civilwarnovels Book 6: Chapter 165
Book 6: Chapter 165
Book 6: Chapter 165
Voleardens coming for a visit, Vur said, turning his head towards the three drunken women. An endless number of bottles lay about them. They had the space in their root bracelets for all the drinks, but they couldnt be bothered to put the empty bottles away.
Wait, what? Malvie asked and stood up. Instead of climbing to her feet, she fell onto her face. She lifted her head up to look at Vur while she lay crumpled on the ground. When?
Soon, Vur said. Fern says Voleardens getting dressed.
Fern? Malvie asked. Her brow furrowed. Are you talking about Voleardens right-hand dragon, Fulferminis the Clawed Lightning?
Not sure, Vur said and turned his attention back onto the dragon tablet. Let me ask.
Malvie stared at Vur, and after a bit, he turned to look at her. Vur nodded, and Malvies expression darkened. Is he coming too?
Yes, Vur said and tilted his head. Why? You dont like him?
I doubt theres any phoenix out there who likes him, Malvie said and shook her head. Hes fast, and in large-scale battles, he loves interfering with fights. When a phoenix is about to win, hell appear and ruin that victory. If a phoenix is about to escape, hell appear and sabotage their plan. It wouldnt be incorrect to say every phoenix whos fought on a battlefield hates his guts; he never fights unless he has an advantage.
Oh, Vur said and nodded. No wonder why he seemed smart.
A bitter expression appeared on Malvies face as she struggled to stand. If Voleardens coming here, I cant remain drunk like this, she said as she settled with sitting down on the floor with her legs crossed instead of standing.
Why are you looking at me like that? Lindyss asked.
When kids behave like rogues, its usually the influenceor lack thereoffrom the adults in their lives, Malvie said. What kind of chaperone are you? Youre supposed to be watching these children, and here you are, irresponsibly drinking with someone you just met today. Its no wonder why they have no qualms about beating people to get what they want.
You dont like how I chaperone, so what? Lindyss asked and shrugged. You want to fight about it? Loser drinks three bottles.
Malvie shook her head. Volearden and his right-hand dragon is about to arrive, she said. Theyll see us fighting, and that yellow weasel wont be able to resist jumping in. She picked up a bottle and shook it before tossing it aside once she realized it was empty. She picked up another bottle and exhaled as she used her bare hands to remove the cork. Well go with your plan. We hide here while drinking, and when Vur gets Volearden and Fulferminis nice and drunk, Ill make my appearance.
Even if you wait for them to get drunk, itll still be two against one, Erin said and hiccoughed.
Nonsense, Malvie said and gestured towards Lindyss with her now-open bottle. As a fellow phoenix, theres no way youd let those dragons maul me, right? Upon seeing the cursed elf take a sip from her bottle instead of responding, Malvies expression stiffened. Her brow furrowed as she asked, Right?
Lindyss didnt reply.
Malvie sighed and shifted her gaze onto Vur. Remember how the plan was for you to get Volearden and his sidekick drunk? she asked. Well, Im afraid I miscalculated, and it turns out I need you to fill them full of alcohol until they cant even move.
And then youll teach Tafel? Vur asked.
Thats right, Malvie said. She exhaled and sank back in her seat. If only every dragon were as easy to negotiate with as you, the towers would be at peace.