truly amazing.
-I see you're surprised,- Darius smiled. -The first time you see this, it always takes your breath away.
-This...- The dragon looked around again, but couldn't find the right words. He just shook his head and caught up with his master.
Together with Captain Forth and Lieutenant Retter, they got into the carriage, and Ari closed the door behind them. The young soldiers took their places in the back of the vehicle.
-It's going to be a pleasant ride,- the captain said as soon as they set off. Despite their size, the besses made almost no noise when moving, so only the monotonous clanging of heavy armour could be heard from outside.
-It won't be that long, and then a tough battle awaits us,- sighed the lieutenant, glancing wistfully out the window.
-You're predicting disaster before anything has even happened.- Darius stretched a little.- Maybe it won't be so bad.
-You must be joking, sir.- The senior officer raised one eyebrow in surprise. -The entire ball was organised by the honourable Duchess laVerture, so I expect anything but peace and quiet.- He finished and turned back to the window as if nothing had happened.
-Oh, let me dream,- Bleist whispered desperately.
-How are you feeling before your debut, young master?- Seth tried to change the subject.
-Debut?- Draco suddenly tensed up, realising a few things. Only now did it dawn on him that this would be his first official appearance as Darius's student, and that he would therefore be the centre of attention for all the guests. Secondly, from what he had managed to gather, the whole ball was intended to clearly show that Earl Ed'heere supported Master Vittoro, and thus many of the master's enemies would be there. The third thing, which was probably obvious to others, was that the invited guests were certainly the creme de la creme of Atlantean society. The dragon felt the blood drain from his face and his heart begin to beat faster.
-Calm down, Draco, calm down.- Darius quickly realised what was happening and grabbed the dragon by the arm. -You
