The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

Book 2: Chapter 22

Vur and Tafel sat in the corner of the adventurers guilds lobby. Stella was munching on a plum, dripping juices onto Vurs head. Alice was standing in front of the commission board, muttering to herself as her gaze roamed over the documents. The adventurers gave her a wide berth, some even holding their breaths to stay silent.

If thats the way were going, then we should pick these up, Alice said and jotted down commission names in her notebook. This one too. And this isnt too far off. Huh, I didnt know there was a wyvern nest there; we could solve that along the way. Since were going east anyways

Its really nice having someone whos capable of proper planning, Tafel said to Vur while looking at Alice. Delphina used to do all the planning in Swirling Wind. I shouldve recruited her to help manage my kingdom. They watched as Alice approached the receptionists desk, placing her notebook and identity card on top of the wooden surface.

Id like to undertake all of these commissions, Alice said, crossing her arms over her chest.

Um, guild master, if you do this, there wont be any commissions left for everyone else, the receptionist said as he read over the list of missions that spanned three pages of the notebook. B-besides, dont you have a lot of paperwork left to finish?

I cant accept commissions just because Im a guild master? This is discrimination, Alice said, placing her hands on her hips. As for all those papers, theyre gone. You can go to my office and check.

But an adventurer of your stature shouldnt be accepting a D-ranked mission, right? the receptionist asked. He shrank back as Alice seemed to grow in size.

Ill fire you if you dont comply, Alice said, narrowing her eyes.

The receptionist gulped and nodded before reaching underneath his desk to retrieve some forms. I understand, boss.

Alices expression relaxed as she smiled.

Isnt that abusing her power? Vur asked as he snacked on an apple.

I dont want to hear that from you, Tafel said, rolling her eyes. She smiled at Alice as the petite guild master strode over to their side.

I accepted some extra missions that we can accomplish along the way, Alice said. I hope you dont mind.

We dont, Tafel said. Its better this way. Theres a slight feeling of shame when you become an SSS-ranked adventurer with no missions completed under your belt.

Alice glanced at Vur. Did he feel shame? Probably not. Thats true. Why dont you two check your levels while we wait? she asked. While registering as adventurers, they didnt write down their levels, opting to fight her to determine their rank instead.

Id rather not, Tafel said. I dont want to see how far away from Vur I am on paper. I think Id cry if I found out I was half his level.

Alice turned to Vur. Arent you curious?

Nope. I already know Im the best, Vur said and finished eating his apple, core included.

Alice pursed her lips. If you say so, she said. Id like a list of all your abilities if were going to party together. Itll make strategic decisions much easier. Normally, I could construct a team based on our classes, butshe squinted at Vurdragon isnt exactly the most descriptive class description.

Strategic decisions? Im good at those, Vur said with a nod. Recently, he was beating Mr. Skelly in mock warfare more than he was losing. He furrowed his brow. Youre a meat shield, right?

Alices expression darkened. Essentially, yes, you could call me that, she said. Was it just her or did the shield on her back become heavier? Though the official name of my class is guardian.

Guardian? Tafel asked. Youre not as slow as a typical guardian If she didnt have the ability to teleport, maybe she really wouldve lost against Alice during their bout.

I subclass as a berserker, Alice said and shrugged.

Thats

Weird? Alice asked. I know. But it works, well, not against freaks like you, but it works against everything else.

Your body type

Small people cant fight on the frontlines? Is that what youre trying to say? Alice asked, glaring at Tafel. She adjusted her glasses before crossing her arms over her chest.

You just seem more like the scholarly type, Tafel said and cleared her throat. I could totally see you calling down pillars of light to obliterate the enemy.

Alice shrugged. You get what you see, she said. But is this really your whole party? Wheres your healer?

Well, we never get injured, Tafel said, scratching her head. And Vur knows how to heal people. He can revive them too.

Alices mouth fell open. Thats broken! Totally broken! Unlearn that skill right now!

Shes jealous, Stella said, swallowing her plums remains.

It doesnt make any sense! Alice said. If youre serious about his ability to revive people, how can he beat me in close combat, cast black magic that I have to defend against with my all, and revive people? And dont give me that nonsense about being a dragon.

Vurs forehead wrinkled, and his eyes glowed. The faint image of a dragons head materialized around him, shimmering in the light. Alice shuddered but resolutely stared him down with her hands balled up into fists in her lap. She bit her lower lip to stop her teeth from chattering. You were imprinted? Imprinted by a dragon?

Bingo! Stella said, clapping her hands together once. She tapped on Vurs forehead. Your auras making me dizzy.

Vurs eyes stopped glowing, and he snorted, turning his head away from Alice. A collective exhalation came from the crowd of adventurers in the room.

I guess that does make you a dragon in the loosest possible sense, Alice said and tapped her finger against the table. A warrior class with a white mage subclass then? No. You didnt use any skills to hit me, only unrefined punches and kicks.

Those unrefined punches and kicks knocked you out though, Tafel said. You dont have to guess anymore. Hes a blue mage.

Alice grimaced. But to learn a skill, a blue mage has to be hit by the ability, she said. Dont tell me he was also raised in the wild fighting beasts to grow up. If that was the case, the holy matriarch would never let him out of her sight.

Tafel nodded.

You three are actually from a different continent, arent you? Alice asked. Everything makes sense now. A crease formed on her forehead as she looked at Vur. But that doesnt make you any less broken. What the hell were the dragons thinking when they created an abomination like you?

Honestly, I think they were bored, Tafel said and shrugged.