EFB Book 6: Chapter 80
Book 6: Chapter 80
Book 6: Chapter 80
That was quick, Tafel said upon seeing Vur exit the temple.
Vur nodded and reached into his pants, pulling out a glossy, brown orb. He placed it next to the blue orb in his palm. Theres Tremor and Droplet Shackles.
We should give one to Jeffery, Tafel said, her eyes shifting onto the old man. We accidentally ruined his retirement plan, and it doesnt sit right with me to leave him hanging like that.
Okay, Vur said and held his hand out towards the group gathered in front of the temple. He looked at the old man standing off to the side. Which one do you want?
Jeffery cleared his throat. Rather than giving an old man like myself a precious skill, can I ask for something else?
Ask away, Tafel said.
Can I live in your residence? Jeffery looked around at the towering trees in the forest. Ill do the tedious and mundane things like raising animals, watering plants, sweeping leaves, taking out trash, you know, stuff like that.
Free labor that isnt me? Diamant asked from the brown runes on Vurs arm. Please, say yes.
What do you think? Tafel asked, turning towards Vur.
Vur shrugged. As long as he doesnt eat the fruits.
Tafel nodded before turning towards Jeffery. Yeah, you can stay. We have a bunch of empty houses anyway. If you dont mind living in a tree, you can stay in one of those.
Thank you, Jeffery said and exhaled. Now that he didnt have to pay lodging fees, the cash he had saved up for retirement could be spent on food and drinks instead. Can I plant a garden?
Yeah, Tafel said. The tree homes come with gardens around them. Oh, watch out for the tall, blue plants that have flowers around the height of your head. Theyll trick you into coming close enough for them to eat your face.
Jefferys smile stiffened. Is there, perhaps, anything else I should be wary of?
Tafels forehead scrunched up as she placed her hand on her chin. Dont wake people when theyre sleeping. If you make something delicious, you might want to make extra in case Vur smells it. The demon relaxed her face and hand before nodding. Other than that, I dont think your life will be in danger here.
Vur shook his head. I only left behind statues on Earth.
Melodys expression crumpled. What about the people whove died since youve left? What happened to their souls?
Vur shrugged. No clue.
Are you really a god?
No, Vur said and shook his head. Im a dragon.
The well-dressed mans words came to Melodys mind. But when I asked if that mansshe pointed at Kim Hajun in the distancestatement about you being an explorer of the tower was true, you said no.
Vur nodded. Im not an explorer, he said. I just entered the tower.
But you can use the tower monument reserved for explorers only.
Vur nodded again. The tower doesnt like getting hurt, so if you hit it hard enough, you can get it to listen to you.
Just like with people, Stella said as she took a seat on Vurs shoulder.
Melody stared at Vur and the fairy queen. Then, what does it mean to be your follower?
Vur turned his head towards Tafel. What do my followers do?
Tafel scratched her head. They contribute mana to whatever kingdom theyre a part of, and thats all you really have them do.
Vur grunted before yawning. No more questions, he said to Melody. Im getting tired.
Melody nodded with a blank expression. Feathered Serpent might not be a god, but he was still a dragon. Dragons were ranked pretty high up there in terms of power. It wouldnt be bad to cling to his thigh; after all, she had already obtained one skill for free.