The Dragon's Vow or the Stubborn Bride - стр. 38
I turned around sharply and saw Felsen Schwartz on the threshold. And when did he first come in?
Apparently, the father also did not expect a high visit. He managed to sink into a chair, but jumped to his feet again.
– Escher rector! And I… I… And here we are talking with our daughter.
– Yes. “I heard the details of your conversation and decided to intervene,” said Felsen Schwartz.
– Sorry, we made a little family noise. Ha-ha…” Dad tried to justify himself.
Judging by his confused chuckle, he was terribly embarrassed.
– Oh, this noise could be heard even at the stairs! With my dragon hearing, I understood every word.
My father turned red, and I felt a little revenged. At least we embarrassed ourselves together today. One one!
– Frankly, I was quite surprised. I thought you were worried that Mirrae wouldn’t pass the mark and were embarrassed by her weak gift. It turns out I misunderstood you?
“Yes,” the Duke agreed reluctantly. – Mirre’s gift is in order. I was afraid that she would receive unnecessary attention from the adherents. You know them, escher rector! – the father exclaimed in some despair.
Ignoring him, Felsen Schwartz turned to me:
– Do you, adept, think that you are here by right?
– I passed the selection test better than anyone else in the boarding house, escher rector. I suppose so,” I replied.
The rector looked reproachfully at the duke.
– You see, Blackrock. What else do you need? Let Mirre study in peace. You came here to study, right, adept?
– Yes, essher! At the boarding school we were taught only to tame magic, but I want more! – I couldn’t resist complaining.
– Blackrock! – Felsen Schwartz sighed reproachfully. – As far as I know, your daughter had no magic at all, and when she appeared, you forced the girl to pacify her? If I were her, I would bite your head off for this!
Dad and I even looked at each other at such an unexpected statement, and the rector continued.
– Imagine that you just learned to walk, stood on your feet, took your first steps, and they forcibly sat you back down and forbade you to get up. Or you were blind and then regained your sight, but were forced to wear a tight bandage. How would that make you feel?
“I didn’t think in that way…” the Duke responded dully and glanced guiltily in my direction.
– Think about it! Adept Blackrock, while the dean is thinking, you can be free. Go, get settled, and we'll talk a little. If any problems arise, or someone begins to offend you, please contact me directly. Always happy to help. – The rector smiled at me warmly.
My heart jumped with joy. Now even daddy won't be able to get rid of me!
– Thank you! – she thanked the rector with all her heart and headed for the exit.
– Wait, Mirre! Who is Simka? – Felsen Schwartz suddenly asked.
I even felt hot, but I didn’t dare lie.
– Simka is my simuran. He accompanies me everywhere. But don't worry, escher rector, he won't cause any problems. You won't even see him. Simka is very smart and independent, and he also carries my mail to the Ancient Forest and to the north to my sister… – I blurted out in one breath, realizing that without Simka I would be very sad.
– Won’t he chew your shoes? – for some reason Felsen Schwartz asked.
“No,” I said in confusion, not expecting such a question.