civilwarnovels Book 5: Chapter 120
Book 5: Chapter 120
Book 5: Chapter 120
I mightve designed and constructed it, but Vur was the one that approved upon completion of the building, Diamant said, emerging from Vurs body. Soon after, three more boulders fell out Vurs runes.
Upon seeing Vurs questioning gaze, Sheryl cleared her throat. Stella kicked us out.
Vur tilted his head as silver mist flowed out of his skin, taking the shapes of dozens of animals. They looked around with wide eyes and blank expressions, exchanging glances with one another. Vur lowered his head and tapped on the tattoo on his chest. What are you doing?
Spring cleaning!
Vur scratched his head. Wouldnt it be easier if you made everyone else help?
If you want something done right, then you have to do it yourself, Stella said. Have you taken a close look at the elementals hands? They dont even have thumbs! How are they supposed to clean things without a proper grip?
Vur bent down and picked Sheryl up. He held her by the top of her head, which was also her body, and examined her sticklike arms. There were five twigs jutting out of the end, but none of them were opposable. To pick things up, her fingers simply wrapped around objects like a monkeys tail. Huh. Interesting. Vur put the wriggling elemental down before nodding at Tafel. Did you finish learning?
Tafel shooed a few misty animals away from her feet. Not completely, but I did learn a new spell. Do you want to see?
Vur nodded, and Tafel took in a deep breath. She closed her eyes, and a thin film of transparent mana rose around her. It surrounded her like a bubble before flattening into a prism. Seven identical images appeared behind her, each one a different color. Tafel pursed her lips, and seven more films of mana encased her identical images. After the mana films flattened into shape, forty-nine copies of Tafel appeared scattered throughout the room. If it wasnt for the fact the building was enormous, there wouldnt have been enough space to fit all her copies.
Dont glare at us, Zilphy said and snorted. Even if we werent around, Vurs nose can still smell your farts from a mile away.
Tafel exhaled, and her horns glowed silver. A portal opened beside her. I see you have everything in order here, she said to Vur. Ill be going off to study some more. Bye.
Before Vur could respond, Tafel hopped through the portal, closing it behind herself. Vur scratched his head before looking down to stare at Zilphy. What? the green elemental asked. Did I say anything wrong? Your sense of smell is really sharp, isnt it?
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Mary frowned. None of the mercenaries had any good ideas; it was no wonder why they worked for people instead of hiring them. They couldnt come up with anything by themselves. As for not being able to come up with a plan herself, Mary conveniently ignored that fact. She exhaled and glanced at the robed woman. Perhaps it was true; slaying a dragon required lots of patience. Luckily, it didnt seem like Grimmoldesser planned on harvesting Mary Jr.s soul anytime soon. A furrow appeared on Marys brow. Wasnt that it? The best way to lure Grimmoldesser out was by using Mary Jr. as bait.
Mary went up to the robed woman. I might have a way to lure Grimmoldesser out by himself. Mary stroked her chin. I think hell come to any location we choose as well. Didnt you say flat terrain wasnt ideal? If we go to a mountainous region, our chances of killing him should be higher, yes?
The robed woman fell silent. Our chances will increase greatly, but if you could do that, why didnt you bring it up earlier, before half of the team was captured?
Mary crossed her arms over her chest. Im not the one who came up with the original plan, she said. Your leader came up with it. If theres anyone to blame for the captured individuals, it certainly isnt me.
The robed woman sighed. If were changing locations, well have to pack up the ballistae, she said. Well have to do it quickly. If the dragon comes out while were packing these away, itll be like getting caught with our pants down.