Aristocrat and a servant in the world of magic

I began to choke. I just forgot how to breathe. He fell to the ground. Convulsions began.

«That’s enough, the kid’s got it. Irin said. I was able to breathe again.

«What was that?» I asked, holding my throat, which was aching terribly.

«This is only a small part of our strength. So you just don’t have a choice. We will conclude a contract. You’re helping us. We’re here for you. Here, put a bloody signature.

A piece of paper appeared next to me with the text on it. I read it.

«The signatory of this agreement undertakes to comply with any of our orders. Feed us with your life force. And give away a part of your soul. If he cancels the contract, he will give us his whole soul. We, for our part, are committed to helping him achieve his dream of „Freeing all the slaves in the world.“ And we will return all the taken vital forces and part of the soul in full compliance with the contract. Place for caption».

I had no choice. I put my finger on the paper. Pain shot through him and blood flowed. I’ve heard from my teacher about such contracts. They did not benefit the signatory. But what could I do? I didn’t want to die.

– And the guy turned out to be smart. And you said, "It will take a long time to resist.» But it’s not like that, "Irin said happily.

«Without revealing us to Irin.» We need to look solid in front of the client.

«I signed your contract. What you want from me. I said in a resigned voice.

«Don’t be so sad. The gods will watch over you. You are chosen. You heard the first order. Ask Martha for petitions. And the advice is simple. Don’t stand in the middle of the road and help the lady on the left. Ha-ha. Irin laughed. His brother, too. And they flew away together.

What a mess I’m in right now. How did it come to this. We urgently need to read about such cases in the Academy library. But first you need to find Martha. I really did a bad thing. The castle is huge. I passed corridor after corridor. But I didn’t find it. I asked the servants, but they didn’t see her. And those who saw her said that she was crying bitterly. I went to see her mother, Ilina’s housekeeper. As always, she was standing in the kitchen, counting the food supplies.

«Good afternoon, Mr. Claudius. I’m glad you’re well. I heard about your departure. It’s so sad. My heart darkens at this. She hugged me. Even if she’s in her late forties. She’s very attractive.

«I don’t want to leave either. I will miss you all. I said, and all the servants in the kitchens started nodding their heads. – I offended Martha. So I want to apologize.

«Well, you’re young. Make up again. And she went to the attic. All tearful. I told her right away. If you give birth to a young count, your son will become an earl. She just smiled and left.

«I didn’t do anything wrong with her. While.

I ran away. What a bitch. He wants my daughter to give birth to him. At least my grandson won’t be a slave. What a bad world. And they adapt to it. Maybe it was her idea to kiss me today. And be friends, too. Give me a pebble that I keep in my pocket. Hug me every day. She probably begged for expensive perfume from her teacher Matvey Ulok. Maybe potions, like the love potions she mixed for her or me. But I think too much. It was with these thoughts in mind that I went up to the attic.

«There you are. I’ve been looking for you everywhere, "I said as I entered the attic.

«Oh, you’re the master. You will still give orders. Her tear-stained face was rough. All the appeal is gone. All I saw was a servant girl. There was no longer any tenderness or kindness towards me. She was sitting on a small chair near the window, writing something.

«I came to apologize.» I don’t know what came over me. I got to my knees. «Forgive me, my beloved. My gentle friend. A tear rolled down my face.

«I don’t believe you, master. You don’t love me. We just came to collect our stuff before we left. She turned her head away from me. „Well, tell me what you want to do to me.“ The sooner we’re done, the sooner I can get away from your family in the woods.» Even if the magical beasts eat me, I don’t care.

«Believe me, I’m being sincere. I’m so sorry. And don’t run into the woods. I’ll buy you out, just like I promised. Wait for me, I’ll forgive you.

«You’re not lying. She came over to me and knelt down, too.

«I’m telling the truth. I swear on my mother’s grave.

«I believe you. You wouldn’t lie with an oath like that. She hugged me. – I love you so much.» You’re so precious to me.

«I care about you very much, too. I can’t live in a world where you don’t exist.

«I’ll be waiting for you.» As long as it takes. She kissed me on the cheek.

When I woke up the next day, I was happy. She forgave me, and now I need to keep my promise. And, of course, the contract. Just like every day before, she helped me get dressed and wash my face. Hugged a lot. My father and I started eating breakfast.

«My son. Here is a letter to the director of the Castor Otel Academy, give it to him personally. He owes me. So he’ll keep an eye on you. You’re my family. You’re my son. We are of an ancient and proud line of Knuts, renowned slavers. Every tenth slave in the country is sold by us. King Philip III personally thanked me for my service. Although I’ve been selling his elven clansmen all my life. Strange people. Stay away from them. Accept my blessing, my son, and you may go. The coachman is waiting for you at the entrance. It’s going to be a long trip. Two days after all. He turned to the butler. «Pavel, get some food off the table for his journey. I don’t want to spend money on roadside taverns. Moreover, it is dirty there. And tell that coachman gnome Gennady. Let him drink less dark kvass on the way. If I find out he’s drunk, I’ll whip him like last time.

– It will be executed. Pavel said, bowing slightly. And he began to collect food from the table in a paper bag. I tried to collect pieces that weren’t bitten off. And thank you for that. After collecting a lot of food, he left.

«That’s a nasty butler. I’ll sell it along with all the idlers.

«Dad, don’t sell Martha. As agreed. Her freedom for three hundred gold pieces. I slammed my fist down on the table.

«This is my son. That’s the way things should be handled. I won’t sell it, and I won’t use it myself. Not even Zhenya. Let her go as a wench. Let him suffer. And when you don’t come back for it in five years, I’ll laugh at it in front of everyone. And maybe then I’ll use it. She’ll be twenty then. Quite a berry will become.

«Swear to me, Father.»

«I swear, son. Five years of your sentence. He fumbled in his pocket for a moment. «I’ll even give you a bonus,» he said, placing twenty gold pieces on the table. – Take it while I’m kind. You’ve made me happy. Take a picture of the lady for yourself or save it for later. A wedding is expensive. Also buy a house. Give the priest a bribe. Pay the mayor and mayor for the paperwork. Liberation is not cheap. I got all worked up myself while I was freeing you.