Darius finished getting dressed and looked at the butler preparing his small travelling luggage. Bleist decided to ride Bellator, which meant he could only take what would fit in the beast's saddlebags. This not only ensured a faster journey, but also much greater mobility in case of combat. And unfortunately, he expected combat.
Earl checked the fastenings of his armour once more. Leather half-armour with Guard markings, shoulder pads, heavy studded gloves and thick greaves - all covered with small runes. Underneath the armour, he wore a quilted jacket reaching halfway down his thighs, covered on the outside with extremely fine chain mail, which was impossible to recognise from a distance. The final element was a griffin-shaped helmet with a removable mask covering the entire face and a chainmail collar flowing freely down the neck. The armour might have seemed quite heavy, but Matheo had made every effort to ensure that it was not. It was perfect for Darius - it didn't weigh too much and didn't restrict his movements.
Bleist looked out the window. The crystal had already brightened enough to almost completely dispel the night. He sighed heavily and strapped on his belt with his sword and pistol. He thought once more about whether he had thought of everything and gave instructions for his absence. It seemed that he had taken care of most things and all that remained was a conversation with his student. Considering the time of day, Draco should already be up. With a heavy heart, he went downstairs.
Darius knocked gently on the door. He did not suspect that his student was still asleep, but courtesy demanded that he check.
‘Come in,’ came the reply from inside.
Earl opened the door and entered. There were still a few fireflies floating inside. As he suspected, Draco was sitting at his desk reading a book. It was difficult to tell if it was something related to magic or if the student had chosen lighter reading material.
‘Is something wrong, master?’ Draco immediately jumped up from his seat. He seemed surprised, perhaps even a little frightened, but
