Рамиль Латыпов - A girl at the Demon Academy. They don’t know who I am and neither do I

– So the bastard almost burned down my house. Mom smiled at me. And stroked her head.

– There was no such mother. Don’t slander me in front of a guest. – I felt so ashamed. I wanted to make a good impression on him. And what seal is he talking about? I never had magical powers.

– It was after your last visit. She was eight. The eyes lit up with fire. Hands were on fire. I got angry because of the guy, I didn’t let her go for a walk. Here’s a trickster. Barely took her out of the house. My shed burned down. Well, at least the cows went to the pastures.

You said it was lightning. And I don’t remember that. – I said in confusion.

– So then we daughter went to the city of Thyme. There, my old acquaintance, the witch Terimuska, put a seal on you. And erased the memory of it. She wanted to take you as a student. But I refused. You never know what this hag system has in its head. I would also let you in for experiments. She can. I saw a lot while swimming with her in the seas.

– So this is how it is. – Said the demon eating a stalk of garlic. We need to find other uses for her talents. She can’t survive in this wilderness. The seal is temporary. Might break soon. We have a lot to discuss. Pirate.

– Daughter. Blow into bed. We have a lot to discuss with the adviser. And then he thought of taking my assistant away from me. And who will help in the store? Why did I call you old donkey?

– Get out, dear lady. And now I will raise my voice. It’s too early for you to hear such words. And then your mother takes on a lot. – He said with yellow eyes from anger. Mom shouldn’t have talked to him like that. He’s from the nobility. Lord.

– Mom will be all right. – I said fearing for her health. He’s still a demon. And I heard a lot about their strength in fairy tales.

– That’s with me. The mother laughed. Demon too. «We are friends and have always said that. Go to bed.

I started to leave. What a handsome demon he is. Probably lives in a big castle with many servants. He thinks my shack is funny.

– And don’t eavesdrop. The adviser will put a barrier. And then I know what kind of sensitive ears you have. Tomorrow we will discuss everything in the store.

I closed the door. A spell sounded. The sounds from the kitchen are gone. I didn’t want to sleep. What kind of power are they talking about? I’m that special. I didn’t think of myself that way. Although I always dreamed. She sat down near the bed and waited for the demon to leave. For a moment, I wanted to see him again. After all, he can leave and we will never see each other. After midnight his carriage appeared. The little gnome was waiting for his master. The demon came out in a rage. Kicked some rocks so hard that they ended up in the sea. Shake hands. And sat on the carriage. For a couple of minutes I saw her driving down the road. But disappeared over the horizon. This is how my life will go in this wilderness. The moment of happiness has passed. I went to bed and fell asleep. I didn’t see dreams. Everyone dreamed of him. About advisor. About the demon. Maybe I’m in love.

Morning came suddenly. Mom and I went to the grocery store. Our only wealth. Mom was silent all morning. No matter how many times I asked. I realized that it is better not to anger her. Apparently the conversation didn’t go well last night. Although he is so beautiful this demon. The whole day was like not myself. That can of tuna damage. Thankfully it didn’t break. Then, sweeping the broom with scraps, she grabbed it very strongly.

– Daughter, you are not yourself today. What is it?» Mom Teresa said gently. All because of yesterday. Do not think about it. This donkey did not live up to my expectations. We’ll look for nothing else. We are both good.

– Yes, mother. But what about my powers?

– Forces were in childhood. Now you don’t have them and you don’t need them. You are so strong and independent. Everything will be fine with us.

I did not answer and continued to work in the store. There were many clients. Everyone wanted to ask their mother about the adviser. My friend Katya came to me. She knew all the gossip and rumors of the Hansa Empire. Our country. Subscribed to the best magazines from the capital. We talked to her during lunch. We often did this to her. They ran into the forest. Where there are no prying ears and gossip.

– Girlfriend how is he? That adviser.

The friend was all over the place. Black hair like many in the city. Above me on the head. Strong. Warrior. Went on hikes. Robbed caravans on light ships. Strong outside. But tender and vulnerable in the nutria.

– Friend. It’s just like from a fairy tale. Handsome, strong. What kind of carriage does he have?

– You’ve already seen his carriage. I thought your mother was at home.

– Wrong carriage. Usual.

We laughed.

– I read it in a magazine. He also turns out to be the rector of the academy in the capital of Limia. They spend holidays there. Participation in the academy is only for the children of rich people. Such earls and barons. There are a lot of ladies too. Elite Academy. They say that King Rex said so to the adviser in public. «It’s enough for you, my adviser, to be alone, find a wife.» Here is our eccentric king. But it looks like Claudius agreed. Maybe he will find a wife at the academy. There is absolutely nothing for us there.

– That’s for sure.

That’s what it means. Mom found out that he was looking for a wife and wrote to him. But apparently they did not agree on something. Maybe in price. Or she didn’t want to let me go to the demon academy. Where I will have to fight for him with other ladies. Although I would like to. He’s so handsome.

– Friend. You were dreaming. We simple young ladies from the wilderness do not shine like that. Although I would look good in a dress. I would love this guy to the fullest.

I looked at my friend. Weight about a hundred. Hefty hands that easily hold an ax. She is in leather armor. A real warrior. And everyone dreams of a prince.

I also wanted to be in his arms.

– In mine, he would not have resisted for a long time.

– All you about one girlfriend. I want true love. The one that will be with me forever.

– Me too.

It became sad in the evening when I was left alone. It’s been a week since I met the demon. I have already decided that I will live in this wilderness all my life. But one letter changed everything.

In the evening, a local postman came to us and gave us a pile of papers. So he always did once a week. There, as always, there were various papers with taxes. Newspapers with news. But among them I noticed a bright envelope. He was shining from within. It definitely had magic in it. Strong magic. The envelope says from the adviser and that’s it.

– Mom, what is it?

Mother approached me sternly. Apparently she was waiting for this, but she hoped that it would not come to this. With a groaning heart, she opened the envelope. I read quickly and closed my eyes. A tear ran down her cheek. You don’t see that often.

– Daughter. You will go to the academy to study. That donkey still wanted to see you there. Your strength did not give him rest. In vain I wrote to him so that he would find a husband for you.. Study for five years and come back. The scholarship is good. You have enough for life. After graduation, the king pays each student a thousand gold coins. And he offers a position in his ministries. But you don’t agree. Come back to me right away. Enough for a new ship. We will sail away from this country, and there we will find a husband for you abroad. Maybe I’m not that old either.

She said cheerfully. She seems to have accepted what happened. I took the paper from her hand. Indeed, I’m invited to the magic academy. The carriage will arrive tomorrow evening. Do not take things with you. All expenses will be covered by the treasury. People with talent like mine are taught for free. And kept in the best conditions.