Lindyss lay on a bed of grass, splaying her limbs out in the sun. She yawned and adjusted the sunglasses on her face that had slid down. A smile appeared on her lips as her shoulders relaxed, sinking down. A low rumble sent tremors down her back, but she ignored it. A few seconds later, the rumbling grew louder, and the ground shook as if Lindyss was lying on a massage chair. That feels great, she said without opening her eyes. Whatever youre doing, keep it up.
The trembling stopped. A shadow fell over Lindyss, causing her to sigh and open her eyes. A massive black dragons head towered over her. Can you not? she asked. Youre blocking the sun.
A low rumble escaped out of Grimmys throat as he chuckled, causing the ground to tremble. He grinned at the cursed elf. Dont you want to see?
No, Lindyss said. I got a good look at it from the sky. Im not interested in spiders.
Whats wrong with spiders? Erin asked, her head poking out from underneath Lindyss hair. Fairies love spiders. They eat all the pesky bugs.
They seem to have missed the fairies, Lindyss said, pushing Erins head down with her finger.
One day, youre going to tell why you hate fairies so much, Erin said with a muffled voice. And then Ill fix your trauma!
You want to know? Grimmy asked, raising his brow as he used one claw to lift Lindyss hair, revealing the trembling fairy queen. I know why she hates fairies.
Lindyss glared at Grimmy. Dont you dare tell her.
Well, Grimmy said, showing his teeth as he smiled, how much are you willing to pay to keep my mouth shut? He exhaled through his nose, puffing a blast of air that knocked Erin away from Lindyss. And how much are you willing to pay to find out?
I can give you a staff of polymorph, Erin said, her face pale. She seed to shrink under Grimmys gaze, her feet disappearing into the dirt beneath her. There was an audible gulp as she swallowed. I, I an, t-two staves of polymorph.
Stop bullying the fairy, Lindyss said, snatching Erin and shoving the fairy into her robes out of Grimmys sight. Before Erin could say anything, Lindyss glared at her. No, I wouldnt care if he bullied you under normal circumstances, but this involves . She stood up and placed her hands on her hips, eting Grimmys twinkling eyes. Alright, you win. What did you want to see?
Look, Grimmy said as he took out a translucent jar. Within, a curled up demon was sobbing into its hands. Its a being from another dinsion.
Yes, yes, Lindyss said, rolling her eyes. Ive seen it.
Thats not the reaction you should be having, Grimmy said and tutted. You should be wondering whether or not it has a soul. Arent you curious?
Lindyss face paled. If you stick that things soul inside of , I swear Ill stop being your friend for real, she said. Its only been a few years since Ive been able to enjoy the sun since who knows when. Im not going to give that up again. She took a step back as Grimmys grin widened. Ill seriously fight you.
Grimmy sighed before shaking his head. Dont worry, he said. Even though I want to, its not possible. Devils dont have souls.
Darn, a small voice said from within Lindyss robes.
Lindyss ignored it and crossed her arms over her chest. Then whats so special about it?
It can move and talk and think as if it had a soul, Grimmy said, gesturing towards the jar. Isnt that amazing? Usually, a living being without a soul is just a vegetable, but this devil isnt. Think of the implications.
Lindyss furrowed her brow as she tilted her head. Itd be ethical to kill it?
Why is that the first implication you thought of!? Erin shouted as her head appeared from Lindyss shirts collar. Its never okay to kill anything!
Lindyss shrugged. It was just a joke, she said. Calm down. She nodded at Grimmy. In other words, this devil is simply a golem with an extrely high level of intelligence. It sounds like it can be disobedient though; whats the point? Golems are already effective.
Maybe youll understand after I do this, Grimmy said as he lifted the jar above his head. The devil trembled upon seeing Grimmys gaping maw underneath it. Black flas flew through the air, scorching the bottom of the container. The devil hopped up and down in silence, but its mouth was opened as if it were screaming. Grimmy stopped blowing flas and lowered the jar. Do you understand now?
Erins face paled as she sank back inside of Lindyss shirt, determined to never appear in front of Grimmy again. Lindyss shook her head. I dont get it. Are they tastier since their flesh isnt tainted by impure souls?
Grimmy heaved a sigh as he moved the jar to the side and collapsed onto his belly, resting his chin on his front paws. And you call yourself a necromancer. He gestured at the jar by lifting one claw. This soulless body can feel things. Whats the greatest issue with the undead?
A warm body, Lindyss said, her eyes lighting up as she stared at the crying devil. Can it reproduce too?
Now youre getting it, Grimmy said, a smile breaking across his face.
Instead of maintaining a dead body with mana, we can put a soul inside of a devil instead, Lindyss said. Her brow furrowed before she narrowed her eyes at Grimmy. I thought you didnt like devils and wanted to stop whoever was summoning them.
Did I say that? Grimmy asked. You mustve misheard. Besides, I already know whos behind this.
***
Mary sat atop a hill, overlooking a town. A frown was etched in her face, her eyes narrowed at the citizens walking to-and-fro through the streets. Her nostrils flared as she inhaled deeply, her chest expanding from the excessive air. She exhaled through her mouth and relaxed her face before staring up at the sky. With a clank, she leaned back, letting her armor hit the ground. She held her sword up in front of her face and sighed. Why does everyone sll like a dragon?
Your sense of sll is too weak, her sword said in response, its edge flashing with a blue light. You have to devote more ti to developing your nose. Instead of becoming one with a carrot, beco one with a wolf. Train harder!
Mary pursed her lips as she sat up. She crossed her legs and placed her hands against her greaves. Woof.
That was terrible. Train harder!
Woof!
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