Would you believe it? There was a powerful enchantment on the list that Maru-maru just discarded.
An enchantment that caused the paper to destroy itself while creating a magic messenger to send to the list’s originator, informing them that a key part in their (likely very nefarious) plan has been fulfilled.
And at the same time, the enchantment also sends out a SMS message to the same effect. Because, you know…what if it’s raining when the enchantment activates? The magic messenger could end up a heap of wet ashes on the sidewalk, and the beacon might not light properly even if it reaches it. And what if the originator just happens to not stand at the window at that moment, staring into the direction of the beacon? I mean, the beacon is not going to be lit for long…somebody is going to report it as a forest fire, and they’ll be sending a water bomber after it. No, relying on the messenger would be risky, the SMS is an important back-up.
On the other hand, relying on the SMS alone…would be safe, but artless.
More on Monday.