So, youre finally here. I thought you forgot about us.
Tafel scratched her head and glanced to the side. In front of her, Alice was standing with her arms crossed, the guild masters right foot pointed at an angle to the side. I didnt forget, Tafel said and cleared her throat. She made eye contact with the diminutive guild master. I was just busy.
Busy. Right. Alice nodded, her right foot slowly tapping against the ground. First, you dropped soone off that Im still not fully convinced you didnt kidnap, and then, according to the dwarves, the people you sent as refugees into their kingdom turned into berserkers that nearly destroyed the kingdom. If it wasnt for Marys tily appearance, a lot of people wouldve died.
Tafel blinked. There was a problem with those pale people?
You didnt know? Alice asked, raising an eyebrow.
A frown appeared on Tafels face. I picked them up from. She stopped speaking and turned towards Vur, who was standing next to her. He was looking up at the sky with a blank expression. Do you think Grimmy did sothing to those people we saved?
Vur lowered his head before shrugging. Maybe he locked them up because they were dangerous, he said. They were near the evil-sealing tower. That area couldve been another part of it.
Tafel scratched her head and gave Alice an awkward smile. You said Mary solved the problem?
Right, Alice said. She ca over and slapped everyone who had been turned into a berserker. Her anti-magic abilities mustve removed sothing like a curse or a spell to cure them.
Whered she go after that? Tafel asked. We were looking for her.
Alice shrugged. She said sothing about saving Mary Jr. by killing a dragon. I didnt ask too many questions; after all, the more I know, the more likely Id be roped into so weird shenanigans. Im too busy for that. She stared at Tafel. You know, with wedding planning and all that. Im really glad you had watch over soone you kidnapped for a week.
Tafel cleared her throat. Didnt we tell you? That persons pretty important for our wedding gift to you, she said. Hes able to.
Alice raised an eyebrow. Able to?
Tafel nudged Vur with her elbow. You explain it.
Vur glanced down and tapped the tattoo on his chest. Stella poked her head out. Are you really too lazy to say a few words? the fairy queen asked, staring up at Vur. He nodded, and she sighed before looking at Alice. That researcher is a really smart guy. Hes capable of doing a lot of thingsexcept figuring out how to regrow peoples lost hairand one of those things includes building bodies. If you give him enough ti and resources, Im sure hell be able to build a fleshy body for Mr. Skelly. Hell be like a human again: capable of feeling, eating, sleeping and all that.
Alices eyes widened. Thats an awfully large claim youre making, she said and glanced at Tafel. Is this true?
Im not sure, Tafel said. Vur found him for you, not .
Vur nodded. The man made a lot of strange things, he said. If it doesnt work, we can get you another present.
Alice shook her head. I suppose its the thought that counts, she said. Although a body for Nate sounds like a great gift, Im not going to tell him until after theres so verified results. A frown appeared on her face as her forehead scrunched up. Is it up to to get the researcher started on this project? Ive treated him a little poorly, so he might have so objections.
I believe in your capabilities, Tafel said and nodded. Vur and I still have a few more people to visit. It was nice seeing you again, bye!
Before Alice could respond, a portal appeared by Tafels side, and the demon hopped through. A second later, her arm extended out of the portal and grabbed Vur, pulling him inside. Once he was gone, the portal winked out of existence, leaving Alice standing by herself with a dark expression on her face. Why hadnt Tafel told her about the researchers abilities before he was imprisoned? A groan escaped from Alices mouth as she ran her fingers through her hair. Alright, fine, whatever, she said to herself as she readjusted her state of mind. She was more than capable of handling a researcher.
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Joseph stared at Mary. She was hanging from the branch of a tree by her feet, all of her weight placed on her insteps. Her eyes were closed, and her arms were crossed in front of her chest. Her hair pointed straight at the ground, but she was far enough above it that the dark-red strands didnt make contact with the grass.
What are you doing? Joseph asked in a soft voice. He might not have known what Mary was doing, but he knew the results wouldnt be good if he interrupted whatever it was.
Mary opened her eyes. She bent her knees, curling her body upwards before unflexing her feet. She rotated as she fell to the ground and landed with her legs straight. Did you find the location?
Joseph cleared his throat. We didnt find its exact location, but we did gather a lot of intel. Although Keith might be a blabbermouth, hes not bad at locating things. He brought us back a lot of reports on black dragons: where they were last seen, the size of them, any suspicious magic in the area. After searching through all the information, we think we figured out where Grimmoldesser is: he was last seen flying towards the southern continent, and there werent any sightings of him from other continents, so its safe to assu hes still in the south.
Next ti, use less words, Mary said. You couldve just told he was in the southern continent. Dont make excuses. Prepare everything to hunt a dragon down there: transportation, rations, weaponry.
I suppose were footing the bill for this too? Joseph asked with a bitter expression.
Dont look so reluctant, Mary said. As long as we succeed, Ill give you as many riches as you want when we return to my ho.
Joseph sighed. Hed have to be a fool to believe Mary, but what could he do? He didnt want to die, and he believed Mary was more than capable of slaughtering him.
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