A girl at the Demon Academy. They don’t know who I am and neither do I
Рамиль Латыпов
I am an orphan Julia. Who was raised by a former pirate Teresa Silver, who retired a long time ago. But everything is changing, just like me. When I turned eighteen. The world is not like I thought living in a small fishing village. It is much bigger and more complex. Will I find true love or will I wallow in this dark world. You will find out after reading my book.
AВ girl at the Demon Academy
They don’t know who I am and neither do I
Рамиль Латыпов
© Рамиль Латыпов, 2022
ISBNВ 978-5-0056-6893-6
Created with Ridero smart publishing system
ChapterВ 1
Pleasant sea breeze. Cold, but still sunny. Spring is coming. But such unexpected but pleasant news came to our small house on the shores of the great sea of Elios. About the new guest. To my named mother, Terezi Silver. Former pirate and adventurer. That she decided to live by the sea and trade in her shop «Silver Potions». She found me as a baby on the seashore and named me Julia Silver. After all, she found me in July. I was a few months old and washed ashore. She decided that the assistant in the shop did not fit her. She couldn’t have her own children. Indeed, on one of her robbed ships, the warlock Logan Ontra sailed and he cursed the entire crew. But who would have thought that her old friend and employer would come to visit her. King Rex Derig’s adviser, Lord Claudius Whip. He must have business with us. But what. My mother has been out of work for a long time. She doesn’t have her own ship. The shop is small and does not bring in much money. Our fishing town «Sea Destiny» buzzed with this news. The adviser Claudius Knut himself. This hasn’t happened for many years. As a trading alliance of the five kingdoms issued an edict against piracy. And our ships were mercilessly sunk in the sea as soon as they leave the port. Fish is our only source of income.
– Why is he coming mom? Such an important demon. And in our shack. – I took my mother by the strong hands of an experienced warrior.
– My daughter Julia. I dont know. He saw you as a child. Maybe he wants to get married. – Mom said sarcastically.
– Don’t joke like that mom. At least he’s a handsome man. Such horns and figure. But for him to love a girl from such a wilderness.
– You’re eighteen. It is the age to think about your husband and family. Moreover, I trained you with a sword for many years. He does not fit a wife who can stand up for herself. «Mom hugged me.
– How good that on that day you found me mom.
– My daughter.
We hugged for a long time. It’s good that in this gloomy world we found each other. But I still wanted to know who my real mother was. Ever since childhood, when I found out the truth. Local boys shouted it to me when they ran away from my fists. My mother trained me well.
Getting married was my only chance to get out of this wilderness. Every year there are less and less fish. And the winters are getting colder and longer. People were dying from sea fever. My mother did not want such a fate for me. Maybe she herself sent the letter to her friend Lord Claudius. Mom began to prepare the table for the arrival of the guest. I went to a neighbor, the same former pirate Tamara Shturm, and traded our cow for a bottle of good wine that she kept in her basement. The galley they robbed years ago was carrying loads full of elf wine. The most expensive in the world. But in our wilderness there was no one to buy it. And the pirates gave everything to every family in the city. This is how the habits used to be. The reward was shared among everyone. We lived together. Not like now. From a town of three thousand inhabitants, no more than two hundred remained. And the old and feeble. The youth have all left. This is my chance and I won’t miss it. So I put on the best dress. Braided with white ribbons. My blond hair will suit his taste. I began to wait near the porch of our house. With bread and salt. As it should be. Mother kept busy in the house. Picked up and wiped the dust. It’s not every day that you see her so dressed up and with gold jewelry around her neck. Another thing that reminded her of the glory days.
AВ beautiful expensive carriage began toВ drive up toВ us. White as ivory. Small statues ofВ angels on it gave aВ status look. The coachman, aВ little young dwarf, saw me and took off his hat. First time IВ see them.
– Dear lady, are you waiting for me? – Said the handsome man who got out of the carriage. His strong, confident gaze numbed me. As a child, I remember him a little differently. Although then everything seemed different to me. Now I understand all its beauty. Demon with horns. Strong and confident. In an expensive black uniform. With three medals and an order.
– Hello traveler. Here’s bread and salt for you. Accept them and enter our house.
He smiled at me. In many areas of the country, these customs have long been forgotten. But not in our area. In general, time flows differently here. A strong hand broke off the bread and dipped it in salt, he greedily ate it. I wanted him to break me off and eat me as well. That’s how handsome he is. Before that, I had no such thoughts.
– Lead the beauty. – He said in a gentle voice from which I melted.. Then, in a different authoritative tone, he said to the coachman. «Go through the portal and wait for my call.»
The coachman nodded. Read the spell and disappeared. My amazement knew no bounds. There was very little magic inВ our cuts.
– Of course adviser. Be our guest. Mom is already waiting for you.
– The old robber. Haven’t seen her for a long time. We have something to discuss. Then he stroked my cheek. He smiled, baring a row of sharp teeth. I wasn’t scared. This sight mesmerized me. You are the sweetest part of our conversation.
We entered the house.
ChapterВ 2
Entering the house, the most beautiful demon that I have seen in my life tripped over my cat. Which of course was called Pirate. And fell to the licked floor. But I caught it well. It wasn’t as heavy as I thought. Although my mother made me catch huge stingrays from childhood. That’s how I learned to carry weights. He quickly got to his feet and looked a little embarrassed. In fairy tales, this is what princes do, not fishermen like me. He became funny. But then my mother came to meet us. Strong and big lady.
– Hi friend. – Mom said brazenly and hit him on the shoulder. Swipe. He barely remained on his feet. My mother is a thunderstorm of the seas and oceans.
– Hello sweet lady. You are full of life as always. The demon said and bowed to her. That’s how much he respects her. It was rare for the nobles to pay respect like that, especially to us commoners.
– Sit down at the table, since you arrived. I hope I didn’t show the letter to anyone. And then I hit for real. – Mom said angrily. The demon immediately shook his head. Apparently he’s afraid of her. – That’s good. We set the table for you.
We sat down at the table. Big and round. From aВ mast tree that threw ashore. Our craftsmen used toВ do such for export. But now this part ofВ our culture is forgotten.
– Excellent meals. You can’t eat like that in the royal palace. And wine is a real elixir. This is no longer produced. The vineyards of the elves have been plundered by the orcs for seven years now. – Said the adviser, and began to lick his fingers. It can be seen that with us he did not keep manners. We, too. But how I wanted him to lick my fingers like that.
– Don’t look at me. This is my daughter’s cooking. Not only a beauty, but also a cook. Who is she like? She said a little sadly. It always happened when she remembered that I was not her own daughter.
– I willingly believe. She is very dexterous. He looked at me with ardent eyes. It’s good that I stayed in my chair and did not fall from such a look. Why did you block her powers? Can I see a seal on it? It had to be developed. Useful in the future. «He winked at me. So soft.
– So the bastard almost burned down my house. Mom smiled at me. And stroked her head.
– There was no such mother. Don’t slander me in front of a guest. – I felt so ashamed. I wanted to make a good impression on him. And what seal is he talking about? I never had magical powers.
– It was after your last visit. She was eight. The eyes lit up with fire. Hands were on fire. I got angry because of the guy, I didn’t let her go for a walk. Here’s a trickster. Barely took her out of the house. My shed burned down. Well, at least the cows went to the pastures.
You said it was lightning. And I don’t remember that. – I said in confusion.
– So then we daughter went to the city of Thyme. There, my old acquaintance, the witch Terimuska, put a seal on you. And erased the memory of it. She wanted to take you as a student. But I refused. You never know what this hag system has in its head. I would also let you in for experiments. She can. I saw a lot while swimming with her in the seas.
– So this is how it is. – Said the demon eating a stalk of garlic. We need to find other uses for her talents. She can’t survive in this wilderness. The seal is temporary. Might break soon. We have a lot to discuss. Pirate.
– Daughter. Blow into bed. We have a lot to discuss with the adviser. And then he thought of taking my assistant away from me. And who will help in the store? Why did I call you old donkey?
– Get out, dear lady. And now I will raise my voice. It’s too early for you to hear such words. And then your mother takes on a lot. – He said with yellow eyes from anger. Mom shouldn’t have talked to him like that. He’s from the nobility. Lord.
– Mom will be all right. – I said fearing for her health. He’s still a demon. And I heard a lot about their strength in fairy tales.
– That’s with me. The mother laughed. Demon too. «We are friends and have always said that. Go to bed.
IВ started toВ leave. What aВ handsome demon he is. Probably lives inВ aВ big castle with many servants. He thinks my shack is funny.
– And don’t eavesdrop. The adviser will put a barrier. And then I know what kind of sensitive ears you have. Tomorrow we will discuss everything in the store.
I closed the door. A spell sounded. The sounds from the kitchen are gone. I didn’t want to sleep. What kind of power are they talking about? I’m that special. I didn’t think of myself that way. Although I always dreamed. She sat down near the bed and waited for the demon to leave. For a moment, I wanted to see him again. After all, he can leave and we will never see each other. After midnight his carriage appeared. The little gnome was waiting for his master. The demon came out in a rage. Kicked some rocks so hard that they ended up in the sea. Shake hands. And sat on the carriage. For a couple of minutes I saw her driving down the road. But disappeared over the horizon. This is how my life will go in this wilderness. The moment of happiness has passed. I went to bed and fell asleep. I didn’t see dreams. Everyone dreamed of him. About advisor. About the demon. Maybe I’m in love.
ChapterВ 3
Morning came suddenly. Mom and I went to the grocery store. Our only wealth. Mom was silent all morning. No matter how many times I asked. I realized that it is better not to anger her. Apparently the conversation didn’t go well last night. Although he is so beautiful this demon. The whole day was like not myself. That can of tuna damage. Thankfully it didn’t break. Then, sweeping the broom with scraps, she grabbed it very strongly.
– Daughter, you are not yourself today. What is it?» Mom Teresa said gently. All because of yesterday. Do not think about it. This donkey did not live up to my expectations. We’ll look for nothing else. We are both good.
– Yes, mother. But what about my powers?
– Forces were in childhood. Now you don’t have them and you don’t need them. You are so strong and independent. Everything will be fine with us.
IВ did not answer and continued toВ work inВ the store. There were many clients. Everyone wanted toВ ask their mother about the adviser. My friend Katya came toВ me. She knew all the gossip and rumors ofВ the Hansa Empire. Our country. Subscribed toВ the best magazines from the capital. We talked toВ her during lunch. We often did this toВ her. They ran into the forest. Where there are no prying ears and gossip.
– Girlfriend how is he? That adviser.
The friend was all over the place. Black hair like many inВ the city. Above me on the head. Strong. Warrior. Went on hikes. Robbed caravans on light ships. Strong outside. But tender and vulnerable inВ the nutria.
– Friend. It’s just like from a fairy tale. Handsome, strong. What kind of carriage does he have?
– You’ve already seen his carriage. I thought your mother was at home.
– Wrong carriage. Usual.
We laughed.
– I read it in a magazine. He also turns out to be the rector of the academy in the capital of Limia. They spend holidays there. Participation in the academy is only for the children of rich people. Such earls and barons. There are a lot of ladies too. Elite Academy. They say that King Rex said so to the adviser in public. «It’s enough for you, my adviser, to be alone, find a wife.» Here is our eccentric king. But it looks like Claudius agreed. Maybe he will find a wife at the academy. There is absolutely nothing for us there.
– That’s for sure.
That’s what it means. Mom found out that he was looking for a wife and wrote to him. But apparently they did not agree on something. Maybe in price. Or she didn’t want to let me go to the demon academy. Where I will have to fight for him with other ladies. Although I would like to. He’s so handsome.
– Friend. You were dreaming. We simple young ladies from the wilderness do not shine like that. Although I would look good in a dress. I would love this guy to the fullest.
IВ looked at my friend. Weight about aВ hundred. Hefty hands that easily hold an ax. She is inВ leather armor. AВ real warrior. And everyone dreams ofВ aВ prince.
IВ also wanted toВ be inВ his arms.
– In mine, he would not have resisted for a long time.
– All you about one girlfriend. I want true love. The one that will be with me forever.
– Me too.
It became sad in the evening when I was left alone. It’s been a week since I met the demon. I have already decided that I will live in this wilderness all my life. But one letter changed everything.
ChapterВ 4
In the evening, a local postman came to us and gave us a pile of papers. So he always did once a week. There, as always, there were various papers with taxes. Newspapers with news. But among them I noticed a bright envelope. He was shining from within. It definitely had magic in it. Strong magic. The envelope says from the adviser and that’s it.
– Mom, what is it?
