EFB Book 5: Chapter 93
Book 5: Chapter 93
Book 5: Chapter 93
Minerva stood over a stone tablet. Her talon glowed orange as she used it to carve letters into the smooth surface. In front of her, placed on a branch, there was the Tricksters Book. Minerva glanced at the book every so often before continuing to write. A few minutes passed before Minerva retrieved her foot and stared down at the side where a demon was staring at the stone tablet with unblinking eyes. Minerva cleared her throat. Are you just going to stare at me as I translate this? Dont you have other things you need to do?
Tafel shook her head. I dont have any responsibilities right now, she said. Everythings taken care of.
What about Vur? Minerva asked. Doesnt he need your attention?
Tafel shook her head again. Vur isnt very needy, she said. Her head tilted to the side. Actually, hes not needy at all. As long as hes fed, hes happy, and he doesnt need me to feed him.
So, youre saying hes happier without you? Minerva asked.
I didnt say that, Tafel said and furrowed her brow. Youre twisting my words. She glanced down at the stone tablet. Speaking of words. Her eyes glanced back up at Minerva. Although the demon didnt finish her sentence, Minerva knew what Tafel wanted her to do.
Alright, Minerva said. There isnt anything you need to do, but isnt there something youd rather do than watch me translate a book?
Tafel shook her head again. Nope.
Minervas eyes flashed with a golden light. Her feathery brow furrowed. Maybe Emile was right, she said. You do have a problem, but I just cant see it.
Tafel rolled her eyes. I just really want to know the contents of the book.
Well, youre making me self-conscious, Minerva said. Go wait somewhere else. Ill be done in a week.
Tafel blinked. How am I making you self-conscious? she asked. I wasnt even making any noise.
Vur lowered his head, taking his eyes off the auction stage. Whered they go?
After defeating my guards barehanded, they retrieved their weapons and armors. Then, they hijacked a boat and fled the island. They were last seen heading west, but they may have changed directions while at sea.
Vur scratched his head. Instead of taking a nap, he shouldve brought the Dragon Slayers to Grimmy while waiting for the auction to begin. Was this what Tafel meant by he shouldnt always be sleeping? Probably. Ill go after them, Vur said and stood up. So far, he hadnt seen anything up for auction that interested him. He only stayed for so long because of the seemingly endless supply of meat the maid had. He glanced at the four differently colored boulders; they were sitting on the ground around a catalogue. Do any of you want anything from the auction?
Sheryls eyes lit up as she raised her head. Can I have this lava beasts heart? I have a feeling itll help me get stronger.
Zilphy flipped through the catalogue and pointed at an item. Can you get me this elemental trap? Im going to use it on Mistle whenever she gets close to Deedee.
I dont want anything from the auction, Mistle said, but I do request for you to not fulfill Zilphys request.
Vur glanced at the brown boulder that hadnt spoken. Diamant shook his head, which was also his body, and said, Theres nothing I want either. Can I ask for some vacation time instead? It feels like Ive been doing more work than everyone else.
Thats because youre more useful, Stella said. You should be proud about doing more work.
Vur turned his head towards Ed. Save me the heart that she wants, he said and pointed at Sheryl. Ill be back later.
Are you sure youll be back? the Recordkeeper asked. If you leave me here, Im pretty sure the next time you attend a nobles auction, Ill be one of the items listed for sale.
Who do you think Vur is? Stella asked and pointed at the Recordkeeper. Hes an honest dragon. If he says hell be back later, then hell be back later.
The Recordkeeper pursed her lips. But who knows how long later will be? she asked. If he comes back in ten years, hell still be back later, but Ill be long gone, trapped in a cellar somewhere. She blinked upon seeing Stellas expression. Alright, I understand. Ill come with you. I wont be of any help, and Ill most definitely be a liability, but at least you wont forget about me. Again.