The Blue Mage Raised by Dragons

Chapter 21

Lindyss looked up and put down her knitting needles and wool. The basilisk was whining and rushing down the stairs. Lindyss sighed while standing and started to head towards the mini boss room. She was wearing her usual blood red robe and high heels. Her light brown hair was shoulder length and tucked behind her pointed ears. She looked inside the mini boss room and saw Vur chasing after a bat in the air. He caught its wings and brought it to the floor.

Can I help you? Lindyss asked.

Vur hugged the squirming bat. I want more books, he said.

Didnt I tell you to ask the elves for books? she asked, you already read all of mine.

I read all the elves books too, he said, they told me to ask you.

Did you really?

Uh huh. I even read the boring ones too, Vur said while making a face, why would they make a book on plants.

Lindyss sighed and crossed her arms.

I know where we can get more books, but well have to ask your parents.

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M-milord! a sentry burst into the dining room of the demon lords castle.

Didnt I tell you that no one may interrupt my meals? the demon lord asked, this is the only time I have for my family.

Y-yes! But this is urgent, milord, the sentry said with his head bowed, theres five dragons in front of the royal capital right now and they demand to speak with you at the front gate.

The demon lords face paled. All the strong soldiers were garrisoned in the south or on the border between the human and demon territories. He nodded and stood up. They havent attacked? he asked.

No, milord, but its hard to say what dragons will do.

Mina, watch over Tafel. If anything happens, remember that I love you both, the demon lord said as he turned towards his wife and child.

Mina nodded and held Tafels hand. Be careful, Zollstock.

 Tafels eyes glinted. No way Im letting this chance go, she thought.

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Sweat rolled down Zollstocks neck as he stared into the golden pair of eyes in front of him. The blude dragon's front claws were resting on the city walls while it sat on its haunches. Two humanoid figures stood on its head.

How may I help you, mighty one? Zollstock said while lowering his gaze to his feet.

Zollstock flinched as a high pitched voice that sounded like it came from a child rang through the air.

Books! I want all your books.

Zollstocks face twisted and he opened his mouth to speak.

You cant just ask for all their books, Prika said, interrupting him. Zollstock let out a sigh of relief.

I dont want to carry any duplicates, Prika finished. Zollstocks right eye started to twitch.

Come again? he asked.

Are you deaf? Auntie, how can he be the ruler if hes deaf? Vur turned to Lindyss and asked. Lets ask her instead, Vur said and pointed at Tafel who was hiding behind the corner.

Tafel froze.

Tafel! What are you doing here?! Zollstock asked.

I wanted to see the dragons, she whispered.

Grimmy laughed. Arent you a brave child? Dont you know dragons eat children for breakfast?

Tafel trembled and collapsed onto her knees before shaking her head back and forth. Y-you cant eat me th-then. I-its dinner time, she said.

Grimmy laughed even harder and the walls shook as he thumped his tail against the floor. Maybe I should kidnap you and save you for breakfast, he said with a grin. Tafel squeaked as she saw the rows of teeth and curled up into a ball.

Quit teasing the little ones, Leila said as she nudged Grimmys neck.

Ahem. Sorry about that, Lindyss said and jumped off of Seras head.

Wed appreciate it if you gave us all your books. Of course well provide a fair compensation, she said to Zollstock with a smile.

I cant do that. The royal library is a collection of all our history and knowledge. If you take it away from us, what else will we have? Zollstock said as sweat rolled down his back.

Lindyss smiled. Then its fine if we use it like a library then, right? Well be sure to come back and return the books once were done with them, she said as she stepped closer to Zollstock.

Zollstock took a step back. Theres no guarantee youll return them, Zollstock said while shaking his head.

Lindyss continued moving closer. Her lips glistened red in the moonlight. Im sure theres some kind of agreement we can come to, right? she asked while staring right into his eyes.

Zollstock continued stepping backwards and stumbled when his foot the edge of the wall behind him. He almost fell over, but Lindyss caught his shoulder and brought her face in front of his. Their noses almost touched. You should be careful, Lindyss whispered and smiled before pulling away. Zollstocks face was red and his heart pounded in his chest.

Im telling mom, Tafel said. Lindyss giggled and walked towards Tafel.

Such a cute child, she said, you should let the adults talk, okay? Here, go play with Vur. Lindyss put her hands underneath Tafels arms and lifted her up. Tafel screamed as Lindyss lobbed her straight towards Seras head. She closed her eyes and curled up into a ball, bracing herself for the pain. Instead, she was caught by a cushion of air and landed next to Vur. Sera let go of the walls and took a few steps backwards.

Tafel! Zollstock yelled, you witch! Ill have you burned! He turned towards Lindyss and almost fell over when she appeared right in front of him.

Lindyss smiled. Now, now. Let the children play while we discuss the terms. Alright?

Zollstock shivered when he saw her smile and involuntarily nodded his head.

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Wow, are those horns real? Vur asked and touched Tafels horns.

Tafels face turned red and she nodded. Its rude to touch someones horns, she whispered.

Oh, sorry. I didnt know that, Vur said as he let go of her horns, why do you have horns?

Tafel tilted her head. Im a demon. Demons have horns.

Eh? Mama said you were a human though, Vur said, and dragons dont lie. Right mama? Vur looked towards his feet.

Sera snorted which caused Tafel to fall over. Humans and demons are the same thing to us.

Vur nodded. See, he said and sat down next to Tafel.

Im Vur, whats your name?

Tafel, she replied as she stared into his golden slit eyes, are you a human? Ive never met one before.

Im a dragon, Vur said as he stuck his chest out, I just havent grown my wings and scales yet.

Oh, I didnt know dragons looked like that when they were little, Tafel said with her eyes wide.

Vur smiled. A lot of people dont. Do you want to be my friend?

Tafel nodded repeatedly. Yes. I dont have many friends. My mom never lets me out of the house anymore, Tafel said while looking down.

Oooo, whats this? Prika asked, it looks like Lindyss has some competition? She hung onto Seras shoulders with her claws as she stared at the two children on top of her head and grinned.

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So its agreed then? Lindyss asked Zollstock.

Zollstock nodded. The boy can freely enter the library and borrow books from it, but no more than twenty books at a time. The dragons will stop destroying towns and Tafel will be returned safely, he said as he admired the gleaming sword in his hands.

Good, Lindyss said as she leaned forward and ran her fingers down the side of his neck, it was a pleasure doing business with you.

Zollstock gulped and nodded as he watched Lindyss saunter away towards the dragons.