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I spent the rest of the day in the library, reading everything I could about dark magic. I had already received a solid base from the mandatory courses I attended, but I had never been that interested in magical theory before.
"Preparing for the Initiation, I see?" the librarian asked. I gave her a dark look. What made her think she could just ask me personal questions like that? But I may need her cooperation in the future, so I decided to be friendly.
"I've been considering it for the last year," and decided not to do it. "It's always good to know what I could gain with Initiation. It's a big decision, you know. So I'd like to know the theory solid before I decide either way."
She nodded.
"Sure, Miss Bedwen. You should consider such a decision seriously. A dark mage with your bro
