They say that the world began with the word... Which one does not remember or know for a long time now... And is this information needed? That's not the point, is it? And the fact that my life from the beginning was also haunted by one noun. To be lucky! No, no, not like that... "Lucky"! Here! It is with the quotes and, extremely sarcastic tone uttered, the word. I haven't seen it yet for all my nineteen years of life. Everywhere you look, and everywhere - failure. Then they will kick out the team of young healers, then Borislav, my first love, will start to look after Lerica... And it's just trifles. It won't take a year to enumerate everything! But I did not expect such a set-up from fate...
I just came to see the annual Magic Games, which are attended only by the strongest mages of our world. Come to a variety of creatures from all three kingdoms and fight fiercely for the right to become not just a winner, but the owner of one of the most valuable prizes, which are always different, but no less rare and unusual. I sat with my best friend Serena in the front row and listened attentively to her story about the trip to the Beige Sea, which is famous for the best pearls in our kingdom. I must say that there were a lot of people! Everybody made a lot of noise, talked about something, some of them made bets. A seller of various delicacies stopped nearby. That's when the anchorman started to say the introduction, so I decided to buy something quickly and plunge into the atmosphere of the games. The people were still gallivanting, even though it was already quieter, so I had to shout out loudly, "Yes!
That's "Yes!" that's what got me killed. Suddenly there was a very heavy silence and thousands of eyes were staring at me.
- Well... Let's welcome another participant! However, what a brave lady! I don't hear any applause!
The applause was... And I was... In a semi-fainting state, because I realized what I had done. And frankly, standing near not nice, but very dangerous guys, I regretted that the restrictions on participation are only age. Because I, only three months ago entered Magic College and knew the minimum, was afraid to even imagine how to end up for me another joke of "luck" ...
That's the way to get in! What did I say about my luck? Borislav Lerika chose? Well, great, I didn't like him very much at all! Were you kicked out of the Znakhary? It's good in general, I always liked the water better!
God, can't anyone see that I will be smeared here at the first contest? Although, of course, everyone knows that the crowd needs a show. Oh, yes, what apogee will be when the remains of the poor mermaid will be carried out on a stretcher! It is if there is anything left of me at all...
- Let's welcome our participants! Aelran Ryany! The race is a man, a graduate of the Academy of General Magic! A fiery magician! - How, Aelran, a local star, wouldn't you take part in the games? Absurd! Meanwhile, Ryany stepped forward and greeted the endless crowd. The applause was even louder.
- Avey the Wonderful! The vampire, the magician of death! "The Wizard of Death" - mocked in her mind. The most ordinary necromancer, and nothing special as their love affairs. And now, the brunette was giving away air kisses left and right. And the announcer continued everything,
- Donovan Radiant! A man, an Airbender. Anabella Alai! Man!
The total number of participants was about fifty (this is with me), we stood in the same line and I closed it. Next to me, there was a dull guy, apparently, he was not burning with the desire to participate in the games.
- Hey," she shouted, "but he didn't react in any way, shaking his shoulder, "Hey!
- Didn't they tell you that touching guys you don't know isn't a good idea? What do you want?
It was a little offensive, but I still asked him:
- What, you don't want to play games, do you? Just like I was forced to do?
- Firstly, I came here myself, and secondly, no one dragged you here by force, it was your own fault," he said. And I was standing there and couldn't say anything! I didn't want to! I was forced to! I tried to explain it! Anyway, I was completely offended, but the guy suddenly asked me a question, "Why did you dye your hair? Did you know that magicians are against the law to dye their hair?!
Yes, yes, how many more people will ask me that question? All the salt is that the magician's power is reflected in the hair, what power, color, and hair. For example, Aelran's hair is bright red, even orange, and the necromancer has black hair.
I wanted to say that I didn't paint myself anything, but here the guy took a step forward.
- Rianal Frostbite! Race Man! Ice Mage!
Well, that's some news! Ice mages are rare! And I kept thinking that his strength is such since his hair is white as the first snow.
It's come to my attention, too.
- Oceania Azure! Half mermaid race! Healer and water mage!
The hall was surprised, and Rianal's eyes almost jumped out of the orbits. What did I say about ice magicians? Rare? Well, compared to those who have a double gift, there are a lot of them. You would know that I have it triple...
I smiled nicely at Rianal and wrapped a blue-green strand around my finger.
To put it mildly, everyone was in shock. I tried to smile nicely, dreaming of leaving the place faster, but only took a step, as the same announcer made another announcement:
- The first stage - single battles, each magician will show his skills to fight in difficult conditions, the winner will go on, the loser - will die - continued to notify the speaker.
Oh, it's clear... Yeah, okay! I don't see a damn good thing here! Hysterics was slowly gaining momentum but stopped her man's hand, which suddenly grasped me by the shoulder.
- Hey, runaway," I heard the quiet and a little alienated. And don't turn around... Frostbite, who else?
- I'm talking to you," he clenched my shoulder tighter, and I twitched slightly. What does he want from me? Maybe he wants to get rid of his luckless opponent in advance? Then we must run ... Far away and for a long time, and it is desirable to change the name, surname, and appearance!
While I was going through all the possible options for implementing my crazy idea of escape, the guy had time to turn me to himself and look back from head to toe with dissatisfaction. Unwittingly flashed and... I also began to examine him. White as alabaster skin, hair that blinds no worse than snow. But the eyes, as if in a mockery, on the contrary, black, as if obsidian. Lips are thin, the nose is small, but with an outstanding hump. Typical ice magician! Supernatural and cold!