EFB Book 6: Chapter 145
Book 6: Chapter 145
Book 6: Chapter 145
Tafel stood next to Mary, and behind them, Kim Hajun stared at the ground in front of his feet. They were standing in front of a cave, and at the entrance, there was a group of injured people lying on the floor. They were too exhausted to move, and they could only watch helplessly as a strange, black and red plant spread its roots all over them.
What exactly is that plant? Tafel asked.
Its a bush, Mary said. The spherical bush wriggled upon hearing Marys voice, and the people underneath it whimpered as its roots dug through their clothes and wrapped around their skin. Tiny needle-like tendrils extended out of the roots, and they dug into the injured peoples flesh, not causing them any painsimilar to a mosquitos bite.
Okay. Tafel nodded. What is the bush doing?
Its snacking on them, Mary said.
Snacking?
Mary nodded. I still havent named it yet, she said and smiled at Tafel. What do you think I should call it?
Tafel blinked at Mary before turning her attention towards the bush on top of the wounded. It was spherical in shape with flat, waxy leaves hanging from blackish-red stems. Its roots were a shade of gray at first, but after snacking on the wounded, they were bright red and glossy. Strawberry.
No, Mary said. You cant name it after a food.
How about Vampire? Tafel asked.
What if Im killing vampires in the future? Mary asked. That wouldnt do.
You sure have a lot of requirements for names, huh? Tafel asked. She turned her head towards Kim Hajun. Alright, you suggest some names, and well pick from the options.
Its not a bad idea, Mary said and nodded.
Kim Hajun gazed at Marys back. It was no wonder why the Virtuous Hand was so ruthless. The leader of the guild was a psychopath. To her, human lives were just another positive or negative number in the equation of success. Actually, it seemed like Tafel and Mary were pretty good friends from Erde. In that case, was Mary the leader of the Virtuous Hand inside his prophetic dream, or was she another variable sent to mess up his mission of saving the tower?
I dont know where youre going to keep them, but youre not going to bring them to my residence, Tafel said. Theyll make the place smell like blood.
Dont worry, Mary said. Ill leave them at the Virtuous Hands residence. They wont be able to escape. She crossed her arms over her chest. It looks like Leechys done.
Tafel and Kim Hajun turned to look at the black bush. Its roots receded from the wounded people, and small glittering orbs growing from its branches caught Tafels attention. Leechy waddled back towards Marys group, the orbs glittering in the light.
What are those berry-looking things? she asked. They look like skill orbs.
They are skill orbs, Mary said and crouched down while holding her arm out. The black and red plant climbed up Marys arm, making its way towards her shoulder like a large slug.
Kim Hajuns eyes bulged as Mary plucked one of the orbs off of Leechy and offered it to Tafel. The demon blinked and raised it up. This Sweat skill doesnt seem very impressive, she said. It allows one to release extra sweat to cool off quicker.
Mary shrugged. The people Leechy absorbed skills from werent impressive, she said and patted the top of the bush. Your name is Leechy now, okay?
The bush rustled its leaves.
What did it say? Tafel asked. Does it like its name?
How would I know? Mary asked. I dont speak plant.