I truly wish I could stop hiding my past and my former life; it is becoming increasingly difficult to make excuses to Garrl, but just a little more time, just a little more. For the moment, the justification of being a wanderer and my lack of mana control convinced Garrl. The only thing I can tell myself is that I hope you forgive me, brother, but if you are going to hate me for my previous life, let it be when you are safe with other kobolds, but first we must finish Tammat's legacy.

  After feeling a bit better, we returned to the spider lady's nest, and I told Garrl that we would decide what to do when the great ancestor communicated with me again. Upon arrival, I was exhausted. That magic seal is designed to weaken and affect humans and even kill them if they get too close. It makes sense; however, it worries me. I don't want to kill anyone; I just want them to stay away or at least think twice before entering. I need the great ancestor to give me more explanations before activating it. Meanwhile, Garrl explained to Mrs. Spider what we had found and if she could call the Great Serpent to explain to everyone what we were going to do; but I felt so tired that little by little I fell asleep.

  -Breigon, we need to talk.

  - Hello, great ancestor, I thought you would need more time.

  - It's different if you're in this place; you come to me, not me to you. But putting that aside, I will explain what that magic seal is and what its purpose is. First, the seal aims to create two magic magic barriers. The first one is already active, and you have already seen and felt it. This first magic barrier is so that only those who are our descendants can reach the magic seal; the second one, which would be generated by fully activating it, would create a miasma field that would only affect humans. Don't worry, it won't kill them immediately, but long exposure or proximity to one of the seals could; Orgarrl knew that creating a seal that killed humans would consume the mana of the caverns and its reach would be limited. That's why the miasma field is more effective; it not only consumes less mana, but part of it will naturally reintegrate while weakening the humans. It's like what the great serpent who knew Tammat told us; this magic seal would give our descendants an advantage in fighting weakened humans, and it would also protect the caverns.

  - Now then, there's the matter of its reach. To my pleasant surprise, there are several seals placed throughout the great caverns. It's incredible, and I would like to acknowledge the effort not only of Tammat but of all the Kobolds who achieved this feat. I must assume they were the first generations. I regret not being able to recognize their names, but today I acknowledge their effort and that of Tammat. This seal is almost ready, just a few details are left, and its reach will cover all the great caverns and even a bit more; but I ask you again, Breigon: Will you finish the work not only of Tammat but of all the kobolds who sought to honor their lineage, even though they are no longer here? Do you want to protect these caverns from humans?

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  - I had already decided to help, although I have some questions. It will be an honor to complete the effort of our people; even if only Garrl and I remain, I want to help the great serpent and the great spider, I want to protect this place, I want to be worthy of my lineage.

  - I'm glad you identify with my descendants; that being the case, Breigon, there's work to be done; but first, you mentioned you had some questions, I'm listening.

  I took the opportunity to clear up all my doubts about the seal with the great ancestor and to have him explain what we needed to do. Then I woke up with renewed strength and, to my luck, the great serpent had already returned, so I proceeded to explain to them what we had to do.

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  - Tammat, my dear friend, you did it. The great caverns may be safe; your effort and sacrifice, as well as that of your ancestors, will protect us all; but …………………. the humans ……………………….. Will they know that this magic barrier will be there, Breigon? It's not that I wish death upon every human who enters the caves.

  - I share the same view, great serpent, and in response to you, they must have ways to detect it; if not, upon entering, they will feel the lesser effects and will only have to turn back for them to disappear. I don't think they're foolish enough to follow and venture in.

  - It's a shame to have to do this; it was nice talking to some of them, but the safety of our home comes first.

  - Maybe over time we will find ways to get along with them, don't worry, great serpent.

  - I don't know if that's possible, brother, but I have a question, then, are there more magic seal?

  - Yes, several, to be honest, only these are less complex and function like relay antennas. Thanks to you casting your mana, Garrl, it was repeated at several points, and the ancestor used that to see how far your mana reached. In the same way, the miasma field will extend; we will generate the signal from this one, which is the main magic seal, to the others, which in turn will pass it on to others, and so on successively, until covering all the large caverns and even a bit more. It's incredible how our people achieved this feat; although it seems simple, it wasn't. They had to find the mana concentration points that matched the required amount for the distance needed to transmit. There are also the carvings, made from mana-infused rocks that, in some cases, had to be moved over great distances. This work must have required time, patience, and total commitment. We're talking about several magics seals spread over kilometers. I'm eager to learn how mana flow and magic generation work. I wonder if it behaves similarly to electricity and electromagnetic waves. Are there more efficient ways to transmit it, like alternating current? Just imagine the possibilities, a sustainable natural energy source.

  - Brother, we lost you; I barely understand certain things from what you just said, thanks to your

  - Sorry! I get excited sometimes. In short, we need to finish some impressions on mana rocks, take them to the seal and connect them; you know, it's like a big circuit thaaaaaaaaaa …………………….. Sorry again! The point is that finally, it would just be a matter of activating it; and it will maintain itself, minimally affecting the mana of the great caverns, and the seals would be not only undetectable but also impenetrable only for us kobolds; practically Orgarrl thought of everything. But before we start, we need to manipulate our mana and know how to do magic properly, so let's get to work, we need to train Garrl.