EFB Book 5: Chapter 76
Book 5: Chapter 76
Book 5: Chapter 76
Vur leaned back in a plush red seat. His legs were fully extended, but they were nowhere near leaving the edge. The seat was as wide and as long as a bed as if it were made specifically for a giant. If an adult dragon were to curl up on top of it, thered be enough space to accommodate their whole body. Vur reached over to the side and placed his hand into a bowl. He retrieved a piece of red meat and stuffed it into his mouth. Juices leaked out from the corners of his lips and left two lines heading down towards his chin. He wiped at his mouth with the back of his hand and licked the liquid that had accumulated.
Stella flew down from her position in the air and landed on Vurs shoulder. This is very strange, the fairy queen said. Does a dragon live here? Whats going on? The chair is large enough for a dragon to sleep on. The door is tall and wide enough for a dragon to walk through. The bed is even big enough for you to roll over several times in your dragon form. She glanced at the bowl of meat by Vurs side. And there happens to be behemoth bear meat lying around? It looks like this place was practically made for you!
Thats because it is, a voice said from the rooms entrance. The voice sounded raspy like an old man speaking with a cold. A well-dressed man walked into the room. His clothes covered every inch of his body, and a mask covered his face. Its an honor to finally meet you, Your Majesty. My name is Ed Edward, but you can refer to me as whatever youd like.
Vur stood up to see over the edge of the seat. After taking a look at Ed Edward, Vur sat back down. Are you that ladys grandpa?
Thats right, Ed said and ascended a ladder at the base of the seat. With that, he could see Vur from where he was standing; however, he remained on the ladder, not daring to approach any further. Did she say good things about me? Truth be told, if it werent for you, I wouldnt be here right now. I owe you my existence.
Stella blinked and turned her head towards Vur. Judging from the expression on his face, Vur had no idea who Ed Edward was either. Stella cleared her throat. What exactly did Vur do to save you?
Ed reached up and grabbed the edge of his mask. He took it off, revealing a face with no skin. As you can see, Im dead, Ed said and put the mask back on. Thanks to your benevolence, even after dying, people dont truly die anymore. I had one foot in the grave and had just about lost all hope when I discovered what your religion had to offer. Thanks to you, I have a second lease on life, and I will never forget that.
Is that a wig? the fairy queen asked. Its very realistic.
Thank you, Ed said and placed his hat back on his head. If youre interested, I can introduce you to the man who made it for me.
Grandfather, are you in here? a voice asked from the door to the room.
Im here, Ed said and turned around. He almost had to shout to be heard. Whats the matter, Chelsea?
The Dragon Slayers arent listening to me, Chelsea said and stamped her foot. Who do they think they are? This is the Edward familys territory, and theyre acting like they own the place! When I ordered the guards to apprehend them, those brutes attacked and crippled our people!
Eds body trembled, and he glanced at Vur. I apologize, Your Majesty. It seems like Ill have to handle this myself. Although Im not as strong as I was in my youth, Im still strong enough to teach some upstart adventurers a lesson.
Vur licked his fingers clean before standing up. Your people are my people, he said and narrowed his eyes. I dont let others cripple my people. Bring me to the Dragon Slayers.