A butler walked up to Vanessa and whispered in her ear. A mont later, a strange expression appeared on her face, but it disappeared a second later. She smiled at the audience. Ladies and gentlen, Ive just been inford the armadillo had been purchased earlier by the king of Konigreich, His Majesty Vur Besteck. Luckily, theres more than one armadillo up for sale.
Vur glanced down at his chest. Do you need another?
No. Stellas voice ca out of Vurs tattoo. One is enough. Alright, you weird ball creature, pee on this. Are you shy? Chompy! I need you to scare sothing for !
Vur reached over and grabbed a piece of at. He stuffed it into his mouth and stared ahead at the stage. A second armadillo was revealed by Vanessa, and after confirming no one was coming up onto the stage to eat it, Vanessa began the auction. Only two armadillos were handed over to the Edward family, she said. One male and one female. Unfortunately, the male has already been eaten, so if youd like to find a mate for this armadillo, it wont happen here. Alas, if the male still existed, Im sure soone wouldve paid a fortune to buy both of these cute creatures. Vanessa shook her head before glancing around. Well start the bid at one hundred gold, and I can only hope the seller will forgive if the price doesnt reach as high as they expected.
There was a knocking sound on the door, and both Ed and Vur turned their heads. The maid standing by Vurs side asked, Would you like to open it?
Vur nodded, and the maid placed her trays down before opening the door. A butler appeared, and behind him, there was a winged woman. Excuse , Your Majesty, the butler said. This woman claims to be your friend. Security found her wandering around outside the premises. Do you know her?
Vur blinked. Oh, hey, he said. Whereve you been?
Where have I been? the Recordkeeper asked. Where have you been? You went hunting for the Dragon Slayers a week ago, and then you vanished off the face of the planet. Its like you completely forgot about .
Vur scratched his head. I was sleeping.
The Recordkeeper nodded. Why didnt you bring with you to the auction?
I forgot.
The Recordkeeper nodded again. I knew it. She dragged a seat over from the side of the room, leaving four streaks in the carpet, and sat down beside Vur. An armadillo is up for sale. You arent going to bid on it?
I already ate one, Vur said. He looked to the side, but the maid had been displaced by the Recordkeeper. However, upon seeing Vurs expression, the maid picked up the trays and switched to Vurs other side. He picked up a piece of at and munched on it, watching the auction continue. In the end, the armadillo was sold for two-hundred eighty gold pieces.
The Recordkeeper turned towards Ed Edward, who was standing off to the side. Since he was dead, he didnt feel any physical discomfort remaining in the sa position for long periods of ti. Do you have a catalogue of all the items being sold?
We do, Ed said and nodded. He pointed at a small book placed on the table in the corner of the room. Would you like one, Your Majesty?
Vur shook his head. I want to be surprised. Its boring when you know everything.
I dont think knowing everything is boring, the Recordkeeper said. And thats my job.
Thats probably because youre boring too, Stella said, poking her upper body out of Vurs chest. She was wearing a long pair of gloves that had smudges resembling dirt stains on them. Your face never changes, and your reactions are even worse than Deedees.
Remaining unmoved is a positive aspect of mountain elentals, Diamant said, the brown runes on Vurs arm lighting up.
Unmoved your butt, Stella said and rolled her eyes. Ive seen how fast you move when you hide from Zilphy and Mistle.
The Recordkeeper ignored the fairy and leaned over. She stretched her torso over Vurs body and grabbed a banana off the tray the maid was holding. Vur furrowed his brow and nudged the Recordkeepers arm, which was blocking his view, causing the winged woman to yelp and fall out of her seat. She climbed back onto her seat and stared at Vur. Why did you do that?
I was trying to see, but you were in the way.
Couldnt you have just waited? the Recordkeeper asked and glanced at the stage. Vanessa was gesturing towards a sword that had just been revealed. Its not like the stage will run away if you dont keep an eye on it. She shook her head and peeled the banana. I dont understand why Tafel likes you so much when you treat a woman like so poorly.
I treat Tafel better than I treat you, Vur said and picked up a piece of at. With that, the at tray was empty, and the maid bowed before leaving to get it refilled.
The Recordkeeper snorted. A good person treats everyone fairly.
Vur shrugged. A good dragon does what he wants, he said before tossing the piece of at into his mouth.
The Recordkeeper shook her head before getting up and grabbing the small booklet. She sat book down and browsed through it while eating her banana. A mont later, her eyes lit up. Hey, she said and leaned close to Vur, holding the book open. Can you
Vur nudged the Recordkeeper, causing her to fall out of her seat again.
I didnt block your view this ti, the Recordkeeper said and stared at Vur as she climbed back onto the chair. Whyd you push off?
I dont want to see the book, Vur said.
The Recordkeeper closed the book and exhaled through her nose. Alright. Can you help obtain an item from the auction later?
Sure, Vur said and nodded. But you have to pay back.
I thought you were supposed to be magnanimous.
Vur shrugged. The moneys not mine. Its Eds. It wouldnt be fair to him.
The Recordkeeper glanced at the well-dressed skeleton. He nodded at her. I can have a contract drawn up right away. Since youre His Majestys friend, we can forego the interest, but the principal sum must be paid in full.
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