31 Privilege and Favoritism (1/2)
The face of the son of the magus turned livid at that sight but before he ran toward them, he looked at the very person responsible for this mess. Leilade returned gladly the same gaze to Leodagan and the young boy found for the first time that something was off with the girl. Previously, he never really examined her, just using her as a mean to attain his goal. But now that all his plan had gone down the drain, he had nothing else to do. Even if her face was cute and that all her appearance was meant to look like a cheerful country bumpkin, her eyes were deeper than expected. Something creepy was lurking in them and the boy had a hard time extracting himself from the abyss.
Only after shaking his head did he realize that he had come cold sweats on his back and that his anger was nearly gone. When he looked at Leilade once more, nothing of the previous feeling was present but after what he experienced, he didn't stay there any longer. He bypassed numerous students that grumbled after recognizing him. Leilade was too far to hear everything, but she clearly saw that the favor of Istuienn was already taken by someone else. As for that lucky brat, she wouldn't have to do a single thing since Leodagan will gladly take care of him for her.
(Well, since that plan already failed, you have to cause a lot of ruckuses, but not too much. Alexander was absolutely not pleased with our behavior, so I suggest one incident every two weeks. That way, it is a lot but not to the point where we disturb him permanently.)
None of them knew how to enter the library or even what was the requirements.But they were not stupid and could extrapolate that all the books won't be available to everyone. Either the status of Magus was required or a certain potential needed. Since only Alexander knew about theirs, she will have to convince him quickly, with proves.
Since she was already ostracized and didn't even want to talk to those monkeys called kids, Leilade ended up at the end of the line and was the very last to meet the quartermaster. Strangely enough, Leodagan was waiting for her and not running around the princess like a little puppy. And she thought that she could have some peace for herself.
”Finally, the last one. Great, so let me check, hummmmmmm, that size should be enough. Here take it.”
The man in charge of the storage was at the same age as the magicians that were accompanying the two groups of children. All of them looked really bored when dealing with Leilade and her companions like they really wanted them to go faster. But when he gave her what she needed, she was extremely displeased.
She saw while traveling that all the magicians were wearing a robe but that none of those were identical. It was always made only for the bearer of the robe but unlike the adults, the children had to wear a specific outfit. And like all the uniforms, it was different between the girls and the boys. Those lucky bastards had really comfy leather clothes and she saw distinctly the warm padding inside it. In addition, it completely covered the entire body, something perfect for her in case she had some strange activities. At that time, she missed a bit her favorite slippers and white robe. But when she got the horrible dress made for the girls, she was displeased.
A skirt that ended at her knees, some very open sleeves, her neck not even covered by anything. It was true that it accentuated the form and the beauty of the female body, but they were still kids. Well, looking at some of the oldest girls, she saw that in the next years, this uniform will provoke the lust of every boy. But a few that were probably 8 years old as the state of her current body will have to wait a long time with this useless uniform. She wondered who got the stupid idea of this design, but remembering the voluptuous Sarah Meridil, she found the answer. The only thing similar between the two clothes was the emblem near the chest. A blue crystal surrounded by four orbs, green, white, blue and red.
”No, I want the boy uniform.”
The icy voice shocked Leodagan and made the magician a little puzzled. First of all, the latter knew exactly how great the uniform he gave will be in a few years when she will grow up. The ratio of male and female magicians was pretty well balanced, with slightly more men but not really disproportionate. Meaning that every woman had to face a horde of admirers. But it was not unheard of a girl requesting a boy uniform, especially at the beginning. Since it was definitely not a first and not the last time that request will be heard, he looked once more at Leilade before giving her a boy outfit.
”Ok, there you go, next, name and talent. Also, a drop of blood here.”
Like he did for all the preceding children, he created a small ice pickle that was definitely capable of piercing the skin of a human. Unfortunately, it was not enough for the reinforced body of a demon commander. Also, her dark blood will scare anyone so she had no choice but to use more mana once more. Now, all the mana she stole from the stone platform was gone. But none one noticed anything strange, not even the suspicious Leodagan.
”Leilade, 2nd Circle.”
The magician looked a bit sad when he heard it but there was nothing he could do to change anything. He didn't notice that her skin was already pierced or that the blood was already fusing with the magical card under it. After hearing an incomprehensible mumbling, she received her token. It was a simple card, made of an unknown material. Touching it multiple times, she felt it was solid like steel but still a little bit malleable. She will find it soon enough.