- Calm down, no one bought this armor, it costs half a million, where are you running like that? We are walking! - Annoyed, the elf said to the dark elf who was walking with quick steps towards the clothing store of Kerry and Co.
The dark elf just clicked but slowed down many passers-by turned their attention to them both were beautiful so that many people thought that the gods had returned to this world.
The light elf was called Samantha, the dark elf Cassandra, both were tall by nature, as well as beautiful, one had dark skin, the other was light, like her hair was loose, which was on her shoulders, the dark elf had white hair tied in a ponytail, which made it possible to see how her ears moved listening to what the guys next to them were saying about them, their uniforms could not hide their beautiful figures that attracted the eye from any race.
The color of the eyes was different for light elves and dark elves, although they were one people, but much differed not only in culture but also in appearance, light elves had blue eyes, they were very rare, purple, which could mean that the elf would be from a noble family. The dark elves, on the other hand, had basically black eyes and were very rare in the dark red that Cassandra had.
Both of them were from noble families, one was the daughter of the queen of the light elves, Cassandra, and the daughter of the matriarch of the dark elves, having entered the academy, they immediately found a common language and became friends. And it was their usual walk around the city after the academy. Cassandra fell in love with the armor but unfortunately for her she couldn't wear it as she wasn't as strong physically as she was magically. After waiting for Samantha to catch up with her, Cassandra continued walking towards the store.
- By the way, you did not go in vain, today for a test, there was an interesting personality. Samantha suddenly spoke looking at Cassandra.
- An interesting personality among applicants? Do not make me laugh. - Kassandra almost laughed when she answered Samantha's words, unlike her, she did not go to the test of applicants because she considered it unworthy of her attention, they were all either weak or pompous idiots who considered that their status had some kind of strength.
- Yes, a half-elf to be more precise a dark half-elf. - Said Samantha and pointedly remained silent, waiting for Cassandra's reaction as a pure-blooded dark elf and heir to the throne, she should have been interested.
- Half-elf? The matriarch didn't say she was planning to send any of the half-breeds. - Cassandra said in puzzlement. Usually her mother told her who she sent to the academy, but this time there were no messages from her.
- True dark half-elf, but that's not the most amazing Cassandra he defeated
three fights without revealing their magic. - Continuing to interest Cassandra in an unfamiliar half-elf.
Cassandra wondered, who could her mother send to the academy with such talent? Could it be someone from the outer circle whom she didn't know? Unlike light elves, dark elves had castes and an inner and outer circle. The outer circle, these were elves without nobility, people called such commoners, the inner circle were the nobility who proved useful to the dark elves, and above the inner circles there were close castes to the matriarch from each nobility. Cassandra knew everyone from the caste as well as from the inner circle, but she couldn't remember any half-elves.
- But that's not the most surprising or shocking thing that happened. - Continuing to give information, Samantha switched to a whisper.
- What else happened? Tell everyone don't play with me Samantha. - Cassandra said irritably, although she was interested in the half-elf, but not enough to continue to play along with Samantha with her games.
- You boring Cassandra. - Samantha said resentfully, defiantly sticking out her tongue and showing it to Cassandra, which made her even more angry.
- Okay, okay, so during the second test, this half-elf demonstrated a talent for magic and a sword equally high, and everyone who looked at the sphere had to close their eyes so as not to go blind. - Samantha said, remembering the second test, at that moment it seemed to her that her eyesight was playing a cruel joke on her.
- Samantha, I guess you forgot but the sphere always shines brightly when you look at it. - Cassandra answered even more annoyed.
- Yes, to put it simply, he is stronger than you and me. - Samantha switched to a serious tone, her foolishness disappeared, she, like any heir to the throne, could see a threat to her if she was real, seeing Samantha's change and realizing that she was not joking, Cassandra began to remember, but no one could come to her memory, she needed more information.
- Describe him, what weapon he wielded, what fighting style he used, name if you remember. - Cassandra said in a serious voice, she did not like not knowing something about the dark elves, if someone decided to play with her, then this game can be played together.
- Tall, black long hair tied in a ponytail, pretty face, eye color I could be wrong but kind of black. The first fight, he somehow survived the fire attack, perhaps then he used magic in the next fights, he neutralized opponents using the scabbard and hilt of the sword. The fighting style seems familiar to me, but I can't remember where I saw it. - I finished remembering the test that I saw when Samantha turned her head and looked at Cassandra.
Cassandra began to remember all the half-elves that matched Samantha's description, but everyone who matched the description was old and could not join the academy as a stufon.
- When we return to the academy, I will contact the matriarch and find out if she sent someone or not. - Kassandra said thoughtfully, could it be a half-elf not from their kingdom? She did not rule it out, but all the same, information about him would have leaked out from any country.
Continuing their walk in silence, they approached the Kerry and Co store, reaching for the door handle Cassandra opened the door holding it for Samantha to enter the store, closing the door behind her.
They began to look around, the store has not changed, except for some new products that were presented here and there. An elf whose name was Nael was standing next to another human seller and was discussing something animatedly. Seeing Samantha and Cassandra, they stopped talking, the man turned to Nael, looked at her and spoke.
- I feel sorry for you, but you will get through this even stronger. - Putting his hand on Nael's shoulder, the man said with pity in his voice and went to another part of the store.
Cassandra and Samantha, who were watching all this, did not understand what was happening, but decided to wait for an answer from Nael, who nervously approached them. Nael did not expect these two to come on the same day as this half-elf, she hoped that the gods would hear her prayers that these two would not come on her shift. But the gods were deaf to her prayers.
- Hello Samantha and Cassandra how can I help you? - Nael said nervously, she knew why they came here, or rather Cassandra, but as a good seller, she should greet both buyers, especially if they were two princesses.
- Hi Nael, I want to see the armor. Cassandra spoke in a calm voice.
- There is a problem with this, it was bought today. - Trying to hide her nervousness, Nael said, clasping her hands behind her back and lowering her head.
Cassandra turned to the side where the armor should have been hanging and already thinking of going there, she heard the word Nael. Cassandra did not understand at first, maybe Nael is thinking about another armor?
- Nael, I'm talking about the armor of the harbinger that should hang over there. - Pointing with her hand in the direction where the armor should have been, Cassandra went there with a calm step.
Nael could only sigh, at first she was glad to get rid of this armor that no one bought, since wearing it required both the talent of a swordsman and the talent of a mage to keep the armor active. She did not think that some kind of half-elf would not only decide to try it on, but also buy it! She showed everyone, someone tried to measure this armor, but everyone threw this armor back because the absorption of both talents was crazy.
Nael went, silently following Cassandra and Samantha, they had better see for themselves than she would try to explain while the two princesses were not listening to her. Having passed the whole hall and approached the place where the armor of the harbinger was supposed to be, Cassandra and Samantha saw another armor behind the glass where the armor of the harbinger was supposed to be.
- Nael where is the armor of the harbinger? - Cassandra asked in an incomprehensible voice behind the glass there was another armor similar to something, but it was still different.
- Cassandra, I told you they bought it today. - Answered even more nervous Nael.
Cassandra turned to Nael and began to carefully examine her from her gaze. Nael began to tremble and sweat a lot, and there was no trace left of the elf who sold the armor to Alurik.
- Calm down Cassandra, you're scaring her. - With a quick step, he approached Cassandra, putting his hand on her shoulder and pressed after a couple of seconds, the oppressive atmosphere disappeared, leaving the store in silence.
- Now tell me more about who and when bought the armor. Samantha said in an authoritative voice, looking at Nael.
Nael nodded her head and began to tell how the half-elf in the form of the academy entered, at first she thought that he was just looking around, so she told about the hidden armor, which apparently interested him Nael decided to show him the harbinger armor and when he realized that it was inaccessible to him. Nael would have offered him another armor less demanding, but everything went wrong as Nael expected, not only did the half-elf try it on, and when she announced the cost of her, expecting that he would discard thoughts of buying and choose another half-elf, he agreed and paid for it and in front of the still shocked Nael sealed the armor and left.
- Describe this half-elf. - Asked Samantha frowning if not several half-elves entered the academy at once, then only he can be the buyer. But where does he get so much money from? Samantha didn't understand
- Tall, dressed in a black uniform, long white hair in a ponytail, black eyes and a pretty face. - Remembering what Alurik looked like, Nael said.
- Did he say his name? Samantha asked, confirming more and more in her head that it was the half-elf who shocked her with his talents.
- No, he bought armor and left without saying his name or what power he belongs to. - Nael said shaking her head, she really could not remember that he said his name, but she hoped that she would not see him again.
- Cassandra is most likely the half-elf I told you about. - Samantha spoke in a quiet, thoughtful voice, looking at her suspiciously silent friend.
Cassandra, all this time, was silent thinking about who could decide to go against her and her desire to possess this armor. She needed to contact the matriarch for answers. After hearing the last words, she nodded and walked towards the exit. Saying goodbye to Nael, Samantha followed Cassandra on her way back to the academy, immersed in silence, both friends thought about this strange half-elf, one was angry that someone decided to challenge her as a dark elf princess, the other was wondering what power he possessed and who was behind him.