the weapon back in its box.
‘Thank you very much for the gift, although it was not necessary.’ The Rector smiled broadly. ‘I only did what I had to do. In both cases,’ he added, turning to Gizel and Darius.
Von Konlah looked around and then uttered a few quick words. Bleist did not have time to react before the passage between the shelves was blocked by another shelf, and the glow of the activating barrier rolled over the furniture.
Draco quickly passed through the Tower of Light and headed towards the arenas. Surprisingly, many people were heading in the same direction, and only now did the dragon realise how few examinees had managed to take the interrupted practical exam. Fortunately, today was to be free of speeches and unnecessary delays. After the magic part, they were to go to their assigned training room for a combined combat exam, both armed and unarmed. Draco had written down that he had to report to room 4 in the Tower of Earth. He hoped he would have time to ask someone how to get there.
The dragon hadn't even made it to the bottom of the slope leading from Solvein when he saw Aidan sitting on a small wall at the lowest arena, waving frantically at him. He returned the gesture and quickened his pace.
‘How are you feeling?’ Aidan asked as soon as they greeted each other.
‘Could be better, but it's not bad either.’ Draco looked up with mixed feelings. Most of the students were already climbing up to the arenas surrounded by magical shields, gathering on the terrace above the one used recently. ‘How are you doing today?’
‘I'm lucky that all my exams are today.’ The boy dusted off his trousers, trying not to look around too much. However, seeing the momentary lack of understanding on his interlocutor's face, he decided to elaborate. ‘It was my last calming potion, and in Solvein, life comes to a standstill outside the academic year.’
‘In that case, you are indeed lucky.’ The dragon tried to understand his friend's situation, but he
