Everyone was either already old or had died for various reasons, and on this list there were only two names left: An'Zhi, an adviser to the queen of the light elves and a student of Ni'Lim herself, who served under the matriarch of the dark elves Sin'Lim.
- There are only two except me and you know both of them. - The director answered, still not understanding why the girl was asking about this if she herself knew the answer to this question.
He tried not to pay attention to how the dark elf ran her hand over his face. He was interested in whether the girl herself communicated with her former student who took her place under the matriarch of the dark elves.
- Including four of you now. - Ni'Lim said in a quiet voice and a slight smile. - While waiting for the emissary to finish collecting information about what happened, we sparred with stufon Trey and he managed to defeat me several times.
He found it hard to believe what he had just heard from the one who was called the white death due to the fact that her victims only saw the light of her blade.
Stufon who was still young and already had the opportunity to resist the dark elf who had lived a long life?
- He is still young, little experience affects his actions both in attack and defense. - The girl said thoughtfully, remembering sparring with the half-elf. - The sword style he has reduces these shortcomings and allows him to hone his skills.
The headmaster only closed his eyes, he had too much news for today, both from an old friend at the academy and what the dark elfess had told him about Trey's stufon.
- What do you propose to do with stufon Trey? - When asking the girl, the director doubted that she would invite him to contact the council of magicians. - You don't want to hand it over to the council of magicians?
Laughter was heard from the dark elf girl's side, Suga`Tin only grinned at how well he understood the girl. He heard the girl get off the table and touch her lips to his ear.
- I propose to hide him and train him as before. -Said the girl in a low voice. - If he is a cursed swordsman, then the gods have returned and we need to know why, and there is no better opportunity than their chosen one.
Many being in Suga`Tina's place felt attracted to the dark elf who was so close that the headmaster could feel her tantalizing scent and breath.
- Okay, but don't tell him about our suspicions. - Agreeing with the dark elf's proposal, Suga'Tin said. - He trusts you and there is a possibility that stufon Trey will open up to you.
He felt the dark elf's lips touch his cheek and move away; he heard Ni'Lim sit back on the table.
- Now tell me why you were frowning when I came in. - The dark elf said, glancing at the sheet of paper that lay beside her.
Opening his eyes the headmaster saw that the girl was asking for permission to take the sheet and read it. He smirked at the dark elf's behavior and nodded giving her permission to read the letter.
- And what do you think to answer your old friend Sugi? - the girl asked, looking through the letter again.
The director sighed, he wanted to help his friend, but he did not have the opportunity to leave the academy before the start of the exams, which were supposed to take place in a month.
- I don't want to refuse him, but I don't have the opportunity to be here watching exams and there. - Suga'Tin answered in a sad voice, glancing at the letter. - And I don't want to involve professors in such a matter.
He was sad that he had to refuse the first request from Fialin's friend, as he told the dark elf he had no opportunity to help his friend.
- I think there is an opportunity to help your friend and conduct the exam. - Ni'Lim said smiling in a cheerful voice. - You will send only one group of four stufons to accompany this girl.
Send stufons to accompany a girl who was in danger? No matter how the director tried to find an opportunity for this, he still could not find it.
- How do you envision it? - Suga`Tin asked the girl. - The stufons are not mercenaries and we cannot guarantee their safety away from the professors and deans and the Academy.
The dark elf, listening to the director, only smiled and nodded. The director knew well the behavior of the girl in front of him and saw that she had something to say in response to his words.
- You're right, we can't guarantee their safety and we won't be able to monitor them. - Ni`Lim replied, leaning against the desk and bringing her face close to the headmaster's and looking him in the eyes. - It will be the same when they accept the bureau's assignments at the academy or when they graduate from the academy.
He wanted to argue the girl's words but no matter how the principal tried to find a reason why it was impossible to send stufons she would not appear in front of him.
- Let's say, what course do you propose to submit for this exam? - The director asked giving up. - And why only four, if you didn't notice they were already trying to kill the girl.
The dark elf pulled away and thoughtfully put her fingers to her lips, a sly smile appeared on the girl's face.
- Three stufons from the first year and one of your choice. - Ni'Lim answered in a confident voice. - Four satellites will not attract attention as much as a large group of stufons.
The director shook his head when he heard about the first year of stufons, he understood if the girl had said about the fifth or fourth year, but not the first. He agreed that a large group would attract too much attention from outsiders.
- Why the first year? - Suga Tin said, looking at the dark elf. - The exams will be held in other courses that are more experienced and stronger.
The girl shook her head at the words of the director, who was still trying to find reasons why first-year students should not be sent.
- The senior class stufons are known by many by sight outside of the academy. - Answering the headmaster's question the dark elfess rose from the table. - And they will not try to demonstrate their knowledge and skill as mages.
It was difficult for him to agree that the girl was right, but Suga'Tin understood that she was right about something.
- Not many people know the first year by sight. - Ni'Lim continued to explain as she walked behind the chair where Suga Tin was sitting and put her hands on his shoulders. - They will try to demonstrate their skills to the girl who might hire them after the academy.
He felt the girl running her fingers over his shoulders, making him relax in his chair.
- You've practically convinced me, and who do you propose to send? - The director asked relaxedly.
Feeling a pleasant shiver pass from his shoulders down his back and as the fatigue that had accumulated over a long period of time began to recede the director closed his eyes.
- I'm not just suggesting, I'm insisting on candidates. - The girl said in a quiet voice, her lips lightly touching Suga Tin's ear. - And before you refuse, listen to why I insist on them, okay?
The headmaster had a hunch that he wouldn't like the names the girl would say, but unlike him, Ni`Lim knew how the stufon behaved in the classes she gave them.
Most of the stufon who had undergone her training methods were grateful to her for the way she had taught them, but there were those who had quit not only the academy but also magic because of her.
- Stufon Trey, who already has experience and knowledge of how to behave when performing similar tasks. Stufon Heia has the talent to keep the participants connected and her brother stufon Nreu who can only lead with the knowledge he has . - The dark elfess said, squeezing the headmaster's shoulders affectionately. - And the fourth, as I said, you can choose yourself.
He didn't like the idea of sending Trey's stufon after what they had found out now with Ni'Lim and he also understood that the girl was right.
Two of those whom the dark elf named were brother and sister. Will the girl's accompaniment be in danger due to the fact that the half-elf cannot trust them completely?
- Okay, but Nreu stufon and Heya stufon are blood brother and sister, won't Trail be outnumbered? - Suga`Tin said thoughtfully as he pondered the situation. - He needed someone he trusted and who could keep in touch with the others.
Thinking about who to pair with the half-elf, Suga'Tin thought about Ni'Lim, but immediately refused.
The exam was supposed to teach the relationship between stufons, first of all, and not between the stufon and the professor.
Remembering the two princesses who became his wives, during the two months that the half-elf was absent, the director managed to draw conclusions about them.
Cassandra reminded him of the dark elf who was now standing behind him and was ready to go to Midgen in search of Trey before he returned.
Samantha was calmer and listened and made a decision that Cassandra took into account, but could the light elf influence Trey in the same way?
- Do you think his wife Samantha could be the one to help the group work together? - The director asked Ni`Lim thoughtfully.
The dark elf removed her hands and leaned against the table again, looking at Suga'Tin with interest.
- Did you decide to send your brother and sister and husband and wife? - The girl asked with a laugh. - I think Samantha is a good choice if we want to see him working as a team instead of alone.
He had a feeling that his breathing was getting easier, and without wasting time he took out a rune stone.
And writing a message to his old friend that his request would be fulfilled not by him but by the stuphons from his academy.