civilwarnovels Book 5: Chapter 100
Book 5: Chapter 100
Book 5: Chapter 100
Tafel sat in her seat and closed her eyes. A minute later, she opened them. Her horns glowed silver, and a portal appeared by her side. She stood up and retrieved a stone tablet, placing it on the floor. Thirty-six tablets later, there wasnt much space to walk. Luckily, her room in Vurs palace was gigantic. When all the tablets were in place, Tafel stood on top of her chair to help her see all the contents at the same time.
The door creaked open, and Tafel turned her head. A small movement caught her eye, and she saw Stella flying into the room. The fairy queen glanced around before landing on the demons shoulder. So, this is where you were hiding, Stella said.
Tafel rolled her eyes. I wasnt hiding, she said. I told Vur I was going to study the translation Minerva gave me.
Stella rubbed her chin and stared at the tablets on the ground. Werent you really interested in learning these spells? she asked. Why are you only starting to read these now?
Tafel scratched her head. Mostly because of Emile, she said. He thought I had an unhealthy obsession with getting stronger because of how hard I was studying, and Minerva was also making the same point. Although she said I wasnt possessed, I just wanted to make sure, so I tested myself.
By buying gifts for everyone you knewexcept for meand putting off learning the spells to show they werent controlling your actions?
Thats right, Tafel said and nodded. She crossed her arms over her chest and made a point to look the fairy queen in the eyes. Vur told me he got you an armadillo from that auction. Dont act like you didnt receive a present.
I got a present from Vur, but not from you, Stella said and shook her head. I know Vur cares about me, but your lack of a gift is making me doubt how much I mean to you.
Wheres the gift from you to me? Tafel asked and raised an eyebrow. Why is this a one-way thing?
Stella shrugged. Im not the one who went on a gifting spree. No one I care about got a gift from me, but everyone you care aboutexcept for megot a present. She clutched her chest and stared at Tafel with teary eyes. Her lips trembled, and after a few seconds, Tafel caved.
Alright, what do you want? the demon asked with a dark expression.
The fairy queens eyes lit up. Oh, nothing much, she said. Spending time with you is the greatest gift I could ever have. Ill just sit right here while you learn all these new spells.
Alright, theres no need to be ashamed, Keith said, his hand patting Danielles back. We all get seasick sometimes. This might be the most stable boat Ive ever ridden on, but that doesnt mean anything.
Shut up, Danielle said and took in a deep breath. Why do you always talk so much nonsense?
Keith scratched his head. Maybe its my nerves? he asked. Arent you afraid of dying? Were off on a mission to hunt a dragon that destroyed a continent.
Danielle shrugged. At least were prepared, she said. In the end, a dragon is still a living thing. Stab it, and it bleeds. If it bleeds enough, it dies. Its as simple as that.
Yep, Keith said. If we get bitten by a dragon, our legs will be severed from our torsos, and if were unlucky, well slowly bleed out in agony. If were lucky, well be crushed between its massive jaws and given a swift death. Its as simple as that.
If youre scared, you can jump off this boat, Danielle said. I dont think that woman cares enough about you to fish you out of the water. Even if she wants to, its easy to disappear into the ocean.
Yeah, easy to disappear into a leviathans stomach, Keith said and snorted. He swallowed and turned his head to the side, facing Danielle. You know, Ive never really gotten the chance to tell you this before, but since it seems like were going to die, Ill just say it. I really
Shut up. If you say one more word, Ill slit your throat, Danielle said and glared at Keith. There have been plenty of times where we about to die. This time isnt any different, so dont give me none of that were going to die nonsense.
Keith scratched his head. Is that a rejection?
Yes.
Well, damn. It looks like Im dying single.
Seriously, Danielle said and clutched the railing of the boat. Can you go bother someone else? Before Keith could reply, a stream of vomit flew out of Danielles mouth and splashed into the ocean.