I Became a Teacher (2)

“You refine your power and shape it into a single image.”

While watching Priest Malja attempt the treatment, I slowly taught them the trick.

“The image can be anything related to recovery. You could add firewood to a dying hearth, or water a wilting flower.”

The explanation continued.

“Once you’ve chosen an image, give it a name. Once you’re familiar with it, you’ll eventually be able to draw out your power skillfully just by thinking of that name.”

It was the so-called method of association through imagery.

“Phew..”

Before long, as if they had thought of a plausible image and name, a bright light gradually began to hover around Priest Malja’s fingertips.

It was still clumsy, but it was a sign that Heal was taking shape.

“Good. You have talent.”...