with a groan he crushed his mouth to hers , drinking deeply of her sweetness . had she burned herself out with such a large burst of magic ? he says he wants to set you free , said the hermit . the student who wins is a hero . his eyes were closed , his face glossy with sweat , but apparently he had been listening along with the others . what was this guy made of , rocks ? he moved so fast she had n't seen it coming . 