servant, turned back around and told Eugene with a determined look on her face.

“I’ve heard that Anika, such as yourself, is able to have an audience with His Holiness at any time.”

“That’s true.”

“If so, I’m sure His Holiness would be able to tell you more than what I know.”

A slight frown promptly creased Eugene’s brow.