50 Library of Mages 10 (1/2)
”We will act as decorations, only to make you look more important and powerful. But won't that put targets on our back? Not only will the enemy faction of the Flores family, but your other enemies will also target us.” I said. From what I learned today, the families compete with each other both on the surface and in the shadows. There is a chance that some enemy family will try to attack us.
”Yes, you will be targeted. And the only two safe places are here, with the Flores family and in the University of Martial and Arcane Arts campus. And since you don't want to stay here, the only way is this will work is for you to stay there.”
”The university?” Emily asked.
”Yes. There isn't anyone other than the MCA that will dare to attack the university, and they don't care about any family business. The only problem you may have is other students that are part of some family.”
If that will be the case… then I feel confident about taking care of everyone that will try to attack us. If we make a mistake or won't pay attention, there is a chance we will be in danger. But if we agree… then Emily soon will be free of them.
”What do you think?” I asked Emily.
”If you are fine with that… then we should say yes.”
It wasn't the worst deal. And was definitely beneficial to her. ”We have a deal.”
”Perfect!” He shouted. ”Now, there is a small performance before the auction, and you, my friend, will make a debut! I'm aware that Emily is not strong enough yet, so today you will spar with someone. Let's go back to the party, it will start in a few minutes.” After saying, so he turned around and left the room leaving the doors open.
”Why do I feel like I made a deal with the devil?” I said. Looking at the leaving 'devil' I had a feeling that there will be a lot of problems because of what we agreed to today.
”Let's go.”
We went back to the party. A few minutes later the musicians left the stage, and the floor transformed, opening and revealing a small ring made of dirt. Then a few people approached the stage and put their hand on its stage. A transparent barrier rose up surrounding the stage and the ring inside of it.
Emily's father then walked to the front of the stage. ”Welcome everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying the part so far, if not I can promise you that things are going to get more exciting from now! As per tradition, we will have the younger generation of all families present here spar against each other. I won't bore you with a speech anymore so please welcome the first participants…”