Episode3

The Magic Stone – Episode 3

That evening, Tom sat near the fireplace, thinking about what had happened at the market. “I used magic in front of people… What if someone finds out?” he worried.
His mother and sister sat beside him, talking about their day. They didn’t know anything about the stone. Tom wanted to tell them, but something stopped him.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Knock! Knock!
Tom’s mother opened it. An old man stood outside. He had sharp eyes and a long gray beard. Tom recognized him—it was the man from the market!
“Good evening,” the old man said. “My name is Eldrin. May I speak with the boy who stopped the thief?”
Tom’s heart raced. His mother looked confused. “Tom? What does he mean?”
Tom swallowed hard. He had no choice. “I… I think he means me,” Tom said quietly.
Eldrin stepped inside and looked at Tom carefully. “That was no ordinary trick, was it?” he said.
Tom hesitated, then slowly took out the blue stone from his pocket. Eldrin’s eyes widened. “I knew it… That is a magic stone.”
Tom gasped. “You know about this?”
Eldrin nodded. “Yes. That stone is powerful. And dangerous.”
Tom’s mother looked worried. “Dangerous? What do you mean?”
Eldrin sighed. “Long ago, there were many magic stones. But they disappeared. Some people would do anything to get one.” He turned to Tom. “You must learn how to control your power… before someone else tries to take it from you.”
Tom felt a chill run down his spine. His adventure had taken a new turn.

 

Reading Comprehension Questions

1.Why was Tom worried in the evening?
A) He lost the magic stone
B) Someone might discover his magic
C) His mother was sick
D) He wanted to leave the village
2.Who came to visit Tom?
A) A thief
B) A soldier
C) An old man named Eldrin
D) A young girl
3.What did Eldrin tell Tom?
A) The stone is powerful and dangerous
B) The stone is just a normal rock
C) Tom should give the stone away
D) Magic is not real

 

New Vocabulary and Meanings

•fireplace – 暖炉
•knock – ノックする
•recognize – 認識する、見覚えがある
•ordinary – 普通の
•hesitate – ためらう
•disappear – 消える
•control – 操る、制御する
•chill – 寒気

 

Japanese Translation of the Story

その夜、トムは暖炉のそばに座り、市場での出来事を考えていた。
「僕は人前で魔法を使った… もし誰かに知られたら？」 彼は心配だった。
母と妹はそばでその日の出来事を話していた。二人は石のことを何も知らなかった。トムは話したかったが、何かが彼を止めた。
突然、コンコン！ とドアをたたく音がした。
母がドアを開けると、そこには鋭い目をした老人が立っていた。長い灰色のひげを生やしていた。トムはすぐに気づいた。市場で彼を見ていた老人だ！
「こんばんは。」老人は言った。「私はエルドリン。泥棒を止めた少年と話がしたい。」
トムの心臓が高鳴った。母は困惑してトムを見た。「トム？ どういうこと？」
トムは息をのんだ。もう隠せなかった。「ぼ… 僕のことだと思う。」小さな声で答えた。
エルドリンは家に入り、じっとトムを見つめた。「あれは普通の技ではなかったな？」
トムはためらいながら、ポケットから青い石を取り出した。エルドリンの目が大きく開いた。
「やはり… それは魔法の石だ。」
トムは驚いた。「この石のことを知っているんですか？」
エルドリンはうなずいた。「ああ。この石は強力だ。そして危険でもある。」
母は心配そうに尋ねた。「危険？ どういうことですか？」
エルドリンはため息をついた。「昔、魔法の石はたくさんあった。しかし、それらは姿を消した。石を手に入れるためなら何でもする者もいる。」彼はトムを見つめた。「力を制御する方法を学ばなければならない… 誰かに奪われる前に。」
トムは背筋に寒気を感じた。彼の冒険は、新たな局面を迎えていた。

 

Answers and Explanation

1.B) Someone might discover his magic
→ Tom was afraid that people would find out about his powers.
2.C) An old man named Eldrin
→ Eldrin was the old man from the market who saw Tom use magic.
3.A) The stone is powerful and dangerous
→ Eldrin explained that the magic stone is rare and some people want it.

 

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