Mart sat down, next to him sat Selis.
-Asfil Isfirt, this is Selis Tirenz of the B class.
-Yes, I know her, we are all in the second year, it would be strange if I didn't know Miss Selis who is famous for her tender and gentle beauty. -Expressed Asfil with a firm tone a bit sharp, while thinking, "I knew it, you're just a bastard who collects pretty toys, and then throws them away when you get bored."
"What are you thinking? Will she be jealous? Well, at the moment the important thing is the expedition. Mart, showed a serious expression and turned to Asfil:
-We need to get organized, establish clearly what the objective of the mission is and what we need to achieve it.
"Especially me; I barely know what the mission is all about," Mart thought, inwardly regretting.
Asfil sighed and said:
-The Academy will provide the basic magical items for the raid, whether you need a sword or a staff, it's obvious, everything will be low level; it's up to us to buy food, and antidotes based on the guidance given to us by the professors and our own research.
"I understand, but what about the objective? Is it just a camp?", thought Mart who was already turning to look at Selis, but he felt the inquisitive look of Asfil who asked him:
-What do you want to know?"
"Everyone sees me as a scum; in these cases it is better to use the bad reputation to dissimulate", thought Mart and asked him:
-What is the main objective of this expedition?
At first, both Selis and Asfil were surprised by Mart's question, as it was something every sophomore should know, then they remembered the grades and rumors about Mart, and the bewilderment wore off.
-We have to hunt a second rank monster for each member of the team and bring their cores back to the foot of the mountain. -Selis answered and was the first to overcome the surprise caused by Mart's question.
"So it's a monster hunt; after reading about the different monsters and beasts that inhabit Marrac Mountain, I can say it's quite a dangerous expedition; I think saying quite is an understatement," Mart looked at the two beautiful young women and asked:
-They said that the magical artifacts are provided by the Academy; but can we buy one and take it?
-Yes, that's not a problem, the Academy allows it. -Asfil explained with his usual cold attitude.
-Well, I think it's time to think about a strategy; first we should talk about our powers, so we can create more efficient strategies. -Mart indicated with a relaxed attitude.
As no one spoke, Selis with her sweet and cautious attitude expressed herself first:
-I am a demonic mage who masters poisonous spells, and I also wield spiritual magic that allows me to use the power of plants.
Asfil looked cautious, but then looked at Mart coolly and replied:
-I am a demonic mage capable of altering the demonic energy of other beings to strengthen or weaken them.
-That sounds great, but besides demonic energy are you able to alter other types of energy? -Mart asked curiously as he considered Asfil to have excellent power.
-It's possible, although I haven't tried it yet, but my grandmother explained to me that if I manage to master my power, I will be able to alter other types of energy. -Asfil said with a calm attitude different from the cold attitude of a few minutes before.
Mart was thinking about how he was going to organize the team in the middle of the expedition, but they both looked at him, and he immediately understood that he had not explained his abilities:
-Right, I am a wizard; I still conjure small spells, but I will get better with time.
The two beautiful young women looked confused and kept looking at him.
-If you keep looking at me like that I will fall in love with you two, you will be held responsible. -Mart said with a mischievous smile that gave him a different charm than when he smiled cordially.
The two young women felt a pang, they were already attentive to Mart's actions, nothing he did or said seemed ridiculous to them, especially since he was very handsome and his behavior towards them had been anything but what they rumored so much about that charming young man.
Mart for his part took the menu, in the cafeteria of the Academy he had only tasted what was closest to human food, there were very colorful foods, but their ingredients were still too much for someone who had just become a demon, but he knew that it could not always be like that.
-What will you order, order whatever you like without reservation, it's on me. -Mart was already thinking: "These two beautiful young ladies will only eat healthy and delicious things, won't they? I will use them as a beacon towards the new gatronomic world in which I will immerse my palate".
-No, I will pay for what I eat. -Asfil expressed firmly.
"That leaves one less option, I can't miss the opportunity," Mart thought leaning towards Selis whose scent was pleasant, and told him with an expectant look getting close enough, so that they could feel each other's breath:
-You won't refuse my invitation will you?
-No, no, I will accept! -Selis exclaimed and could not contain her blush and the excited tone of her words.
Mart let out a pleasant chuckle, not at all exaggerated, Asfil felt strangely annoyed but at the moment he didn't know why.
-That's it, let's enjoy a good meal and then go buy the necessary food and artifacts. -indicated Mart who was just waiting for Selis to order to choose the same.