The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

Chapter 56

Teach me how to fight, Tafel said.

Chad blinked at the kneeling demon girl at his feet. No, he said and began to walk around her. The two were in a hallway of the royal castle near the room holding Lindyss.

Tafel grabbed his leg. Please, please, please, please, please, pleaseeeeee.

Youre annoying. Let go, Chad said as he stopped and pried her fingers off. Go ask your mother; Im not a mage.

I dont want to use magic, Tafel said as she scrambled to her feet. I want to learn how to fight. With a weapon.

Are you stupid? Chad asked as he narrowed his eyes. You already have six horns and youre not even ten. Your potential for magic is huge.

Tafel bit her lip. Im not giving up on magic. I just want to learn how to fight too.

Go ask Doofus then, Chad said as he walked towards a door. Hes teaching at the academy.

But youre the strongest warrior, Tafel said. No ones as good as you.

Thats right. Im the strongest, Chad said as he nodded and opened the door.

The way you use the spear is amazing, Tafel said as she chased after him. Its hard for me to see it move. And you beat eight members of the royal family by yourself.

Of course, Chad said as he smiled. Ive been doing it for years. Lindyss and Tina were sitting in the room, talking to each other when Chad and Tafel walked inside. Vur was still unconscious in the bed adjacent to them.

Youre also the most handsome person Ive seen, Tafel said as her eyes sparkled. You look so cool in your armor.

Chad chuckled. Dont I? he asked as he stuck his chest out and strutted to a chair.

Creep, Tina said as she rolled her eyes at him. Chad snorted.

Youre just jealous, he said as he sat down. You know children always tell the truth.

Especially when they want something from you, right? Tina asked and winked at Tafel.

Tafels face turned red and she looked away. He would have agreed after one or two more lines of praise, Tafel mumbled.

What? Chad asked as his face snapped towards Tafel. You were trying to flatter me into teaching you.

No! Of course not, Tafel said as she shook her head. I meant everything I said, teacher.

Whos your teacher?! Chad asked as he crossed his arms and looked the other way. He sighed. Kids these days.

Tafel pouted. You ruined it, she said, staring at Tina.

Tina smiled at her. Why dont you join the Swirling Winds? she asked. Rujis one of the best spellblades out there. You should leave the warrior classes to the simple minded brutes like our friend here. She gestured towards Chad.

Fight me, Chad said.

See what I mean? Tina asked. Well be going to back to Fuselage as soon as Lindyss returns to the south.

Can I really? What about my mom? Tafel asked as her eyes widened.

She has a country to run, Tina replied and grinned. Dont worry about her. I bet Dustin could convince her. The two seem awfully chummy nowadays.

Tafel looked up and thought about her mothers recent behavior. She nodded. When are you going back? she asked, turning towards Lindyss.

Sera should be here soon. I dont know how long its going to take Vur to wake up. He wasnt ready to awaken the bloodline, its possible it may take a few years, Lindyss said and sighed. At least Im still able to control his dreams.

Tafel frowned and walked to Vurs bedside. She clasped his hand in between hers and closed her eyes. Ill get stronger. So strong that you wont be able to break your promise to me. I promise. Just you wait.

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Stella hovered over the restrained demon. Isnt this amazing? Stella asked the upside-down demons above her. Its been over a month and hes still not dead. Hes struggling with the same amount of gusto as he was in the beginning. I really want to see how long itll take for him to break.

She giggled as she prodded the demon with a stick. I wonder where he gets all this energy from. If he doesnt need to eat, drink, or sleep, then it must be coming from somewhere. Maybe the mana in the vicinity? She frowned as she looked up at the unresponsive demons above her. She clapped her hands and a bolt of electricity struck the chains holding them.

How rude. No one said you could sleep, Stella said as she watched the demons writhe. Tell me. Am I right?

The demons wailed as more electricity snaked through their bodies before they fainted again. Ah, so fragile. Maybe I should remove their eyelids, Stella muttered and shook her head. Guess Ill have to experiment to find out for myself. Rella! Get me as many bananerry seeds as you can. Were going to plant them around this demon. If the plants closest to it have less mana than the ones further away, then Ill know Im right.

Rella trembled as she nodded and flew outside.

Stella turned towards Bella. Isnt learning fun? she asked with a smile.

Bella gulped and nodded.

Im glad you agree, Stella said. You want to learn more too, right? Go round up your sisters and get me more bodies. Demons, humans, animals, elvesno wait, thatd just be saying animals twiceit doesnt matter. As long as theyre alive, I want them all. Of course, dont let anyone know fairies are catching people to play with. We wouldnt want to spoil the surprise too early.

Bella shivered and flew outside.

Oh, Im so excited! Stella squealed as she hugged her shoulders. I cant wait to see the expression on your face, Lindyss, Stella said as she licked her lips and stared at the thrashing demon below her. Her horns pulsed with a red light and her eyes turned red. Rella froze at the entrance of the cave and trembled as she dropped a seed.

Oh, good. Youre back, Stella said as she smiled and turned towards Rella. Her horns dimmed and her eyes returned to their normal color. Lets get these seeds planted now, honey.