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Are you sure that's everything, Angelica?

I am.

Assuming there isn't anything he forgot to ask for in his letter.

Don't you think all of this is a bit much? Not really.

We basically put together a mage starter kit for his student.

I still can't believe that girl actually wants to learn from old Bonehead.

Don't be rude.

You're hopeless.

Come on, back to work.

Roger.

I'm ready to go when you are.

All right.

Dig and dig the endless gorge.

Hammer, steel, burn, and forge.

Cut free gilded ore.

Parcel the mortar.

Gold and more.

It's around here somewhere.

Here we go.

I saw this and thought they'd like it.

It'd be a shame if I didn't send it along.

Why am I not surprised?

See, this is why I asked if we had everything.

Yes, and I'm grateful you did.

Is that a Japanese book?

I found it at a used bookstore.

Well, that's it.

Promise?

Dig and dig the endless gorge.

Hammer, steel, burn and forge.

Cut free gilded ore.

Parcel the border.

Gold and more.

With both hands the path does learn.

Gather all thy might. Hold fast and turn the water wheel of night.

Go, deliver that to Ainsworth and his disciple, Chise.

Good morning, Ruth.

Good morning, Jeezy.

Can I help you is the medicine I ordered ready? Oh, yes, it's right here

Good

morning

How does Darjeeling sound?

That sounds lovely, thank you.

Is there a reason we've been having tomatoes so often?

Well, it's summer, and the garden's been bursting with them.

That explains it.

Hey, Ruth?

Did you want to have breakfast with us?

Yeah, I'll be right there.

Was that a gremlin?

I caught him breaking something, so I made him fix it.

This looks delicious.

Are you not hungry?

Sorry.

Something seems off about him today.

So, um, enjoying your tea?

You're getting food everywhere.

Chise. Yes?

What are your plans I was going to walk the field in the back and pick whatever

was right then maybe check on the herbs They're close to being mature enough to

harvest now I was thinking I should hang them out to dry pretty soon Once

I was done I was going to get back to studying that's all I have for

today What will you study There's a book that I still need to finish. Might take

me a while.

Is this book the one I gave you the other day?

Yes.

Jisei, knowledge is most useful when it's tempered by application.

You need practical experience in addition to theory.

I know, but practicing it seems dangerous.

I want to understand magic better before I start trying to do it.

Understanding is important, yes.

However, as your teacher, I am a font of experience that you can pull from. I can

help you with your experiments.

You need only ask.

Thank you.

I can also give you suggested reading if that is something you would like.

I'm sorry about the mess.

A bird landed on my hand and exploded into all this stuff.

As it should.

I'm surprised it arrived today, considering how tightly Angelica packed

it. Why did she send it to us?

I sent a letter asking her to obtain some learning materials for you.

Really? You ordered all of this for me?

Of course.

The books will be a great resource once you can understand them.

In the meantime, I will make sure the tools are ready for you to use.

Is something wrong?

No.

Good.

This is for when you go into the forest.

This is for when you are gathering fairies.

This book will be a short read when you're ready.

This is part of a set.

It's all here.

Now, we move them to the study.

The study?

But why?

Did I fail to tell you that you could use it? You did.

We should probably finish breakfast first, don't you think? That would be

best.

Go on.

You have permission.

Something amiss?

Oh, um, not really.

It's just, it might be helpful if we tidied up.

We don't have to, but it might be difficult to find things in the state

it's in now.

I suppose I'm agreeable to that.

You'll help?

Okay.

It never occurred to me to put forth the effort to maintain this room.

The books in here have a habit of migrating about the house despite my

best efforts.

Order seemed pointless after a while. I resigned to leave the room to itself and

told Silver not to bother with it. I think if we work together, we could keep

the room organized.

We just need to be diligent about it.

Hmm. If that is what you think, then it must be true.

Hey, Chise.

What do you say to going for a walk?

Elias? Thank you for the materials.

It was kind of you to get them for me.

I would not call it kind to do as any magic teacher would for their student.

I guess, but can I ask, why did you order so much?

It seemed easiest to order all of what I thought you'd need.

It's nothing. Never mind.

But how?

What is that?

Angelica sent this.

A gift, perhaps.

A Japanese book.

How unusual.

It's probably something special then.

Is it?

Well, I guess.

What are you doing?

Your reaction tells me the book is indeed special, and I would like to know

how. Uh, right now? But we aren't done organizing your books yet.

That is a task that can wait.

As your magic teacher, I am invested in your education.

Should you not be invested in mine as my human teacher?

It is important for a mentor to answer their students' questions when they can.

I mean, that is true.

Will you tell me more about the book?

Please?

Since you asked nicely.

A story from our sleigh, Peggy? How wonderful!

What will our robin share, I wonder?

Well, go on. What's the story?

A long time ago, I read this book, back when I was still alone.

It's all your fault.

I never should have had you.

much of a burden for anyone to take in.

Have you heard what they're saying about her?

She's always talking to herself or off on her own staring at nothing.

Hey, is it true that your mom abandoned you? No, that's wrong. Her mom jumped

out a window and killed herself.

The adults said I'd get in trouble if I kept saying that.

So, is it true that she didn't want you anymore?

Give it back!

You have to take it. Give it!

You can have it after I'm done.

I want it now!

What did I say about fighting? Come on, take it if you want it.

I can give him the toys.

Okay.

Finally, I'm starving.

and put your dishes away, please.

Daiki, wait for me.

What did I just say? Daiki, be sure to wear your hat and take your water

bottle.

What's wrong this time? If you don't eat it, I'm throwing it away.

Are you listening?

but she won't warm up to us. She won't even touch the food that I made her.

She got the same thing I made for the boys.

What do you mean you're too busy for this right now?

Hey.

Are you okay?

Did you get hurt?

Here, I've got some water.

Take it.

Oh, thank you very much.

Are you okay, honey? Why would you do that? You scared her.

Where are your parents, little girl?

Oh no, you're bleeding.

I didn't mean to.

Hey, wait.

Where are you going? Come back!

Is someone there?

Oh.

Are you alright?

Yes, I just fell a little. I'm sorry I bothered you.

Impressive, right? And best of all, those scary things outside can't come

in. You mean you can see the creatures too?

Um, sir, who are you?

A friend. And a librarian.

Good to meet you.

Welcome to the Library of the Forest.

the bunny from singing kettles in

the tree

The young man stood alone in the dark forest, amidst a soothing glade of

books. Its calm invites the girl to rest and dream of wonderful things.

It might be best if I just took her away.