civilwarnovels Book 5: Chapter 118
Book 5: Chapter 118
Book 5: Chapter 118
Lulu yawned and lazed around on her back. Wheres Tafel? she mumbled to herself as she stared up at the ceiling. Her limbs were splayed to the side, adopting a lazy pose that shed never be able to rest in at home because her mother thought it wasnt polite. In the corner of her room, there were a pile of materials, but most of them were burnt or corroded; it didnt seem like they had any value left. As for the toads Tafel had caught for her, well, a pile of broken bones was all that remained of them.
A thumping sound caught Lulus attention, and she turned her head to the left. A human wearing black armor had fallen down right outside her door. Judging from her posture, she mustve been spying on the holy dragon. The twos gazes met, and they both froze.
Uh, hi, Lulu said, the top of her head firmly planted against the ground.
H-hello, Mary said in her half-crouched, half-fallen position. She climbed to her feet, her cheeks slightly pink. After greeting each other, the dragon and the human didnt know what else to say. Mary scratched her head and took a step backwards, making her way out of the room while making sure she didnt turn her back on the apex predator.
Lulu stared as Mary disappeared into the corridor. Then, her eyes shifted back to look up at the ceiling. Another sigh escaped from her mouth, and her stomach visibly sank inwards. Wait a minute, Lulu said and sat up, turning her head towards the door. I thought humans couldnt leave the farm. She lumbered towards the entrance to her room and stuck her head out. There was a thumping sound, and something hard struck her lower jaw.
Mary clutched her forehead as she stumbled backwards, and Lulu reared her head back while grabbing at her chin. The dragon and the human stared at each other again. You bumped into me, Lulu said.
Sorry, Mary mumbled. She glanced around before staring up at the dragon with a helpless expression. Do you know which way is the exit? I got lost.
Yeah, Lulu said and pointed to the right, in the direction behind Mary. Its that way. Dont leave the farm for too long. I dont know why your soul is still there, but it shouldnt be too healthy for you to wander around like this.ViiSiit for latest novels
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Vur placed his hands on his hips, looking up at the towering building in front of him. Diamant had constructed it, and with the mountain elementals experience in gilding large structures with a thin film of gold, the company house looked like it was constructed completely out of the rare metal; when in reality, it was largely made up of common rocks with mud placed in between to smooth out the edges.
Its so gaudy, Stella said, staring up at the building. She had to squint at it and shield her eyes with her hands. The sunlight reflected off of it, causing piercing rays of light to fly in every direction. The structure was as large asif not larger thanthe royal palace in Konigreich. Deedee, I think we need to make you apprentice under an architect.
Thats not a bad idea, Vur said and nodded. He looked down at the brown runes on his arm. We can capture one for you. Theres lots of space in this building; he or she can stay here until youre done learning everything.
I, uh, dont think capture is the right word, Helden said from off to the side.
Abduct? Stella asked.
No, Zilphy said. It should be kidnap, right?
Helden scratched his head and turned his attention onto the building. Luckily, he became Vurs chef voluntarilymostly. If not, who knew how poorly hed be treated? At least for now, he was a member of Vurs company. The company mightve been newly formed, but with Vurs background, it was destined to rise to the top. Helden couldnt help but sigh in his heart. He thought hed be able to climb on his own with his absurd ability of stealing the skills of the things he slew. Who knew hed be clinging onto someone elses thigh to survive in this world?