Chapter 62: Chapter 62
The next day, Menna had already arranged her shift change with one of the maids, so she left the Academy dressed in tight black pants, a white blouse that matched her breasts and a black jacket. The first thing she did upon leaving the Academy was to head to the demonic guild "Tall Shadow", where she managed to hire a warrior and a female warrior, both demons at the midpoint of the fourth rank.
Now, she was accompanied by two imposing guards in appearance, the warrior whose skin was yellowish had red horns on his head and his eyes were almost completely red with the only exception of his black pupils, besides that his robust complexion added to his two meters of height made anyone hesitate to approach the demon who carried a heavy sword on his back, who wore brown leather clothes on which he wore a heavy metallic breastplate; the other was a warrior with defined muscles, had a diagonal scar above and below her right eye, had rabbit ears, wore brown shorts and a black coat, at the sides of her waist she carried two dark blue daggers.
When the driver of one of the private demonic vehicles saw Menna approaching he broke out in a sweat, but she paid him three gold coins and told him she would give him 6 more coins if he would wait for them since she did not want to spend too much time in the area where the "Orchard of the Past" herbalist’s shop was located.
The trip was relatively comfortable, and they arrived at the designated area in less than an hour because the driver did not hold back when driving, because he wanted to show his efficiency after the payment he had received.
When they arrived at the store they were surprised by its gloomy appearance, Menna shook her head and then entered the store.
-Wow!" Menna exclaimed as she saw the contrast and quality products on the shelves and counter, shortly after looking at the products in the store, she saw a demon at the counter whose hair was white and his goat horns were black, the demon had some wrinkles on his face and was wearing a black wizard robe with golden edges, he looked at Menna and then asked her in a solemn and respectful voice:
-Do you wish something special miss.
Menna approached him followed by her two escorts, who showed firm looks that did not cause the least impression on the manager.
-Young Mart Sevec sent me, he told me that he wants some of the level five products.
-The respectable Mart Sevec, he really is a great customer. -The manager praised Mart, and the corners of his lips lifted subtly upward.
"Oh God damn it! Mart Sevec do you hate me?" thought Menna who as enthusiastic and carefree as she was, couldn’t help but fear the evil hidden in that subtle smile.
-Follow me! -Said the manager as he began to climb the stairs.
Menna took a breath and asked the two warriors to wait for her, after that she followed the manager of the herbalist store.
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After the classes Mart Sevec walked through the corridors and observed subtly, he sat down on a bench and took out a book, he was inspecting to realize what the situation was.
"Well, there is still time; as long as they do not touch the most suspicious, they will avoid alerting them", thought Mart who after spending a few minutes to evaluate the impact of the actions of the director and Archduke Alcariz, decided to go to the library to continue reading the book of the "demonic hearts".
In a large study room, with light gray walls, marble floors, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights, in front of a window, was the director Persec Merliano observing the academy with a thoughtful face, his gaze was directed to every corner.
Sitting on an elegant sofa in that study room was a beautiful student with long white hair, white skin really white which at first glance looked like skin, but more closely noted the presence of small snake scales, her eyes were of a striking color because their sclera was white and the iris was also white but its outline was red and the pupils were elliptical vertically, the beautiful demon wore the uniform of the Academy, she was the best student of the fourth year S class, known as the solitary Isirid Merliana, she never in her four years of study gave up her place and was relentless with all who confronted her so that there was no doubt that she was a worthy successor of her powerful grandfather, Persec Merliano.
Isirid who respected her grandfather and only family more than anything in the world was surprised to see him with a deep look as if he could not face a challenge despite how powerful and feared he was both in the land of demons, the empire and all the kingdoms of the human world.
-Grandfather, has something happened? Why are you so worried? -Isirid asked in a sympathetic tone.
"My concern is you, my little Irid," Persec answered in his mind, because he already knew the intentions of the conspirators, and she being the greatest talent in the demon world having reached the fifth rank at the starting point at such a young age was the most promising prodigy in the demon country, but that in turn also made her a target of those who felt threatened by the emergence of such a powerful talent. But above all, what worried Persec most was losing her, the only thing he had left of his beloved who died giving birth to his son whom he protected with all his strength until he went his own way and one day was killed along with his wife leaving Isiriad, who was only one year old at the time, an orphan. He raised her as best he could, although the main work was done by some maids that he specially selected, since he was almost always busy, but that did not diminish the love he felt for his granddaughter who was his only family.
Director Persec sat as he thought, "we have examined 10 students, and all ten were corroded, and there is no way to doubt the information that student Mart gave us; this will only generate chaos, and I cannot trust anyone but Kariz and Senjar, they are the only executives with neutral positions, I will have to make them report as soon as possible".
Persec looked at Isiriad, and couldn’t help but want to curse those who put her in danger, but her mind could only repeat the same question without finding an answer, "Is it the humans or the remaining Cudernians?"
Persec looked at her granddaughter again and said:
-Stay always away from that which is beyond your reach, you must live longer than me.
-Why would someone as powerful as you say something like that? -asked Isirid who had begun to sense that something was going on.
But Director Persec only answered her:
-If something happens, take shelter here; you promise?
Isirid only sighed and nodded; the director did not want to say more because he knew how impetuous a person could become when his talent did not stop growing, he had already seen several talents like that perish in strange circumstances, and he did not want that for his granddaughter.