“I do possess dark magic. I had a feeling it was something King Leonidas knew about because I’ve never been able to figure out why he gave me his throne and kingdom.” I addressed all three, my gaze never staying on one face long. “And while I do apologize for not being forthcoming about this, it’s never been something I’ve wanted to advertise about myself. I’ve read the texts in our libraries. I’ve heard the rumors about the Black Forest. I, too, understand that dark magic may have lived there once upon a time.”

