HUMAN - The Son

Chapter 7

Amaury

The buildings of the academy were more than just impressive. The magnificent buildings extended over a spacious plot of land with its own forest and a small arena. One of the dormitories got newly built. However, the construction could not harm the sublime splendor of the elite school. Amaury felt strange as he walked through the gate. A gilded gate that seemed to look snooty at him. He stuck his tongue out at the gate and then laughed at his own silliness.

This is where he wanted to work?

Here?

The academy was happy to accept mortals as staff. But learning here was only possible for witches and wizards. As far as Amaury knew, his aunt Julia planned to change this. Either there would soon be a class here for very gifted, talented mortals, or she would build a whole new school. One where wolves and elves were also welcome. Or maybe both? The planning was still in the early stages.

There was still no sign of these plans at the Academy. A few students looked at him curiously. He felt like a foreigner here. With his simple clothes, he clearly stood out from the smartly dressed students. Some of them came from poorer backgrounds. Well, that was rare. Most of the witches and wizards belonged to the wealthy population. But there were exceptions. And these students did not have to pay any school fees. The costs were traditionally distributed among the families of rich students.

During the night he had spent the night in a restaurant where his luggage was still lying. He didn't need it at a job interview. If he didn't get the job, he would explore the capital the next day.

He asked one of the gardeners for directions to the headmistress's office. The job advertisement stated that anyone who wanted to apply would first have to go to the headmistress. In addition, there was a date and time from which applicants should show up. And until when. Today. In a few minutes. The interviews for additional kitchen staff had taken place the previous day.

The gardener was kind enough to take him to the office, in front of which other men and women of different ages were already waiting. Amaury was the last to arrive. Almost at the last second.

"So young? Don't you belong in school?", an elderly gentleman teased him as the gardener said goodbye. Amaury sighed.

"No. I finished school. I'm a baker. Like you!", he replied.

The old man laughed softly. "Certainly not. You're still green behind the ears, boy. Freshly trained? You still lack the experience to get such a job. This is where experience is sought. You're too young. Like the girl at the front!" He pointed to a young woman who appeared to be only a few years older than him. She shook her head in annoyance. However, the older applicants nodded in agreement.

"Jobs here are highly sought after. The pay is good. You'd better go home, boy", an elderly lady advised him with an apologetic look. She trembled slightly. "You're just wasting your time. The headmistress is said to be very strict in her selection. Princess Lea von Sonnenhof herself! And she is the first hurdle. The head of the kitchen must also agree. They are looking for someone to help run the bakery. Didn't you read the ad?"

"They are also looking for another employee!", the girl grumbled and stuck her tongue out behind the lady's back. Amaury and a few other competitors smiled.

"I'll try my luck anyway", he grumbled. For the time being, he kept the fact that the headmistress was his aunt to himself. He didn't want any resentment among his competitors. He didn't hope to work here because he had family there. No.

Then an elf, Shay, invited the first applicant in. He spotted Amaury with a smile but said nothing. It started. Each conversation lasted a few minutes and most of them left the office with sad faces. Only the elderly gentleman, the girl, and a woman about forty years old smiled and did not go home.