Gizel had given when she talked about the first attempt to temper the new steel at Matheo's. It seemed that the dragon had said almost the same thing now after lifting a five-hundred-kilogram plate.
Draco put down the barbell and transformed back into a human, still muttering something about light weights under his breath. He looked a little tired, although Darius suspected that the tedious procedures were more tiring than the subsequent effort.
-Good, good. Come to me. Just a little blood and you'll be free.- Doctor Herpetes had already prepared the syringe and needle. The glass cylinder with a piston must have been made by a truly skilled alchemist, and the needle by a master metallurgist. These instruments were not cheap and required the involvement of true master craftsmen, but they were gaining popularity thanks to the promotion by elven healers. Especially since elven clinics had published innovative research on patients' blood.
Draco grimaced slightly but approached the doctor. The blood sampling itself did not cause the boy any difficulty and even seemed less problematic than he had previously assumed.
-You can get dressed. Yes, yes.- The healer nodded and, paying no attention to anything else, immersed himself in his notes. The dragon did not need to be told twice and quickly found himself at the coat rack. The doctor muttered as he took notes, so Darius returned to browsing through the books spread out on the desk.- I can say that everything is fine with you.- Bleist turned towards the room. The doctor stood by the stone table and leaned on a closed book. - You're as fit as a fiddle. You won't have any problems, which means I see no contraindications to your joining the military class. - Draco smiled. - All that's left is to sign the documents. - Herpetes turned to Darius and held out his hand. Earl seemed confused for a moment, but quickly reached into the inside pocket of his coat.
-Oh, I think...- Bleist checked the other pocket.- I think I misplaced it somewhere...- He thought for a moment.- Oh yes... Draco,
