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 at 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 tis in your dragon form. She glanced at the bowl of at by Vurs side. And there happens to be behemoth bear at 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 et you, Your Majesty. My na is Ed Edward, but you can refer to 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 ? 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.
Vur picked up another piece of bear at and stuffed it into his mouth. Upon seeing that, Ed sighed. Although there are plenty of downsides to being an undead like being unable to feel warmth or the pleasures of eating, Im still grateful, he said. He shook his head. Ive lived a fulfilling life, bringing the Edward family past its previous peak of prosperity. However, my children and their children are incompetent. If I let them run the family, itll end within the next three generations.
Vur chewed and stared at Ed without saying a word.
Ed cleared his throat. Forgive for rambling, he said. If theres anything you need, just let any of the servants know. Ive inford everyone to treat you better than they would treat . Of course, you can personally tell to do things as well. My granddaughter told you wanted to et the Dragon Slayers. Theyre an unruly bunch; if youd like, I can order a few guards to protect you during your eting.
Theres sothing you can help us with, Stella said after seeing Vur pick up another piece of at. He seed to be more focused on eating the bear at, and one of Vurs golden rules was to keep his mouth shut while chewing. Do you have an armadillo? Your king wants to eat one, but dont cut it up! It has to be alive.
An armadillo? Ed asked. Im not personally aware of the items being sold in our auction, but I can get my butler to check for you. I wasnt aware you liked eating armadillos, or Id have prepared so alongside the bear at.
Vur swallowed and placed his hand into the bowl. It was empty. He licked his lips before nodding at Ed. Youre not bad, he said. If the researcher figures out a way to make fleshy bodies for skeletons, then Ill have him make one for you too.
Thank you, Your Majesty, Ed said and bowed, taking his hat off and bringing it to his chest as he did so. To Stellas surprised, his head was full of hair.
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 .
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 , 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 so 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 to the Dragon Slayers.
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