Supreme Magus novel Chapter 411

Lith exploited the moment she was walking in front of him to check her out. Kamila wore a light blue shirt over a knee-length black pencil skirt.

She had her long black hair down which together with her black eyeliner and light red lipstick emphasized her pale skin.

’For cute Kamila is cute. She could use some weight, though. Her arms are so thin that either she has skipped one meal too many or she has not lifted anything heavier than a fork in a long time.’

Their table was located along the east wall, right under one the magical lamps which illuminated the room. The layout of the restaurant allowed the clients to have enough space to guarantee their privacy.

"How are you liking Belius?" Kamila asked while a blonde waitress handed them the menus.

"It’s a lovely city. I like how it prevents me from flying, Warping, or even moving around without someone tracking my movements. It’s a pity there are no bars at every window. It completely ruins the feeling of being held in a prison."

"It’s not a bad place, it’s just an acquired taste." She chuckled at the joke. Lith liked her smile a lot. It was warm and sincere, not like the pretentious giggle most girls did to hook up.

"I’ve always wanted to try the Hogese. It’s a new recipe from the Gorgon Empire that only comes in two portions. Do you feel brave enough to venture into the unknown?"

Lith knew what it was, just like he knew he wouldn’t like it.

"Of course. Mystery is the spice of life." He lied through his teeth. According to Xilo, the Hogese was a bread dough stuffed with a mix of boiled vegetables and minced animal organs cooked in the oven.

’I’m glad she wants to share a new experience with me, I only wish this dish isn’t as disgusting as it sounds.’

"So, how did you end up a Lieutenant in the army? Is it something you always wanted to do or did you somehow stumble into it?" Lith asked.

"I’m the third child of a merchant household. My eldest brother inherited the family business by birthright while my sister was forced to marry. I have no magical talent, so it was either joining the army or working as an accountant for my brother.

"I always liked to study, but my family didn’t care much about our education. So I joined the army, failed miserably my boot camp..." Kamila rolled up her sleeve in a body builder pose which emphasized the lack of muscles in her slender arm.

"... and when they offered me a desk job, I took the offer. I started as a clerk, but the army provided me the resources to study on my own. A few years later I proved myself smart enough to obtain a scholarship for the Officer’s academy and here I am."

"What do you mean with ’forced to marry’?"

"My sister is blind from birth." The light in Kamila’s eyes dimmed at those memories, making her smile disappears. Lith felt like the room had turned several degrees colder.

"Let’s not talk about sad stuff." She shrugged off her frown and looked at Lith straight in the eyes. "Now it’s my turn to ask a personal question. How does it feel being a mage?"

"I beg your pardon?" Lith was expecting inquiries about his skills, income, noble status, or maybe a plea to heal the blind sister. The usual routine when someone tried to suck up to him.

"I mean, normal people have just enough magic to make themselves a hot tea, while you can fly, Warp around the world, kill with a word. All things us humble mortals can only dream or have nightmares about."

She made a dramatic gesture, raising her arms in the air before bending forward, like she was worshipping an idol. Lith had no idea how to answer. To him, magic was a mean to an end. He considered it like a hammer, a pincer, or any other tool.

It took him a while to find something that sounded like a proper answer.