"I would love to know the idiot that sold you Tomes," grumbled Reina. Shaking her head, she faced Tyler. "Grimoires' are different from Tomes and Magic Books. They're magical crystallization of your soul, and it doesn't only store spells, but also reveals everything about yourself, even things you don't want to know or deny about yourself."

Meruin nodded. "That's why Grimoires' are so heavily guarded. For a mage to share the secrets of their Grimoire is a bond more significant than marriage or sex. You are literally showing your soul to another person. Grimoires' have no specific element or theme, it changes just as its user does. An elemental Grimoire can be achieved, but it means you have to be so in attune with all the elements to a degree that it's branded into your very soul."

Satisfied with the way her apprentice explained things, Reina then turned to Lisanna. "Assassin Mages are called that because of one reason, and it's related to the two most useful tools of an assassin: Skill and patience. With enough time and sufficient skill, anyone can be assassinated. [i]Anyone[/i]. In relation to that, Assassin Mages are much the same. They build up skill and take their time in achieving their objective, often unknown. They are combative in nature, but are not necessarily actual 'assassins'. Some of them prefer researching or gathering knowledge as their main focus in life."

"Like me," said Meruin. "I think I've come to enjoy battle, but that doesn't mean that I prefer it over expanding my knowledge."

"Exactly. Say, Meruin, do you mind wearing your old apprentice robes for your photo? I remember how cute you looked in it so I thought that it would be a nice touch."

"If you want me to, I suppose I could," said Meruin. Her master clapped her hands in delight. "Wonderful! Oh, Chase is almost here."