☀️ Arselia and Akonia

"Am I imagining things, or was magic weaker in my world?"
Erephir leaves Merel in this shop. Maybe she bought something, maybe not, but the girl didn't visit in vain either: she drew conclusions.

Already at the exit, she starts a conversation with the astrologer:

-- In general, witchcraft is, of course, a specific thing; some people train their whole lives, while others learn only one water shield, cast it on themselves – and what can you do to them then? Well, more precisely, what I can do; you don't have any problems with your sword, – it was clear that Erephir's extremely frank speech became even more straightforward after a glass of wine, although otherwise the girl didn't seem to be tipsy. -- I wonder if I could learn something from those volumes? There is definitely something useful there.

When I described how she burst into tears, I was ready to burst into tears myself.

That's why Elliot believed her so easily.