Your place is somewhere between the bedroom and the kitchen, eshsheri. It suits you best.
I didnt even understand how it all happened. Here they are standing in an embrace, and to be honest, Im perplexed why Zikki, with her character, allows this? And the next moment again! And I understood everything!
I dont know if Curly understood anything, but, lying on the floor with his hand behind his back, he alternately yelled and swore, demanding to be let go immediately. Zikki sat on top and said something quietly. I suspect that she promised to tear off this very hand and insert it into some indecent place. Ognevichka did not study in boarding schools, and freedom of expression of thoughts in her had not yet been brought into the system of decency.
Having come to their senses, Curlys comrades rushed to help, but a wall of fire that flared up right in front of their noses cooled the ardor. But for some reason I didnt like the expression on their faces. It was somehow suspiciously pleased. As if something like this was expected.
Zikki, no! Lisel screamed, but it was too late.
The alarm sounded. Zikkaera, her defeated opponent, as well as two guys rushing to his aid, froze in the positions in which they were caught. Their figures were shrouded in a shimmering veil, and all they could do was breathe and blink.
What's going on here? Dean Kriegers voice came from the stairs.
Eshsheri dean, this crazy woman attacked me! Harvey blurted out. I think she even broke my arm!
And she also used combat magic in the wrong place! one of his friends complained.
What a bat! Ada hissed.
The word was unfamiliar, but definitely dirty.
Is that so? Estella Krieger came closer and carefully examined the scene. Adepts, it seems to me that you have not yet realized where you are? The Academy is not a boarding school or a nursery; no one here will coddle with you. We have strict rules and you will follow them or we will say goodbye. And so you understand better, as an exception, everyone gets a minus point!
For what? Yumi squeaked, and her eyes filled with tears.
This is unfair! Khvoyana was indignant.
Yes, I actually had nothing to do with it this time! Vilde leaned forward, but her sister grabbed her by the elbow.
Ada and I looked at each other gloomily, but remained silent. It is clear that there is no point in objecting. This bitch hates us by default.
I disagree! We havent had time to study the code yet, so we simply couldnt know about the rules, Lisel objected.
Zikkaera was just defending herself, I added, unable to remain on the sidelines any longer.
But Harvey did not want to admit the obvious, or was it something else?
Not true! She was the first to attack. I just came up to talk, and she immediately used force!
Yes, yes, thats how it happened! His comrades nodded.
You let your hands go, and then the three of you attacked! I was indignant.
We just wanted to help Harvey.
Nobody was going to touch your crazy girlfriend. They would have pulled her aside and that was it!
Unlike you, we know the rules!
The provocateurs vying with each other pretended to be innocent, and I realized that this was their plan. They set us up in the most trivial way!
The altercation attracted everyone's attention, and a whole crowd gathered in the hall to see what kind of scandal out of the blue. The adherents whispered, but tried not to come close. They were probably afraid of running into the wrath of Dean Krieger.
Suddenly I noticed a lonely figure. Some guy in a white jacket stood apart behind everyone at one of the columns. He was wearing a hood that hid his facial features, and he was definitely using some kind of magic. It seemed that this type simultaneously stood out among the others, and at the same time seemed invisible. It felt as if his gaze was slipping away from him. I had to make an effort to see.
I tugged at the northern womans sleeve, intending to show her this strange guy.
Do you see him?
Who, Chiara?
But the stranger was not in the same place.
Theres no one anymore I said disappointedly.
Eshsheri Dean, I could also use magic, but I didnt even use my skills so as not to hurt the girl! Curly continued to make excuses.
The dean's wife waved her hand, and the stopping spell subsided. Zikki got off the defeated Curly and walked aside with a dissatisfied look. Harvey also rose from the floor.
Adepts, it seems to me that you have a lot to do. Go. Adept Glin, show yourself to the healer. Escort your comrade, Eshsheri Krieger commanded his henchmen.
Ada and I looked at each other meaningfully. Yeah
Thank you for your concern, eshsheri dean, but what could this girl do to me? Everything is fine with me. Curly smiled.
Zikki started to jerk, wanting to hit him, but she stopped, and it suddenly seemed to me that the symbols on her jacket had darkened. It looked like she was trying her best to contain the flames right now!
Well, as you know. All. Disperse! Estella Krieger commanded, clapping her hands twice.
The performance was over, and the audience went in different directions to go about their business.
And it's all? Volde asked quietly.
It seems that my cousin is seriously upset.
Don't worry, little sister. We will take revenge on them all, the unusually quiet Vilde whispered in response.
Ashsheri dean! Zikki suddenly called out to our curator.
Estella Krieger turned around and, raising an eyebrow, looked at the firewoman with bewilderment.
Did you want something, adept?
Yes. I apologize if my question seems stupid to you, but I havent seen the academy code yet. So, please tell me where it is acceptable to use combat magic? It is advisable that the place be adapted to the fire element.
Adept
Splash. Zikkaera Splash, Zikki introduced herself.
So, adept Splash, for this there is a training ground and an arena where competitions are held, as well as duels. This is all?
Yes. Thank you, ashsheri dean. Zikki turned and shouted at Harvey, who was heading towards the exit: Hey, Glynn! Let's find out in the arena which of us is the weaker sex?
Curly turned around and grinned.
It's covered, baby! Tomorrow at seven pm. I'll be looking forward to it. Wear your best. He winked and saluted her with the air of a winner.
And I suddenly became interested in how the dean would react to what was happening. What if such behavior is considered unacceptable? To my surprise, Ashsheri Krieger had a nasty, but definitely satisfied smile on her lips, which she hid when she noticed my attention.
Hmm What could this mean?
Estella Krieger, giving me a promising look, immediately knitted her eyebrows sternly and headed towards the stairs. And suddenly her path was blocked by the same guy I saw at the column. Now he was without a hood and stood closer, I was able to get a better look at him. The symbols on his clothes resembled those of Zikka. Artifacts or decorations in the form of crosses glittered in the ears. Snow-white hair, at first glance, was disheveled, but such a torn hairstyle gave charm. I couldnt see the color of the eyes, but I noticed the tattoo on the neck. Is it really a dragon too?
Eshsheri Dean, its unfair to punish only new students. Both sides are to blame in this conflict, the stranger stood up for us, and I thought that I liked his voice. Soft, somehow even enveloping. I wanted to listen and listen to him. You should deduct points from the guys too.
Adept Dimma, will you tell me who to take points from and who not?! Leave your tricks to fool girls. Minus point!
The guy just shrugged and said:
It was worth a try. Have a nice day, eshsheri dean, and may all good things return to you a hundredfold. Bowing gallantly, the guy threw a loose hood over his head, which immediately hid the upper part of his face.
All the girls looked at the unexpected defender as he walked past. He moved smoothly and leisurely, like a large predator. When he caught up with Zikki, she reacted somehow strangely. It seemed to me that she instinctively wanted to follow him, or intended to ask him something, but seemed to change her mind.
This is what I wanted to show you. So, Dimma? So he's from the royal family of mist dragons? I expressed my thought out loud.
Yeah, Ada confirmed.
Slightly shaken by the incident, we retreated to one of the vacated seating areas to talk calmly there, rather than jostling in the middle of the hall.
Girls, we need to do something! said Lisel. -Have you seen the list of items? This is no good!
Everyone started making noise, expressing indignation.
I think we need to fight for our rights! said Willde.
The rules must be the same for everyone! supported sister Volde.
Let them give us another curator! suggested Khvoyana.
And to whom should we go with such a request? Ada grimaced skeptically.
You need to go to the rector. Its unlikely that anyone else will be able to help, said the same enveloping voice.
The same guy was sitting on the sofa, crossing his legs. He was watching us from under the hood, and it was unclear how long he had been here?
Volde came closer and, placing her hands on her hips, asked:
Are you spying on us?
Zikki stood next to her.
What do you care about us anyway? she asked.
I dont like injustice, the guy answered.
Asher, we are grateful to you for your advice and attempt to help, but, perhaps, we will sort out our problems ourselves. Youve already lost a point because of us, whatever that means, Lisel entered the conversation.
The guy stood up:
As you know. Have a nice day eshsheri! And keep your eyes open. Not everyone here likes your presence.
Nodding to us goodbye, he headed away
And you? for some reason Zikkaera shouted at him behind him.
The mysterious young man did not respond, only lost his step for a moment.
Hes kind of strange, Ada muttered thoughtfully, pulling at her disheveled braid.
I glanced at her briefly, was distracted for just a split moment, and the guy disappeared. I even got a little angry.
How he does it?
What are you talking about? the northern woman asked.
Yes, hes like a ghost! It appears and then disappears!
Hes not a ghost, Mirre. Dean Krieger was talking to him.
I know
Zikki plopped down on the sofa, spreading her arms along the back and crossing her legs. Whether she deliberately copied the misty pose, or whether it happened by accident, it turned out funny.
Girls, hes right! It seems that the only way to rectify the situation is to talk to the rector, she said.
Who will go? Khvoyana asked.
From the tone in which she asked the question, it was clear that she was not ready to take on this responsible task.
Yumi immediately turned pale so that even the cypress in the pot could understand that even if she was carried and thrown into the office of Asher Schwartz by force, she still would not be able to utter a word.
Lisel? Ada turned to our unspoken leader and the most obvious candidate for the role of envoy.
I?!
I dont know why, but the usually brave girl, the daughter of Duke Conradine, suddenly became shy.
And then it dawned on me that of everyone, perhaps only me and Beate Hügel could freely enter the rectors office without an invitation. But Beata isnt here, and it also seems to me that the dragoness doesnt care what subjects they teach us.