The tedium of the sea voyage compelled Alka to dedicate most of his time and energy to his studies, which he found, at least, less monotonous than the endless sea. Compared to the vast, unchanging blue ocean around him, perhaps books filled with all sorts of characters were more interesting. Compared to the constant sound of crashing waves, perhaps Lucilia's sweet teaching voice was more pleasant to the ear.
"No, that word means 'fantasy,' not 'dream.' Memorize it again! Memorize it again!" Lucilia sat on a nearby stool, teaching Alka languages he didn't know.
Alka's current daily routine, besides the essential Magic Control and spell practice, involved acquiring various types of knowledge and learning strange, unknown languages. He had requested all of this himself.
