Belvan nearly abandoned sleep and meals for the research in his hands; his originally orderly life was disrupted by his passion for research. He was so engrossed in the Ancient Language, seeking the intangible connections between them, that he often stayed up late into the night, to the extent that his students Kagu and Prince Mura had to substitute for him in his classes.
The Alchemist's enthusiasm for the Ancient Language was unimaginable, and his mood was equally volatile. The originally gentle and scholarly demeanor was temporarily gone, replaced with impatience, restlessness, and eagerness. He had changed entirely—he even scolded the palace servants for cleaning the study room, venting his frustrations.
But it was all worth it.
