Humans Don't Make Good Familiars Book 2- Part 14

Sorry for the short chapter guys. I have been busy, and a new arc is starting, so I went ahead and did a chapter purely for wrap up and transitioning. 

Jake’s POV

“Winner! Lieutenant Datahu!” The captain announced. The crowds started cheering and shouting praise at the Lieutenant, while I laid on the dirt floor of the pit.

Yup, that’s about right. I thought.

“Good job, Sentinel, and thank you for the bout. I will be sure to put in your memory delving request.” She said.

“No problem, thanks.” Was all I was able to strain out. She flew away, and I activated my armor’s healing rune. Suma landed beside me after a few seconds, and I finally managed to gather enough strength to sit on my knees instead of laying down.

“Well,” she said sympathetically, “at least you didn’t die.” I was pretty sure she was teasing me, but it felt kinda “touch-and-go” at times during the fight.

“Yeah, and she agreed to put in the request. So, that’s good.” I said checking my ribs; they had healed, so I stood up. Rou and Odens flew down and landed beside Suma.

“I lost two Gimlin seeds on that fight, Jake.” Rou shook his head sadly; I don’t think he was really that worried about it though.

“I made two.” Odens added laughing.

“Your confidence in me is overwhelming.” I said sarcastically.

“Don’t take it the wrong way,” Odens said. “I probably couldn’t beat you in a bout, but you were fighting the Lieutenant. That match was decided before you ever even showed up.”

“Well, she was a Court Mage after all.” Rou nodded.

“Are court mages really that impressive? I mean, I lost, yeah, but was it really that obvious what was going to happen?” I asked confused.

“Yes Jake,” Suma said plainly. “That is why I asked if you had any sort of special plan before you started.”

“What makes them so special? I got my butt kicked, sure, but why was everyone so certain I would lose?” I asked. “I mean, even I knew I was, but… why?” I had been hearing people talk about Court Mages and Royal Mages for over a year now, and they were always words of praise, but I have never heard even a single description as far as I could remember. Other than that they were extremely strong and skilled.

“Well, to start, all Court Mages have battlefield experience, so right away that should tell you something.” Rou said.

“And they are all chosen from the best of the High Mages.” Odens added.

“Yeah, that’s the ranking system all mages fall into, right? Suma mentioned something about that.” I asked.

“Yes. Even achieving High Mage status is a feat in itself, so becoming a court mage is a rare event.” Suma said. “As you know, I am a Medium Class.”

“I think most of the people here are. Although, I heard there are one or two High Class mages in second squad.” Odens said.

“What does someone have to do to go up in ranks?” I asked.

“Perform well on the battlefield; that is the main qualifying factor.” Suma said. “But there are a set of trails as well. I do not know what they are however.”

“I heard you had to slay a lesser dragon single-handedly.” Rou said.

“No one knows though. It’s a very well-kept secret.” Odens said.

So, no one knows much about the Court Mages, and rumors are all most people have to go on huh? I guess that explains why people are so quick to pretty much mythologize them.” I thought.

“Well, all that aside. You did well in your match, Jake.” Suma complimented.

They all talked a bit more about stories they had heard of court mages, and they told me a legend about some famous Court Mage that fought Vikings. After that, Rou and Odens left, and Suma sent me home for the day. Good thing too, after all that healing, I was exhausted. I plopped down on my bed, and texted my mum that I was home safe, then went to sleep. There wasn’t anything left to do now, except wait to see if we get approved for a memory delve. Honestly, things have been going fairly smoothly for these last few days, I should have known something was gunna happen.

“Familiar Zacharia. You have been brought before the Royal Council to explain the events and your actions that occurred during the battle of Dragonfall Bay.”