sonovelo Book 5: Chapter 73
Book 5: Chapter 73
Book 5: Chapter 73
Vur dropped out of the sky and landed on the ground with a loud thump. He tilted his head to the side, forcing the Recordkeeper to slide off. He stood up on his hindlegs as his body shrank, his blue scales retracting into his body. This is the place? he asked and looked around.
The Recordkeeper climbed onto her feet and glared at Vur. Couldnt he drop her off normally like a polite dragon? Then again, polite dragons didnt let people ride on their heads. Yes, the Recordkeeper said. This should be the place. The host of the auction sends out invitations to wealthy people from all over the world, and this island is the location of this times auction. Youre really lucky; the timing for the auction is random and sometimes doesnt occur for years. The Recordkeeper frowned. Were a bit early though; the auction begins in a week. Who knew that the one time a dragon was punctual, hed be punished for it?
Punished? More like rewarded. Vur yawned. A week is perfect for a quick nap.
The Recordkeeper blinked when Vur simply sat on the ground and patted the dirt, causing a mound of earth to rise up to use as a pillow. Wait, the Recordkeeper said. Just because were early doesnt mean the island doesnt have any facilities set up. Most people tend to arrive early to mingle and network with each other. Theres a small town just beyond the horizon. You saw it while flying here.
By the time the Recordkeeper was done speaking, Vur was already lying down with both eyes closed. So? he asked, not bothering to open his eyes.
So, there are restaurants you can eat it, inns you can sleep in, the Recordkeeper said. I know youre more comfortable sleeping outside than inside of a building, and I know youre also quite inconsiderate to people who arent close to you, but shouldnt you still think about my situation? If you sleep here for a week, wont I dehydrate and starve if you leave me to fend for myself?
Deedee, give her some money, Vur said and rolled over onto his side. He slid his arm underneath the mound of earth as if it were actually a pillow.
What kind of worms are we talking about? Stella asked and poked her head out of Vurs chest. She blinked her large eyes. Are they cute? Can I raise them?
No, Vur said and put his palm on Stellas head. He pressed down, forcing her back inside of his chest.
When the worm outbreak occurred, some phoenixes and dragons stayed. Dont think its weird. Some people refuse to believe natural disasters will affect them, and by the time they realize it can affect them, theyre already too late, the Recordkeeper said. Rahu, Lahu, and Ralahu thought they could resist the worms, but in the end, they were infected as well. They did what infected do, and eventually, the Dragon Slayers killed them, thus earning their new party name.
Wow, those worms mustve been super strong to parasitize dragons, Stella said, her head popping out from Vurs chest again. Whered they come from?
Vur didnt respond and stuffed the protesting fairy queen back inside of himself. Even if Rahu, Lahu, and Ralahu were infected, and even if I didnt know them, only a dragon is allowed to kill another dragon, Vur said and snorted. The pressure lifted off of the Recordkeeper, and she sat up but didnt stand lest Vur force her back onto the ground again. Vur placed his hands on his hips and stared at the winged woman. Take me to the Dragon Slayers.
The Recordkeeper blinked. What are you going to do? Are you going to kill them?
No, Vur said and snorted. Im not irresponsible; Grimmy taught me better. What if they come back to life after they die? Im going to beat them up and put them in the evil-sealing tower; that way, theyll never break the balance of the world by killing a dragon again.