The Dragon's Vow or the Stubborn Bride - стр. 39
– Well, fine! Then let him live, just don’t catch the eye of Ashsheri Krieger. She doesn't like animals.
– Thank you! – I exhaled again, feeling imaginary wings growing behind my back.
I had just nearly been thrown into the abyss of hopelessness, and the rector gave me a helping hand and encouraged me. I got much more than I expected. Official permission to leave simuran!
– Escher rector, but this is an animal! – the father did not let up.
“He’s almost your daughter’s familiar, as I understand it.”
– But the rules of the academy prohibit keeping animals!
– The rules of the academy have become mossy! The time has come to reconsider each one, which is what I decided to do. We will create a fresh code that corresponds to new realities,” said Felsen Schwartz.
Now that everything was resolved and all I could worry about was studying, I could relax. But there was one more important point. I still had the Dragon Focus in my coat pocket. I didn’t know whose it was, but who, if not another dragon, could tell me what to do? My father didn’t even let me open my mouth, so I had no desire to talk to him about the find.
– Asher rector, I…
– There is no need for thanks, adept.
“But I… There on the street…” I made another attempt.
“I already realized that you were simply lost with joy.” It's okay, forget about this little incident. He's not worth a damn. We won't mention this in future. Really, Duke? – the rector said with emphasis.
– Of course, of course, Asher Schwartz! – the father agreed.
He seemed relieved too. Apparently, he was seriously worried about my mistake.
– Thank you, escher rector. Then you can…
I wanted to say: “Can I talk to you in private?”, but Felsen Schwartz interrupted me again:
– Of course, go! And hurry up, or you'll miss breakfast. Go straight to the dining room, it is on the first floor, along the corridor to the left of the main entrance. Don't be confused, there are signs there.
It was inconvenient to insist, and I decided to look at the rector later. Moreover, he himself said to come in if problems arise. I think I have a good reason.
– Thank you. Have a good day! – I said goodbye to everyone and left my father’s office.
The rector did not bend his heart; navigation in the academy turned out to be excellent. As soon as you thought about where this or that place was located, the necessary sign, or even a whole sign with a map, was found nearby. And everything is so fresh, as if it was recently updated. Maybe they did something better before our arrival? I don’t know if this is true, but I found the dining room without difficulty. Having turned into the desired corridor, I soon found myself in a spacious, bright room, where it was crowded, a little noisy, and delicious smells were in the air. The stomach immediately reminded me that the last time I ate food was yesterday and demanded that this be corrected immediately.
The huge hall was lined with large round tables for about ten people, at which the adherents had breakfast. At the very entrance there was a dressing room where you could leave your clothes. She was received and given out by a real elemental! Air. Dad wasn't lying when he talked about this at home.
– Hello! – I greeted a little confused.