EFB Book 5: Chapter 95
Book 5: Chapter 95
Book 5: Chapter 95
Vur floated on top of the ocean, his wings spread wide open to keep him afloat without much effort. His legs kicked at the water, pushing him forward. Despite how little effort he was putting into swimming, his body cut through the water at a fast pace, leaving large white wakes on the oceans surface. Thanks to Mistle helping him out, he was actually swimming faster than he usually flew.
To your right, Mistle said from the runes on Vurs back. The current pushing Vur forward changed directions, guiding him to paddle to the side. Theres a boat not too far away.
Soon, Vur saw the boat. It wasnt large by any means. In fact, it was smaller than what he had expected. It was a little smaller than his torso, and it didnt have a mast. When he got closer, he saw that there was supposed to be a mast, but the structure had been broken. The deck was also filled with scuff marks, and a portion of the railings had been cut away. Evidently, a fight had broken out.
Vur furrowed his brow and grabbed the boat. He hoisted it out of the water, holding it over his head. He shook it a few times, and although things rattled, no humans screamed or fell out. Vur frowned and put the boat down. Stella popped out of his snout and stared at the empty boat. Another mystery, she said and rubbed her chin. Did they fight with each other, ending in a mutual destruction?
Before anyone could respond, the fairy queen shook her head. No, that doesnt make any sense. There should be a victor, and the bodies shouldnt have disappeared. She turned around and shouted in the direction of Vurs head. Did something in the water eat them, Mistle?
Why would I know something like that? Mistle asked in return. There arent any large creatures in the area, so if something ate them, they mustve already fled after sensing Vurs presence.
His Majesty, King Besteck, of course.
Oh, Tafel said and glanced past the maid to stare at the large door. Is he inside?
No. The auction is in progress, the maid said. His Majesty should be in attendance.
Im Tafel Besteck, the queen of Konigreich, Tafel said. Do you mind if I take a look inside of my husbands room?
The maid blinked. Oh, um, certainly, she said after a moment of hesitation and stepped to the side. Although she wasnt sure if the demon was telling the truth or not, she figured someone who dared to impersonate the kings wife wouldnt mind silencing a little nobody like herself. As long as she reported it to her boss later, she wouldnt get in trouble even if the demon was lying, and if the demon was telling the truth, then shed likely be praised. As for why she didnt know what the queen of Konigreich looked like, the maid had never seen her before, so why would she know?
Tafel walked past the maid, not caring about what the servant thought. She pushed open the door, and her eyes widened upon seeing what was inside. It looked like a nobles room, but everything inside had been scaled up in size to fit a dragon. She walked up the stairs leading to the base of the bed where she saw a clear imprint left behind on the mattress. A sigh escaped from Tafels lips as she pressed her hand against the mattress, her arm sinking in halfway up to her elbow. While she had been spending sleepless nights studying in a dark room with no windows, Vur probably had the best nap of his life sleeping on such a swanky bed.