Flooded city
Рамиль Латыпов
© Рамиль Латыпов, 2022
ISBN 978-5-0056-3985-1
Created with Ridero smart publishing system
Chapter 1 The Beginning of an adventure
The horn sounded three times. People in the city took everything that is required in this case went out on the streets. Everyone was waiting impatiently. Many of them were whispering, and some were opening and clenching their fists. The children clutched the stones in determination. The Archmages strong voice read out the standard text for such an occasion, which was always the same and recorded on the holo crystal. The large wooden gate opened. Screams filled the city squares. Kick and a young boy of eighteen years old flies with a big mark on his ass from the kick to the ground. Plowing more than one meter. He stands up and dusts himself off, shaking his fist. People start laughing out loud and throwing rocks, dirt, and spoiled vegetables at the goofball. The guy is all red with anger runs through the city and ends up in a field near the city.
«Ill remind you of that later. A fist was raised to laughter.
Thats how my story began. Im Mikhail, a former student of the mage Academy. I was kicked out for failing grades and going on a spree with Olga, the daughter of the archmage and academy director Ignacio Otoru. Although I only held hands with his daughter. So I spent the night with her in her room once. Thats where her dad caught us. And the most interesting part was just beginning. But he kicked me out. Why did I need that fool? I started dating her for a bet, and she was worth one silver piece to me. I never got it, though. Here is the reptile Pavel, and another friend is called. Maybe he ratted me out. I wouldnt be surprised. Hes been with her for a long time balls rolled up. But hes not as handsome as I am. Although he is the son of King Andrew the Great of the Fifth country of Otis, but the sixth on the list. I am the first and hopefully only son of Baron Theo Urnov, owner of the silver mines and Belaya Skala Castle. Rich as a king. And I should have been so rich, too. But my stupid father remarried a young woman in her late twenties when I was sixteen myself. He was already in his late fifties. My mother was a quarter demon. She had small horns, which she hid behind her hair. She was lucky, and her skin color was dark. Everyone thought she was from the south. He saved her from bandits when she was young, when he was an adventurer. But he found his second wife Masha through a dating service. A poor woman, though of noble birth. Her grandfather lost money at cards, sold the estate and drank it down. She was lucky that her hardworking parents were caught and didnt end up in the shelter. She didnt like me right away. A competitor for future heirs. So she immediately took action. Hell start changing with the door open when I pass. Then the tub wont close when its my turn. Then hell sit in my room in a bathrobe and tease me with his juicy body. She told Papa I was the one who was bothering her. What a reptile.
Took all the pretty maids away from me. I was doing so well with a beautiful half-human maid with dog-like spotted ears and tail. Then she put some old women in charge of me. Severe ones with warts all over their faces. It is not surprising that from starvation I attacked her. Thats why my father sent me to the academy. «Study, son, and dont come home.»
Thanks Dad for everything. I wont be lost, I thought as I drove here. I studied for three years. It was easy with the girls ' teachers, he made a face and said that he had taught them, but he forgot, and they gave him threes. And if you had a good extracurricular activity. Even a fiver. Then only to the healer came to be checked. And then you never know from these demi-humans you can pick up. Our teachers are almost all of them. Who is a centaur, who is an orc. And there were angels. But I didnt make friends with male teachers. I didnt want to study either. So I paid in coins, just like many others. My mother left me some coins in the bank before she died six years ago with interest. So I wont starve to death. I can charge interest every month. But the principal amount is only thirty years old. My mother Tatiana knew me well. My studies werent going well, so I started playing cards and got into debt. Therefore, I had to learn the magic of invisibility and fast running. The female students here arent as accommodating as the maids. You should at least know their name before you get them into bed. Just a hassle. Well, at least the local brothel opened a personal account for me. Ill have to go back to them later to see Lady centaur Agnes, whos probably exhausted without me. She has the best milk in town.
With these thoughts in mind, I wandered to a cave near the river. It was getting dark. Theres nothing to do, just go in. I cant sleep in the open air, Im not a peasant like that. When I was drinking and drinking too much, all the innkeepers and cabmen knew me by sight, so I always woke up in my dorm room. And not always alone. My neighbor, a modest man with an ant face, was afraid of ladies, so he envied me. Although I dont know who wants to sleep with him. You never know whats in his pants.
A bonfire would be nice. I gathered firewood. What kind of spell is there. Teacher of the simplest spells. Yes remembered harpy Izvet big breasts small ass. Deep voice, and how she sang after a night of love. Like a nightingale. She said in bed, youll find yourself in nature do not forget to light a fire with the spell «Oh flash of light grant fire». Oh, its so good to have a bonfire lit. Study light. And how warm it was, just like my fire is now. She was a really bad kisser, but what can you do if she has a beak? But what kind of feathers she has, white, red and golden in hidden places. Surprisingly clean. And I didnt pick up anything from her, thank you for that. And then I spent a third of the interest on doctors. Picked up almost every known disease. I had it fall off once, waiting two weeks for the growth spells to work. They called me «Little Whistle» at that time, even though he was just growing up. I never stopped seeing the ladies.
But what a noise there is in this cave. Some rustling sounds. So the spell «light» is not suitable. Remembered. This is Cherya the biology teacher. The lady is old, but it will suit me, because she is an elf and looked like a young woman in her five hundred years. The «Flash» spell. I used to do this spell in bed with her, and she showed me her secret tattoos. I went deeper into the cave. With light, its not so scary. I didnt smell any nasty things. But they can always have anti-magic protection. Magical beasts always transform. I go, I go and see a huge three-meter spider. Caught someone and weaves a cocoon. He must have caught the beast. I looked closely, saw a tail, a wild bull or cow, maybe a lynx, and my stomach was hungry too. I havent eaten since last night. I spent the whole night and until dinner in the dungeon. I see a person in a cocoon. The face is frozen, but you can see its alive. Here it breathes. I banished my first urge to run. Where do I run, looking at the night. I decided to follow the spider. I hung up my loot and left. I ran out and cut the thread with a knife, a gift from my father. Broke the web. What a beautiful face, but grimy. If youre a guy, then theres probably no end to the ladies. Youll be my friend. You owe me.» Or you can swear an oath, because youre supposed to be a demihuman. An old custom. I took the body in my arms and headed for the exit.
«Where are you taking me?» A hoarse voice said from the cocoon.
«On the way out.» Until the spider came back.
«What a spider!!! The womans voice howled in horror.
I heard footsteps behind me. Footsteps of many feet. Large and small. Two large spiders, three meters long and ten meters long, were following me. I couldnt have run away. They got me, too. The world went dark.
«If spiders attack, remember student, the Poison Mist spell will save you from them. Think with your head, not your head. Get dressed and go, or your husband will be back soon.» Go through the sewer. There are fewer extra eyes. And there are more spiders. Here is the spell and come in handy. The image of Cyclops Elsa, the teacher of the most dangerous magical creatures, appeared before me. I remember her blue eye and the apartment on the fifth floor. And how he ran around the rooftops in his underwear. My husband taught us practical classes on catching magical animals, his name was Julius. A smart and nimble grandfather in his late seventies.
In his delirium, he cast poison spells. The body in my arms began to cough convulsively. We need to protect her.
General defense spell. It saved me more than once, when you get drunk, you make a general defense with a sober person and you can continue drinking.
The coughing stopped. I opened my eyes and saw twelve spider corpses lying next to me. One of the spiders fangs bit into my leg. I yanked it out. I hid them in the void, just like the rest of the bodies. They will be useful for trade or for medicines. They paid a lot for them in the city. Although they wont let me go there anymore, but the world is big, there are many cities.
The cocooned body began to move, hissing like a cat. I examined her, a beautiful young cat. The ears are black, the tail is white. Freckles on the face, no older than twenty. Cutie. Ill hang out with her tonight.
«Let me go, let me go.» The young lady began to kick. Its brisk, but it doesnt weigh much. Light and soft where necessary.
«Of course, dear young lady. Your savior will set you free.
He took the knife and freed her, while accidentally, almost, touching everything of value. Not much, but just right for me. Her face was rough. But nothing will survive. The spider would have done more to her than that.
«Who are you and why are you groping me?» The cat hissed. Tail sticking up. Her face twisted. Shes really cute. So would zatiskal. But all in good time.
«I am your savior, Mikhail Urnov, future Baron of Belaya Skala Castle. He said as proudly as possible. He puffed out his chest and lifted his nose. She got to her knees. A short blue vest and a short skirt were all she was wearing. Torn in places. Therefore, there were interesting places to see.
«For saving me, I will serve you.» Heres my vow to you.
«I accept it. «I can use a lady as my servant.» Maybe it will grow together with her.
A bright flash lit up the room. A small chain mark appeared on her neck. What an interesting service magic. It is weaker than the magic of slavery. Whoever serves you with such an oath is loyal to you to the death. You cant let him go. Although there are also restrictions. You cant force something that he or she doesnt want. To sex or murder. But if there was an oath of slavery, then there are no prohibitions. Take it out with all your might.
«Whats your name, my friend?» I said, following the ritual for such spells. It doesnt matter if you know the servants name or not. Such are the customs.
«Sonya, my Lord Mikhail. But call me Sophia
«Serve me faithfully.
yes.
The ritual was over. Now the real conversation begins.
«What buka made up these oaths?» She scratched behind her ear. I put my hand to my ear. What are you thinking?» I was hit hard on the arm. I dont like guys, so keep your friend to yourself.» Ill go with the ladies.
Thats a bummer. Of all the beautiful ladies in the world, I saved the special one. And Ill have to live with her for the rest of my life. Thats how life laughed at me. Although it was his own fault, he saw the lady and immediately took the oath. I shouldnt have listened to the teacher and thought with my head.
«Why dont you say something?» Are you going through the options master? Not worth. Ill never be with you again. So dont think about it. But as a companion and friend, I will be faithful to you.
«Thats a good thing. Lets get closer to the exit and close up the passage. Otherwise, the friends of these spiders will come. Well spend the night in this cave.
«So you dont have a place to live either?»
Thats the news. Shes homeless, too, just like me. What a meeting.
«I left the mage Academy in Melua City. I dont like it there. I got bored. So I decided to go around the world. Make a name for yourself with adventures.
«I see. Sophia rose from her knees and brushed them off. Cute little legs. From the academy means kicked out. Booze or girls? She looked at me sharply. «Girls. Maybe the teachers daughter. No, youre a big, proud guy. The directors daughter. They say thats another berry. I used to see her when I was going through my pockets in the city. I would have eaten it. The thief licked her plump red lips. Then remembering, she continued.«So what am I talking about?» And Im not a simple thief, but a specialist. I steal big. I work alone. There is no trust in others, they gave a lot of it. I stole a nice six-gold jackpot.
«Not bad. «Thats half my money on interest a month.
«What am I saying?» You wont be disappointed in me. I can do a lot of things. Ugh. Dont look at me like that. The look is painfully disgusting. Like an animal at a feeding trough. Ugh guys. I cant stand you since I was a kid. Youre nasty.
«Dont get distracted. And youre right about the director. The lady was really a berry.
«I knew it. But here I was, stealing money from a merchant at home. Snuck in at night to see him. He is a noble merchant and has a lot of money. Dont worry, I didnt kill the owner. Well, today for sure. But he saw me and called the guards. So I ran away. I ran out of town without looking back. I see the cave is empty. Night vision looked, empty. Let me wait it out, I think. And then you know what happens.
I just nodded, and we walked out to the cave entrance. I blocked up the tunnel. The fire was still burning. He took out a piece of bread, broke it off, and gave half of it to Sofya. She devoured it greedily. I also gave him my piece. I didnt want to eat any more. She accepted it happily. And shes cute when she eats. He waves his tail. He magically created two sleeping places, set up a guard golem, and lay down to sleep. The sight of my abilities thrilled her. Probably thinking of stealing something with them. What a long day its been.
I woke up to a delicious smell. I opened my eyes. My partner is roasting fish over a campfire. I caught it in a nearby river. I patched up my clothes and washed them. Sorry.
«Youre awake. Get up, wash your face, and eat. The fish will soon be cooked. Over a meal and discuss where to go next? What to do? How to live?
I nodded. I went to the river and washed my face. The water is icy cold. It feels so good. While I was washing, I thought about what I should do. There arent many options. You cant go home, they wont let you in. So we need to go to the adventurers guild. Theres always a lot of work to do there. Well manage something with my knowledge. Especially since Im not alone. At least I wont be any closer to her. As a partner, shes not bad. «I checked it out yesterday. The thief status. The abilities are Blades of Speed, Shadow, and Nimble Fingers. The name alone made me dizzy. I rented one of them in a brothel once. I couldnt walk for exactly two days. Deft fingers. Special skills dance of divine blades. A rare gift. Can deal damage without receiving it for a very short time. Almost immortality, even if only temporarily. I went back to her cave. Dispelled the golem. He did a good job last night. Three magical jackal corpses lay near the entrance. I put them in the void. Ill sell it in the guild. Maybe Ill raise my rank. Ill spend the money on equipment. I need a staff. What kind of magician am I without it? My partner has newer blades and more modest clothes. Or I might lash out.» I know myself. I should give her a hint about it later.