civilwarnovels Book 6: Chapter 164
Book 6: Chapter 164
Book 6: Chapter 164
Volearden shifted his eyes to the side to get a better look at Fern. The yellow dragon was sitting in front of a dragon tablet that he had taken out of a root bracelet. Volearden frowned at the yellow dragons chuckling, and thanks to the privacy feature on the black monument, he couldnt even see what Fern was laughing at. What are you doing?
Im talking to Vur since youre too chicken to, Fern said, not taking his eyes off the tablet.
Oh? Volearden asked. Ask him how he feels about phoenixes.
Fern scratched his head and glanced at Volearden. Well, you see, the yellow dragon said, I already asked him that because I knew youd want me to. Hes married to a phoenix, so take what you will from that.
Married to a phoenix? Volearden asked, blinking at the yellow dragon. Was he forced? Do I have great-great-grandchildren? Are they dragons or phoenixes?
If youre so curious, ask him yourself, Fern said. As your advisor, I dont mind talking to people for you in your stead, but Im not going to be a mouthpiece for you to communicate with your great-grandson.
Volearden frowned. What if I raise your pay?
No. Fern shook his head. But if you give me that rainbow-rabbit tail you were holding onto, Ill be more than happy to tell Vur how generous you are.
Are you going to slaughter a tree full of phoenixes, or are you going to visit your great-grandson? Fern asked. For the former, you look great. For the latter, I suggest you wear something friendlier, or you could always be a normal dragon and not wear any clothes at all.
Volearden frowned, but his face couldnt be seen from behind his armor. What if someone attacks me?
Once again, Fern said. Are you going to battle or paying a family member a visit?
Depending on Vur, it could be both, Volearden said and nodded. I like being prepared for every circumstance.
If you didnt want to hear my opinion, you shouldnt have asked how you looked, Fern said, his expression darkening.
I did want to hear your opinion, Volearden said as he stood on his hindlegs and twisted his waist, making sure the armor didnt pinch any of his scales at its joints, but I didnt like what I heard.
Youre talking like a phoenix right now, Fern said and rolled his eyes.
Dont use sayings like that, Volearden said, glaring at Fern as he adjusted his armor around his paws. We dont want to make Vurs wife feel uncomfortable.
Fern exhaled out a sigh. I guess that means Im going with you, huh?