Supreme Magus novel Chapter 347

’The optimism?’

’No. The fact that I proposed countless bodies to you and you always refused. Now that Tista said the very same thing you are considering the idea?’

’Only idiots never change their minds. Yours was the right idea at the wrong moment.’ Solus replied. ’We’ll think about it after the military. I can’t have you defect. Also, thanks for delaying your departure until spring.’

’You’re welcome. Tista is your first human friend, you two deserved some time together. I love you both and I’m happy you found a good friend in each other.’

"Name?" The army clerk’s harsh voice interrupted their conversation. The woman loved her job, but repeating the same lines over and over ruined her mood.

"Lith Verhen."

"Oh, gods!" When she inserted a name into her amulet, the clerk was used either having to fill out a form or finding a short resume if the candidate was a noble. In Lith’s case, so much information popped out of her screen that she thought he had a rap sheet as long as her arm.

She was about to call security when she noticed they were actually meritorious deeds.

"Son, are you sure you want to join?" She stood up giving him the salute.

"Why do you ask?" Lith lifted an eyebrow in confusion.

"Only spoiled rich kids enlist in spring. Your timing is terrible, not to mention that with your build there is no chance in the netherworld other cadets will see you as anything but a noble."

"I’m fully prepared for that. I’m not enlisting to make friends, but thanks for your concern anyway. Much appreciated." Lith returned the salute and offered her his hand, which she promptly shook.

"No, thank you. You are one of us that made it. A commoner that graduated from one of the six academies and even received his last name from the Royals. You are a beacon of hope for my children."

Xonta, that was the clerk’s name, filled out Lith’s form while giving him the same advice Orion did and warning him about all the dangers he was likely to face.

Lith nodded from time to time, giving her the empty dimensional amulet that he had prepared when asked.

"From now on, you’re only allowed to introduce yourself as Lith, cadet 1416. The use of any kind of magic outside of chore magic is forbidden except for protecting your life or that of others. I also need your communication amulet."

"Why?" Lith asked while doing as instructed.

"Contacting anyone outside training is forbidden for the next six months, but we are not monsters. This way if something bad happens, we can relay the information to you."

Lith was unpleasantly surprised the army was able to operate someone else’s amulet without their permission.

’Note to self, Forgemaster another amulet with safeguards.’ He thought.

’Done. Do you want sugar or milk with your coffee, mister CEO?’ Solus giggled after performing her best secretary impression.

Xonta led Lith to a changing room before giving him his uniform and boots. It consisted of a deep green shirt and pants. They were made of a thin but robust fabric Lith had never seen before.

The service number was embroidered over his heart and was the only thing bearing an enchantment. As soon as he finished wearing them, a soldier accompanied him to a Warp Gate.

"The destination is random." He explained. "It will lead you to one of the farthest available boot camps from here. Don’t wander around and wait for someone to pick you up."