EFB Book 5: Chapter 131
Book 5: Chapter 131
Book 5: Chapter 131
Vur scratched his chin and furrowed his brow. He was sitting on top of a wooden box with his legs crossed. Skeletons were streaming into the golden building, carrying luxurious pieces of furniture and boxes of household goods.
Is something bothering you? the Recordkeeper asked. She was sitting next to Vur on a different box, copying his posture.
Vur hummed and turned to look at the Recordkeeper. Youre supposed to know things. How do I make this company the best?
The best? the Recordkeeper asked. What exactly do you mean by the best?
Tafels a part of this company, and I want it to be the best company, Vur said. I can make it the best company by forcing every other company to disband, but then this company will be the worst one too, and I dont want that. He nodded at the Recordkeeper. So, how do I make it the best?
The Recordkeeper scratched her head. There isnt exactly a best company or worst company, she said. Companies are like families. There isnt a best family. There are different families, and some of them do some things better than others but some things worse. The families that are best at saving money cant also be the best at being the most luxurious, right? There are tradeoffs in everything. It comes down to your vision of where you want the company to be.
Vur hummed again and leaned back to stare up at the ceiling. There was a giant diamond with a glowing crystal inside of it acting as a light source. Since theres no best company, then Ill make this company the strongest one. Vur nodded to himself. Tafel will like that. She really likes working hard to get stronger.
The Recordkeeper stared at Vur. Since youre a part of this company, its already the strongest one. There arent any adventurers stronger than you. Of all the beings in the world, there are very, very few that can defeat you.
Stellas head popped out of Vurs chest. There are things that can beat Vur? she asked. Like what?
The Recordkeeper observed Vurs expression. He seemed curious as well, and it didnt seem like hed take offense if she pointed out the things that could defeat him. Well, Ill start with the people you know. For one, theres Grimmoldesser, the Recordkeeper said and raised a finger. She scrutinized Vurs face. After seeing he wasnt going to object, the Recordkeeper raised another finger. Then, theres Lindyss the Corrupted One.
Stella blinked. Lindyss is strong? She doesnt seem like all that to me.
The Recordkeeper stared at Vur. Possibly.
Vur scratched his chin. Ill ask Ma later, he said. Who else can beat me?
Grimmoldessers mother, Grenwelser. You got into a conflict with her earlier at her home ad overpowered her physically, but that doesnt mean you can defeat her, the Recordkeeper said. She went easy on you. If she really used all of her abilities, half the world would be destroyed. The previous Recordkeepers havent been able to gather the exact details about her, but from what has been recorded, Grenwelser has contractedat the very leastover a dozen of the strongest evils sealed inside the evil-sealing tower.
How about Grimmys father? Stella asked. Did he contract evils too?
He has, but Grenwelser stole his contracts, the Recordkeeper said. I dont know the exact details, but he shouldnt be that strong.
Who else? Vur asked before Stella could ask for more details.
Pyrrhicandra, the Recordkeeper said.
Vur blinked and Stella blinked. Prika? they asked at the same time. Really?
The Recordkeeper nodded. Dont underestimate her just because she cant find a mate. A while back, something fell into our world through a crack in space. Prika happened to be nearby and ate it. After that incident, the temperature of her flames increased drastically. As a fire dragon, the flames she breathed out were already deadly, but with the boost of the strange item she consumed, her breath can become hot enough to the point that it cant be seen. Itll burn through any defense you can muster up, and you wont even feel it disintegrating your limbs.
Vur blinked three times.
You really cant judge a book by its cover, can you? Stella asked and sighed before shaking her head. Or in this case, you cant judge a dragon by its personality. Prika, strong? Wow. Maybe we should be nicer to her.