sonovelo Book 5: Chapter 108
Book 5: Chapter 108
Book 5: Chapter 108
Josephs eyes shot open, and he turned his head to the side. He had slept by the fire, sleeping with his body hunched over, his torso propped up by his sledgehammerwhich looked a bit deformed. A familiar face came into the camp, and Joseph frowned. What took you so long? Wheres Danielle?
Keith scratched his head. How was he supposed to explain the situation? Do you remember Vur?
His Majesty?
Yeah, Keith said and nodded.
Is this a trick question? Joseph asked. If it werent for the fact the party had been running away from Vur, would they be here now after having their ship invaded by Mary? Stop speaking in riddles. Why cant you ever say things directly?
When I say things directly, all of you keep telling me to shut up, Keith said, making a face. Upon seeing Josephs eyes narrowing, Keith cleared his throat. Grimmoldesser is Vurs uncle. Helping Mary kill him is a bad idea.
I know its a bad idea, Joseph said. Do you think I want to risk my life for a crazy woman? Shes trying to slay a dragon because its targeting her pet turtle! Did you already forget how badly she beat us on the boat? Joseph exhaled and took in a deep breath. Where did you learn that information, and what happened to Danielle?
We were kidnapped by Grimmoldessers children along with all the other scouts, Keith said. I talked them into letting me go, but they have a cruel pet goat, and it made one of the baby dragonstheres two by the waycurse me. I told them Id be able to convince you into backstabbing Mary during the hunt for Grimmoldesser, and if that doesnt happen, then apparently my soul will disintegrate bit by bit until Im left with an empty husk of a body.
Joseph furrowed his brow. And I assume Danielle and the rest will suffer bad ends if we dont help Grimmoldesser during the fight?
Im not sure, Keith said and shrugged. I was more worried about getting myself away from there; I mightve forgotten to ask. He crossed his arms over his chest and met Josephs glare with his eyes. If you were the one kidnapped by dragons, youd have made the same choice as me.
Joseph exhaled again. Perhaps, he said. Did the dragons give you a way to contact them?
No.
Tafel waved a piece of dripping bear meat in front of Vurs nostrils. His nose twitched, and his eyes creaked open. He let out a yawn as he sat up, Tafel moving the piece of meat away to prevent him from bumping into it. Good morning, Vur said and rubbed his eyes with the backs of his hands. He leaned over to the side and wrapped his arm around Tafels waist, pulling her closer to the bed. He rested his head against her stomach and yawned again before closing his eyes. Snooze?
Tafel scratched Vurs head. No snooze. I want to show you something.
Vur sighed and leaned back, sitting upright on the bed. He turned his head to the side of the room, where the Recordkeeper was feasting on a plate of bear meat. Vur turned his head back to Tafel. What is it?
Tafel took a step back and waved her hand. A thin film of mana appeared in the space between her and Vur. Look.
Vur scratched his belly while Tafel took a step to the left.
Can you see where I am?
Vur furrowed his brow. Youre over there, he said and pointed at Tafels image. Before Tafel could say anything, Vur pointed towards the right. But you smell like youre over there. Strange.
The film of mana disappeared, revealing Tafels figure, which was being pointed at by Vur. What do you mean my smell is over here? You can smell me?
I can smell a lot of things, Vur said.
Tafel frowned. I guess this spell doesnt work too well, huh? she mumbled. She nodded to herself. Alright, Im going to learn the second one.
Vur looked around. Was that it?
Yes, that was it, Tafel said. Sorry for waking you. If youre hungry, here. She reached into a portal and pulled out a tray of cookies. Fresh from the oven. Make sure you dont lose the tray, or your grandma will be upset with me again.