Kapitel 19: Familial Regrets
Louise quickly drags the catatonic-looking Michael through the academy and eventually up to her room. Kicking the door closed as she begins to pace back and forth in the middle of the room.
Michael wasn't really in any state to comment on her peculiar behaviour however, his recent actions easily caught up with him and brought with them a tsunami of unfamiliar emotions. He'd seen movies that depicted death and injury before, but it was an entirely different experience watching someone most likely die before your eyes... Especially at your hands.
Louise herself was on the brink of a mental breakdown. Guiche de Gramont had been hideously injured by her familiar, who also turned out to be some sort of Mage? Her heart had almost leapt out of her chest when she saw him cast that orange lightning, yet the exhilaration was quickly replaced with horror and the sense of impending doom.
The nail on her thumb had been filed down to the skin from her anxious and incessant chewing, there was a twitch in her back leg which made her want to run for the hills and abandon any responsibility for the incident and its implications for her family...
While the Valliere family was at a considerably higher status than that of the Gramont, it didn't mean they were at liberty to do whatever they wanted. Not to mention the fact the family had previously had close ties before this incident... She imagined what her mother would say about it all, having her daughter implicated in a 'murder-attempt' against Earl Gramont's third son.
She wasn't even sure who was liable at this point, as it was apparent that her familiar was some kind of noble, with his use of magic confirming it, Michael and Guiche weren't even supposed to be duelling by the rules of the academy...
Not that she thought the Gramont family would let this rest idly. Earl Gramont was a rather renowned General in the Tristain army, if nothing were done to rectify things he'd likely bring the matter forth to the Queen and her council...
She takes a glance at her familiar who was still just standing there with a blank expression on his face. She wanted to berate him for being the cause of all of this, but seeing him now made it obvious he never intended to go so far...
The revelation of his status as a noble, or at the very least, a fallen one. Made Louise reconsider how she'd actually been treating him thus far... Perhaps her disappointment for summoning a 'peasant' familiar had made her harsher than she should have been, as she usually would never treat a servant like she had him...
Looking back on it now, he probably orchestrated the whole duel with Guiche to display his magic. That must've been why he was so desperate to actually attend the duel, even when he looked regretful at actually causing her trouble.
Which brought it back full circle, where Louise held full responsibility... Now, not only in the eyes of the other nobles, but also herself... Her actions may have forced her familiar's hand, but even if it was her fault, she couldn't make herself forgive his actions...
With her anger towards her familiar quickly fading into resentment and disappointment, she releases a sigh and sits at her table, dropping her head against it and letting her forehead rest against its cold surface. "Familiar. Why did you not say you were able to use magic." she asks, the realisation that her familiar was a better mage than she was dealing a great blow to her ego.
...
Michael slowly comes back to his senses as he hears Louise talk to him, he was still shaken up by the duel, but the dull ache in his left hand brought a strange clarity to his mind. "Would you have believed me?"
Louse scoffs, "I would have if you'd shown me it! If I knew you were a noble your treatment would have been vastly different!" a tinge of red appears on her cheeks, "I wouldn't have let you dress me for starters!... Is that why!?" she starts and looks about to blow Michael out of the window when he interjects.
"No!" he quickly retorts, a bead of sweat gathering on his forehead as he thinks on how to explain his actions... He couldn't say 'I was just trying to follow the plot!', as there were only two ways that could go... Either Louise thinking he was crazy, or him becoming a seer of some sort, if that was even a thing in this world... Either option wasn't ideal for what he wanted to do. "...My magic is peculiar, and can only be used on enemies. Targets won't do, so I had to create my own targets." he states, trying to project confidence but noticeably twitching at Louise' incredulous expression.
She glares at him for a moment before releasing a heavy sigh, "Not that it really matters now... If Guiche doesn't recover from this, you will probably be executed." she states.
...
"Eh, what?" Michael awkwardly sounds out. He knew that would probably be a possibility due to how severely he'd fucked up, but hearing it from Louise cemented it... "We can do something about it, right?... You managed to heal me when I was badly hurt? Why not just do the same?"
Louise shakes her head, "I had to use a special potion my mother gave me to save you. I doubt there's another like it anywhere near the academy..." she refutes, having already considered such a thing before they even reached her room.
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"So there's nothing we can do?... Just like that." Michael says.
Louise slowly nods, "Mmhm... Unless you are royalty to one of the nearby countries, or possess an exorbitant amount of gold, that is the likely outcome." she solemnly confirms.
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Kapitel 20: Unsaddling Presence...
The duo sits in silence for half an hour, contemplating the situation until Louse slowly stands with a sigh, "Let's go."
...
"Go? Where?" Michael asks while suspecting that she'd try to deliver him to his would-be executioners.
She shoots him an indignant glare in response, "The stables." she says while packing a small bag with bits and pieces around the room.
"The stables? Why?" Michael presses, unsure of Louise's intentions. As far as he knew, she was still incredibly angry with him, and would probably do something drastic.
"Stop arguing with me, familiar. We are in this situation because you wouldn't do as you were told!... We need to get you to the stables quickly, so you can leave before anyone tries to stop you." she states, causing Michael to pause in the doorway.
"You want to help me escape? Wouldn't that make your situation worse?" he asks... Michael was honestly taken aback by Louise' actions, never having thought she'd do something like that for him so soon after he arrived... He thought they'd have to spend more time getting closer for her to actually care about him... But perhaps he was just mistaken?
Louise scowls, "You are my familiar... What kind of master would I be if I did not assure your safety?... And, it would be better for both of us if you left." she states, continuing to walk down the hallway.
Michael watched as Louise tried to be stealthy as she checked each corner, making sure their path was clear before moving on... Due to most of the students being left in the Vestori Square, most would either be in their classes, or, if they were cancelled due to obvious reasons, the banquet hall.
"Do you seriously think I could outrun mages? Especially if they're riding dragons?" Michael apprehensively asks as he watches his master's rather bad attempt at moving stealthily.
Louise snaps her head towards him with an aggrieved look, "What other option is there!? Do you want to be executed!? Because I can do that myself! No need for the Gramont family to even say a word!" she exclaims, prodding him in the chest with her wand. "If you stay, you will be executed! Do you understand!? With the state you left Guiche de Gramont, he will either die soon, or become a fool for the rest of his life!"
Michael frowns with frustration, knowing that it was his stupid actions that'd led to this... As much as he hated to admit it, he was actually starting to like Louise, especially with her willingness to put herself at risk for him... Not to mention the fact that the Plot would irrevocably be changed. Without Gandalfr at Louise' side, she'd have died many, many times during the story... There was even a risk of her being brainwashed and enslaved to become that asshole Wardes' wife.
"But what about you!? They'd know that you let me leave, you led me away from the Square in front of everyone!" he retorts.
Louise shakes her head, "Not if we make it look like you took me hostage... I'll have you strike me near the stables, letting me reduce the severity of my own punishments... But... You will be considered a criminal afterwards... You should head to Germania as soon as you can... As brutish as they come off, they are more lenient towards foreigners than the other nearby countries. And they are unlikely to allow Tristain to forcibly extract you from their territory... Their nobility is also not tied up with the crown, allowing even peasants to rise up if they hold enough wealth." she quickly explains.
Ah, so she's just in damage control then? He mentally remarks before shaking such thoughts from his head.
Michael furrows his brows as his initial plans of having Louise use her Void magic to help him return home slowly seem to become more implausible. "And then what? I'll hide in Germania and we'll never see each other again? Did you forget that you summoned me? I have a home somewhere else, and it definitely isn't Germania!"
Louise growls and kicks him in the knee, causing him to flinch and step backwards in response, "Stop being stupid! This is the only option! Even if we never meet again, at least you'll still be alive!... I'm done arguing! Shut up and follow me, or else!" she says as she begins quickly moving through the academy, using less frequently trodden paths to avoid running into anyone.
Eventually, the duo manages to reach the courtyard, which seems relatively empty aside from a few maids and servants walking around...
Louise quickly reaches into the bag she'd prepared and hands him an ornate-looking knife, afterwards, throwing the bag around his neck. "Lead me to the stables... And look convincing!" she commands, flinching slightly as he lays an unsure hand on her shoulder.
He pushes her forwards, quickly leading her towards the stables at the front of the academy's entrance as a few maids notice them and run off after noticing the knife.
They quickly reach the stables, where Louise subtly gestures towards an already prepared horse, fitted with a saddle, bridle, and reins... Unfortunately, it's only now that Michael realises a problem... He didn't know how to ride a horse...
"Hey you! Stop!" a voice shouts from behind them, causing Michael to move regardless of his apprehensions. He turns and after a moment of indecision. Punches Louise straight in her cheek, doing so hard enough that a bruise would hopefully form... That should be enough evidence of her unwillingness to aid him... He forces himself to look away from her crumbling form as he sprints to the horse.
He manages to get a foothold in the stirrup, but the abrupt movement from the horse's blind spot causes it to rear up in a panic. As a result, Michael is unable to get his foot in the other stirrup. This isn't a problem at first, but as the horse begins to charge away from the stable, he's unceremoniously thrown from the saddle.
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