Chapter 26

Levi was left alone in the house.

He focused on training his swordsmanship.

The length of the sword was making it difficult for him to train. Levi realized that with his height he would have a lot of difficulty handling the sword, at least that they were movements in the air or very wide, but they would be movements that would put him at a disadvantage. So for the moment I practice the basic fencing movement, the vertical attack.

I pass time slowly until sunset.

Levi's small body was covered with sweat from constant practice, on his face you could see the accumulated fatigue.

When the last rays of daylight disappear, he stops training.

He enters the house, takes a bath, at the end he prepares dinner.

When he rests a little he goes to the laboratory.

Start preparing the potions ordered.

When making the first potions. Use your communicator.

A holographic screen appears in front of his eyes.

Levi goes through the different applications, until he arrives at one with the logo of a market cart. Which is the store.

Tap the cart logo. The holographic screen extends to four times its normal size. Levi reviews the different purchase catalogs .

There are from kitchen instruments, to large warships.

Levi went to the blacksmith catalog.

Upon entering, several items related to blacksmithing appear. Books, instruments, movies, robots, virtual masters, etc. It was a variable amount of blacksmith-related items.

Levi was surprised to see that he could get some lessons from a few teachers for a specific time, another fact that caught his attention, was that of the movies. He assumed that they were run by blacksmiths for blacksmiths. "I can't imagine what kind of plot a blacksmith movie would have. Blacksmithing competitions?" he asked.

I end up buying 4 blacksmith books and order a pepperoni pizza in the food catalog.

He received two notifications that covered most of the screen. In them he said the estimated time for the delivery to arrive.

The books would take a day and the pizza 20 minutes.

30 minutes later.

Levi enjoyed his pizza while continuing to make potions.

Being busy with his work, the night passed was fleeting for Levi. He finished all his assignments in just one night, which would give him plenty of free time.

He left the house. During the night he realized something, analyzing his previous fights. "I need subjects (subordinates, companions)." With that in mind he turns to educational buildings.

--- --- Wizards Educational Building

The hallways were alone, obviously because the students were in the classrooms having classes, but this didn't stop Levi, he knew there was a classroom where there were no classes currently.

I arrive at room 1-C, which has the class free, because Madelin the teacher is being evaluated for promotion.

Levi enters the hall, looks at a familiar face in the crowd, this was Enlil. He saw her with a group of girls. He turned his gaze to other groups. When he saw them, he noticed that there seemed to be a small friction between a couple of groups. The only thing that went through Levi's mind is that in those groups were people who easily found some subjects during these few months.

One of those groups was being led by a blond, blue-eyed, good-looking boy with a height above the average of a 10-year-old. The other group was led by another boy, also by another blond boy, green eyes and with a good appearance, with a height similar to that of Levi.

Levi ignored these two groups, he didn't want someone else's subjects. Look back in the classroom, discover some lonely students. They seemed to be insignificant people at first glance, but Levi noticed one of them that it was unusual. This lonely student is a girl, short black hair, a slightly sturdy body for a magician, a height higher than average, yellow eyes that were scary when looking at them. In his mouth protruded two large fangs, like those of a saber-toothed tiger.

Her appearance was not what caught Levi's attention, but, as she observes all the students around her without raising suspicion. Levi thought that the girl has a good perception.

The girl realizes that she is being watched, so she turns her gaze to Levi, hoping to surprise him a little, however, she was surprised, seeing how Levi was heading towards his position.

Not only was she surprised, the other students were also surprised.

Levi stands in front of the girl, looks directly into her eyes. - I am forming a group, how about being part of my group? -. These words stunned Enlil who was watching from a distance.

The girl doesn't think much to give him an answer. - No -. It was a straightforward and dry response.

Levi was not one of those begging, so he turned around and began to walk towards the door, however, he had not reached the door when some mocking laughter is heard echoing in the lounge.

These laughs belonged to the two blond boys who led a small group, Levi ignored them and continued walking.

Enlil felt sad to see Levi leave the room doing nothing else. She thought to tell him to join the group she belongs to, but seeing what happened that is not possible.

---- In front of the --- wizard building

Levi was standing around thinking about who to recruit, failing once didn't discourage him, it wasn't like he thought it would be easy to get labor.

For now he headed to the fields where cyber-warriors train, hoping to have some luck.

---- Training camp; 40 minutes after ----

In the field you could see a large number of students of different ages training, most with very robust bodies.

The students were using a variety of weapons.

Levi saw that they were not wearing their uniform, but personal armor or clothing. - I hate walking a lot. I hope to get at least 2 people -. Seeing how some dressed, I sense that they would give him a negative answer and he was not entirely wrong, it was difficult to consider that someone from a notable family was willing to follow the orders of someone who does not belong to a family more important than his own, however, Levi did not know that the symbol of his family is very famous among older generations and would have no problem recruiting if he used the name of his family versus the elderly, but the young are a different case.

I walk through the fields watching the students practice, I pay more attention to those of their age. First he went to the shooting area.

In this area most practiced with firearms, only a few practiced with the bow, Levi became interested in these few. He got closer to this small group.

In the group there were mostly fourth and fifth year students, there were few third and second year students and there was only one freshman.

Levi approached this student.

The little archer notices the approach of a stranger.

Levi stands in front of the archer. If no one knew the archer, they would think Levi was the archer's little brother.

The archer looked like someone older for his age because of his height. I reach almost 150 cm with only 10 years. His childish face and height made him look somewhat comical to men, but to girls he was attractive, for no reason.

The archer has shoulder-length hair, is dark blue; their skin is white; has a thin body; he has a look a cold look that does not fit with his face.

Archery. - What? -. You could tell with the tone I use how upset he felt when interrupted during his practice.

Levi was annoyed by the tone of the other, kept a cordial smile, showing him that his tone did not affect him, although inside he wanted to hit the archer. - You have good skills with the bow -.

The archer was happy for the praise. - If that's what you came to say, you can leave -.

Levi kept showing a smile, ignoring the words and the face of the archer. - You see, I'm forming a group -. He did not finish his words when he was interrupted.

Archery. - I'm not interested, but since you want to team up with me, I'll let you be the one to carry my luggage and maybe give you some copper coins, although I think you deserve m -. His words were abruptly stopped because he was hit in his stomach. He stepped back a few steps and put his hands in the area of the coup. I look at Levi with hatred.

Levi was happy. - You should talk little to the next -. He runs to the archer who was still in pain from the previous blow.

5 minutes later.

The boy was on the ground with several bruises on his body and a swollen face from the blows. Tears came out of his eyes, as he looked at Levi resentfully.

Before proceeding with the recruitment, Levi gives him a warning. - Next time I will have no mercy -. With that prayer he says goodbye to the child. I leave the archery range.

The students who saw Levi's beating of the archer were happy. They didn't show him, but they always hated him, not only him, but any guy who was popular with women.

Levi went to observe those who trained with melee weapons. I look at how students his age practiced.

It didn't take long for him to set his next recruitment goals.

Four students caught his attention. They were not the strongest, nor skilled and fast, nor did they have traits that attracted much attention among their species. They were more like the tertiary characters in a series that come out in the background to liven up the atmosphere.

Levi approached the first of the four.

The first is a girl, with ant features.

Antennas could be seen on the girl's head; a pair of large eyes that covered most of her face, with the pupils covering almost entirely her eyes, causing them to give sudden chills if you look into her eyes for a long time; a small mouth, with thin lips; red hair, with the same style of cut of Levi; a pair of ears, like those of a wolf, making it known that it is not thoroughbreds, but, rather, a hybrid, like Levi; long and robust arms, with little fur, on them; long legs. Because she was wearing armor, you couldn't tell if she was thin or stocky. His height is comparable to that of Levi.

The ant-wolf girl practiced in blue armor, holding an axe in her right hand and a triangular shield in her right hand with the logo of a wolf. Both weapons made to measure.

Levi stands near the girl. She doesn't realize it, she's very focused on training. To get their attention, Levi coughs.

The girl reacts to the noise and stops training.

Levi seeing that he had the girl's attention, prepares his words. - Do you have a moment? -. He wanted to give the impression of being someone educated, "I must not tell him that if he wants to become my subordinate. I must say companion or something." The girl is silent. Levi takes it as a yes. - You see, I'm forming a group -.

The girl interrupts Levi. - Benefits -.

Levi is surprised to discover that the girl has a pretty high-pitched voice, calmly telling her. - I can't tell you the benefits, if you don't join. And it seems that you like to go straight, I will not say more, so you can give me an answer, would you join my group? -. "I think I did better than the last few times.

The girl thinks about it a little. Remember how they have recruited other students in this place and how they arrive offering them some benefits to join. Not knowing what benefits she will have, they make her hesitate to give an answer, however, she understands that with her skill and appearance she will not have many offers in the future or there simply will not be. - Tell me. What are you? -.

Levi was a little confused by the question. - Do you mean what species I am or if I am a cyber-wizard, cyber-warrior or a wizard? -.

The girl realizes that I do not ask her question well. - Both -.

Levi says without fear, "My information is public, she can investigate it herself right now or she will be lazy to do it." - I am a leviathan and a magician -.

The girl does not delay in speaking upon hearing Levi's answer. - I will join -. "Hehehe, a leviathan has high power and magical birth control. I'm pretty sure he knows how to make potions. That will save me a lot of money in the future."

Levi smiles. - Welcome to the group. With you we are already two -.

The girl smiles thinking about all the money she will save. - My name is Wensy Bolt from the Beta-Chimera family. He extends his hand.

Levi responds by shaking his hand. - I am Levi of the family of death -. " Beta-chimera?, Will it be any rank between families?"

With this now the number of members of the group doubled and Levi's expenses too.

End of chapter.