Doggone Academy

Chapter 24: Medicinal Herbs (4)

Popper kissed the back of Sylverines hand.

I apologize for the rudeness of my subordinates.

No worries.

The knights, who dismounted when they heard her name, knelt down.

What the hell?

He was stunned when he saw the knights behavior. The knights were probably noblemen, but they showed great respect for Sylverine.

It seemed that a Great Mage was an important person.

Stand up. Id like to talk quietly, but this is an urgent situation.

When the commander stood up, everyone else did as well.

Sylverine pointed to him.

Ah, this is my student.

Commander Popper looked at him curiously.

The gentlemens eyes turned to him in unison.

He saluted according to the etiquette he had learned in the Lorail Pavilion. He never thought those lessons would come in handy.

My name is Damien. I followed my master to assist in the subjugation of the ghouls.

He felt pressured. Everyone focused their gazes on him when she said he was her student. A cold sweat ran down his back because they wouldnt look away.

Popper said,

I have high expectations because hes your student.

Expectations? Im just a lowly teenager.

Sylverine replied,

Hahaha. Dont get your hopes up. I brought him here to learn.

Hes the same age as Joyce. I also brought him here to gain experience, but hes caused trouble before he even started

Popper turned his attention to the knight who had pointed his sword at Sylverine.

The young knight, who looked nervous, knelt before Sylverine.

My name is Joyce Carol. I sincerely apologize for the offense.

Thats all right. Surely you have acted as you should. Stand up.

Popper patted him on the shoulder as he stood up.

This boy is preparing to enter the academy next year. He has excellent swordsmanship. This subjugation will be a great experience for him.

His ears pricked up when he heard the word Academy.

This served as motivation for him.

Then he is the same age as Damien. I have sent a letter of recommendation to the Academy for this boy. Maybe in the future theyll be in the same class.

He then made eye contact with Joyce.

Joyce looked him up and down as if sizing him up. His mood didnt seem good, as if he was jealous of him for the letter of recommendation.

Popper said,

You have a lot to say about your student. But that will be for after the subjugation. Now lets talk about the ghouls.

The conversation quickly moved to the ghouls.

Have you found where they are yet?

Popper replied as he stroked his beard.

Not yet. We sent scouts to the southwest, near the windmills. Also, some to the east, where the potato fields are. The soil in the potato fields is soft. Its a good place for ghouls to dig caves, so we prioritize our efforts in that area.

A gentleman approached discreetly and unfolded a map in front of Sylverine.

Then theres still time before the scouts return. May I look at the house where the ghoul entered while we wait?

Of course. Allow me to show you around.

Popper led them with two gentlemen.

They followed him for ten minutes to a small terracotta house.Updat𝒆d fr𝒐m nov𝒆lb(i)n.c(o)m

The two knights stood guard at the door of the house.

The house was located in the center of town. They wondered how they could have gotten here unnoticed.

When Popper opened the door of the house, he held his nose because he smelled the strong odor of blood. The corpse of an old woman greeted them. Posted only on

Ugh.

In this house lived a grandmother with her granddaughter. The ghoul broke the window to get in.

Then, he remembered the bloodied girl who had been taken to Sylverines house. He wondered if that girl would be the granddaughter. In that case, she would have been orphaned.

It looks like the ghoul escaped.

Yes, when the townspeople came running in after they heard the screams.

There was no chase?

They chased him until it suddenly disappeared.

Maybe its still hiding in the center of town. We must find it quickly before it joins the herd.

Popper said,

Well search the town right away. It would be a big problem if this ghoul attracts others.

Poppers face became very stiff.

He immediately assembled his men.

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