65 Chapter 58 - Welcome to the Capitol! (2/2)

She nodded, she was honestly surprised that this man seemed to not discriminate against her.

”It's not mandatory that you use it, but discrimination is still strong in some parts of the city. It would be safe to do so.”

”Alright. I can keep up my appearance as a normal human for a whole day without having to replenish my mana anyway.”

She said as she folded her arms and crossed her legs.

Luke simply scratched his chin as he went into thought for a while.

”An entire day is no easy feat. You're no normal demi-human.”

She slightly tensed at that as Griff also looked at her with curiosity.

Luke noticed the slight conflict he could have started from his statement and quickly dismissed it.

”It doesn't matter for me, don't worry. Next, I better tell you where exactly you'll be attending. Kulva has only one Academy right now, and it's here. It's official name is the Kulvan Magic and Military Academy, but we all just call it the Kulvan Academy. This is where the new recruits for Knight Orders are trained. Depending on your performance you get to even pick your own Commander, well that's a pretty hard thing to accomplish though.”

”If there's only one Academy... isn't the army small?”

Griff said.

”Nope, the academy is only for Knight Orders. They are special military units that train those who want to start off in an Order, but they are completely separated from the normal military. Mostly officers, knights and mages come out of there.”

Griff nodded as he started to get excited. It seemed that he would be going to an interesting place.

”Well! That's all I have to say! I'm no teacher, so it would be better for you two to learn more about the workings of the school from a teacher, or perhaps the principle. You two can go and rest. I'll arrange the guest rooms for you two, but tell no one that I'm letting you two stay there while the others are camping outside.”

He gave a childish smile and put his finger to his mouth to give a shush sign and winked.

Griff sighed. He'd been doing that a lot lately, sighing, but it wasn't from annoyance but rather from excitement. This man... Luke was definitely a man-child.

”Well, let's go then.”

Sylvie stood up and grabbed Griff by the collar, but just as they were going out of the office Luke shouted back.

”I just remembered something! Could you leave Griff here for another minute, you can settle in your room for now Sylvie.”

She looked like she wanted to refute, but looking at at Griff who was staring at Luke with an understanding gaze she understood that he too had something he didn't want to expose. Oh well, she too had her secrets... they'd learn of each others in the future.

She shrugged and let go of Griff, walking out.

”Do what you want.”

Luke stood up from his chair, closing the door.

”She's certainly feisty.”

”You can say that again...”

He really didn't know how he could tolerate her dragging him around... literally.

”Alright, you probably know why I wanted to talk to you.”

”My magic, right?”

”Bingo! You're foolish at times but not an idiot.”

Griff's eye twitches but he couldn't refute that looking back at...

”It's not like there are people who can't use several attributes, but being able to use two at the same time is indeed odd. You don't have to hide your attributes, just your ability to combine them.”

He breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to only use his black flames anymore, not when he was beginning to grasp what magic really was.

”You'll be evaluated when you start classes there, I'll talk with the principle today. I'll be honest with you, the principle's got a sharp eye for magic. You'll probably not be able to hide a lot of stuff from him, so I'll talk with him. He's an old friend.”

[Tch... like anyone could see through my tricks.]

Griff thought he heard Caphriel click her tongue... must have been his imagination.

Suddenly Griff's stomach rumbled as he held his stomach with slight embarrassment.

”Uhh... sorry, I haven't eaten anything because I slept too long.”

Luke simply laughed, dropping his serious demeanor again.

”I held you too long I guess. The kitchen should almost be finished with all of your food soon, I'll see you later.”

He said as he opened the door, allowing Griff to leave. As he walked he couldn't help but think about what would come next.