Supreme Magus - Chapter 100

Chapter 100: 100
While Lith spoke with the Marchioness, everyone was having a conversation with their respective families, deciding how to face the incoming storm .




Everyone but Quylla, of course . She had no relatives, hence she never spent precious points for a communication amulet . Yet it was the second time already she was considering getting one .
The first time had been during the four days break . While the others had returned to their homes, she had remained in the academy . Even in her old village, she had always been surrounded by people .
The bustling noise of the daily activities had become part of her life .
But during the break, she had no lessons to attend, nowhere to go, and no one to talk to . Ever since Quylla had got her Ballot, she had become an outcast, but she never really noticed up until that point .
She would always spend so much time with her friends, that being alone once in a while was actually pleasant . During those four days, though, the silence had started to scare her .
Walking along the empty corridors, Quylla felt like she was traveling through the belly of a giant dead beast, with only her steps' echo to keep her company . Being apart from Yurial or Phloria was meh, while from Lith was actually good, it gave her the time to sort her feelings .
The emotional rollercoaster she went through every time they met, was so frustrating that more than once she almost confessed, just to get rid of the uneasiness . Until the fear of being rejected kicked in, making her thank the gods for stopping her .
What she really missed was Friya's company . She didn't know if Lith was her first love or just a crush, she never had experienced anything like that before . What she did know, was that Friya was the closest thing to a family she had ever had .
They would spend hours together, not only for studying, but also talking about their dreams and hopes once they graduated from the academy . She would listen to all the stupid little things that crossed her mind, her fears and anxiety and never judged her for that .
And now, seeing them talking to their parents, gave her a sense of estrangement .
- "I know it's stupid, but maybe if I had one too, if I could call them whenever I want, I wouldn't feel so… different . – She thought .




Velan Deirus, Yurial's father, was so outraged that his eyes almost popped out .
"That Lukart scum . How dares treating my son like a dog? I was willing to remain on the sidelines, to see from which side we could profit the most . But this blatant lack of respect shows that if those old farts have it their way, there will be no future for us but servitude . "
"What do you want me to do, father?"
"Tell Linjos what happened, get a Coward's… I mean a Ballot, and then wait for my instructions . Don't try to get revenge, if he is smart, Lyam has a Ballot too .
That little act was probably meant to either make you submit, or anger you enough to retaliate and get you expelled . Trying to recruit you like that makes no sense, unless they wanted to make us an example for other young magical families .

To show that they can reach us both on the inside and the outside . Would be a good plan, if we were some stuck-up self-righteous idiot nobles . I'll play this game by my rules .
Don't do anything stupid, son . Think before you act, and if anything new happens, contact me . Love you . "
The conversation between Friya and his mother, Duchess Solivar was of a different tone .
"Sabotaging a new Headmaster? It has always happened, even to the most insignificant, petty bootlicker . Let alone to a young radical, uncaring for political gains . " Her voice was bored .
"Everyone with half a brain knows there is a huge storm ahead, and I don't plan getting caught in the middle of it . We will remain neutral . In every war, the real winner is the one that does not take part in it, profiting from both sides .

Whoever comes on top, I'm covered .
Contact me only if you need to get out of the academy . You are the first real mage of household Solivar, act as one . Take no unnecessary risks . "
Then she hanged up the call .
- "Well, I love you too, mother . Thanks for asking me if I was all right or if I needed something . F*ck you and your precious Solivar household! I'll do whatever I want . For once, I am in control . You need me, not the other way around! –
Friya was so angry that only Quylla's worried face prevented her for throwing the communication amulet against a wall .
Phloria's father, Orion Ernas, was of course well informed too . He was deeply involved in one of the factions that were closest to the Queen, so nothing she said was actually of any relevance, outside the attack on Yurial .
Orion had kept her in the dark, because he didn't want her to grow up scared by the rumors about the impending civil war . He had hoped for the stalemate to hold until she was big enough to choose what to do, but time was running out .
He told her the same things Marchioness Distar had explained to Lith .
"I think that they are closing ranks . Attacking a member of a magical bloodline means that they are not willing to tolerate neutrality anymore . Either you are with them or against them . "
"What can I do for the Queen, dad?"
"You?" Orion laughed for the first time since that conversation started .




"What can you possibly do? You are just a kid, the real battle is out here, what has happened is barely a ripple effect . This is but the last attempt to sabotage in a long line . They have simply raised the ante a little .
Instead of worrying for the Queen, here is what you can do for me . Pick a Ballot, stay out of trouble, and if push comes to shove, attack first and ask questions later . Always go all out, no one can get killed in an academy, the castle does not allow for that . "
"It's the first time I hear about this . How do you know for sure?"
"It's supposed to be a secret, but when your daddy was younger and hot blooded, someone dared to draw his sword against me . I lost my temper and…
well, let's just say that the academy's arrays saved a lot of people that day . Things escalated quite a bit . "
"If it's a secret, aren't you breaking some rule by telling me?"
"Do you think I would put a 'secret' that the gods only know how many idiots like me know above my daughter's safety? I would rather see you safe and expelled, than let anyone put a finger on you . "
At that point, Lith had already returned in the room . Not exchanging any pleasantries saved him a lot of time . Only Friya was already done with her amulet .
Lith didn't know what to do, being a commoner was a double-edged sword in that situation .
It meant that he and Quylla were more likely to be left alone, but at the same time that they had no way to help their friends .
When all the conversations ended, with the exception of Lith, they shared the information received . The Marchioness had made clear from the beginning that she had already enough on her plate .
Revealing their connection would only draw more attention, something that both were glad to avoid .
"I guess we both need a Ballot, now . " Yurial sighed . Being a victim was a scary feeling for him . His family name had always been the strongest sword and shield, yet now it was reduced to a bullseye .
"We need to go to Linjos' office . " Phloria nodded .
"And let everyone know that even powerful people like you are scared? That would mean playing into their hands . " Lith objected .
"What do you propose then? Ignore my father's advice and wait for their next move?"
"That would be stupid . I say to play it smart . " He took out his Ballot, pushing the button twice .
A Warp Steps opened, and Professor Trasque came out of it . When he saw where he was, he furrowed his brows in disapproval .
"Kid, a Ballot is not a toy . Don't try to give me the 'I accidentally sat on it' bullsh*t . "
"We need to see the Headmaster, it's an urgent matter . I had to resort to the Ballot because we can't allow for others to know about it . I'm sorry if I caused a false alarm . " Lith deeply bowed, even though if necessary, he would do it again .
Trasque's interest was piqued . He opened another portal, leading straight to the Headmaster's office . The room was immaculate as Lith remembered it .
His hardwood brown desk was right in front of a glass wall, capable of blocking the excess daylight or amplify it, keeping the lighting uniform during the whole day . Several pieces of paper were arranging themselves in ordinate piles after he finished looking at them .
Hearing the Gate open, he turned towards them . He seemed to have aged ten years since the last time they saw him .

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