-Hello, Colonel, hello.- Erth bowed slightly and gestured for them to come inside.- And this, I presume, is your new disciple.- The hunter looked at the boy and began to play with his small, pointed beard.
-My name is Draco Ignis.- The dragon bowed according to the rules of etiquette, to Darius' surprise, this time Eastern style. -It is a pleasure to meet you, Hunter Erth.
-Me too, me too.- The man bowed and closed the door behind them.- But please, young master, call me Julius.- He added when they were alone.- Although I've been trying to persuade your master to do so, I haven't succeeded yet.- Added the Hunter, striding confidently towards his desk.
The office they found themselves in was neither too large nor too cramped. It seemed just right in every way. In addition to a desk and armchairs for clients, the room contained a tea table and several shelves with books and document folders. On the wall behind the desk was a window overlooking the Luminous Palace towering over the whole of Atlantis. From here, you could see most of the city, or at least a large part of the commercial district, almost the entire residential district, and all the government buildings and the largest temples in the city. Apart from the Luminous Palace itself, the Emerald Pagoda was one of the few places from which one could admire such a beautiful panorama of the city.
-I am always very happy to see you, Colonel, but I fear that you have not come to me purely out of courtesy.- Without waiting, Julius pointed to the cups filled with tea standing on the table between the armchairs. Darius and Draco sat down and tasted the brew. -What brings you here today?
-As usual, straight to the point. - Bleist settled more comfortably in his armchair. -I would like you to open a bank account for my student. - He nodded towards the dragon.
-Ah, of course.- The Hunter adjusted himself slightly in his seat and shifted his gaze to the young mage.- I will be happy to
