civilwarnovels Book 6: Chapter 208
Book 6: Chapter 208
Book 6: Chapter 208
Vur sat on his butt, his four upper legs still manipulating the threads within the web. His right hindleg was stepping on a large beetle, only putting enough weight on it to keep it from moving. Beside him, Volearden and Malvina were looking down at the bug, one beast on each side of Vur because they refused to stand or sit next to the other.
I caught it, Volearden said, his voice barely above a whisper as he shifted his head towards Malvina.
Vur caught it, Malvina said and snorted. You didnt win; I didnt win; were both losers.
Youre a loser, but dont lump me in the same category as you, Volearden said. I delivered the princess bug safely to Vur. The armored dragon turned towards Vur. You gave us the task of catching the princess bug. Who do you think contributed the most?
Vur blinked before nodding. I did, he said. But you two did a good job too. Malvina found the bug, and Volearden secured it.
You act like you were there, Malvina said, raising an eyebrow. They had flown deep into the world beyond the rift to locate the princess bug.
I felt you through the wind, Vur said.
Malvina furrowed her brow as she stared at Vurs forehead. I want to take a peek inside of your brain one day. What kind of world are you experiencing where you can watch people through the wind?
Vur ignored the phoenixs gaze and crossed his eyes to look at the tip of his snout. Stella sprang out of his scales with a puzzled expression on her face, and she whirled around in the air to look at Vur. She frowned at him before shaking her head. Alright, the fairy queen said. Whats up?
Vur gestured with his chin towards the beetle underneath his foot. You wanted to capture it, he said. Its the princess bug.
Oh? Stella asked and flew down from Vurs head. Let me take a look. Mervin, cmon!
The princess bug chittered at Vur, clicking and clacking while humming. Off to the side, Mary whispered to Tafel, Do you think they understand each other?
Who knows? Tafel whispered back. Vurs always been good at getting his thoughts across without speaking. She focused on Vurs face before nodding at Mary. It does look like theyre communicating.
Vur nodded. Okay, he said to the beetle. Thats fine.
Whats up, Vur? Tafel asked, walking over to the beetles side where Stella and Mervin were hovering. Did you and the princess bug come to an agreement?
Yep, Vur said. Itll submit to me if I occasionally reward it with insect gold.
Tafel blinked. Huh, she said and raised an eyebrow. Do you have this on paper or anything? What if the princess bug doesnt keep its word?
Then, well eat it, Vur said with a straight face, causing the princess bug to stiffen. If Stella didnt want it, I wouldve eaten it anyway. He looked down at the princess bug before looking around. After searching for a bit, Vur stopped and let out a sigh.
Whats wrong? Tafel asked.
Aunties not here, Vur said as he lifted his foot off the princess bug much to the insects relief. The princess bug has a lot of followers; thinking about what to do with them is a hassle.
And you wanted to pass that hassle onto Auntie, Tafel said, nodding her head. I completely understand. She smiled at the ocean-blue dragon. We can always switch places with her. Well help Kim Hajun defeat the severed hand, and Auntie will handle the diplomatic stuff with the bugs.
Thats a great idea, Vur said. Lets do it.