Marcelo couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal that lingered in his heart. The realization that Ritixz had been using him all along felt like a sharp blade twisted into his gut. He found it hard to trust anyone, even WildOutSider, who had been nothing but honest with him.
As they walked through the forest, Marcelo's mind was consumed with doubts. He couldn't help but wonder if everything he had learned about magic so far was just a ploy by Ritixz to manipulate him. WildOutSider noticed Marcelo's unease and stopped walking.
"What's wrong, Marcelo?" he asked, his piercing eyes locked on Marcelo's face.
"It's nothing," Marcelo lied, not wanting to burden WildOutSider with his own problems.
"It's not nothing," WildOutSider countered. "I can sense that something is troubling you. You can talk to me."
Marcelo hesitated for a moment, then sighed heavily. "It's Ritixz," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I can't believe he would do something like that to me. I trusted him."
WildOutSider nodded sympathetically. "Betrayal is a bitter pill to swallow," he said. "But it is also an opportunity to grow and learn. Trust can be rebuilt, but it takes time and effort from both parties."
Marcelo nodded slowly, his mind racing with thoughts. He knew that WildOutSider was right, but he couldn't shake the feeling of disappointment and hurt.
"Let's continue our training," WildOutSider said, sensing that Marcelo needed a distraction. "We'll start with a simple spell, one that will help you focus your mind and clear away any doubts."
WildOutSider began to instruct Marcelo on the spell, guiding him through each step. Marcelo focused on the words and the movements, letting his mind clear and his doubts fade away. As he finished the spell, he felt a sense of calm wash over him.
"Good job, Marcelo," WildOutSider praised him. "You're a natural at this."
Marcelo smiled weakly, still not fully over his doubts. But he knew that with time and effort, he could rebuild his trust and become a stronger, better magician.
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Shadows and Magic: The Legacy of WildOutSider
FantasyThis is a thrilling and dramatic tale of a young mage named Marcelo who undergoes a journey of self-discovery, training, and betrayal. As he learns to harness his magical abilities, Marcelo must navigate complex moral dilemmas and confront dark forc...
