As Thomas delved deeper into the ancient summoning magic, his power grew day by day. But at the same time, new doubts quietly took root in his heart. He began to question whether he was really ready to shoulder the responsibility brought by this power. Whenever the dead of night came and he was alone in the library poring over those obscure incantations, these doubts lingered in his mind like shadows.
One late night, Thomas sat in the corner of the library, with that ancient magic book spread out in front of him. The runes on the pages shimmered with a faint glow in the candlelight, as if telling unknown secrets. Thomas's brows were furrowed, and there was both a thirst for knowledge and worry about the future in his eyes.
"Thomas, you seem preoccupied." Ms. Alison's voice suddenly rang out, and her figure looked格外 slender among the bookshelves.
Thomas looked up and forced a smile. "It's nothing, Ms. Alison. I'm just thinking about some magic problems."
Ms. Alison walked up to him and examined him with a sharp gaze. "The path of magic is full of unknowns and challenges, but excessive doubts may become a burden for you. You need to believe in yourself and your choices."
Thomas was silent for a while and then nodded. "You're right. I will try my best to overcome these doubts."
However, even with Ms. Alison's encouragement, Thomas's heart still couldn't be completely at peace. He began to discuss these issues with Jack more frequently, hoping to get some comfort and support from his friend.
"Jack, have you ever thought about whether we can really control this power?" Thomas asked in a late-night conversation.
Jack looked at him, with a hint of firmness in his eyes. "I believe we can, Thomas. We have always faced difficulties together, and this time is no exception."
A warm current surged in Thomas's heart. He knew that Jack's words were sincere. He took a deep breath and tried to dispel the doubts in his heart.
In the following days, Thomas began to try to turn his doubts into motivation. He trained even harder and studied magic more deeply. He knew that only through continuous efforts and learning could he truly master this power.
However, just when he was gradually regaining confidence, an unexpected event intensified his doubts once again. In a magic experiment, an out-of-control incantation accidentally triggered an ancient magic trap. A corner of the library was torn apart by magic energy, revealing a hidden secret chamber.
Thomas and Jack stood at the entrance of the secret chamber, their hearts full of surprise and curiosity. They knew that this secret chamber might hide more secrets about summoning magic.
"Should we really go in?" There was a hint of tremor in Jack's voice.
Thomas took a deep breath, and there was a firm light shining in his eyes. "Yes, we need to know the truth."
They carefully walked into the secret chamber and saw various ancient magic items and books placed inside. In the center of the secret chamber, there was a stone platform with an even more ancient magic book on it. Strange runes were engraved on its cover, emitting a mysterious and powerful aura.
Thomas stepped forward and slowly opened that book. The words on the pages were more complex than any runes he had seen before. They seemed to be telling an ancient story, a story about power and responsibility.
As Thomas read, a strong resonance welled up in his heart. He began to realize that this power was not uncontrollable. The key lay in whether he was willing to shoulder the responsibility that accompanied it.
In the following days, Thomas began to try to reconcile with this power. He no longer evaded his doubts but bravely faced them and tried to find answers. He knew that this was part of his growth and also the only way for him to become a true magician.
During a late-night study, Thomas and Jack sat in the corner of the library, with that ancient magic book spread out in front of them. "Thomas, are you really ready?" There was a hint of worry in Jack's voice.
Thomas looked up, his eyes full of firmness. "Yes, Jack. I am ready. No matter what the future holds, I will face it bravely."
Jack smiled, and his eyes were also full of expectation for the future. "Yes, I believe so too."