Chapter 44

==Summery==
After peeking on yet another "mana draining" session, Astrid helps Lillian practice her aim with a sling, while Marcus searches for the beast he sensed earlier. Unable to find it near by, he doesn't pursue it any further, as he doesn't want to trigger it into attacking. After returning to camp, Lillian fakes being mad at Astrid for bullying her and seeks Marcus for comfort, in effort to provoke Astrid's jealousy, to help push her further into Marcus's arms. Marcus's transformation continues to progress, with scales covering almost half of his forearm. After practicing for a bit he managed to make his scales retreat. This should have taken months for a new Holy Warrior, but because he already had experience as a mage, it was easier for him. When he let the scales grow back, they cause him pain.
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