Tafel swept her gaze over the fallen, groaning n. When her gaze finally landed on Mary, she raised an eyebrow. Were these people plotting to kill ? For so reason, there was a faint smile on Tafels lips. Be honest.
They were, Mary said and snorted. She stared at the keepers, who were now barely shrouded by the holy light.
Madam Mary, why are you friends with a devil? one of the keepers asked. Arent you a descendant of the Blessed Virgin Mary? How can a creature like her be your best friend!?
Mary blinked hard. How can a virgin have any descendants?
For a brief mont, the keepers were stunned, unable to think of a reply. It was Tafel who spoke next. You know how descendants are made? she asked with wide eyes, staring at Mary.
Yes, Mary said, giving Tafel a weird look. Vurs elentals and fairy were the ones who made realize there wasnt a stork.
A tinge of pink crept onto Tafels face, and she cleared her throat. Anyways, she said and placed her hands on her hips. A bright smile split her lips. Im really glad these people tried to kill .
Huh? Mary tilted her head. What do you an glad?
It ans Im doing sothing right! Tafel said. If no ones trying to kill you when youre their ruler, then youre doing sothing wrong. You see, theyd only want to kill you if theyre jealous of your position, and theyd only be jealous if your territory was doing well.
Mary furrowed her brow. No one tried to kill before.
Tafel cleared her throat. Moving on. How have you been? Have you seen Prika or Vur? What have you been doing these past few months? How long were you actually in this world?
Thats a lot of questions, Mary said. It feels like youre trying to distract . She frowned and crossed her arms over her chest. Ive been bored, very, very bored. A few months ago, I fell from the sky and landed on a boat. The land over there was very nice, lots of tasty food. While trying to find the emperor, I sohow ended up at a church and beca the pope.
Self-declared pope, one of the keepers said in a low voice but loud enough for Tafel to hear.
Afterwards, I received a mission to capture the witch that punched down this kingdoms fortress, Mary said, ignoring the interruption. I thought it was either you or that little woman.
She has a na, you know, Tafel said and rolled her eyes. Well, it wasnt . I heard about her too, but apparently, she went back south to conquer this place called Rhodes. Last I heard, the force shes working with is heading north again. It seems like such a hassle to head back and forth without being able to teleport. Her eyes lit up. Speaking of which, does your land-shrinking ability still work?
Mary raised an eyebrow. Why wouldnt it work?
Great! Tafel gave Mary a necklace. Here. If you insert so mana into this stone, Ill be able to locate and open a portal next to you no matter where you are. You can walk around randomly until you find Vur, Prika, or sothing interesting. I know you probably havent been using it because you were afraid of getting lost, right?
Mary nodded twice. Wait a minute, she said while inspecting the necklace. If you had sothing like this, why didnt you give it to us before we went inside that dragons portal?
I didnt know how to make it back then, Tafel said. During my downti, Ive been inspecting the crystal Sung uses as a receiver. I copied a few of the runes on it, so now I have this. She gestured at the necklace. Ive already found Mr. Skelly, and we know where Alice is located. Well be counting on you to find Prika and Vur since they dont seem to be nearby. If they were, wed definitely have heard of them by now.
Youre counting on ? Mary asked, her eyes glittering. Ill do it. Ill find Vur even if I dont really like him, and Ill find Prika too. She nodded before glancing at the knights and keepers, who werent quite sure what to do. But first, how should I teach them a lesson?
Wait, wait, Tafel said. You dont have to teach them anything.
Mary pursed her lips. They misidentified you though.
Misidentified? What do you an?
They called you a devil instead of a demon.
Tafel rolled her eyes. Ive pretty much given up on trying to correct them, she said. Everyone Ive t always says Im a devil first. At first, I was pretty annoyed, but then, I changed my mindset and it doesnt bother anymore.
Changed your mindset?
Right. Tafel nodded. I just think of everyone here as children. You dont get mad when children are wrong, do you?
Mary stared at Louis IIs advisor. She pointed at him. How old does he look?
Tafel glanced at the man with a white beard. She cleared her throat. Seven.
Mary furrowed her brow. She gave Tafel a weird look. Do you an seven in dragon years?
Look, its not about the appearance, alright? Tafel asked. Its
How old are you? Mary asked the advisor, interrupting Tafel.
Im fifty-seven.
You hear that? Mary asked, nudging Tafel.
No. Tafel raised an eyebrow. How can you speak Hungarian?
Mary blinked. With my sword.
Translating magic? Tafel asked. Interesting. Its not really my field though. Her brow furrowed. What type of magic would that be classified as anyway? Its not white, black, blue, red, or green. Nor is it ti or blood. She scratched her head. Well, whatever. As long as it works, right?
Mary shrugged. It doesnt matter. She smiled at Tafel. Well, Ive told you how Ive been. How about you? You beca an empress?
Self-declared empress, Louis II muttered. He had just woken up, having passed out when Mary slapped him with wind pressure using her sword. The worlds gone mad. Even the keepers of the church are working with devils.
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