sonovelo Book 6: Chapter 170
Book 6: Chapter 170
Book 6: Chapter 170
Lindyss stood up and walked over to the knothole. Despite her drunken wobbling and the numerous bottles littering the ground, the cursed elf didnt stumble a single time. She leaned out of the knothole and waved, catching Vurs attention. Lindyss hiccoughed as she pointed in Volearden and Malvinas direction. Oi, the cursed elf said. If they fight, theyre going to destroy the residence you picked out for Tafel.
Vur turned his head towards Volearden and Malvina. The armored dragon was standing on its hindlegs, glaring up at the phoenix circling in the sky above. They both radiated immense amounts of mana, visible distortions appearing in the space between the two magical beasts. It wouldve been a more impressive scene if the armored dragon wasnt swaying from side to side and if the glowing phoenixs flight trajectory wasnt more like a bats than a birds. The metal dragon hiccoughed, a small flame shooting out of its mouth.
As per usual, the dragon is the first one to attack! Malvina shouted. This is self-defense now!
What? Volearden asked and tilted his head to the side. That was a hiccough, you fool. I didnt attack you.
Malvina acted as if she hadnt heard Volearden. She opened her beak and let out a loud screech. The sound was harsh like nails scratching a chalkboard, and it caused Tafel to cover her ears, the demons elbow bumping into Vurs arm as she did so. As the phoenix continued to fly circles in the sky, the screech grew louder and louder, causing Voleardens armor to vibrate.
Hey! Volearden shouted. Knock it off! If you go any further, Ill really squish you in front of the phoenix you want to teach!
In response, Malvina increased the pitch of her horrendous warbling screech, and Volearden slammed his tail down before jumping into the air while letting out a roar.
Vur! Lindyss shouted and waved her bottle-clutching hand. Are you going to stop them or not? If you arent, Im getting the heck out of here.
Dont you dare! the unhatched caterpillar said from within its egg. My ancestors have witnessed phoenixes fighting dragons, but theyve never seen two inebriated magical beast leaders get into a conflict. Thisll help me grow so much; I might even hatch! Dont you dare ruin it by leaving.
Vur frowned before leaping into the air, passing over Jefferys head. Vur flapped his wings and wriggled his body from side to side as if he were a swimming eel. His speed rapidly increased, gaining on Volearden with every passing second. Great-Gramps, Vur said. His brow furrowing as he flew closer to the source of ungodly screeching which was drowning out his words. He pointed at Malvina. Polymorph!
The screeching stopped as Malvinas beak vanished, replaced with a smooth layer of feathers. The phoenixs eyes widened as she whipped her head about before raising her wings to touch the spot where her beak used to be. Thanks to those movements, she didnt have enough time to avoid the portal that opened directly in her flight path. Malvina spread her wings and leaned backwards, but it wasnt enough to slow her down before she slammed into the ground, the portals exit destination. If her mind were still working coherently, perhaps she wouldve reacted in time to burst into flames and avoid the impact, but it was a shame she had drank too much.
Tafel blinked at the phoenix in the center of the miniature crater not too far away from her. She hadnt expected her portal to work that well. Her horns dimmed as she approached Malvina with an awkward expression on her face. Excuse me, Tafel said. Are you alright?
Malvina shook herself off and straightened her posture. She remained silent before touching her head. Though there were only eyes and eyebrows left on the phoenixs face, Tafel had a pretty good idea what Malvina was thinking; she wanted her beak back. The demon cleared her throat. So, wed greatly appreciate it if you didnt fight with Volearden here. I know dragons and phoenixes are enemies in the towers, but shouldnt the two of you try to work out a peaceful resolution now that youre both vaguely related?
Malvina flapped her wings and stamped her feet against the ground.
Great, Tafel said and nodded. Im glad you agree.
The phoenix stopped moving around and glared at Tafel.