EFB Book 6: Chapter 157
Book 6: Chapter 157
Book 6: Chapter 157
Lindyss rolled around in bed before letting out a yawn. Her eyes opened halfway, and she groaned as she turned her face into her pillow, smothering herself with it. After a few seconds, the cursed elf pushed herself up and blinked before wiping at her eyes. She climbed out of bed and walked to the window, which was a knothole in the tree she was staying in. Were Vur and Tafel sleeping outside again? Lindyss spotted Vur and Tafel, and a furrow appeared on her brow. You guys woke up early.
Tafel flinched and turned her head towards Lindyss. Y-yeah, the demon said. Thats what happened.
Lindyss blinked at the demons response, and she glanced down at Tafels clothes. They were the same as the ones she wore yesterday. Did the two of you stay up all night staring at that dragon tablet?
Yep, Vur said, his eyes still glued to the screen. A green landscape was displayed, and a relaxing voice was talking about the insects that could be found in the region. Occasionally, itd zoom in on one to better demonstrate what it was saying.
Wheres the rest of them? Lindyss asked.
Marys training, Vur said. Kax and Melody went somewhere. Jefferys with Garlic and Ginger. He wrapped his arm around Tafels shoulder. Tafels here. Sir Selddup and his owner went home.
Is that what you think of Ashley? Tafel asked, raising an eyebrow. Shes just Puddles owner?
Sir Selddups owner, Vur said and nodded.
Right, Tafel said and nodded. She glanced up at the sky and let out a yawn. Its a bit too late to go to sleep now, isnt it? The days already begun.
Suspicious? the feather-crowned phoenix asked. Why would it be suspicious? Your disguise skill is so perfect, even I cant see through it.
Yes, thats true, Malvina said and nodded as she puffed her chest out. But Im the most beautiful phoenix in existence. If I turn myself into a human, wouldnt people be suspicious of how perfect I am?
The feather-crowned phoenix nodded. Thats true, he said. In that case, you should send someone else to guide that phoenix home.
A sigh escaped from Malvinas beak as she hung her head. But it wouldnt feel right to pass on the responsibility of this phoenixs safety to someone else. What if they fail, and two phoenixes are captured by those dragons? Id be responsible because I assigned someone incapable of completing the task.
Thats true too, the feather-crowned phoenix said. He furrowed his brow and brought his wing up to his beak. Whether he was actually thinking hard or just pretending, it was hard to tell. His eyes lit up, and he fixed his posture, facing Malvina completely. I have the most brilliant idea. When you disguise yourself, model yourself after an average human.
Malvina blinked and furrowed her brow as she straightened her head. But then, Id be ugly.
Exactly, the feather-crowned phoenix said. Who would ever expect a phoenix to take on such a hideous disguise? No one would suspect a thing.
Malvinas face cramped. Id be ugly.
The feather-crowned phoenix nodded, and Malvinas face crinkled even further.